A Husker unlike any other

[Sker4Ever]

Former SEAL eagerly meets his next challenge as a Husker football player

BRIAN CHRISTOPHERSON Lincoln Journal Star 17 hrs ago

 

He was out to dinner with his mother and older brother, this not long after he'd arrived home from being deployed in Yemen, when Damian Jackson said something no one at the table saw coming.

He was going to play college football. He was going to play college football despite the fact he'd never worn a football helmet before. Never played a game in high school. Never played a game in Pop Warner. Never even attended a football game.

 

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So much respect for these guys and what they do. Proud he's on our team

Edited May 22, 2017 by NUance
I added a bit of the article to the OP. +1

[MyBloodIsRed16]

Special teams

[TonyStalloni]

If nothing else he understands the concept of team and the importance of not giving up on yourself or others. In this world of me first and quick fixes, someone with his attitude and physical abilities might be a good thing. For sure no one will want to challenge him physically!

[grandpasknee]

"I'm the one who blows up doors"....hopefully that translates into "block destruction".

 

Hats off to this young man. Huge respect.

[HuskermanMike]

Great read and I did not remember hearing about him. Wish him well and he can bring toughness and heart to the team.

[NUance]

 

Former SEAL eagerly meets his next challenge as a Husker football player

BRIAN CHRISTOPHERSON Lincoln Journal Star 17 hrs ago

 

He was out to dinner with his mother and older brother, this not long after he'd arrived home from being deployed in Yemen, when Damian Jackson said something no one at the table saw coming.

He was going to play college football. He was going to play college football despite the fact he'd never worn a football helmet before. Never played a game in high school. Never played a game in Pop Warner. Never even attended a football game.

 

LINK

 

So much respect for these guys and what they do. Proud he's on our team

 

 

 

 

We've seen a lot of cool walk-on stories over the years. This might be the best. Sure hope he makes it onto the field. :

[skersfan]

Years back, it seemed common for football players and teams to call themselves warriors. Nebraska now has a true warrior on the roster, hoping his talent will allow him to see the field. But my guess is, his attitude and determination will help this team in more ways than one. Fantastic story, and thanking the staff for giving someone that was willing to give all a chance at his dream. Good luck young man.

[Saunders]

 

 

 

 

hmm....

 

 

[RunMickeyRun02]

I read the story, a very interesting guy, picturing him as a programmer is kind of difficult. Comp Sci. is a tough major but I'm sure he'll excel at that too. I can't remember the last D-1 college player I heard majoring in Comp. Sci.

[JJ Husker]

Excited to see this guy contribute. Guessing there will be no way to keep him off the field for very long. I think the coaches will be happy they gave him the opportunity.

[C N Red]

I read the story, a very interesting guy, picturing him as a programmer is kind of difficult. Comp Sci. is a tough major but I'm sure he'll excel at that too. I can't remember the last D-1 college player I heard majoring in Comp. Sci.

 

Ya, most of them are pretty stupid. Engineering, pre-med, etc are pretty easy majors. Btw, most D1 college football players are on the sideline.

[ColoradoHusk]

 

I read the story, a very interesting guy, picturing him as a programmer is kind of difficult. Comp Sci. is a tough major but I'm sure he'll excel at that too. I can't remember the last D-1 college player I heard majoring in Comp. Sci.

 

Ya, most of them are pretty stupid. Engineering, pre-med, etc are pretty easy majors. Btw, most D1 college football players are on the sideline.

Maybe the CS that this guy is majoring in is Calisthenics Studies. #SiliconValley

[Landlord]

Blood boy!

[ColoradoHusk]

Blood boy!

He's like a Nazi propaganda poster.