“All right boys, we’ve come this far this season. Let’s finish up on a high note and get to an 8-8 record,” a young man and dedicated Vikings fan named Jeremy told players on Saturday.
Jeremy was part of a group from Merrick, Inc., a non-profit in Vadnais Heights that empowers adults with disabilities, which visited Winter Park for the final practice of 2016.
Jeremy was joined by fellow Merrick clients James, Jesse and Mary during the visit, and all proudly wore Vikings gear from head to toe.
Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer explained the role of Merrick to players and invited Jeremy into the middle of the huddle to break the team down.