Post: 7-year-old cancer patient scores touchdown in Nebraska spring game
04-07-2013, 04:48 PM #1
Jared
Tranquility.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); My dad showed me this, and I thought it was pretty cool.
Originally posted by Nick

Jack Hoffman is a 7-year-old brain cancer patient, but that didn't stop him from scoring a touchdown in Nebraska's spring game Saturday afternoon. Jack, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 and is currently on a break from his chemotherapy treatment, came into the game for a fourth-and-1 on the 31 yard line. With the help of some blockers, Jack ran the ball all the way into the end zone in front of more than 60,000 fans.

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Jack met Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead last year and the two became friends. Rex was named captain of "Team Jack," a support group made up of Jack's friends and family, and when Jack scored his touchdown, he was wearing a miniature Rex jersey. Burkhead, who completed his senior season last fall, was elated after the game.


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The following 12 users say thank you to Jared for this useful post:

ATypicalSe7en, Det0x, Elk, Gandalf, Gommy, iMrDannyModz, TheMightyMoJo, Millz, NJN, Octavia, SataQ,
04-07-2013, 04:54 PM #2
Gandalf
Gandalf the Orange
Always great seeing stuff like that
04-07-2013, 05:01 PM #3
Elk
Lithium.
Was amazing watching that. That was a great action on behalf of the Huskers.
04-07-2013, 05:15 PM #4
SataQ
Space Ninja
I am really happy for that kid, he deserves it ! Smile
04-07-2013, 05:48 PM #5
If I didn't know any better I'd say they let him score that.
04-07-2013, 07:36 PM #6
-Luke
Former Staff
Originally posted by Madison
If I didn't know any better I'd say they let him score that.

They did. lol. If you where one of those big guys, would you even try to tackle a little 7 year old? lol

I always like seeing stuff like that. It just makes you feel good. Smile
04-07-2013, 08:40 PM #7
ATypicalSe7en
Maggbot timeout!
:y: for the kid, really nice of them to do that for him. Now to give him the winning ball lol
04-08-2013, 02:48 PM #8
I love watching videos like this,they always bring me a smile to my face Smile
God bless those people and the kid.
04-09-2013, 06:08 PM #9
Originally posted by gus248 View Post
My dad showed me this, and I thought it was pretty cool.


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I went to the Game Happy
04-09-2013, 07:16 PM #10
Millz
Worth the Weight
Really touching moment, love seeing things like this being done. :y:

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