Allen Norton, 4, will lead the University of Louisville’s Marching Cards during the halftime show at the Clemson game on Saturday. Norton, who was born with a heart defect and has Down syndrome, was chosen for the honor thanks to a partnership between the band and UofL Pediatrics and Norton Children’s Hospital.聽
His mom, Mary Beth Norton, that Allen has talked about the opportunity “for weeks.”
“The diagnosis doesn’t put a cap on what is possible, and that’s what’s exciting for us,” . “This is Allen getting to show who he really is.”聽
Allen is also predicting a UofL upset over the defending national champions.聽
Kickoff is at noon at Cardinal Stadium.聽
