The Walk-On Experience: Chasing Dreams at Penn State

🚶‍♂️The walk-on process at Penn State involves a tryout held twice a year, in the fall and spring.

🏈Chad Powers hires a team of Hollywood makeup artists to help him blend in as a college student during the tryout process.

🏃‍♂️Chad showcases his arm talent and throws deep passes, impressing some but not everyone believes in his approach.

💪Chad's footwork and anticipation receive praise, showing potential in becoming a great Penn State quarterback.

😔Despite his efforts, Chad Powers is disqualified due to being ineligible and not meeting the program's requirements.

What is the tryout process for walk-ons at Penn State?

—The tryout process for walk-ons at Penn State is held twice a year, in the fall and spring.

How does Chad Powers try to blend in as a college student?

—Chad Powers hires a team of Hollywood makeup artists to help him look the part of a college student during the tryout process.

What is Chad's approach during the tryouts?

—Chad showcases his arm talent by throwing deep passes, but not everyone believes in his approach.

What receives praise during Chad's tryouts?

—Chad's footwork and anticipation receive praise, showing potential in becoming a great Penn State quarterback.

What happens to Chad in the end?

—Despite his efforts, Chad Powers is disqualified due to being ineligible and not meeting the program's requirements.

00:00The video introduces the walk-on tryout process at Penn State, held twice a year.

00:10Chad Powers hires Hollywood makeup artists to blend in as a college student during the tryouts.

01:10Chad shows off his arm talent by throwing deep passes, impressing some but not all.

02:56Chad's footwork and anticipation receive praise during the tryouts.

05:11Chad is disqualified and deemed ineligible, ending his dream of becoming a walk-on player.