NEBRASKA HELD THEIR annual spring game yesterday, and what is typically just a glorified scrimmage became something special when Jack Hoffman entered the game.
According to Huskers.com, seven-year-old Hoffman is suffering from a rare form of brain cancer. Wearing a full uniform, he was inserted late in the game on a fourth-and-one play. He was handed the ball and raced 69 yards for a touchdown.
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What a moment for young Hoffman. And kudos to Nebraska for the touching moment…
7-year-old boy with brain cancer scores touchdown during college game
NEBRASKA HELD THEIR annual spring game yesterday, and what is typically just a glorified scrimmage became something special when Jack Hoffman entered the game.
According to Huskers.com, seven-year-old Hoffman is suffering from a rare form of brain cancer. Wearing a full uniform, he was inserted late in the game on a fourth-and-one play. He was handed the ball and raced 69 yards for a touchdown.
What a moment for young Hoffman. And kudos to Nebraska for the touching moment…
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