Most of the players who come to the DePauw University program were use to playing quite a bit in high school. Learning to adjust to a limited role, especially as freshmen or sophomores, can be tough. Many times the younger players are called upon in a moment's notice to go in an perform.
Some players can do that, while others struggle.
DePauw's Scott Shelbourne and Jackson Rust were able to answer the call Saturday and nearly helped to lead the Tigers to an upset win over nationally ranked Hanover in the home opener. Despite a 24-21 loss, Shelbourne and Rust had big games. Shelbourne was pressed into duty when starting quarterback Jason Lee injured his hand. Actually, Shelbourne replaced Lee twice in the game as Lee managed to come back after his hand injury. Following a fumble, Shelbourne replaced Lee for the rest of the game and played the entire fourth quarter.