Floyd Allen transferred to Ole Miss as a walk-on after two seasons playing at the junior college level. Tuesday, he learned he would play his senior season on scholarship.
"It's about being unselfish. It's about being a family."
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) August 22, 2018
For his unselfishness and hard work, @LegendaryGrind EARNED his scholarship. #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/6yrLH72kg1
In the video, Allen goes against redshirt junior defensive back Montrell Custis in a one-on-one drill. The loser would be given a team-issued sweatshirt; the winner received a team bag that had the scholarship inside, unbeknownst to the player.
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Allen beats Custis on a slant in the end zone and celebrates with a backflip as he’s being chased by teammates.
Coach Matt Luke used two anecdotes about Allen and Custis to preach to his team about being unselfish, which he said is a core value of the Rebels.
Luke said Allen and Custis each approached him to change their number so they could play special teams. Allen, listed as a wide receiver, played in six games last season on special teams.
Ole Miss opens the season against Texas Tech in Houston on Sept. 1.
