Nebraska punter Archie Wilson breaks down in tears while discussing family in Australia: 'I miss them'

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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. 

Nebraska punter Archie Wilson participates in camp. The Australian native is due to make his college football debut against the Cincinnati Bearcats Aug. 28.  (Nebraska Athletics)

"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." 

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Wilson said he became well acquainted with the "culture-side" of America and has a relatively good understanding of Nebraska, adding, "I knew the program, so I wasn’t completely oblivious to where I was going to be living the next four years." 

But the freshman punter became emotional when asked about his family and how he’s coping with being so far from home. 

"Yeah, that part is hard. I’m sorry," Wilson said, as he paused out of emotion.  

Freshman punter Archie Wilson played Australian rules football for Haileybury College before joining Nebraska this summer.  (Nebraska Athletics)

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"Yeah, I love them a lot. I’ve got two little brothers and my mom and dad and I — yeah, that’s the tough part about being here. I love them a lot, and I miss