Define 'Preferred Walk On'. Does that mean non-scholarship with a chance to earn one? What's the difference between a PWO and a WO?

SFAJack_76 said:

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cboothe09 said:

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We only have so many scholarships available. Either it is a complete house cleaning or there are going to be some tough cut decisions to make.

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FCS gets 63 scholarships but it is not a headcount sport, so those 63 can be divided up among many more players. Probably several preferred walk ons, and several partial scholarships.

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Yes sir..

A college coach or recruiter may designate an athlete as a "preferred walk-on" during the scouting process. In this situation, the athlete is assured a spot on the team, but the coach is unable or unwilling to offer a scholarship.

A "walk-on" was not invited or recruited put tried out for the team later in the process.

I believe 76 just hit on the head.

Looks like they are inviting all the Texas A&M Commerce recruits they were scouting and recruiting before they left.

LS: Joshua Smetzer 6-3; 200 San Antonio, Texas (Churchill)

SFAXE93 said:

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A college coach or recruiter may designate an athlete as a "preferred walk-on" during the scouting process. In this situation, the athlete is assured a spot on the team, but the coach is unable or unwilling to offer a scholarship.

A "walk-on" was not invited or recruited put tried out for the team later in the process.

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Thanks, guys. Good to know.

SFAXE93 said:

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That makes ten 3 star rated recruits and six 2 star rated recruits. This class is better than some lower tier FBS programs.

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Curious how many three stars were on the 2018 roster? Confident it was less than ten.

SFAXE93 said:

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Got a big one here.


LB: Gerard McKnight 6-3; 210 Cypress, Texas (Cy Ranch) *** #142 OLB
Offers from SFA, UTSA, Texas State, New Mexico, Houston Baptist, Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern, Texas A&M Commerce

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I'm almost tired of saying 'Outstanding" about recruits in this recruiting class.

Oh, who am I kidding... OUTSTANDING!

CB: Bruce Harmon 6-0; 175 Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall-Heath) ** 4.4 spd.
Offers from SFA, Navy, Air Force, UIW, Missouri State, Lamar, Henderson State, Midwestern State, Texas A&M-Commerce

Sorry Air Force.

9 SFA commits have offers from the Air Force.

SFAJack_76 said:

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SFAXE93 said:

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Sorry Air Force.

9 SFA commits have offers from the Air Force.

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They have 46 commits. Apparently the military academies all do that. I do like that we are getting guys that had the military academy option. Speaks highly of them.

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How's that work? I suppose every student gets a full ride so even a PWO spot is pretty valuable.

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Define 'Preferred Walk On'. Does that mean non-scholarship with a chance to earn one? What's the difference between a PWO and a WO?

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PWO is when a Team already has their chart full for your position and can't offer you a scholarship or they are on the fence with you as a player. The difference between a PWO and WO is that as a PWO you are guaranteed to be on the team and the roster and get to pratice and work out with the Team before the season starts. You also have a higher chance of moving up the ranks as a PWO. When you are a walk on you don't report till school starts and still have to try out for the Team and as a PWO you don't have to try out for the team.

QB: Josh Foskey 6-1; 205 Frisco, Texas (Reedy) ** #132 PRO QB
Offers from Cornell, ETBU, Evangel, Hendrix

Another QB. Interesting. Very interesting.

Offer from Cornell. That's interesting.

SFAJack_76 said:

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Another QB. Interesting. Very interesting.

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It's not like these guys don't know we've got 23 QBs lined up. I wonder what the pitch is though.

Gotta be, get a shot to play QB, but you're a really good fit at WR or TE, or DB.

TallTexan said:

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It's not like these guys don't know we've got 23 QBs lined up.

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23?? You're a bit behind, aren't you, Texan??

(And yet another 2-star....)

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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TallTexan said:

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It's not like these guys don't know we've got 23 QBs lined up.

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23?? You're a bit behind, aren't you, Texan??

(And yet another 2-star....)

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Hey all I'm saying is that even Bogues and Gru are gonna take a shot at the QB position next year.

There's a very good chance the guy leading the offense next season will be 18-19 years old.

Big, 6'6" 300 lb, pick up. Redshirted 2018, so has four years to play.

SFAJack_76 said:

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Big, 6'6" 300 lb, pick up. Redshirted 2018, so has four years to play.

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Firtzgerald, now York. Are we starting a Minnesota pipeline? Got any more info on this guy, anyone?

Damn, football is sure starting to look exciting for this coming season. Have a couple of September Saturday events I may have to change to keep me free for Lumberjack football.

Found a little on him.

Attended Dallas First Baptist Academy. Invited to play in the 2017 All American Bowl. Rated by ESPN as the #98 OT and #159 overall player in Texas his senior year. A 3-Star recruit. Previously committed to San Diego State before going to Minnesota.

How many 3-Star players does that make for this recruiting class??

I don't know what kind of sleight of hand that Carthel is using to get scholarships for these last few guys, but keep 'em coming, Coach.

LB: Jacob Kutchback 6-0; 215 The Woodlands, Texas (Woodlands)
PWO offers from SFA and UIW

Picked SFA today