UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

C.J. Holmes, of Sporting News, examines “How to survive as a Division I walk-on”. Former Kentucky walk-on, Tod Lanter sat for three years, chronicling his experience as an unrecruited and unheralded member of one of the most storied programs in NCAA history. Lanter shared his memories with Sporting News. His notes tell a story many walk-ons around the country have experienced while teaching the essential lessons that all must learn if they hope to survive at the Division I level. Headlines include: Lesson No. 1: When opportunity knocks, answer, Lesson No. 2: Know your role, Lesson No. 3: Always bring energy and lead by example, Lesson No. 4: Enjoy the ride. Read More.