He's already won admiration in the weight room, with the Kearney native winning the Lifter of the Year honor last year. Nebraskans don't need an explanation on the significance of that award.
"It's something I definitely take pride in. That's one of the goals when I got here that I wanted to get that award," McNitt said. "It's not necessarily about me, but I like to lift other guys up and see them make progress.
"When you have everybody in that weight room that wants to get better, it becomes more than just about yourself. You're looking to the next guy and he's making you better."
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