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It's always fun to see hard work rewarded.
After joining the program as a walk-on in 2014, junior tight end Ryan Watercutter was awarded a scholarship from IU head coach Tom Allen going into the 2017 season.
Watercutter was named three-time scout player of the week in 2016.
Check out the awesome video of Watercutter learning the news - featuring a great acting job by Allen - below, followed by reaction from others.
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