re: Recruiting Mock Draft 2012 - JOHNNY FOOTBALL!!

I love Oregon State players. Always well coached.

Lucas Thompson S ECU

SWAG SWAG SWAG

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Everyone was surprised when he chose ECU, but it was his only option at the end. All the other schools backed off.

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I like taking chances on these guys with off field/character/grade issues if it seems like there is even a chance they can get their act together because it can lead to steals in the later rounds. The last two years it hasn't worked as well as I would like though ......

Just landed folks.

I will try to get my pick as soon as I can. I have to get my luggage and try to drive the hell out of New Orleans.

Maybe an hour or so.

jembeurt selects Shaquille Powell RB, Duke



Powell will be the perfect replacement for SR RB Desmond Scott. Both are 5'9", and 190 lbs. Like Scott, I think Powell will work his way into the rotation a little bit as a freshman, and then take over the reigns from next year on out. Powell has really good vision, very good balance, carries the ball well, and has the moves to juke you or run you over. The knock on him is breakaway speed, but with the clips I've seen, he has more than enough speed. Probably the best/highest recruit since Scott four that Duke has gotten since Scott four years ago.

ETA: Sorry for the wait guys.

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I like taking chances on these guys with off field/character/grade issues if it seems like there is even a chance they can get their act together because it can lead to steals in the later rounds. The last two years it hasn't worked as well as I would like though

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That was my thinking, and I thought that once most kids get to college that they grow up, but doing this draft and watching some of the lower round picks with character issues has made me realize that most kids with issues keep those issues.

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jembeurt selects Shaquille Powell RB, Duke

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I saw him earlier and was hoping he would fall a few more rounds. Good pick.

Also, Dan or Pasty. Dan Voltz Guard was left off the position page of the spreedsheet.

jembeurt
Offense

QB:
RB: Shaquille Powell, Duke
FB:
WR: Quinshad Davis, UNC
WR:
TE: Taylor McNamara, Okla
OT: Brock Stadnik, USCe
OG: Dan Voltz, Wisc
OC: Jay Guillermo, Clem
OG: Evan Boehm, Mizz
OT:

Defense

DE: Chris Wormley, Mich
DT: Eddie Goldman, FSU
DT:
DE:
Will: Markus Eligwe, FSU
Mike: Kaiwan Lewis, USCe
Sam: Joshua Perry, tOSU
Rover/Bandit: Phillip Williamson, UNC
CB: DeVante Harris, TAMU
CB:
FS: Alex Carter, Stan

Running a 46 defense in today's fast paced offense world is probably pretty crazy. However, it can be done with the right skill set of players. Like everything in my life, flexibility is key (chica, chica, bow wow) .

Depending on if I am able to get the last couple of pieces for my defense, I could still run any type of defense. In a 3-4, Goldman could bump inside, my other DT could shift to DE (he played DE in HS), my other DE could play the other OLB spot (hoping that both will still be available later), Perry sliding inside to ILB, with Williamson playing the SS spot full time. The key to my 46 is the coverage ability of Eligwe, my Will, and Williamson, my Rover/SS. Both are 6' 3" and are really aware in coverage and can cover a lot of ground if necessary. Faster than you TEs and stronger than your slot WRs.

My Oline is pretty damn strong too. Having drafted well on the Oline before, I can say I feel the best about this Oline than the other two during their respective drafts. Time will tell obviously.

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Also, Dan or Pasty. Dan Voltz Guard was left off the position page of the spreedsheet.

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Thanks for catching that! Updated this AM.

Pasty

I am ready guys I have 2 picks ready to go.

Bumpity Bump Bump

Oh yeah, I forgot about that. I remember last year you getting married during this thing. Congrats!

I say go ahead and make your selection.

ETA: Actually, I just realized that OIT only selected a couple of hours ago. Probably should give Roll some more time. My bad.