Walk-on Impact Players?
I know there was a thread created yesterday to discuss the possibilities of who could/would fill in for Troy Woolfolk, but I think this topic is sufficiently different to warrant its own thread. And, FWIW, this is something I was wondering about before Troy went down.
I know in an ideal situation we would rather keep the walk-ons with the practice squad, but Kovacs definitely proved himself a sure tackler last year, if nothing else, and won himself a scholarship. So, are there any walk-ons who have the potential (either because of skill or position openings) to make an impact on the field this year, i.e., Jordan Kovacs (thanks The Oatmeal!)? I guess I'm directing this question to those who have some insider knowledge of what's going on and who's on the roster, because frankly, I don't even know who our walk-ons are.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:18 PM ^
At the pace we're going, any season ticket holders who happen to be in the stadium fare a decent shot to be impact players in our secondary.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:22 PM ^
Former walk-on Mike Leach may make an impact. (he got a scholarship, right?) There are also two walk-on kickers competing with Brendon Gibbons for the job.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:27 PM ^
Kevin Leach. This was probably a Freudian slip because you quote former T-Tech coach Mike Leach in your signature.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:41 PM ^
I highly doubt he plays. He was Obi's backup in high school for a reason, and with Molk and Demens supposedly doing well, he's probably done seeing the field.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:51 PM ^
mean Moundros.
Also, I believe that Leach is actually playing Spur this year. Regardless, I don't expect him to see the field much except for Special Teams
August 19th, 2010 at 1:52 PM ^
Yup, meant Moundros.
August 19th, 2010 at 2:23 PM ^
i think you meant to mean Eric Moundros, who I went to grade school with.
August 19th, 2010 at 4:42 PM ^
I think Mike Leach would be a lights-out defender.
While we're on the subject, former walk-on Rich Rodriguez has a big opportunity to make an impact this year. I hear he has a great work ethic.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:29 PM ^
Maybe the man formally known as D. Dorsey can walk-on as Mitch Cumstein?
I at least heard he was a hell of a putter!
August 19th, 2010 at 2:14 PM ^
Unfortunately Mitch was kicked out of school, he was caught night putting, ya know...putting at night, with the 15 year old daughter of the Dean. I don't think we can get him back.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:32 PM ^
I like this guy's space-eating potential:
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/gunderson_erik00.html
August 19th, 2010 at 1:48 PM ^
Space-eating offensive linemen usually lack usefulness.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:46 PM ^
Mark Moundros is a former walk-on who might start at FB or MLB.
Kevin Leach will probably play special teams, but I can't see him playing Spur with the other talent at the position.
Kovacs, obviously.
If Moundros plays defense, I'd imagine John McColgan will get some reps at FB.
Floyd Simmons was 2nd on the depth chart at Spur at the end of the spring.
I think Joe Reynolds could be a decent walk-on receiver, but there's a decent amount of talent at receiver this year. Maybe a year or two down the road...
August 19th, 2010 at 3:56 PM ^
Thanks, Magnus.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:47 PM ^
This thread title alone makes me sad.
August 19th, 2010 at 2:15 PM ^
But I don't think you've got that quote in your signature quite right.
August 19th, 2010 at 2:11 PM ^
Maybe Baquer Sayed? Has anyone heard anything about him recently?
August 19th, 2010 at 3:45 PM ^
Can he play Cornerback? They may be having open tryouts for the secondary before much longer . . .
August 19th, 2010 at 2:20 PM ^
Isn't the Sayed a WR?? Could he possibly move to a different postion??
August 19th, 2010 at 9:51 PM ^
He's a WR, but he couldn't play CB or anything. He's slow. He might be able to bulk up and become an H-back or something.
August 19th, 2010 at 2:36 PM ^
Even after a redshirt year, Gibbons hasn't a nailed down the starting kicker job. I know Broekhuizen is one of the walkons challenging him and I forget the other one but both could end up as the kicker.
August 19th, 2010 at 6:20 PM ^
Someone or sometwo or maybe even (come one walkons) somethree will just have to step up. It may be unlikely but not impossible.
Go Blue!