I'm going to throw out some that could possibly go down today.
-The Broncos make a play to move up from 12 for Mark Sanchez
-If BJ Raji or Tyson Jackson slips, the Steelers may make a move to get one of the two to help their aging line.
-Aaron Curry may be the first LB taken but some 3-4 teams believe Orakapo will be the best LB in the draft.
-Shawn Nelson, TE Southern Miss, is a 1st round talent. He proved his blocking skill at the Senior Bowl, which was the big question.
-Finally for our Tiger fans, DT Clint McDonald will go before the 5th round and OT Brandon Pearce will be drafted in the 6-7 range.
Hope all your teams make Matt Millen-esk decisions. Go Steelers!
-Blake
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Another Name to X off our List...
Updated 4/23/09:
Multiple sources claim that Xavier and CJ (who?) Henry will be signing with Kansas in the coming days. If you've been following the roller coaster ride that the Henrys have been operating the past few weeks, you know that they've been supposedly heading to Memphis, Kentucky, Kansas, the Yankees, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the White House, and the moon.
Regardless of the destination to which the Henry brothers were leaning, they made it clear in each statement that they wanted to play together. Xavier will be playing one year of college ball before jumping to the NBA and he wanted the last chance to play on some level with his brother. I'm good with that. I think that's great.
The question that surfaces now that the Henry brothers have chosen Kansas is... How the $&%@ did CJ get his release from the NCAA to leave Memphis and play next year at another school? This is the same inadequate bunch of imbeciles that kept Simpkins and Garcia waiting 12-18 months last year just to check their high school report cards. If CJ is allowed to play next year (or be listed on the active roster; he'd be their Chance McGrady), it's just another suspicious situation to add to the list of complaints against the NCAA.
There is a posibility that he attends Kansas and simply sits out the next year while X plays. They would still be attending school together, they would practice together, they would party together. But, guys, you could've had the Plush Club! They would've even spelled your names right on the sign outside! I digress.
Either way, this looks bad for the NCAA. When they get ESPN coverage, they get the job done. When they get FOX13 coverage, they crap on our team.
-JB
4/22 update: Dan Wolken is reporting that Darnell Dodson is following Calipari to Gomorr-, er, Kentucky.
4/23 update: Also, SLAM Online reports that Nolan Dennis has just signed with Baylor.
Multiple sources claim that Xavier and CJ (who?) Henry will be signing with Kansas in the coming days. If you've been following the roller coaster ride that the Henrys have been operating the past few weeks, you know that they've been supposedly heading to Memphis, Kentucky, Kansas, the Yankees, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the White House, and the moon.Regardless of the destination to which the Henry brothers were leaning, they made it clear in each statement that they wanted to play together. Xavier will be playing one year of college ball before jumping to the NBA and he wanted the last chance to play on some level with his brother. I'm good with that. I think that's great.
The question that surfaces now that the Henry brothers have chosen Kansas is... How the $&%@ did CJ get his release from the NCAA to leave Memphis and play next year at another school? This is the same inadequate bunch of imbeciles that kept Simpkins and Garcia waiting 12-18 months last year just to check their high school report cards. If CJ is allowed to play next year (or be listed on the active roster; he'd be their Chance McGrady), it's just another suspicious situation to add to the list of complaints against the NCAA.
There is a posibility that he attends Kansas and simply sits out the next year while X plays. They would still be attending school together, they would practice together, they would party together. But, guys, you could've had the Plush Club! They would've even spelled your names right on the sign outside! I digress.
Either way, this looks bad for the NCAA. When they get ESPN coverage, they get the job done. When they get FOX13 coverage, they crap on our team.
-JB
4/22 update: Dan Wolken is reporting that Darnell Dodson is following Calipari to Gomorr-, er, Kentucky.
