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Posted on 1/26/11 at 5:58 pm
Posted by tigers2013atl
Atlanta, GA
Member since Oct 2009
258 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 5:58 pm
Anyone know where I can find info about walking on the football team?

Do you need HS tape?

And when are tryouts?
Posted by DeafJam73
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2010
18535 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 6:03 pm to
Try outs are sometime during the summer. You need to have your high school coach contact LSU and set up a try out session. And highlights are recommended.
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
17052 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 6:41 pm to
Good luck to you.
I hope you dress, but it would be a thrill for me just to be on the scout team.
Posted by Enfuego
Uptown
Member since Mar 2009
9883 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 6:42 pm to
what position?
Posted by NaturalBeam
Member since Sep 2007
14530 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 6:43 pm to
Are you a LB?
Posted by Geauxtiga
No man's land
Member since Jan 2008
34377 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 6:44 pm to
Can you throw it 50 yards from a knee?
Posted by JHyde1992
Lafayette
Member since Oct 2010
77 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:31 pm to
You should not be on here asking for advice. You should talk to the highest ranking coach that you can and ask for this information. Coaches love the ones that put themselves out there. Phone call would be nice but email might be better so you do not interupt anything important. Ask your high school football coach for some advice on what to talk and ask about. Thats the way you go about it.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
43272 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:40 pm to
Do you piss lightning and crap thunder?
Posted by DandyD
Pensacola, Fl
Member since Jan 2005
1252 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:45 pm to
Don't let anyone discourage you. I know a few players that earned scholarships and played a heck of a lot. One was the deep snapper for a couple of years. Find a way to contribute to the team where they are weak. It is true....some coach must give you a chance. Usually there is a coach on staff that is in charge. Call the football office and keep calling until you get the info you need. They usually invite a dozen or so to report with the freshmen. Try to get that status. Calls from LSU alums really help.
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
161244 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:48 pm to
quote:

tigers2013atl

Contact Athletic Department they will tell you the dates
Contact your HS coach for a recommendation
Make sure you meet the requirements to become a walk-on player
Don't think you can walk on and then make an arse out of yourself, they have more than a few scout members that could be playing at smaller schools
Posted by RBWilliams8
Member since Oct 2009
53419 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:50 pm to
Blare your favorite rap song then Walk in the stadium like raydon with your fist in the air and nodding your head.
Posted by HoltWVU
St. Albans, WV
Member since Mar 2009
402 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 7:58 pm to
good luck buddy...hope you make it...i like walk on stories...
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
17969 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 8:30 pm to
when you send in your tape, don't put your name on it. sign it "little ball of hate!"
Posted by LSUGradATL
Warsawa/ATL
Member since Jul 2007
10497 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 8:34 pm to
Posted by LSU91MBA
Houston
Member since Aug 2008
1588 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 8:38 pm to
Contact the Athletic Department... via PHONE or in person... not flipping email like someone (hopefully joking) suggested.

Have tape/film available if possible... but if not --- write up a football "resume" to present... i.e. where did you play... any "honors" -- all district, etc.?

Ask YOURSELF some questions:

a. what are my realistic goals?
b. am I willing to work my arse off and NEVER play?
c. was i recruited out of HS... if yes, by what level schools? If no, why not?


For a walk on -- I think you need a clear understanding of your goals, expectations, realistic evaluation of your talent, and understanding of how others (coaches, etc.) view your talent.

Good luck... it's a LOT of thankless work... but if you are special --- you can make it and actually contribute..... that is a long shot though... so be realistic.

Posted by Will Munny
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2007
3077 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 8:39 pm to
Get your tape in the hands of Charles Baglio or maybe Sam Nader, I forget which one of them handles that sort of thing. Staff Directory

They dress everybody for bowl games (or at least they used to when Saban was here, not sure about how they do it now) so if you can just get through the year you'll at least walk away with an LSU jersey with your name on it.
Posted by Bottom9
Arsenal Til I Die
Member since Jul 2010
21822 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 9:03 pm to
good luck man
all my peers and family want me to try out and walk on as a kicker next year, i was an honorable mention for 5A this past year but im not sure if i can do it, my leg strength isnt as good as it can be thats whats holding me back natural leg strength
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
17794 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 9:15 pm to
any chance you can play and coach basketball
Posted by hardleg
Member since May 2010
145 posts
Posted on 1/26/11 at 9:18 pm to
Give it up Dude. Give it up. If you were any good, you would already be playing somewhere. The saying "the older i get, the better I used to be" rings a bell here. Spend your college days drinking and chasing women. Walk on at first but try to earn a scholarship in bitches.
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