I'd be surprised if this kid isn't getting 10 carries a game at least
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I'm not sure he was the typical walk on. I don't doubt that he was promised that IF he came in and performed as they hoped that he would get a scholarship right away. He's a talented kid. It seems pretty clear that he wasn't in line to be on an academic scholarship as a walk on for a couple of years until they had to move him to an athletic scholarship. Lots of our walk ons start out on academic scholarships.Nice move by the staff. Can't have a decent walk-on program if you don't put some deserving guys on scholarship now and then.
Scott has plenty of speed to go with his size. He's not Ahman Green fast but he's fast.Scott III and Yant make for a solid backfield. Bruisers for sure. Mix in a speed guy now & then.
Not many have Ahman Green speed. 😉Scott has plenty of speed to go with his size. He's not Ahman Green fast but he's fast.
If he had taken care of business earlier on the HS academics, he'd be on a SEC or ACC roster.I'm not sure he was the typical walk on. I don't doubt that he was promised that IF he came in and performed as they hoped that he would get a scholarship right away. He's a talented kid. It seems pretty clear that he wasn't in line to be on an academic scholarship as a walk on for a couple of years until they had to move him to an athletic scholarship. Lots of our walk ons start out on academic scholarships.
Be nice to have a big bruiser to pound the ball in from the 1 instead of Wandale on the jet sweep that would lose 4 yards.😥Scott III and Yant make for a solid backfield. Bruisers for sure. Mix in a speed guy now & then.
Stepp and Yant are pretty big backs. I like what I saw from Yant in the spring game and Stepp's film from USC shows a guy that isn't easy to bring down. These are guys that you want on your roster if you are in the B1G. Ervin and Morrison have the profile of a feature back. Sevion's HS bona fides are legit, but he has yet to get his break at NU. I thought Ervin looked really good iin the spring game. Scott was the number 2 guy last year, but wasn't trusted enough to take the load when Mills wasn't available. He had a decent spring and will be better in the fall.Scott has plenty of speed to go with his size. He's not Ahman Green fast but he's fast.
I thought it was against NCAA rules for football players to be on an academic scholarship.I'm not sure he was the typical walk on. I don't doubt that he was promised that IF he came in and performed as they hoped that he would get a scholarship right away. He's a talented kid. It seems pretty clear that he wasn't in line to be on an academic scholarship as a walk on for a couple of years until they had to move him to an athletic scholarship. Lots of our walk ons start out on academic scholarships.
What I think you're touching on is getting an identity to this offense. A calling card. Let's be physical and run straight at you. Let's run more inside zone read, more power. Mix in some other stuff.Scott III and Yant make for a solid backfield. Bruisers for sure. Mix in a speed guy now & then.
It was but isn't anymore. If the kid meets the same criteria that other students do, he can get academic aid that doesn't count as athletics aid. By having to meet the same criteria, it assures that the academic aid is legit. Also avoids the former situation of a walk-on having to choose between an academic grant and being a member of the team.I thought it was against NCAA rules for football players to be on an academic scholarship.
None.which couple of the RBs are going to be at the back of the bus this year?
Some of it has to do with if he was recruited by the school he attends doesn't it? If the school had him in for a visit, and he was a recruited athlete or they offered him a preferred walk on spot, meaning he doesn't have to "tryout" for the team and can start workouts before classes begin, I am pretty sure they can't be on academic grants.It was but isn't anymore. If the kid meets the same criteria that other students do, he can get academic aid that doesn't count as athletics aid. By having to meet the same criteria, it assures that the academic aid is legit. Also avoids the former situation of a walk-on having to choose between an academic grant and being a member of the team.
I agree with this.Stepp and Yant are pretty big backs. I like what I saw from Yant in the spring game and Stepp's film from USC shows a guy that isn't easy to bring down. These are guys that you want on your roster if you are in the B1G. Ervin and Morrison have the profile of a feature back. Sevion's HS bona fides are legit, but he has yet to get his break at NU. I thought Ervin looked really good iin the spring game. Scott was the number 2 guy last year, but wasn't trusted enough to take the load when Mills wasn't available. He had a decent spring and will be better in the fall.
As of yet, I don't think a call can be made in terms of who "the guys" are going to be at RB this fall. Not a great situation, but I think NU has several backs that will be working their asses off to be "the guy".
Well with Thompkins leaving it opened a scholarship...just hoping we can capitalize.
lets not waste it.
FTFYI'd be surprised if any kid is getting 10 carries a game.
I hope he keeps wearing the zero, I kinda like it. Not a huge surprise to see him earn a scholarship, hope he can be an impact player in the future.Will they give him a number now??