I remember seeing him perform with the band on home-game days (football), both in the stadium and in the pre-game gatherings in the campus sculpture garden; also in the local holiday parade.
Nebraska's pretty conservative--I don't think people were quite ready for a male baton twirler, but anyone watching was immediately struck by his exceeding, intense & undeniable talent and showmanship. He was a joy to behold.
I feel bad for all of the young twirlers out there that were unable to see Bobby twirl live or take a lesson from him. He was an amazing twirler and amazing person. I have twirled on his team all of my life (Sue's Stepperettes) and not a day goes by when we don't think about him. We walk into our practice gym everyday and twirl for him!
Nobody take this the wrong way. But many of You won't fully appreciate him, as YOu didn't know him. I was a competitor of his. Wonderful being on the floor and off. He taught me my first back neck roll. But he will be missed. Thanks for posting this. Shows what the world will truly miss and what one can fully achieve.
It wasn't 2005. It was during the 2002-2003 school year; I'm pretty sure it was spring so it was 2003. I remember because a kid from my school was killed in a car accident the same year.
He was killed in a tragic accident May of 2003....He has inspired and touched the lives of many!!
aboehler07 5 months ago
WOW ! incrediable....
scgopgirl 1 year ago
Thanks for this video.
I remember seeing him perform with the band on home-game days (football), both in the stadium and in the pre-game gatherings in the campus sculpture garden; also in the local holiday parade.
Nebraska's pretty conservative--I don't think people were quite ready for a male baton twirler, but anyone watching was immediately struck by his exceeding, intense & undeniable talent and showmanship. He was a joy to behold.
gerstners 3 years ago
His tricks are technically hard, but he looks very sloppy.
VinsonMD 3 years ago
@VinsonMD I really think that you should remove this and not be judgemental of such a great person!!
robinshark1 1 year ago
I feel bad for all of the young twirlers out there that were unable to see Bobby twirl live or take a lesson from him. He was an amazing twirler and amazing person. I have twirled on his team all of my life (Sue's Stepperettes) and not a day goes by when we don't think about him. We walk into our practice gym everyday and twirl for him!
AshC1210 4 years ago
Nobody take this the wrong way. But many of You won't fully appreciate him, as YOu didn't know him. I was a competitor of his. Wonderful being on the floor and off. He taught me my first back neck roll. But he will be missed. Thanks for posting this. Shows what the world will truly miss and what one can fully achieve.
boybmore13 4 years ago
Oh sorry said that wrong i go to his old high school Ralston High for life
LordJudgement1818 4 years ago
HE went to my old school said that he died
LordJudgement1818 4 years ago
His 3 baton is great
twirlsportjunkie 4 years ago
that is really sad
echosaisis 4 years ago
He was killed in a freak car accident in May 2005.
TwirlingGuy 5 years ago
What a shame...an amazing athlete!
jenniferwinslow 5 years ago
Sadly yes he was a great guy long live the ralston man
LordJudgement1818 4 years ago
@TwirlingGuy
It wasn't 2005. It was during the 2002-2003 school year; I'm pretty sure it was spring so it was 2003. I remember because a kid from my school was killed in a car accident the same year.
24inloveandhavingfun 7 months ago
@24inloveandhavingfun Bobby died May 9, 2003
Primed4dancin 2 months ago
WOW! Where is he from? Does he coach now or still twirling?
jenniferwinslow 5 years ago
wow what amazing 4 baton and the backflip at the end!!!
twirlerchik 5 years ago
Bobby passed away in a car accident. I miss him
lovepret 5 years ago
I'm sorry bout that. I see all 1:31. I just wish they hadn't cut to the end at (:53) and shown all however long the whole routine was.
TwirlingGuy 5 years ago