Bohr walking on at Iowa
Growing up an Iowa fan, in-state linebacker Tristan Bohr has always dreamed about running out of tunnel at Kinnick Stadium and playing for the Hawkeyes. Now, Bohr will get to do exactly that as he accepted a walk-on opportunity from the Iowa coaching staff during his official visit this weekend. We caught up with the 6-foot-4, 208-pounder to learn more about the opportunity and his future with the Hawkeyes.
Q: How was your visit to Iowa?
BOHR: I loved every part of it. They have an amazing program and the coaches did a really good job taking care of all of us. I've always grown up being a Hawkeye fan. It is truly a dream come true.
Q: Why did you pick Iowa?
BOHR: It was knowing that the coaches there will help me reach my full potential. They really put their trust in me and I have no doubt that they'll take care of me. The program is very successful right now and I want to be a part of that. I love Iowa football.
Q: What has been the attention from the Iowa coaches?
BOHR: I was invited to their camp last year for summer and I received mail after telling me that I had done a job good at camp. They have been sending me mail and Coach Morgan would send a few letters and emails.
Q: When did the walk-on opportunity come?
BOHR: He came and talked to me at school. He told me that there was no scholarships available and that they were giving me an opportunity to walk-on.
Q: Was it a matter time after they offered that to you?
BOHR: Obviously it was my dream. To tell you the truth, I couldn’t believe it. I was always just trying to live up to my potential and play at a school like Iowa.
Q: What position are they bringing you in at?
BOHR: Right now, it is basically as an athlete but more of an outside linebacker/strong safety.
Q: What other schools were being considered?
BOHR: I was considering UNI for football and was planning on taking a visit there until Iowa offered me an official so I had to take that. I was seriously considering UNI, Iowa Western, Upper Iowa for basketball, and Southwest Minnesota State for football.
Q: How does it feel to know that you'll be living your dream this fall?
BOHR: To tell you the truth it has not set in yet. I always watched the games from the stands or at home wearing their gear. Being able to actually put on that jersey will definitely start to set in. I can't believe how blessed I am to have this opportunity.
Iowa's Class of 2016 walk-ons:
Joe Argo - 5-foot-11, 185-pound safety from Davenport, IA (Assumption)
Tristan Bohr - 6-foot-4, 208-pound linebacker from Cresco, IA (Crestwood)
Keith Duncan - 5-foot-11, 160-pound kicker from Matthews, NC (Weddington)
Caleb Shudak - 5-foot-8, 175-pound kicker from Council Bluffs, IA (Lewis Central)
Burke Prins - 6-foot-4, 260-pound offensive lineman from Hinton, IA (Hinton)
Jackson Terry - 5-foot-11, 184-pound punter from Kansas City, MO (Rockhurst)