1989 Cindy Williamson volleyball- walk-on
Don Markette- The 1963 team Thank you for your inclusion on the TSLN e-mail network. It is with pride that I celebrate 57 years of friendship with Ted Liljedahl. Our bond has never been broken. In 1962 at 17 1/2 years of age, I chose to walk on and try out for the freshman (short…
Rusty is #1 In January 1974 Rusty Allen walked on the football team. The next fall Coach Royal awarded him a partial scholarship that eventually converted to a full ride his last 2 ½ years. Rusty earned his T-ring in 1976.
Don Hays was a walk-on defensive tackle under Coach McWilliams. Russell Hays was a walk-on wide receiver under Fred Akers. Don suffered a spinal injury and never made the team, but his brother was injury-free and received a scholarship. Don and Russel’s father’s cousin is Jack Hays, the father of Jenna McEachern, who is celebrated…
1984 women’s tennis walk- ons Kristen Guszak and Cathy Flaig make the team.
Steve Heinrich walked on and became a starter for Coach Gus. Pending photo and more information
No photo – In 2001 Drew Erskin walked on and made the team along with hard nose player and outside shooter Drew Gressett. More information pending Deginald Erskin was a walk-on after transferring from UNT, and he was a major force in the paint during the post-season run. Deginald led the team in field goal…
John Goodson was a walk-on barefoot field goal kicker that impressed Akers with his talents. Akers eye for talent resulted in Goodson’s 3 for 3 against Oklahoma. A familiar phrase from Akers those days is “Thank goodness for Goodson.”