I did have the opportunity to talk with Tom Osborne on one occasion and this is one of the questions I asked of him. What is the strength in Nebraska's walk-on program? Tom said every once in a while a talented player will emerge, one that we over looked and make a big impact for us. But for the most part, these walk-on players bring a lot of Nebraska heart and soul to the recruits we bring in from out of state. Their work ethic is hard and they give 110% every practice. That effort and work ethic is transfered to the recruited players. Tom said the walk-ons (for the most part) do more behind the scenes than than actually on the field.
It also ties a small state community to Husker football. This is one of the most important factors of the walk-on program IMO. Any kid growing up in and around Lincoln knows they can have a shot, make a dream come true, to one day put on the scarlet and cream and possible play for one of the powerhouses in college football.
Craig Bohl has taken NDSU from division 2 up to division 1aa, has the support of the community and last year we beat Minnesota at the Metrodome and we had such a following that it felt like a home game.
The walk-on program has a knack for working in the mid-west when applied properly. I am not so sure it is beneficial to schools where a wealth of high school talent is readily available.
My two cents on the walk-ons
NDHusker
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