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Young Nebraska fan gets wish granted to be Husker for a day

Eight-year-old Jack Johnson is officially an honorary member of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team. According to the Lincoln Journal Star, Johnson was granted a very special wish Tuesday to become a Cornhusker for a day thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Nebraska football team.

Johnson has a genetic disorder called Menkes disease that affects distribution of copper in the body and the development of bones and muscles.

Johnson signed his letter of intent during a school assembly at Norfolk (Neb.) Catholic High School.

He will be an honorary member of the team for Saturday's home game vs.