NU fan in Denver Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I've been seeing many blurps on husker Illustrated about several NE kids walking on. I hope so. I think its great to have the home kids want to play for the University. Anyone have any numbers, I've seen 3 or 4, or information about these kids. Keep the tradition alive. GBR Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 There's about 5 or 6 now....Most from small towns Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Gotta keep that pipeline going. The lifeblood of the Husker football program. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 If I could do it I would try and walk on there..... Quote Link to comment
husker rob Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 BRI are you talking about walking on the the security department? at least you would be able to get free tickets to the home games Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 A$$!!!! I would rather die than be a security guard!!!! Hey I could play corner for the scout team or maybe be a back-up somewhere..... Quote Link to comment
mahoney Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I've been seeing many blurps on husker Illustrated about several NE kids walking on. I hope so. I think its great to have the home kids want to play for the University. Anyone have any numbers, I've seen 3 or 4, or information about these kids. Keep the tradition alive. GBR I believe this to be a complete list as of now. I think BC only wants 10-15 walk-ons a year. Anyone who has a greyshirt promise is really a walk-on with the stipulation that if they make the two-deep they are put on scholarship. Cassidy (Lincoln Southwest) Lingenfelter (Plainview) Caputo (Millard North) Masin (Lincoln Southeast) May (Imperial Chase County) Hays (Papillion) Donahue (Fremont) Schulte (Norfolk) Thomsen (Elkhorn) Escamilla (Fremont Bergan) Grove (Arlington) Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 From the Lincoln Journal Star: Southwest QB Cassidy to walk on at NU By the Lincoln Journal Star Tuesday, Feb 06, 2007 - 12:14:54 am CST Lincoln Southwest quarterback Austin Cassidy has decided to join the Nebraska football program’s 2007 recruiting class as a walk-on. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Cassidy rushed for 1,507 yards this past season, averaging 8.3 per carry, and scored 16 touchdowns. He also passed for 546 yards and six scores. At Nebraska, Cassidy may play either quarterback or safety, as well as contribute on special teams. A Super-State selection, Cassidy is the son of Tim Cassidy, Nebraska associate athletic director for football. He becomes the 10th in-state player known to have committed to walking on at NU in 2007. Among the others are Mike Caputo of Millard North, Matt Donahue of Fremont, Taylor Escamilla of Archbishop Bergan, Thomas Grove of Arlington, Michael Hays of Papillion-La Vista, Luke Lingenfelter of Plainview, Mike Masin of Lincoln Southeast, Matt May of Chase County and Kevin Thomsen of Elkhorn. In addition, Aaron Schulte of Norfolk Catholic is expected to join the Huskers’ class of 2007 as a grayshirt. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 ILB Barrington (IL) Barrington Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 210 lbs Forty: 4.7 secs Walking on. For some wierd reason I have a feeling this kid flew way under the radar. Not bad build and speed for an ILB! Quote Link to comment
Erik Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 BRI are you talking about walking on the the security department? at least you would be able to get free tickets to the home games Actually the ROTC pulls security at the games. I was lucky enough to see a few games for free....but I guess I had tickets anyway. The downfall is the ROTC had to clean the stadium the next morning too. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 ILB Barrington (IL) Barrington Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 210 lbs Forty: 4.7 secs Walking on. For some wierd reason I have a feeling this kid flew way under the radar. Not bad build and speed for an ILB! Sorry. What is his name? Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Sorry his name is Jeff Sayre. Quote Link to comment
KansasHusker Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Anyone else see on rivals that 2 star WR Keith Graham(6-4 200, 4.6) is walking on at Neb? It would be nice if we could turn his size into a real threat at TE sometime down the road. Just something to think about. Quote Link to comment
NU fan in Denver Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 There is a list of Recruits and Walkons at Huskers.com and it doesn't mention either of the 2 previously mentioned. Anyone know if they signed w/ someone else, or if the list is incomplete. Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Bergan standout to join NU as walk-on athlete By Brett Ellis/Tribune Staff Taylor Escamilla chose to follow his heart when making the decision on where to attend college. The Fremont Bergan senior recently decided to join the Nebraska football program as a walk-on. Escamilla had offers to play football from several smaller schools and also had a wrestling scholarship from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. In the end, though, his desire to play for the Big Red won out. “Playing at Nebraska was something I’ve wanted to do ever since I was a little kid,” Escamilla said. “I got the chance, so I’m going to take it.” The 6-foot-1, 275-pound Escamilla was a standout for Bergan on the offensive and defensive lines, earning Class C-2 all-state honors as a senior. He is expected to play defense at Nebraska, but also may work with the offensive line depending on injuries and other circumstances. “They’re excited about the fact that he’s explosive, very physically strong, that he’s got a motor that won’t quit and that he plays with his heart,” Bergan coach Ron Beacom said. Escamilla’s decision to play football in college was made more difficult when he began attracting attention for wrestling after winning the Class D 275-pound title as a junior. This winter, Escamilla is unbeaten and the top-ranked heavyweight in Class D. Football, though, won out in the end. “It was the first sport I ever really loved doing,” Escamilla said. “Not to say I don’t like wrestling, but football has always been my main focus.” Escamilla will be a redshirt during his first year at Nebraska, a move he believes will be beneficial. “It gives me some time to get better,” Escamilla said. “With not doing any sports, it gives me time to lift weights and make sure I get my studies out of the way.” Quote Link to comment
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