Good Article about the '12 Walk On Class!

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

http://iuhoosiers.com/news/2015/12/4/FB_1204150651.aspx

 

 

Scholarship players are naturally going to get the priority. They're the ones receiving a scholarship check every month to play the game. The walk-ons understand that, Paige said.

 

For every one chance a walk-on gets, a scholarship player may get 10 chances. Maybe more.

 

"They're going to get their chances," Paige said. "You have to earn yours."

 

That opportunity could come at any time. Paige remembers subbing in at practice as a freshman for one of the outside receivers on the third team who was too tired near the end of practice. Paige didn't naturally play on the outside, but it didn't matter.

 

It was the chance walk-ons wait for.

 

"To me, that's my World Series. That's my Super Bowl," Paige said.

[JaybobHoosier 11,954]

That was a great read, and hope everyone on scholarships realize how hard these guys work. Thanks Reb for the article!

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

I really hope we put serious thought into expanding our walk-on program like Nebraska did as we start to become a more stable team with stable leadership. I love our walk-ons (Oakes!) and anyone willing to put in the work deserves a chance.

[hoosierwhodey 1,256]

Very cool story. If I were Wilson I'd have the group come back to speak to the walk ons each year.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

These are the kind of stories I love!  What's the old saying--"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"! I always root for the underdog and love it when someone busts their butt to achieve a dream.  Way to go walk-on Hoosiers!