David Hinton and Virginia Commonwealth prepare for Butler this coming weekend
“The sacrifice is great, but the reward is even greater.” (more…)
Archive for March, 2011
David Hinton walked-on to Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008 and redshirted. In 2010 he has played in eighteen games, so far. VCU plays in the Final Four in a few days.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Kevin Clark walked-on to St John’s basketball team in 2007 and was cut. His senior year he earned a scholarship.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Kevin Clark. Photo courtesy of St John's Athletics
“You never know what will happen. You may have to jump in at any point to do anything: play defense against a Justin Burell all day or try to emulate the star player of another team. You have to be ready for anything coach may throw at you.” (more…)
Margot Benedict had never sailed before walking-on to the Yale University Sailing team in 2008. This year, as a junior, she was voted captain of the #4 nationally ranked Bulldogs.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Margot Benedict. Photo courtesy of David Silverman
“My current role on the crew is to help my skipper as much as I can. That mentality is very helpful in a leader and a captain.” (more…)
Victor Ojeleye walked-on to the Kansas State University basketball team in 2008-09. In 2009-10 he played in 21 games and was first team all-academic Big 12.
Monday, March 7th, 2011
Victor Ojeleye. Photo courtesy of Scott Weaver of Kansas State Athletics
“I wanted to come in here and work really hard, grow into a leader, and do whatever I can to help the team be successful.” (more…)