Walk-on scholarships to be announced soon?

[zamzman]

I think there may be an announcement this weekend. There are 3 scholarships open as I understand it. I know Riley said there are many more than 3 worthy candidates.

Utter - pretty much a given. He looks like he'll be a starter.

After that, it's tough to pick. Dzuris looks like he's 2nd team DE (if we ever get a depth chart). Tre Foster is fighting for the #2 TE spot. Hovey will be in the WR rotation once he gets healthy. Nabbity has gotten a lot of praise and I think he'll be on special teams. Broekemeier is a senior (the others are juniors) who would free up a scholarship next year, and it would reward him for his time. Plus he's a valuable reserve QB, and apparently back-up punter as well. There are probably others as well who'll play a lot on special teams.

 

[Husker.Wed.]

I thought I heard they HAVE to award those schollies before the fall term starts Monday. If so, maybe they will after practice today.

 

[rrthusker]

Utter, Dzuris and Foster.

 

[zamzman]

Another board reports that Trey Foster has a scholarship. Said that DJ Foster posted something about it yesterday on social media. So I expect the players know now. That probably means we'll hear an announcement soon.

 

[Sam-I-am]

There are 4 scholies open right now is my understanding and there might be one more.

 

[anon_umk0ifu6vj6zi]

There are 4 scholies open right now is my understanding and there might be one more.

Oh goody

 

[Sam-I-am]

Oh goody

Glad that makes you happy.

 

[mwulf]

Fyfe, Foster, Utter, Dzuris, Hovey

 

[Husker.Wed.]

There are 4 scholies open right now is my understanding and there might be one more.

WOW!!! Seeing you post here works on a man like a tonic. Don't be a stranger.

 

[baseball31ne]

Find four guys, if that's the number that will contribute this year. If they are seniors great, if a junior great. Reward the improvement and ability to make the Huskers a better football team.

 

[Sam-I-am]

Fyfe, Foster, Utter, Dzuris, Hovey

Until Price was moved to DT, I would have counted in Logan Rath.

 

[rrthusker]

Hovey got his along with the 3 I named earlier.

 

[Sam-I-am]

Hovey got his along with the 3 I named earlier.

Three on offense and one on defense. Sort of like the Dynasty Days.

 

[rrthusker]

Three on offense and one on defense. Sort of like the Dynasty Days.

Good analogy.

 

[500mileRadius]

Sam Burtch, who had been on scholarship, lost his this year after he tore his ACL. Tough break.

 

[HuskerLLM]

Sam Burtch, who had been on scholarship, lost his this year after he tore his ACL. Tough break.

Is Burtch on medical schollie and done?

 

[ReuniteGondwanaland]

Sounds like scholarships out of high school are 4 years, but walk-on scholarships are renewed (or not renewed) at the coaches' decision every year. Burtch hasn't been able to stay healthy so he really hasn't been able to show Riley anything.

 

[dinglefritz]

Good analogy.

Sounds like "Mr. Doesn't Belong at NU" QB got his scholarship renewed as well. I guess Riley doesn't agree with our resident free board talent analyst. Tough deal for Burtch and I wonder if that can be worked in to a medical. For heaven's sake I hope somehow the program is covering his medical expenses at the very least.

 

[NikkiSixx]

Sounds like scholarships out of high school are 4 years, but walk-on scholarships are renewed (or not renewed) at the coaches' decision every year.

Good info, I was concerned the new 4 year scholarship would impact the walk on program and those guys earning a scholarship for the year.