The Walk-On: Inside Northwestern's Rise From Cellar Dweller to Big Ten Champ
Logline
The Walk-On details the true story of Matt Stewart, who overcame the struggles of being a walk-on football player to earn a full ride scholarship in the mid-1990's while at the same time his team, the Wildcats, captured the hearts of the nation by going from one of the worst teams in college football to winning the Big Ten championship and earning a berth in the Rose Bowl.
Genre
Memoir
Short Summary
Northwestern football owns the longest losing streak in college football. This inside look by a former player describes how Coach Gary Barnett turned a group of losers into winners, and how that walk-on mirrored the team's success and defied the odds by earning a full ride scholarship.
Setting
Evanston, IL, right outside Chicago
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Rags to Riches
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Coming of Age, Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Matt Stewart
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive, Insecure, Perseverance, Skillful, Adventurous, Complex, Educated, Engaging, Selfless, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Underdog, Naive, Faithful, Honorable, Masculine, Religious, Confident
Additional Character Details
Name: Gary Barnett
Age: 48
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Aggressive, Aspiring, Blunt, Educated, Empathetic, Unapologetic, Adventurous, Complex, Heroic, Outspoken, Perseverance, Visionary, Underdog, Confident, Engaging, Faithful, Honorable, Skillful, Strong Moral Code, Badass, Decisive, Leader, Masculine
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