UNT Walk-on Try Outs Today.

DT 90 · January 20, 2014

Here is your chance!

southsideguy · January 20, 2014

Would have been interesting to watch.

Eastwood Eagle · January 21, 2014

I imagine the selection process is similar to the selection process at the beginning of Happy Gilmore, no?

Harry · January 21, 2014

Good luck to the UNT walk-ons!

Christopher Walker · January 21, 2014

CougarQueen indicated a few months ago that he'd be coming back to UNT for a Master's...

I wonder if he tried out again?

Harry · January 21, 2014

Identified a Richard Lambert Jr. From North Forney who was invited to try out. WR/DB

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/526158/

oldguystudent · January 21, 2014

I went to high school with Richard Lambert. Class of 87. Think he's still got it?

SilverEagle · January 21, 2014

Identified a Richard Lambert Jr. From North Forney who was invited to try out. WR/DB
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/526158/

North Forney? When did Forney get big enough to have two schools?

adman · January 21, 2014

Go Forney Gators!

Danish43 · January 21, 2014

Identified a Richard Lambert Jr. From North Forney who was invited to try out. WR/DB
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/526158/

Was he recruited by any colleges?

mccox2 · January 21, 2014

There's always a hidden gem walk-on. I hope he's a linebacker with a huge chip on his shoulders. Michigan State found one in Kyler Elsworth who plugged that huge 4th down play against Stanford in the Rose Bowl. Good luck to whoever you are and GO MEAN GREEN!

Harry · January 22, 2014

Here's another guy who was invited to walk-on -- Tim Shields from Garland Naaman Forest and Bethel College:

http://www.bethelthreshers.com/roster/10/4/1339.php

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/tim-shields/w8BbfvTmEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm

Harry · January 22, 2014

Huge shoutout to my brotha @BoutThatLi4e for making it onto UNT's football team as a walk on! Happy to see a great athlete get his shot!
— Julio Valtierrez (@JValtierrez07)
January 21, 2014

FirefightnRick · January 22, 2014

Fun memories.

Rick

Harry · January 22, 2014

Another invited walk-on Christopher Smith, from Kingwood

https://twitter.com/YG__CHRIS/status/425774867296710657

BIG S/O to my big cuzz for makin the UNT football team. #Nextup @YG__CHRIS
— Kevin Netters Jr.™ (@TheKevinNetters)
January 22, 2014

http://recruit-match.ncsasports.org/clientrms/profile/recruiting_profile/563109

PlummMeanGreen · January 22, 2014

Many of us on this forum can tell UNT walk-ons how some of the best players we've had in our history were walk-ons.

In 40 years of following Mean Green football, I cannot think of a better school for a walk-on to get their 2'nd chance than the University of North Texas; especially now under Coach Dan McCarney and his super coaching staff.

GMG!

Unrelated, but we once had a UNT Track & Field walk-on who (long story short) won a bronze medal at the '72 Olympics at Munich. His name was Bill Schmidt and he threw the javelin. (BTW, he did prove himself as a walk-on and received his scholarship at UNT).

All About UNT · January 22, 2014

Another invited walk-on Christopher Smith, from Kingwood

https://twitter.com/YG__CHRIS/status/425774867296710657

http://recruit-match.ncsasports.org/clientrms/profile/recruiting_profile/563109

Had to pause the video to say that this kid has some serious wheels. Hopefully we can find a way to use him effectively!

Mean Green 93-98 · January 22, 2014

Another invited walk-on Christopher Smith, from Kingwood

https://twitter.com/YG__CHRIS/status/425774867296710657

http://recruit-match.ncsasports.org/clientrms/profile/recruiting_profile/563109

That's some very good speed for a walk-on. I'm sure the listed 4.3 40 time is very generous, but he looks to be faster than anyone else on the field.

Harry · January 22, 2014

It warms my heart to see the genuine excitement of these guys! Hope they land a spot in the team.

Makes me think we should start some type of 12th man tradition.

All About UNT · January 22, 2014

Another one

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/walker-burns/OShQFPTlEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/football-stats.htm

http://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/tx/north-richland-hills/richland-high-school2/walker-burns

BillySee58 · January 22, 2014

Walker's brother was my orientation leader. Walker was a 3-year starter at Richland. He's a little guy but he's really athletic. Good to see he made the team, especially after being out of the game the last two years (besides intramurals where he dominated). A kid we should all root for.

mccox2 · January 22, 2014

Another one

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/walker-burns/OShQFPTlEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/football-stats.htm

http://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/tx/north-richland-hills/richland-high-school2/walker-burns

This film just gave me goosebumps. This kid is a selfless athlete who looks like he has a good football IQ and can be utilized in different positions. You can tell he gives it his all in every play. I'm very impressed with his footwork, vision on the field, and the patience with the ball in his hand to create a play. We need to get him into a weight room, enhance his footwork even more, and fine tune this guy to D1 status. Thank you for posting this.

A hidden gem for sure. Best of luck to this kid.

Edited January 22, 2014 by mccox2

North Texas Shep · January 22, 2014

This film just gave me goosebumps. This kid is a selfless athlete who looks like he has a good football IQ and can be utilized in different positions. You can tell he gives it his all in every play. I'm very impressed with his footwork, vision on the field, and the patience with the ball in his hand to create a play. We need to get him into a weight room, enhance his footwork even more, and fine tune this guy to D1 status. Thank you for posting this.

A hidden gem for sure. Best of luck to this kid.

Exactly what I was thinking. We need that in kids. He will get playing time somewhere. God I love our walk on program.

Mean Green 93-98 · January 22, 2014

Another one

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/walker-burns/OShQFPTlEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/football-stats.htm

http://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/tx/north-richland-hills/richland-high-school2/walker-burns

He reminds me of Brelan a little bit. He's a little guy, but very hard to get down.

All About UNT · January 22, 2014

He reminds me of Brelan a little bit. He's a little guy, but very hard to get down.

See I don't see that at all. I am sure he works his but off but if someone in this thread is being compared to Brelan then I see it out of Kingwood's Christopher Smith. Smaller sized speedster that makes people miss with ease.