Walk-on

[Danish42]

I realize that most walk on don't stay with a team, but how many are trying out this Spring?

[Guest WPC]

NTSU had a tryout just a couple of weeks prior to spring practice for prospective walk ons. The ones who made the cut participated in work outs/weight room etc then rolled into Spring practice. I believe the number of walk on players who made the cut numbered 5...

[good_ken]

NTSU had a tryout

I suspect that it was UNT that had a tryout. NTSU hasn't held a tryout in years.

[meangreendork]

WPC...

That isn't funny. This school hasn't been NTSU in forever...and it makes me question if you're really an MGR subscriber.

[Guest WPC]

WPC...

That isn't funny. This school hasn't been NTSU in forever...and it makes me question if you're really an MGR subscriber.

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Sorry about the NTSU, after I saw it in print, I wanted to hit the recall button but it was already out in cyberspace. I thought I might get smacked on that one and I did... just seeing if you were paying attention ?? When I attended UNT in the mid 70's it was FOREVER Ago and it was NTSU, just slipped thats all. I have some friends that went to SWT and they struggle with Texas State sometimes.

I do enjoy the passion this group has for UNT football.

Go Mean Green (even though it was Go Eagles back in the 70's - how is that for a mulligan) Tks WPC

[Guest GrayEagleOne]

Back to the original question.

There are 17 new faces according to Illivius32's list. There are other non-scholarship athletes that have previously tried out. There are 3-5 who have much of a chance at all to make the team. For the rest, I hope that they can say that it was a good experience and that they tried.

Also, remember that this is the spring. Those participating are already enrolled and are academically eligible. This fall there will be a new influx of walk-ons who have been invited or simply want to try it on their own. There will likely be one or two who are making themselves academically this semester who will try again this fall.

[MeanGreen61]

Walk on info from the official site.

Football Walk-On Information

Courtesy: University of North Texas

Release: 11/28/2005

North Texas Football Conducts Open Walk-On Tryouts Based On The Following Criteria:

If currently enrolled at North Texas:

North Texas students interested in walking onto the football team for the fall 2006 season must be enrolled full-time at North Texas and be in good academic standing. You must contact Mike Barela at 940-369-7638 to discuss walk-on policies rules and compliance. He is holding office hours from March 27, 2006 unitl May 5, 2006.

Office Hours (subject to change)

Mondays and Wednesdays - 9:30 - 11:30 am

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 1:30 - 3:30 pm

If you are a senior graduating May/June 2006 and will be a first time UNT freshman student in the fall of 2006:

-must be accepted and enrolled full-time at North Texas

must be cleared by NCAA Clearinghouse (for clearinghouse info, see your high school counselor)

-must make appointment (in person or by phone) with Mike Barela at 940-369-7638 to discuss all walk-on policies, rules and compliance

-feel free to have your high school coach call on your behalf

If you are a potential walk-on who is enrolled at another institution of higher education (ie junior college, community college or four-year college) and currently on the football roster (or at one time have been on the football roster) fall under the category of transfer. Because of this, no member of the North Texas Athletic Department may be in contact with you (regardless if you contact North Texas first) until North Texas receives a release from your school (per NCAA rules).

If you are currently enrolled at another institution of higher education (ie junior college, community college or four-year college) and have never been on a football roster, you must contact Barela at 940-369-7638 to discuss walk-on policies rules and compliance. He is holding office hours from March 27, 2006 unitl May 5, 2006.

Edited February 27, 2006 by MeanGreen61