Alex Roux, BTN.com editor, November 19, 2016
Nebraska is no stranger to feel-good stories, and their newest wide receiver gave everyone a reason to smile Saturday.
Eight-year-old Jack Johnson is a huge Husker fan, and this week his favorite team welcomed him as its newest and youngest member. Jack was born with a rare genetic disorder, and Make-A-Wish Nebraska worked with Husker head coach Mike Riley and his program to make Jack's wish to be "a REAL Nebraska football player" come true. Riley recruited Jack to campus, where he got his own locker, toured facilities and met his favorite Husker players. On Saturday he got the full game day treatment as he led Nebraska onto the field at Memorial Stadium.
The full itinerary of Jack's once-in-a-lifetime experience can be found here.
In case you missed the excitement yesterday, 8-year-old Jack is officially part of the @HuskerFBNation team. https://t.co/lo032653S0 ? pic.twitter.com/J6FT4m4ZvG
— Make-A-Wish Nebraska (@MakeAWishNE) November 16, 2016
Jack's locker is ready to go.
??? #GBR pic.twitter.com/AB2VFno83o
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) November 17, 2016
.@Tommy_Gun4 and @JordanWesty1 showing Jack the ropes.#HuskerWish pic.twitter.com/gbX8H2xDRR
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) November 17, 2016
Jack leading us out today.#HuskerWish pic.twitter.com/gEjYsHuLCk
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) November 19, 2016
Jack wanted to be a "real Nebraska football player."
We appreciate the help getting the win today Jack.
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) November 19, 2016
Well done, Nebraska. Well done, Jack.
