Posted by Rat on 2/6/2009, 12:58 pm, in reply to "Expaning..."
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One of UCLA's most famous coaches was a traditional walk-on.
Bruins coach Billy Barnes had a reputation of welcoming walk-ons. After San Jose State coaches told a freshman JV player that he wasn't big enough for varsity football, the kid from North Hollywood sat out a year at LA Valley College, boxed Golden Gloves and won his only fight, then the following year walked-on in Westwood.
His name? Terry Donahue. The San Jose State ATO started for the Bruins and was on the team that upset undefeated Michigan State in the Rose Bowl.
1966 Rose Bowl
Alumnus of the Year
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: A preferred walk-on is recruited, while a
: traditional walk-on just shows up and tries
: out for the team.
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: Also, often a preferred walk-on is given a
: scholarship as soon as one becomes
: available.
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