thedoctor Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ May 6, 2007 -> 05:01 PM) Anybody have access to ESPN Insider? Todd McShay has an article today on the players for this upcoming college season which could be high NFL draft picks. Can someone either post the article or at least a detailed summary? Thanks in advance here you go: By Todd McShay ESPN.com Now that the 2007 NFL draft is over, it's time to starting thinking about the 2008 draft. Here are the top 10 as well as the top five by position. Top 10 for 2008: 1. Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville Brohm lacks ideal mobility and has experienced some durability issues (thumb and shoulder) over the course of the past year. Otherwise, he possesses all the tangible and intangible qualities of a top-five draft pick. Brohm possesses prototypical size and good arm strength to go along with outstanding decision-making skills and accuracy as a passer. In order to land the top spot in the 2008 draft, Brohm must quickly adapt to new coach Steve Kragthorpe's system and avoid the nagging injuries that have plagued him in the past. 2. Sam Baker, OT, USC Baker made a wise decision to return for his senior season, allowing him another full year to improve his bulk and strength. If he can carry more weight and become more physical in the run game without it affecting his outstanding feet and quickness, Baker will undoubtedly earn a top-10 spot in next year's draft. Baker will be fighting off Michigan's Jake Long for the honor of top offensive lineman in 2008. 3. Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU Dorsey is an explosive one-gap defensive tackle with elite initial burst and change-of-direction skills for his size. After splitting time in a rotation behind Claude Wroten and Kyle Williams early in his career, Dorsey experienced a breakout season as a first-year starter in 2006 (64 total tackles, including 8.5 for losses). If he continues to improve his lower-body strength and overall technique as a senior, Dorsey should be the top interior defensive lineman selected in the 2008 draft 4. Jake Long, OT, Michigan Long could have been a top-10 pick in the 2007 draft but instead elected to return to Ann Arbor for his final season of eligibility. At 6-foot-7, 320 pounds with great experience and quick feet, there's not many holes to pick in Long's game. He missed nearly half of the 2005 season with an ankle injury but returned to form as a full-time starter last year. Another healthy and productive campaign in 2007 should land Long a top-10 spot in next year's draft. 5. Early Doucet, WR, LSU Doucet has paid his dues as the No. 3 receiver behind a pair of first-rounders in Dwayne Bowe (Chiefs, No. 23 overall) and Craig Davis (Chargers, No. 30 overall). Now it's Doucet's time to shine. The 6-foot, 205-pound speedster should quickly emerge as new starting QB Matt Flynn's favorite target. If Doucet embraces the spotlight and proves capable of handling the double-team attention that comes along with it, he could become the top receiver selected in the 2008 draft. 6. Paul Oliver, CB, Georgia Oliver is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2008 class right now. This 6-foot, 205-pound cornerback impressed me with his improved coverage skills during the second half of the 2006 season, including a tremendous effort versus former Georgia Tech star WR Calvin Johnson (Lions, No. 2 overall). Don't be surprised if Oliver emerges as a top-10 pick a year from now. 7. Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky The light finally came on for Woodson as a junior in 2006, when he threw 25 more touchdowns (31) compared to only one more interception (seven) from the previous year. The 6-5, 235-pound gunslinger is seeing the entire field and has learned to better protect the football. Woodson also has a strong arm and good mobility for his size. If he builds on this momentum as a senior, the top two quarterbacks (Brohm and Woodson) selected in the 2008 draft could hail from the state of Kentucky. 8. Limas Sweed, WR, Texas Sweed is a thoroughbred wide receiver measuring in at 6-5 and 218 pounds with 4.5 speed. He led the Longhorns with 801 yards and 12 touchdowns on 46 receptions last season, including a career best eight-catch, 119-yard performance at Nebraska. QB Colt McCoy isn't a rookie anymore, which should lead to more opportunities for Sweed in a more wide-open Texas offense in 2007. Sweed can solidify his spot in Round 1 by running more polished routes and by continuing to step up in the big games. 9. Chad Henne, QB, Michigan Henne is an experienced starter with good size and arm strength. He's not the type of quarterback that can carry a team, but he does an excellent job of managing games and distributing the ball to his playmakers. Henne made the wise decision of returning to school for his senior season in 2007. His accuracy and overall decision making must improve in order to warrant first-round consideration in the 2008 draft. 10. Frank Okam, DT, Texas Okam's upside is nearly limitless. At 6-5, 320 pounds, he flashes the mobility and power to dominate the interior. Much like Michigan's Alan Branch, who dropped out of this year's first round, Okam's motor is too inconsistent. He needs to turn it up a notch and play with more fire in order to maximize his draft stock, which easily could reach top-10 heights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I just watched this interview with Chizik and fell in love with him all over again. http://www.whotv.com/Global/category.asp?C...p;nav=menu100_4 I challenge anyone to tell me we hired the wrong guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I wont. I live in Orlando and he was the DC here at UCF. he is gonna be a real good coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 While a possible punishment in the courts is still to be decided, Paterno already handed one down to the entire team: The Nittany Lions will clean Beaver Stadium on the Sunday's after every home game. Paterno also said all of his players would do several hours of community service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 94 days!