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If you're a Nebraska football fan, you're well aware of this young man. He was 7 when he ran for a touchdown during the Nebraska spring game. Ironically, his father died of the same cancer a few years ago. Inspirational story.
1 posted on 01/15/2025 5:02:07 PM PST by Mean Daddy
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To: Mean Daddy

Reminds me of Tyler Trent, the Purdue student, who they showed during the Ohio State game a couple years ago.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25039538/purdue-student-battling-terminal-bone-cancer-witness-upset-ohio-state


2 posted on 01/15/2025 5:03:49 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Mean Daddy

Bo Pelini, for all of his temper tantrums, had a soft side. Very inspirational moment.


3 posted on 01/15/2025 5:04:18 PM PST by KierkegaardMAN (I never engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.)
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Warning: Your screen will get blurry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jmisv1Spck


4 posted on 01/15/2025 5:06:41 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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Really sad this kid had to suffer with cancer for so long


5 posted on 01/15/2025 5:11:43 PM PST by God luvs America (6young 3.5 million pay no income tax and vote for DemoKrats...)
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Im so sorry to hear that Jack passed away. I worked with his uncle Mike back in the ‘90s before this all happened. Mike is a former Husker who was a walk on back up nose tackle on the ‘95 national championship team. He was a great kid from small town Nebraska who is a hard worker and who I enjoyed having a beer with back in the day. I feel for that family. Jack’s dad Andy was Mike’s brother. RIP Jack. Your foundation helped save a lot of lives. God Speed.


6 posted on 01/15/2025 5:15:47 PM PST by Big Red Clay (Greetings from the Big Red State )
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Sad news. The husker footballers from that day should hold pride in their compassionate gesture to this young warrior.


7 posted on 01/15/2025 5:22:41 PM PST by Shqipo (Make America America Again.)
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RIP Jack. GO BIG RED.

This from a fellow Husker/Hawkeye fan....

11 posted on 01/15/2025 5:44:35 PM PST by MountainDad (A strong man stands up for himself. A stronger man stands up for others. Support your local militia.)
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To: Mean Daddy

Not to change the subject, but WHAT were his parents thinking?


13 posted on 01/15/2025 5:58:43 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (Man made Climate Change is Real. Cal. Officials responsible for the fires just proved it.)
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To: Mean Daddy

Rest in peace young man………


16 posted on 01/15/2025 7:06:44 PM PST by hillarys cankles
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Hoffman went to Washington to meet President Barack Obama ...

If I had terminal cancer, I think meeting Barack Obama would be pretty far down on my wish list.

19 posted on 01/15/2025 7:30:34 PM PST by KevinB (Word for the day: "kakistocracy" - a society governed by its least suitable or competent citizens)
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To: Mean Daddy

Rest In Peace, Jack.


20 posted on 01/15/2025 9:01:38 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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RIP. One brave kid.


21 posted on 01/16/2025 12:26:14 AM PST by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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Down the road....abortions.

Go figure.


22 posted on 01/16/2025 8:07:13 AM PST by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It
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