Six Gators walk-ons awarded scholarships by McElwain
Sunday, August 23, 2015 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Gators took the field Saturday for the first time in their new indoor practice facility, a day they will undoubtedly remember.
However, for six Gators, their memories of Aug. 22, 2015, will have a more personal touch. Head coach Jim McElwain awarded them scholarships on Saturday.
Walk-ons Case Harrison, Roger Dixon, Garrett Stephens, Bair Diamond, Steven Stipe and Dakota Wilson were put on scholarship for their contributions to the program.
Three of the players work on offense -- Harrison is a running back, Dixon plays receiver, and Diamond is a tight end -- and three are on defense. Wilson is a defensive lineman, Stipe a linebacker and Stephens a defensive back.
The former walk-ons primarily work on the scout team to help the Gators prepare throughout the week at practice.
Today was a good day. Thanks again to everyone involved to get this project done and done right. #GoGators! https://t.co/ddJvX2RwxT
— Jim McElwain (@CoachMcElwain) August 22, 2015
