[Husker] Walk-Ons

[Dick Karre]

While I usually agree with Steve Stone's observations, and agree with 
most of what he listed as the problems with NU's football program, I 
must disagree on one point. I do so because no one should ever agree 
with everything Steve says (you know how he gets) and because I think 
the walk-on program is doing just fine.

I went through the roster and identified 51 players whom I believe to be 
  present or former walk-ons (about 40% of the roster). Fourteen of 
those players are listed on the depth chart, and many of those have made 
important contributions to the team. To wit: Andy Poulosky, Sean Hill, 
TJ O'Leary, Tyler Wortman, Andy Sand, Ben Eisenhart, Jake Wesch, Thomas 
Lawson, Dan Erickson, Hunter Teafatiller, Alex Henery, Dan Titchener, 
and Todd Peterson.

Now, the correct number of walk-ons is obviously a matter of opinion, 
and some may feel that 50 or so isn't nearly enough. Nonetheless, there 
can be no disputing that walk-ons have made - and continue to make - 
solid contributions under Bill Callahan. There are ample reasons to fire 
the guy, but I don't think this is one of them.

-- 
Dick Karre
dkarre at comcast.net