Homesickness takes toll on Australian chasing American football dream

[ad_1] Australian teenager Archie Wilson, dwelling in america chasing his ambitions of being a punter in American soccer, has damaged down when discussing dwelling away from his household.

Wilson, from Melbourne and turning 19 subsequent Wednesday, is making ready for the faculty season with the College of Nebraska.

Wilson joined in June, coming by way of the Prokick Australia program that has produced NFL punters Tory Taylor (Chicago Bears), Michael Dickson (Seattle Seahawks) and Mitch Wishnowsky (San Francisco 49ers).

Wilson was conducting a press convention on Tuesday when he was requested about life away from his household.

"That half's onerous. I imply — I am sorry," he mentioned earlier than breaking down on the podium.

"I like them so much. I bought two little brothers and my mum and pa. That is the powerful half about being right here. I like them so much and I miss them."

The Victorian was in a position to shortly compose himself after which continued his press convention.

Archie Wilson was emotional when discussing being away from dwelling. ( YouTube: HuskerOnline )

He mentioned his household could be in attendance for Nebraska's first match, in opposition to Cincinnati.

"They know that is what's greatest for me," Wilson mentioned.

"It is good I can nonetheless discuss to them loads over the telephone.

"They're coming right here to see the primary few video games, so I am wanting ahead to that."

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Australian punters have been outstanding within the school sport for a number of years.

Ohio State and Notre Dame, the schools that performed within the nationwide championship sport final season, each had Australian punters.

Joe McGuire (Ohio State) and James Rendell (Notre Dame) additionally got here by way of the Prokick program.

Ought to Wilson take the sphere within the season opener, his first sport of school soccer shall be held at Arrowhead Stadium, the house floor for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs within the NFL.