Expert: Thom Brooks - 2/6/2008

Question
Hi,
I have decided that I am going to walk on the the University of Louisville football team in the fall. I have begun to get in contact with the coaches and am attending a professional sports training facility in my area to prepare. However, I was wondering what the differences are between the privileges allowed to walk-ons as opposed to scholarship players. I have heard that you dont eat at the team dining table but what about access to the facilities, such as the weight rooms, training rooms, locker rooms, etc?
Thanks for your help

Answer
Jon, hello!  My favorite quarterback, Johnny Unitas, played at Louisville.  What a thrill it will be for you wear that uniform!

The Preferred Walk-Ons would have more privilege than the unknowns but they will not treat you like a Leper.  The Blue Chips will get preferenced treatment but if you're quality player, it will not take long before you're treated like Top Drawer.  They would likely have scheduled times for the training and weight rooms.  Feeding you would depend on the time of the schedule, and how much is alloted for that week's menu. The colleges with lesser budgets than Louisville may hope that boosters pay for the food.  You will get a decent meal.  

Make the team!  I will follow every game you play in!

Have a great time and keep those grades strong.

Thom Brooks
Savannah, Georgia

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