6 Spirit Fall 2020 Edition
Kenny Walker Walker was one of the best stories in college football for many years. He became deaf at the age of 2, but that didn’t stop the defensive tackle from becoming an All-American at Nebraska. When Walker stepped onto the field on Senior Day in 1990, the fans paid tribute with a pregame “deaf clap,” raising their arms in the air and turning their hands back and forth — the sign- language signal for applause. Ndamukong Suh Suh has a controversial reputation in the NFL, but that hasn’t changed his place on this list. To this day, Nebraskans in rural cafes sip their coffee and talk about the 2009 Big 12 Championship Game. You know, when Texas quarterback Colt McCoy was
From left to right: Brandon Rigoni, Grant Wistrom, Barron Miles Brandon Rigoni The Lincoln Southeast graduate wasn’t a blue-chip recruit or a rising star. He was a 5-foot-6 walk-on who became a fan favorite because of his effort and tenacity on special teams. In 2006, he was named Nebraska Lifter of the Year. Grant Wistrom The Webb City, Missouri, native had such a high motor. He brought it on every play, and Husker fans appreciated that. Wistrom won the Lombardi Award in 1997 and was part of three national championship teams. He’s one of the greatest Blackshirts to ever tie on the cleats. Barron Miles The 5-8 cornerback wasn’t the biggest player on the field, but he played large every time. He was a lunch-pail guy, and in addition to being a physical corner, he was NU’s top special teams player, served as a backup punter for road games, and even practiced at quarterback with Tommie Frazier and Brook Berringer slowed by injuries.
running for his life. Tommie Frazier
How pretty a sight it was to watch Touchdown Tommie run the option attack. No Husker did it better, and when you quarterback two national championship teams, you’re as beloved as they come.
From left to right: Kenny Walker, Ndamukong Suh and Tommie Frazier
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