Australian teenager Archie Wilson, living in the United States chasing his ambitions of being a punter in American football, has broken down when discussing living away from his family.<\/p>\n
Wilson, from Melbourne and turning 19 next Wednesday, is preparing for the college season with the University of Nebraska.<\/p>\n
Wilson joined in June, coming through the Prokick Australia program that has produced NFL punters Tory Taylor (Chicago Bears), Michael Dickson (Seattle Seahawks) and Mitch Wishnowsky (San Francisco 49ers).<\/p>\n
Wilson was conducting a press conference on Tuesday when he was asked about life away from his family.<\/p>\n
“That part’s hard. I mean \u2014 I’m sorry,” he said before breaking down at the podium.<\/p>\n
“I love them a lot. I got two little brothers and my mum and dad. That’s the tough part about being here. I love them a lot and I miss them.”<\/p>\n
The Victorian was able to quickly compose himself and then continued his press conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Archie Wilson was emotional when discussing being away from home. (YouTube: HuskerOnline)<\/p>\n
He said his family would be in attendance for Nebraska’s first match, against Cincinnati.<\/p>\n
“They know this is what’s best for me,” Wilson said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“It’s good I can still talk to them plenty over the phone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“They’re coming here to see the first few games, so I’m looking forward to that.”<\/p>\n