WALK ON TRYOUTS

WALK ON TRYOUTS#269894

By dmv703 - August 14th, 2009, 2:08 pm

- August 14th, 2009, 2:08 pm #269894

Does anyone know what they make the kids do at the tryouts?

Re: WALK ON TRYOUTS#269899

By Stevev - August 14th, 2009, 2:32 pm

- August 14th, 2009, 2:32 pm #269899

Probably be "punching bags" for the first team offense and defense. Seriously, probably no diferent for the walk-ons than the ones getting paid to go there.

Re: WALK ON TRYOUTS#269900

By SuperJon - August 14th, 2009, 2:37 pm

- August 14th, 2009, 2:37 pm #269900

Walk-on tryouts are not with the current players. They mainly run the 40, go through drills, and that sort of things. The coaches know exactly what they're looking for and a kid either has it or he doesn't. They don't wear pads, just shorts and jerseys.

Re: WALK ON TRYOUTS#269906

By dmv703 - August 14th, 2009, 3:37 pm

- August 14th, 2009, 3:37 pm #269906

My friend talked to the recruiting coordinator assistant he said there was just going to be drills no 40 yrd dash or weights

Re: WALK ON TRYOUTS#270129

By Rocketfan - August 17th, 2009, 2:01 pm

- August 17th, 2009, 2:01 pm #270129

No 40? thats seems kinda silly. Can another drill flaunt a guys speed?

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Re: WALK ON TRYOUTS#270160

By RagingTireFire - August 17th, 2009, 5:41 pm

- August 17th, 2009, 5:41 pm #270160

Rocketfan wrote:No 40? thats seems kinda silly. Can another drill flaunt a guys speed?

If he were going out for the track team, probably not. However, I can think of about eighty other drills that are more relevant to football than simply running fast in a straight line.

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Re: WALK ON TRYOUTS#270266

By libertyfootball - August 18th, 2009, 1:29 pm

- August 18th, 2009, 1:29 pm #270266

Walk-on tryouts typically last about an hour and are a mix of individual work, group work, position specific work, etc. There is no 40, they do not go to the weight room, they do not work out with our current athletes during the tryout. We will have anywhere between 75-100 attendees, and we are looking for good fundumental football players who are coachable. Ideal candidate example = Jonathan Crawford!