Darius Walker makes good on promise

by Pete Byrne (pmbyrne@wsbt.com)

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Former Notre Dame runningback Darius Walker is back in school, finishing up his Notre Dame degree. (WSBT Photo)

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Story Created: Apr 20, 2009 at 4:57 PM EST

Story Updated: Apr 20, 2009 at 6:03 PM EST

The world first got to know Darius Walker in 2004, when as a freshman, he burst onto the scene with a pair of touchdowns runs against Michigan.

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After leaving Notre Dame early, he's spent the last two seasons with the Houston Texans in the NFL.

"Football is my life right now. It's what I do," said Walker. "That's all I really know."

But two years after leaving South Bend, Darius Walker is back! Back in class, that is.

"Being back at school is a blast," Walker admits.

For three years Darius Walker made a name for himself inside Notre Dame Stadium. Now that he's back on campus, he spends most of his time across the street at the business school, making good on a promise he made to his mom before turning pro.

"I promised mom I would definitely come back and get this degree," he said.

In addition to classwork, Walker spends 3-4 days a week working out, staying fit for his NFL career. He also works a part-time job 3 days a week, as he prepares for life someday after football!

Darius Walker is definitely enjoying his stint the second time around.

"It's really cool being a regular student," he said.

And once that FINAL, final exam is over:

"It's gonna be a party," Walker said with a smile. "The whole family's coming. It's a milestone!"

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