WVMetroNews · Apr 13, 2019
WVU spring game notes: Walk-on Abbott rewarded for work ethic
MetroNews staff photoMORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Sophomore linebacker Jake Abbott was presented with the Tommy Nicklovich Award prior to Saturday’s spring game. The award has been presented annually since 1991 to the West Virginia walk-on who distinguishes himself through “attitude and work ethic” each spring.
It isn’t hard to see why Abbott was this year’s honoree.
“I could sleep in this place,” Abbott said in all sincerity. “I love it here. I could sleep on the couches.”
The coaching staff doesn’t actually allow Abbott to do that, but his presence during waking hours has captured their attention.