University of North Texas Athletics
Walk-On Program Applications Available
1/17/2012 12:00:00 AM | Football
The North Texas football program has begun taking applications for 2012 potential walk-ons. Applications must be picked up in person in the Athletics Center weight room, located on the first floor of the Mean Green Athletics Center at 1301 South Bonnie Brae. Applications will be accepted until Thursday Jan. 31. Late applications will not be accepted.
All potential walk-ons who apply by Jan. 31 will be given an information packet describing the process. The actual walk-on tryout will be held Thursday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Mean Green Athletics Center, under the supervision of the football strength and conditioning staff.
North Texas has a long history of developing a successful walk-on program. Former linebacker Chris Hurd joined the Mean Green as a walk-on and finished his career being named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Wide receiver Casey Fitzgerald became North Texas' all-time leading receiver in 2008 after joining the team as a walk-on. In 2010, walk-on wide receiver Ivan Delgado earned his way into the starting lineup and finished the season as the fourth-leading receiver.
