I think that there is big misconception as to a walk-on.
 
There are recruited walk-ons, and then there are true walk-ons that just show up.
But most of those who show up are known by the coaching staff. They usually
contact the school to see when/if tryouts begin. So they usually know.
 
In my case, I contacted the school first. They then came  to see a game, I went
down for a visit (although not encouraged greatly), and then spent 5 years there.
First year was paid by myself, second year was paid by me for the first 2 quarters
and then basically wa son scholarship after that.
 
Told by my one coach that I would have been cut after the first year, but I had a
good attitude and was "good to have around" was how he put it.
 
I was always considered a walk-on. But I don't know if a school determines a
walk-on to be someone who pays their own way.
 
Craig Lisko
Ferris State 1990-1994
 
 
 
 
[log in to unmask] on 07/17/98 08:23:27 AM
 
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Slow day so i thought I'd ask a question:
In the last 10 years or so, has there been a case of a true walk on (ie
unrecruited) making it and taking a regular turn on a Div 1 varsity team?
Thanks in advance
Joe LaCour
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