4/23 update: Also, SLAM Online reports that Nolan Dennis has just signed with Baylor.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
T.O.D. NFL Mock Draft Round 1
| 1. DET-Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia |
| 2. STL-Jason Smith, OT, Baylor |
| 3. KC-Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest |
| 4. SEA-Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech |
| 5. CLE-Brian Orakpo, DE/LB, Texas |
| 6. CIN-Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia |
| 7. OAK-Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland |
| 8. JAC-Andre Smith, OT, Alabama |
| 9. GB-Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU |
| 10. SF-Mark Sanchez, QB, USC |
| 11.BUF-Aaron Maybin, DE/LB, Penn. St. |
| 12. DEN-BJ Raji, DT, Boston College |
| 13. WAS-Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee |
| 14. NO-Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri |
| 15. HOU-Malcolm Jenkins, DB, Ohio St. |
| 16. SD-Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss |
| 17. NYJ-Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia |
| 18. DEN-Clay Matthews, LB, USC |
| 19. TB-Everette Brown, DE/LB, Florida St. |
| 20. DET-Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss |
| 21. PHI-Chris Wells, RB, Ohio St. |
| 22. MIN-Eben Britton, OT, Arizona |
| 23. NE-Brian Cushing, LB, USC |
| 24. ATL-Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Okla. St. |
| 25. MIA-Larry English, DE/LB, Northern Ill. |
| 26. BAL-Rey Maualuga, LB, USC |
| 27. IND-Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio St. |
| 28. BUF-William Beatty, OT, UCONN |
| 29. NYG-Shawn Nelson, TE, Southern Miss |
| 30. TEN-Darius Butler, DB, UCONN |
| 31. ARI-Donald Brown, RB, UCONN |
| 32. PIT-Max Unger, C/G, Oregon |
- Blake
Don't Act Like You're Not Impressed...
Per ESPN, Derrick Rose will be named the NBA Rookie of the Year today, bringing to fruition what Tiger fans knew would happen for the last two years.Rose beat out O.J. Mayo to win the award, as he should've. Rose came into the NBA and excelled all season at what is the most difficult position, especially for a rookie. Congrats, DRose!
Odd... No mention of Michael Beasley for this award. Maybe it's because he's soft... or maybe because of this picture...
...maybe both.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Hittin the Links... 4/21/09...
Pretty awesome stats database for the history of Tiger basketball at the Appeal.
Rivals.com talks the Henry brothers and reveals a little loophole that the NCAA hounds haven't lifted their leg to yet... (Thanks to BWill for the link).
Bloomberg spews some socialist BS. As much as I hate Cal, I'll never forsake capitalism. I will, however, forsake liars, cheaters and thieves. Also in this link, there will be a very disappointed 73% of pollsters when they discover some of their new coach's recruiting methods.
The Henry brothers canceled their visit to Kentucky and should be announcing their decision in the next day or so. Good news for Tiger fans? We shall see.
Dan Wolken wants the Henry brothers to make up their minds! While the end result (X being a one-and-doner) may be the same, how would the colleges be affected?
Sweet breakdown of DRose's record- setting performance in Game 1 of the Celtics-Bulls matchup. Note that the refs called two quick fouls on him in Game 2 to sit him down for a chunk of the 1st half. Funny how the Celtics seem to be sticking around... Also funny how Kevin Garnett illustrates the diversity of certain words.
Rivals.com talks the Henry brothers and reveals a little loophole that the NCAA hounds haven't lifted their leg to yet... (Thanks to BWill for the link).
Bloomberg spews some socialist BS. As much as I hate Cal, I'll never forsake capitalism. I will, however, forsake liars, cheaters and thieves. Also in this link, there will be a very disappointed 73% of pollsters when they discover some of their new coach's recruiting methods.
The Henry brothers canceled their visit to Kentucky and should be announcing their decision in the next day or so. Good news for Tiger fans? We shall see.
Dan Wolken wants the Henry brothers to make up their minds! While the end result (X being a one-and-doner) may be the same, how would the colleges be affected?
Sweet breakdown of DRose's record- setting performance in Game 1 of the Celtics-Bulls matchup. Note that the refs called two quick fouls on him in Game 2 to sit him down for a chunk of the 1st half. Funny how the Celtics seem to be sticking around... Also funny how Kevin Garnett illustrates the diversity of certain words.
Calipari's new mansion
Just in case you have been stockpiling eggs or toilet paper to use on Calipari's new house......good news! He just bought the Richmond Road House! Here is what it looks like. There are even interior pictures incase he doesn't invite you over. I have no idea why he wouldn't because you are one cool dude.
*Special thanks to mi madre for these pictures.*
(no one is allowed to mention my mother in the comments section)
-g
p.s. i already put the address on the "please visit" list with every Mormon and Jehovah's Witness churches within 150 miles.
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