Jack Johnson, eight, led Nebraska out of the tunnel before Saturday's home game.
It was a special pregame routine for Nebraska football on two fronts before its final home game of the season against Maryland.
It started with the program's annual Senior Day celebration to honor all those who would be playing their final games at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. The ceremony was used to continue a year-long rememberance of former Huskers punter Sam Foltz, who died in a car accident this past offseason ahead of what would have been his senior year.
After receiving their own flowers as part of the Senior Day tradition, Nebraska's group of seniors took turns walking to a Foltz jersey laid on the field to leave roses and pay their respects for their beloved former teammate.
#SaturdaysAreForSam
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 19, 2016
Full video: https://t.co/ypH3pKJX1n pic.twitter.com/Bpub97x0v7
There's one senior who couldn't be here today, even though we know he's watching out for us.#ForeverTwoSeven pic.twitter.com/gKvwpSwazH
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 19, 2016
It was a touching tribute that led to plenty of emotion among the team. The visiting Terrapins also honored Foltz by presenting Nebraska with a customized Maryland jersey with Foltz's name and No. 27 on the back.
.@TerpsFootball jersey for Sam today.#ForeverTwoSeven pic.twitter.com/CXeWiWESdo
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 19, 2016
Following the Senior Day ceremony, Nebraska helped fulfill the wish of 8-year-old Jack Johnson, a young Huskers fan with a genetic disorder. Johnson spent time with the program this week as an honorary walk-on and led the team out of the tunnel before Saturday's game.
Let's go. #GBR pic.twitter.com/AqWg68HavD
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 19, 2016
Jack leading us out today.#HuskerWish pic.twitter.com/gEjYsHuLCk
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 19, 2016
Johnson spent plenty of time with the Huskers this week, going through walk-through practices, team workouts and even team meals.
Workouts with @poly_swagg99 to start the day! #HuskerWish pic.twitter.com/m7sUWrcEIS
— Make-A-Wish Nebraska (@MakeAWishNE) November 18, 2016
Husker strong with Josh Banderas! #HuskerWish pic.twitter.com/ZoLMqbXXnO
— Make-A-Wish Nebraska (@MakeAWishNE) November 18, 2016
Friday walk-through
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) November 18, 2016
Let the new teammate break it down tonight.#HuskerWish pic.twitter.com/R0UhcExwcf
Jack getting his pregame meal in. He's ready! @MakeAWishNE #HuskerWish pic.twitter.com/jGFrVmdgm0
— Dan Van De Riet (@dvdizzle) November 19, 2016
Jack and his team have arrived! #HuskerWish pic.twitter.com/QgxGWC0Joq
— Make-A-Wish Nebraska (@MakeAWishNE) November 19, 2016
Congrats to the newest Cornhusker.
