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J.D. Harmon walked-on to the University of Kentucky Football Team in 2012. He played in 12 games and earned a scholarship.

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
J.D. Harmon University of Kentucky

J.D. Harmon
University of Kentucky

You have to be determined, work hard, and consistent. You can’t take days off. You have to wake-up knowing you’re going to be better than you were yesterday. (more…)

Jeric Magnant walked-on to the University of New Mexico Football Team in 2010. In 2012 he was the “New Mexico Man”, earned a scholarship, and played in 10 games

Saturday, February 2nd, 2013
Jeric Magnant

Jeric Magnant

I am addicted to progress (more…)

Matt Raymer walked-on to the University of New Mexico Football Team in 2009. In 2011 he earned a scholarship. In 2012 he started in 10 games

Friday, February 1st, 2013
Matt Raymer

Matt Raymer

Dedication. Perseverance. I just kept doing what I wanted to do and stayed positive. (more…)

Joe Holder walked-on to the Penn football team in 2008. In 2009 he played in nine games. In 2010 became a starter.

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012

Joe Holder

The time we get to play football is short so you have to keep pushing to get better. (more…)

Dustin Ebner walked-on to the University of Colorado Football Team in 2008. In 2010 he broke his fibula. In 2012 he was awarded a scholarship.

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

Dustin Ebner. University of Colorado Football Team

When I was first given the opportunity to play here, I told myself that if I accept this position I will carry it all the way through to the end. (more…)

Myles Muagututia walked-on to the Stanford University football team in 2009. In 2011 he had earned a scholarship and played in all 13 games

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Photo courtesy of Stanford Athletics

I have learned so much from my teammates. They have a lot to offer. Playing and being with them has helped me grow as an athlete and a person. (more…)

Connor Norman walked-on to the University of Georgia Football team in 2010. In 2011 he played in 14 games making 13 tackles. In 2012 he was awarded a scholarship.

Monday, August 13th, 2012

Connor Norman. Picture courtesy of the University of Georgia Athletics

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Rod Walker walked-on to the University of New Hampshire football team in 2007. In 2011 he was a starting safety on scholarship

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Rod Walker University of New Hampshire Wildcats

You need to put in the extra work.  You have to want it.  The guys that don’t want it don’t stick it out. – Rod Walker (more…)

Nicolas Jean-Baptiste walked-on to the Baylor University Football Team in 2007. In 2009 he earned a scholarship. He became a starter in 2010 and 2011.

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Nicolas Jean-Baptiste. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics

You have to spend your first season earning the respect and trust of your teammates and coaches.  You have to prove you can play so they trust you on the field. (more…)

Barrington Scott transferred and walked-on to Ball State University in 2010. In 2011 he earned a scholarship and started the first five games at running back

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Barrington Scott. Photo courtesy of Ball State Photo Services

…if you’re willing to work hard you can achieve anything you want.  You just have to work hard.  Don’t stop, don’t quit, you never know when that break will come; maybe tomorrow, maybe a couple of weeks from now.  Keep working. (more…)