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The Walk-ons' Fight for College Football's Soul

Nov 14, 2024, 2:33 PM

Texas Longhorns' Michael Taaffe, Baylor Bears' Josh Cameron and Sam Houston Bearkats' Caleb Weaver are proving there's a place in college football for walk-ons.

The Walk-ons' Fight for College Football's Soul

Josh Cameron’s practice outburst last month would’ve been the turning point in a Disney movie about Baylor’s 2024 season, except for all the S- and F-bombs.

Baylor was in the middle of a bye week after dropping its third-straight game, a 43-21 loss to Iowa State, bringing its record to 2-4 and turning the heat on head coach Dave Aranda’s seat to scalding levels. Cameron, usually good-natured, saw one too many loafed practice reps and snapped, spiking his helmet on the ground and unleashing a year’s worth of frustration.

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