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 http://www.cobrabrigade.com/2007/06/big_te...ram_in_bi_1.php Great writeup about the situation with IU football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jun 12, 2007 -> 05:42 PM) http://www.cobrabrigade.com/2007/06/big_te...ram_in_bi_1.php Great writeup about the situation with IU football. although it doesn't sound good you have to hope for the best for coach hep. he is, by all accounts, a great coach and a better man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 QUOTE(thedoctor @ Jun 12, 2007 -> 02:00 PM) although it doesn't sound good you have to hope for the best for coach hep. he is, by all accounts, a great coach and a better man. Agreed. He's been the best thing for the program since um... (it's bleak), but he's really turned this thing around a great deal. Attendance has spiked big time since he's been on board, because of the excitement he brings. Last season, we were talking about football until our final game in November--versus the usual countdown to the start of basketball season at the beginning of football season, because we actually had the opportunity to earn a bowl spot for the first time since 1993. Things look even more promising this season. And as far as I hear, nothing's changed in that Hep should be back for the start of practice. We'll see, but we're definitely hoping for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 looks like Randy Shannon is picking up some big time players from the Miami area. its about time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'll be really happy if ISU wins more than 3 games this year. On the bright side, our WR corps is stacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) Swim technique! Edited June 13, 2007 by Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Bill Lynch will serve as the head football coach for Indiana in '07. http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl.../061507aab.html Get well Hep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jun 15, 2007 -> 06:46 AM) Bill Lynch will serve as the head football coach for Indiana in '07. http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl.../061507aab.html Get well Hep. Damn, I really like this guy too. Hope he can come back in 08. Get well soon sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 QUOTE(Brian @ Jun 13, 2007 -> 01:26 PM) Swim technique! Crab legs... and pinchers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 I had planned on posting this with much greater enthusiam before receiving the news of Coach Hoeppner's death, but I think this is still appropriate: College football is just 72 days away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Brad Banks traded for Kliff Kingsbury today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 John Clay, Wisconsin RB, has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2007 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jul 10, 2007 -> 01:00 PM) John Clay, Wisconsin RB, has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2007 season. That's probably not a huge deal. While he will miss practice time, he can still lift and get his grades in order and be ready to compete next year. He wasn't going to be Wisky's primary back this year anyway. Use it as a redshirt year and who knows what he will bring 3-4 years from now. Oh, and...... 51 more days!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Man, Chimpy, I never realized how tough FSU's schedule is this year. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/foot....acc/index.html Sept. 3 at Clemson Sept. 8 UAB Sept. 15 at Colorado Sept. 29 Alabama Oct. 6 N.C. State Oct. 11 at Wake Forest Oct. 20 Miami (Fla.) Oct. 27 Duke Nov. 3 at Boston College Nov. 10 at Virginia Tech Nov. 17 Maryland Nov. 24 at Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy2121 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Jul 11, 2007 -> 01:58 PM) Man, Chimpy, I never realized how tough FSU's schedule is this year. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/foot....acc/index.html Sept. 3 at Clemson Sept. 8 UAB Sept. 15 at Colorado Sept. 29 Alabama Oct. 6 N.C. State Oct. 11 at Wake Forest Oct. 20 Miami (Fla.) Oct. 27 Duke Nov. 3 at Boston College Nov. 10 at Virginia Tech Nov. 17 Maryland Nov. 24 at Florida Yeah man, it's brutal. We had 8 home games last year and blew a great opportunity, and this year it evens itself out and we get 5. I hope Clemson's QB situation isn't set, but still, playing in Death Valley is always tough. UAB should be a win, but it's a short week. I really don't know too much about Colorado, I've watched a couple of the scouting tapes when we put em together, but couldn't really get too much off of them. Alabama is a toss up in Jacksonville, I would love to beat Satan though. I don't know about NC State as a team, but I love Tom O'Brien. I'm not buying the WF hype, but it sucks that we play them on only 5 days after NC State. Miami will be fun, I can't wait for that game..I'm split if I want to work or not, that means being on the field or getting trashed. Duke should be a win. BC has a good QB, but I don't know bout their D. Maryland I see being a win. Florida......Rivalry game, I don't think they're as good as last year (obviously), and I don't buy the Tebow hype. It should be close game, but I think they might win because it's at UF. Eh, I forgot Va Tech. I'll be shocked if we win that game. It's a tough schedule for the new coaching staff to go through, but we'll see. I think 8-4 is realistic with shots at 9-3, but also a possibility of falling to 7-5. I think a lot of it hinges on the QB play. I think 8-4 is realistic, but things could go wrong and I could see 6-6 even. Edited July 12, 2007 by chimpy2121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 20, 2007 -> 08:04 PM) Brad Banks traded for Kliff Kingsbury today. I love Brad Banks...kind of like you live Seneca Wallace. QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jul 10, 2007 -> 11:00 AM) John Clay, Wisconsin RB, has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2007 season. I'm still bitter he's not a hawkeye, but this makes me feel at least a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Well now people are saying that hopefully the Badgers dont have a Maroney situation where Dale Martin becomes something and they passed him up for Clay. And while it may not impact the team that much, you still dont want one of your top 2 recruits to have academic questions surrounding them before they take a snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Vince Okruch, our DC, is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons: http://www.news-gazette.com/blogs/fourthan..._personal_leave Hope things turn out OK, whatever it is This certainly doesn't help the on-field success of the team after a very nice showing by the D last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 12, 2007 -> 11:21 AM) I love Brad Banks...kind of like you live Seneca Wallace. Yeah, except one is in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 41 Days!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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