Tony Burnett. Photo courtesy of USC Sports Information
We were doing a kick-off drill. One of the players was missing. I was looking for an opportunity so when coached yelled for someone to jump in; I ran out there.
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Tony Burnett is a University of Southern California track athlete. After meeting a couple of football coaches he walked-on to the football team last fall. This spring, he earned a scholarship.
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011Daniel Hardy Jr walked-on to the University of Idaho to play wide receiver in 2006 at 6’3 190lbs. In 2010 he was the starting Tight End at 6’4 242 lbs and a Mackey Award semifinalist and 2nd team all WAC.
Monday, January 10th, 2011
Daniel Hardy Jr against the University of Nebraska. Photo courtesy of University of Idaho Athletics Department
There were athletes that were faster than me and stronger than me, but I was better because I worked harder. (more…)
Cody Morgan walked-on to Syracuse University in 2009. He didn’t play in one game that year. So far in 2010, he has played in four out of eight.
Sunday, November 21st, 2010
Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics.
“Coach is always sharing that if we do the little things and do the little things right; it will pay off and I believe that.” – Cody Morgan (more…)
Ryan Whalen was a recruited walk-on to Stanford University in 2007. In 2010 he was elected the team captain. In June 2011 he was drafted by the Bengals.
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Photo of Ryan Whalen. Courtesy of Don Feria, Stanford Athletics.
I have always been a guy that does extra: catching footballs…, running extra routes…, spending more time in the weight room… coming here was the right thing and I’ve never questioned it, I trusted God with it. (more…)
Leon Beckum walked-on to the Indiana University football team in 2007. In 2009 he earned a scholarship. In 2010 he became the starting linebacker.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Leon Beckum - photo courtesy of Indiana University Athletics, Mike Dickbernd
The hardest challenge was proving to myself I was a good football player and could play division one football. (more…)
Mike Hass walked-on to play wide receiver for Oregon State University in 2001 because he had no scholarship offer. In 2005 he won the Fred Biletnikoff Award for the best wide receiver in college football.
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Coach Roger Hughes and Mike Hass warm-up before the September 2nd Sacramento at Omaha game. Picture courtesy of Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL.
“You just have to go out there and play the best you can and let things fall as they will… There are a lot of walk-ons that are better than the guys playing but they just didn’t get the opportunity.” – Mike Hass (more…)
Ricky Weina walked-on to play football for Northwestern University. His first year he didn’t play in one game. His third year he played in eight games and started one.
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Picture of Ricky Weina credited to Stephen J. Carrera
…make sacrifices such as not going out with your friends because you have to study. But that is what I knew I had to do if I wanted to be successful on the football field and in the classroom. (more…)
Will Lowery walked-on to play football for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. He got an interception against Penn State the second week of this season.
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Will Lowery
…when you’re recruited the coaches know you can contribute. As a walk-on you have to believe and prove you can contribute. So you definitely have to have an edge to come in here and stick with it. (more…)
Anthony Hill walked-on to the Oklahoma State University football team in 2007. This year he has been a rotating member of the wide-receivers.
Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Anthony Hill
Just know that with hard work, the right attitude, and believing you can do it; you will go far. It sounds cliché but it is the truth. I realize that. (more…)
Five years ago Scott Sika walked-on to The Ohio State University Football Team to play offensive line. Last year he played in five games, so far this year he has played in three.
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Scott Sika
Follow your dream. When I was younger my dad would tell me I can play here. I would tell him he was being funny. But once you get here, you work hard and you realize you can play here.
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