Pierson-El Perseveres with New Perspective on Life

Nebraska sophomore went straight to autograph table on the bed of a patient at Lincoln's Bryan Hospital-East last week.“I know De’Mornay is pretty bummed about the injury, but he can still come back next year and be the first college player to win both'The Jet' Award and the Rodgers-Dwight Award in the same season. He’s intelligent, tenacious and talented. Every time he steps on the field, you sense something big might happen.” Johnny Rodgers, 1971 Heisman Trophy Winner

“It’s been a tough year, and De’Mornay would have galvanized the team if he hadn’t gotten injured. He’s like a little brother to me. I want him to do so well so much. It’s unfortunate that he got hurt. When we talk, I always…