Kiyoat Husker Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Does anyone know or have numbers on the current walk-on program? I remember that being a major criticism of the previous two coaches who downsized it. Supposedly Pelini recharged the program and was going to try not to lose any in-state kids in recruiting battles. I just haven't heard anything about it recently, and I wonder if a strong walk-on program could help us when there are injury and depth issues, like we had on the D line. I guess the D line is harder to get the right kids in there that will be effective, though. Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Well, three of our starting offensive linemen last season started out as walk-ons. And we had a top-ten rushing attack. So I'd say our walk-on program is healthy. Probably the best walk-on program in the nation. Quote Link to comment
Warrior Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I read an article where Penn State's O'Brien came to talk with Bo & T.O. about the program knowing he's really going to need it the next few years. I don't think he would have wasted his time if he didn't feel like it was warranted. Quote Link to comment
macroboy Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Look in the recruiting forum. There is info there including all of the confirmed walk-ons. Quote Link to comment
nebraskafaninwi Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Does anyone know or have numbers on the current walk-on program? I remember that being a major criticism of the previous two coaches who downsized it. Supposedly Pelini recharged the program and was going to try not to lose any in-state kids in recruiting battles. I just haven't heard anything about it recently, and I wonder if a strong walk-on program could help us when there are injury and depth issues, like we had on the D line. I guess the D line is harder to get the right kids in there that will be effective, though. It is in good shape again. Heck, two are from the state of IL and another from Texas. There was one or two (don't remember exactly) that went the JUCO route so they could play earlier and develop. Both of them could become options for Nebraska after this recruiting cycle if they show what is needed to get an offer. Quote Link to comment
Creighton Duke Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 King Frazier was a 3-star recruit although he didn't have any 1A offers Quote Link to comment
nebraskafaninwi Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 8. From the "Who is that?" department: Keep close tabs on sophomore walk-on Sam Burtch of Murdock. He saw ample time with the first-unit receiving corps, and flashed impressive speed and quickness. 1 Quote Link to comment
Jarred04 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 8. From the "Who is that?" department: Keep close tabs on sophomore walk-on Sam Burtch of Murdock. He saw ample time with the first-unit receiving corps, and flashed impressive speed and quickness. Love this kid. Quote Link to comment
Kiyoat Husker Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Nice. Thanks for the info, everyone. I'll check out the recruiting forum as well. Quote Link to comment
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