Meet Johnny ‘Walk-on’: the Bobcat football player who never played in high school

Aaron Morse

Aaron is the Associate Athletic Communications Director at Bates and the host of the "Bates Bobcast", a weekly podcast about Bates athletics.

amorse@bates.edu 207-755-5968 @MorseCode206

Stories by Aaron Morse

Meet Johnny ‘Walk-on’: the Bobcat football player who never played in high school

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 9:32 am

His name is Johnny Walker, but you might call him Johnny Walk-on. Having never played high school football, Walker is now a valued member of the Bobcat defense.

Cole De Magistris ’24, an economics and rhetoric, film, and screen studies double major from Emerson, N.J. He had a purposeful work internship during August 2023 with the Minnesota Vikings training facility in Eagan, Minn. He was photographed here on Aug. 21, 2023. Work: Supporting marketing, fan engagement, and guest services initiatives included with Fan Village, the Vikings’ fan experience program during training camp.

NFL internship more than just fun and games for Cole De Magistris ’24

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:18 pm

An NFL training camp is more than just practices. It’s a huge opportunity to cultivate new fans, which is what Cole De Magistris ’24 was tasked with during his internship with the Minnesota Vikings.

Video: Victory and pride for Bates women’s rowing at NCAAs

Friday, June 23, 2023 1:49 pm

After a disappointing start to this year's NCAA Women's Rowing Championship, the Bates team's unity was tested like never before. But they emerged stronger than ever.

Video: No shoe? No problem. Bates cross country’s wild run to the NCAA Championships

Friday, November 18, 2022 10:55 am

A men's runner lost a shoe. A women's runner opened up a Secretariat-like lead. And both men and women advanced to the NCAA national meet in spectacular fashion.

In a league of her own: Amanda Taylor’s summer on the Cape with the country’s best amateur baseball league

Thursday, September 15, 2022 11:23 am

Armed with a Purposeful Work internship,Taylor was a liaison between major league baseball scouts and a Cape Cod League team. “Amanda is a leader," said a coach. "The players have a lot of respect for her."