HUSKER EXTRA 2020 LOVE OF GAME

SCOTT I.M. ALEX FROST HIPP HENERY The native son is Nebraska fans have Husker fans don’t running his own a deep affection like losing to football program in for walk-ons, and Colorado. So when Lincoln, but Frost’s Hipp is at the top. Alex Henery booted roots to the Huskers Considered Nebras- the longest field goal run much deeper. ka’s most famous in school history, a After transferring walk-on, the Chapin, 57-yarder in 2008, from Stanford, the South Carolina, na- Memorial Stadium Wood River grad led tive left the program erupted, Henery the Huskers to the as Nebraska’s all- never had to buy 1997 national title. time leading rusher a meal in Lincoln His speech after the (2,940 yards). again (OK, maybe Orange Bowl win not completely true), vs. Tennessee still and he found a resonates. spot in the hearts of Husker Nation.

KENNY NDAMUKONG TOMMIE WALKER SUH FRAZIER Walker was one Suh has a contro- How pretty a sight of the best stories versial reputation it was to watch in in the NFL, but that Tommie for many years. He hasn’t changed his run the option at- became deaf at place on this list. To tack. No Husker did the age of 2, but this day, Nebraskans it better, and when that didn’t stop the in rural cafes sip you two their coffee and talk national champion- from becoming an about the 2009 Big ship teams, you’re All-American. When 12 Championship as beloved as they Walker stepped onto Game. You know, come. On top of that, the field on Senior when Texas quar- Frazier was arguably Day in 1990, the terback Colt McCoy viewed as the best fans paid tribute with was running for his player in the country a pregame “deaf life. in 1995. clap.”

GRANT BARRON CARLOS WISTROM MILES POLK The Webb City, The 5-8 cornerback He probably doesn’t Missouri, native had wasn’t the biggest quite get the credit such a high mo- player on the field, he deserves. An All- tor. He brought it but he played large American, Polk was on every play, and every time. He was a a tackle machine Husker fans appreci- lunch-pail guy, and in 1999 and 2000 ated that. Wistrom in addition to being and a vocal leader. won the Lombardi a physical corner, Husker fans loved Award in 1997 and was NU’s top special guys who could was part of three teams player, served hit, and Polk was a national champion- as a backup punter heavy hitter. ship teams. He’s for road games, and one of the greatest even practiced at Blackshirts to ever quarterback with tie on the cleats. Tommie Frazier and Brooke Berringer slowed by injuries.