Harris Not Your Typical Walk-On

[Mike Irwin]

Some Razorback fans were shocked and concerned to learn that entering the second week of August Camp Arkansas' No. 1 Mike linebacker was a walk-on. At 5-10, 220 pounds Josh Harris may physically look the part of a non scholarship linebacker but his practice habits since last spring and his performance in the first scrimmage of the preseason suggested something else.

"I'll tell you one thing, he comes downhill," junior defensive end JaMichael Winston said heading into Saturday's second full scrimmage. "That's always a good plus for a Mike middle linebacker."

Harris admitted that filling running game gaps in a hurry is his best asset at this point but there is work to be done in fighting off offensive linemen that outweigh him by 80 pounds or more.
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[Hog N Bama]

Excellent report and thanks Mike! Harris is another gem on what is going to be IMO a very salty defense this yr. I think I remember Harris from the Spring game. Fast as lightning. :razorback:

[nchogg]

Another uncommon young man. For our program these days he is common. That just tells us what kind of players we have. Go Hogs!

[smb]

Coach B so far is very good at finding uncommon young men.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Good read.  " GO HOGS "

[razorsharptusk]

Sounds like we may have another "Spaighter" on our hands!! Word is he is a head knocker.

[Pigsknuckles]

Saw his highlights in another thread. Got my attention.

[DeltaBoy]

Good looking young man.

[BatesvilleHOG]

Wish we could shave a few inches off big Dan and give em to Harris

[TheRazorback500]

If Olajubutu can do it at his size, Josh should be able to. He always seems to be around the ball in practice. I think he'll play a lot.

:razorback:

[jgphillips3]

He's a fricking bowling ball that is fast to the ball.  LOTS of people in the SEC are going to know who he is by midseason.  Also, his size and closing speed will make him very valuable against the spread teams. 

[thirrdegreetusker]

If Olajubutu can do it at his size...............

...............and Sam Mills, and Zach Thomas, and Nick Buoniconti.............

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Some Razorback fans were shocked and concerned to learn that entering the second week of August Camp Arkansas' No. 1 Mike linebacker was a walk-on. At 5-10, 220 pounds Josh Harris may physically look the part of a non scholarship linebacker but his practice habits since last spring and his performance in the first scrimmage of the preseason suggested something else.

"I'll tell you one thing, he comes downhill," junior defensive end JaMichael Winston said heading into Saturday's second full scrimmage. "That's always a good plus for a Mike middle linebacker."

Harris admitted that filling running game gaps in a hurry is his best asset at this point but there is work to be done in fighting off offensive linemen that outweigh him by 80 pounds or more.
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To read more and to view the video version click on the link below:
http://www.nwahomepage.com/news/harris-not-your-typical-walk-on

LOVE players like this.  Thanks for the insight Mike.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Coach B so far is very good at finding uncommon young men.

Agreed.  And those are the kind of players that I believe can give you the edge to balance out such a competitive world of SEC recruiting.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Spaight, Bua come to mind....

Any others?

Those kind of players really bring much needed energy...