ZachTheZip Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 http://www.tallmadgeexpress.com/news/article/4652260Six starters from last season are expected to play in college. One of those players is tailback Tyler Fortner, the state's leading rusher in 2008.Fortner, who will walk on at the University of Akron, rushed for 2,758 yards and 27 touchdowns on 362 carries. He gained more than 4,300 yards since he became the starting tailback two years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yeah, I thought I had heard that/read that somewhere before. I was excited when I heard it, because he's a very good football player and, I think, could really help the Zips on special teams, if not carrying the rock. But if this is true, why isn't he listed on the roster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yeah, I thought I had heard that/read that somewhere before. I was excited when I heard it, because he's a very good football player and, I think, could really help the Zips on special teams, if not carrying the rock. But if this is true, why isn't he listed on the roster?I was under the impression that walk-on tryouts weren't happening till this week/weekend? I could be wrong, but I thought that is what I remembered reading somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipseuph Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 what kind of baggage does this kid have? I can't help but ask given he was Ohio's top and is walking on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu sucks Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 what kind of baggage does this kid have? I can't help but ask given he was Ohio's top and is walking onI'm just speculating but his success could have something to do with the offense his high school team ran. I remember Bart Tanski was Ohio's Mr. Football when he played QB for Mentor. Now he's a walk on at BG. He was just a product of a pass first system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yeah. He's the kind of player that Walsh, Malone or Mount would have killed to get, but probably will just help the Zips on special teams. Who knows, he might pleasantly surprise some people. I'm kinda surprised he didn't get an offer from YSU, or a program on that level. Who knows, maybe he did & just wanted to try it @ the D-1 level. Anyway, he's talented, has ok size and isdefinitely a winner. Having Tyler as a walk-on sure can't hurt anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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