For Oldest Walk-On in Nebraska History, Fahie Knows Why ‘It’s Not About Me’

[Omaha Steve]

I was there. It was something very special. My union (AFSCME) lost several members that day. We have lost several since to health problems involved in the clean up.


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Courtesy: NU Media Relations Release: 09/11/2010

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There truly is no place like Nebraska.

How else do you explain the decision to have the oldest walk-on in Husker history lead the football team out of its famous Tunnel Walk on the ninth anniversary of 9/11?

Meet Tyrone Fahie, a 6-3, 255-pound senior defensive end from Virginia Beach, Va. The son of Floyd and Dafney Fahie (pronounced Foy) was born in the nation's capital and will be 28 years old three days after Nebraska completes its non-conference schedule.

Hardly a household name, perhaps because he's only played in one game in four years, Fahey was nevertheless the team's choice to lead the 6th and 7th-ranked Huskers into battle against Idaho Saturday.

When Memorial Stadium's hallowed gates swung open, shortly after two WWII planes flew over, there was Fahie, flanked by two police officers and two firefighters, all five carrying American flags. It was quite a sight to see a Nebraska football uniform in the midst of this nation's real heroes in uniform (military, police officers and firefighters).

It was also an appropriate sight.because no one is prouder to wear a Big Red uniform than Fahie, who spent six years in the U.S. Navy and was deployed twice to the battlefields of Iraq.

One experience heavily influenced the other. Going from a battlefield that means life or death to another that means winning or losing makes Fahie one of the most unique walk-on stories in Nebraska history.

FULL story and video at link.

[SpiralHawk]

1. Huskers beat the Vandals 38-10.

Not the most brilliant game -- but a win all the same.

Go Big Red.

[DrDan]

5. GBR!!!!

[jobycom]

2. Good story. nt

[monmouth]

3. This is a wonderful video and the music with it is great. Thanks for posting...n/t

[DrDan]

4. unfortunately I could only watch the tunnel walk on HuskerNside

I envy you being there . . . .

[Maru Kitteh]

6. I was a perfect day for college football in Lincoln today! When they walked out of the tunnel,

everyone in the Old Chicago here in Kearney fell silent for the national anthem and the men removed their hats. It was very moving.

GO BIG RED!

[stevedeshazer]

7. That's a great story, Steve

Thanks. +1