Yep, no guarantee. It is an opportunity to earn a scholarship IF one becomes available.
If you read the NSD articles for Bruce and Perry, both were quoted as saying they were "told" they WILL be on scholarship when they arrive. Young's quotes in his commitment article said the same thing. If they don't get scholarships as promised, look out.
Hate it for the kid, but I'm glad he will still be part of the program.https://www.seccountry.com/tennessee/tennessee-rb-joe-young-will-be-a-student-coach-as-he-continues-to-recover-from-injury
It looks like Butch confirmed that barring something unexpected he is heading the student-coach route. At least he got that TD against Vandy when he could.