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Desmond Ridder - Football - University of Cincinnati Athletics
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How Cincinnati Football junior Desmond Ridder became a quarterback
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VIDEO: UC football coach Luke Fickell and QB Desmond Ridder discuss Tulane game
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Desmond Ridder's Senior Bowl Team Revealed - All Bearcats
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UC's Ridder named AAC Offensive Player of the Week
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UC QB Ridder named AAC Offensive Player of the Year, Fickell earns coaching honor
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Ridder, breakthrough Bearcats stall in 27-6 loss to Alabama
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Desmond Ridder: Inside Cincinnati football QB's rise, NFL dreams - Sports Illustrated
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Falcons select Desmond Ridder in NFL Draft