Expert: Thom Brooks - 9/25/2008

Question
What really is a walk-on?  My son was told he could walk on at a school in Div I.  What does that mean?

Answer
Rory, hello!

A walk on generally has to be enrolled in that college or have the paper work approved.  They do have Preferred Walk Ons (normally blue chips that have been invited with the knowledge that they will be wanted by that team).  

The college will verify with the NCAA as to specific times, rules and when they can meet with the players.

I've attached some websites for your review.

Take care,


Thom Brooks



Please review the following websites. The first one is my youngest son's band!

www.myspace.com/listen2three


 
D1AFootball.com


NCAA I-AA


Welcome to I-AA.org, the worldwide leader in I-AA official news!



JC Football Recruiting Front Page


SportingNews.com - Your expert source for MLB Baseball, NFL Football,




http://www.ncaa.org/library/rules/2006/2006_football_rules.pdf




Football.com


The Sports Network - I-AA College Football Historical Scores -

The Sports Network Football Bowl Subdivision





D1AA College Football  


http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership_svcs/eligibility-recruiting



PlayYourGame.com - NCAA Eligibility Explained



Official Web Site of the NCAA