Cajuns Add Several Walk-Ons

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  Louisiana’s Ragin’Cajuns football program has added several walk-ons this summer looking to compete for a 2009 roster spot.

[CajunT]

The list is not complete, there are more to be added this summer.

[BTG]

_ The list is not complete, there are more to be added this summer. What high school?
BTW, the pay site raises money for Cajun athletics through its membership and is part of the Cajun athletic community. _

Teurlings. Should report on August 5th from what I understand.

[RCAJUN90]

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I would imagine not to many people could simply walk on to a major football school.

[Zeebart21]

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I would imagine not to many people could simply walk on to a major football school.

Every school has preferred walk ons.

[Bert]

_ Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I would imagine not to many people could simply walk on to a major football school. _

Show me a major football school with only 85 players and I'll agree with you.

[RCAJUN90]

_ Every school has preferred walk ons. _

Thanks Z. I wasn't sure if it was a good thing or a sign of desperation. I feel a lot better now.

[BTG]

_ Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I would imagine not to many people could simply walk on to a major football school. _

I think its a good thing. From what I'm told, UL had a tryout, for students already enrolled at UL. That way, everyone who 'tried out' was academcally qualified, if they would somehow make the team. A good deal of them were eliminated on paper early in the tryouts. Only a handfull had a chance to eventually walk on. Most were former High School ballplayers who just didn't get a offer. I think from what I was told, 7 out of about 42 had a legitimate shot.
This is to be on the practice, or taxi squad. They will help in running the opposing teams offense, and defense. Sometimes, the outstanding scout team player of the week gets to dress out for a game.
Personally, I think its a good deal. You just never know who may walk on...and make a difference. Remember...Delhomme wasn't drafted....he 'walked on'....
2 minutes from a Super Bowl ring...it could happen.

[Clutch0364]

_ Thanks Z. I wasn't sure if it was a good thing or a sign of desperation. I feel a lot better now. _

Ike Taylor was a walk on

[Spydaman70507]

When will the football roster on the Cajuns website will be updated

[Zeebart21]

Thanks Z. I wasn't sure if it was a good thing or a sign of desperation. I feel a lot better now.

LOL!!

One of my sons teammates at LHS tried out in April.

Z

[Just1More]

Walk-ons at UL have been and may continue to be a tremendous bonus for our program. Not to get too philosophical about it... but... we are historically undervalued by kids and highschool coaches in the surrounding area in football. There are two things that factor into some exceptional walk-on talent being a bonus, beyond other programs, for UL. We are in a hot bed of great highschool football and many good athletes think they are better than UL in our area. Many do not go anywhere to play. Many choose to attend UL for academic and locality preferences. Those kids, if they would still like to play collegiately, need to try to walk on. We are, without a doubt, in a great area for some superior walk-on talent. On that line... I would also in no way discredit our coaches for making strong decisions toward picking up on and playing many more walk-ons. A local kid with some passion, a huge heart for the game, and some evolving athleticism, could be the next great Ragin Cajun.