Isaac Stoops joins his twin brother Drake committing to OU both as preferred walk-ons.

[bullmarket]

http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...committing-oklahoma-sooners-preferred-walk-on

 

[Schoonerman]

What is a "preferred walk on?" I saw this term mentioned in a previous article about Isaac, but that article didn't provide an explanation either.

 

[Oklabama]

The way I understand it, a PWO is invited and assured of being part of the team whereas a "true" walk on has to make the team.

 

[Schoonerman]

The way I understand it, a PWO is invited and assured of being part of the team whereas a "true" walk on has to make the team.

So, they already are guaranteed a spot as a tackling dummy. Got it. Thanks.

 

[Oklabama]

Yep, just as Baker was. Lol. Well, come to think of it, I’m not sure Baker was a PWO simply based on Bob’s story about Baker introducing himself.

 

[bullmarket]

Yep, just as Baker was. Lol. Well, come to think of it, I’m not sure Baker was a PWO simply based on Bob’s story about Baker introducing himself.

Considering Baker had just won the offensive freshman of the year in the Big 12 at Texas Tech I would think Baker got a scholarship when it was available.

 

[Oklabama]

Considering Baker had just won the offensive freshman of the year in the Big 12 at Texas Tech I would think Baker got a scholarship when it was available.

Actually, Baker wasn’t on scholarship at OU until his first fall season (the year he was sitting out running the scout team). 2014!! Even though he participated in the previous Spring game. And only because the NCAA granted OU permission to exceed the 85 scholarship rule by one (for Baker). It was some special ruling because of his non-scholarship year at Texas Tech. It was a big deal. Still not sure if he was ever a preferred walk on when he first got to OU.

 

[tjc8214]

• Preferred Walk-On – This is the highest status as a walk-on. You are guaranteed a spot on the team and are going to receive all the support of normal scholarship athletes.

 

[Oklabama]

• Preferred Walk-On – This is the highest status as a walk-on. You are guaranteed a spot on the team and are going to receive all the support of normal scholarship athletes.

Except tuition, room and board, food, right?

 

[bullmarket]

Actually, Baker wasn’t on scholarship at OU until his first fall season (the year he was sitting out running the scout team). 2014!! Even though he participated in the previous Spring game. And only because the NCAA granted OU permission to exceed the 85 scholarship rule by one (for Baker). It was some special ruling because of his non-scholarship year at Texas Tech. It was a big deal. Still not sure if he was ever a preferred walk on when he first got to OU.

Thanks for this information my friend.

 

[tjc8214]

Except tuition, room and board, food, right?

correct. They are treated like a scholarship athlete without it being a free ride. lol
They can use the academic tutors and have access to all the facilities the guys on scholarship do.

 

[bcsoonerfan]

Except tuition, room and board, food, right?

I got hunch daddy can foot the bill there.

 

[Tollboothmgr]

i think it speaks volumes about the atmosphere the boys grew up in... they want to play for the only school they've known and cared about their ENTIRE lives. that's old school loyalty and i freakin love it!