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The Nebraska football program went far and wide in search of special teams player Archie Wilson. The Australian native gave his first press conference Tuesday since joining the Huskers and was brought to tears when asked about being so far from his family.

Wilson, who turned 19 this week, spoke enthusiastically about his move from Victoria, Australia, to the United States.

"It really fit my skill set and overall," Wilson told reporters Tuesday. "It’s the coach, the people and the program that make the program what it is so that just told me that this was the place to be."

Wilson said he became well acquainted with the "culture-side" of America and has a relatively good understanding of Nebraska, adding, "I knew the

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