Papuchis Describes How Walk-On May Climbed Out of Obscurity

Anyone who wonders how fine the line is between obscurity and playing time for Nebraska football should listen to John Papuchis.

The featured speaker at last Thursday's inaugural Nebraska Walk-On Club Luncheon of the 2009 season, Papuchis - the Huskers' defensive ends coach who also coordinates the special teams - described how Mathew May climbed his way from the obscurity of a little known walk-on to contend for a starting positon at linebacker.

Click the video above and let Papuchis take you on the incredible journey May traveled.

While you're watching, make plans to attend the second Walk-On Club Luncheon of the season on Thursday, Oct. 1, when former Husker Academic All-American Jeff Jamrog, a former walk-on and now the assistant athletic director for football operations, will be the featured speaker.

Seats at the luncheon cost $20 each. A table of eight can be reserved for $160 for the Oct. 1 luncheon and for a third 2009 luncheon on Dec. 10.

To make reservations, contact Kiley Abdouch in the Nebraska Athletic Department. She can be reached via email (kabdouch@huskers.com).

The luncheons are a great opportunity to help support the Nebraska football team, hear about the walk-on experience from former walk-ons themselves, and get the latest updates on the season from members of the Husker football staff.

The luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln Station.