March 10, 2010

OXFORD, Ohio - Miami University male student-athletes who have aspirations of playing football for Coach Michael Haywood's 2010 RedHawks will have their chance to display their athletic talent at Yager Stadium on Tuesday, March 16.

All individuals who are planning on trying out should report to the Miami Football Office at Yager to fill out some paperwork and a medical waiver prior to 4:30 p.m. on the 16th.

The actual tryouts begin at 5 p.m. and will consist of four stations and approximately 20-to-30 minutes of position-specific work. Players should bring their own football cleats.

The list of former Miami stars who were originally walk-ons includes 2008 All-Mid-American Conference players Jake Richardson and Nate Parseghian, current Illinois coach Ron Zook, and two-time MAC Defensive MVP Brad Cousino.

For more information about the football tryouts, call (513) 529-3319.

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