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Mike Vorel

Michael Penix Jr., Huskies overcome adversity in Alamo Bowl win over Texas

SAN ANTONIO — When their flight from Tampa, Florida, was canceled Tuesday, Michael and Takisha Penix — the parents of standout Husky quarterback Michael Penix Jr. — drove for 17 hours to see their son.

Through Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Through bathroom breaks and boredom and back seat naps.

Through adversity … to witness history.

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