Boerkircher ‘living the dream’ as Husker starter

Former Husky honored to serve as UCLA game captain

Former Husky Nate Boerkircher (No. 87) is now a starting tight end for the Huskers, seving as a team captain for Saturday’s game against UCLA.
Former Husky Nate Boerkircher (No. 87) is now a starting tight end for the Huskers, seving as a team captain for Saturday’s game against UCLA.

The attitude inside the Nebraska football locker room remains positive after Saturday’s disappointing loss to UCLA, according to a local native who is living out his dream playing for the Huskers. Nate Boerkircher has come a long ways since he decided to walk on for the Big Red, earning a scholarship as well as a starting rotation at tight end.  “Coming out of high school I didn’t know how my…