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  1. Derwood
    So derwood's family is a bunch of oompa loompas, eh? \ Maybe...
  2. Derwood
    Here's hoping that if that Craig Wilson trade happens, Hendry won't need 6 OF's (if you count Hairston, you have Jerry, Marquis, Mabry, Murton, Pierre, Jones)
  3. Derwood
    Robinson could end up being a slower version of Antwaan Randle El. Return kicks, play some flanker, maybe take some screen passes. It's a tough fit for him in the NFL where no one plays the option. As for PSU, here is what we're looking at Graduating: Robinson (QB) 3 or 4 OL (all but Levi Brown?) Smolk (TE) Zemaitis (CB) Lowry (SS) Phillips (FS) Hali/Rice (DE) A few others Returning: Hunt/Scott (HB) Snow (FB) Williams/Golden/Norwood/Peretta/Rubin/Butler (WR) Connor (LB) King (CB) Others On the fence: Posluszny (LB) Brown (OL) Morelli was an extremely sought after QB in HS, had comitted to Pitt, but withdrew to come to PSU. He should be a Sophomore next year, but Paterno burned a year of eligibility last year putting him in a meaningless game. Stupid. So he's a RS Jr. He's a tall, strong, pocket passer, so while they may still spread the offense, it won't be as option-oriented as last year. The recruiting class is very impressive, but do we really expect JoePa to start true freshman at both ends of the D-Line? Wise is set to step in for Zemaitis, but you wonder if one of the 3427394238 WR can convert to CB or FS. If they go with 3 WR sets, you'd expect Williams/Butler/Golden and or Norwood to be the guys, so can Peretta or Rubin convert to defense? Seems like a spoil of riches there and something creative can happen.
  4. Derwood
    Not a terrible move if Walker's fate is sealed, though it sounds like that means the Kennedy deal is off. Wilson is another hacker, high K but potential big power guy. Unfortunately, it would mean Neifi starting at 2B, which I could live with if his sorry butt was permanently penciled in at #8 in the order. You can live with a solid defense/no offense middle infielder as long as they aren't costing your RBI guys chances. But If Walker is gone, Perez will bat 2nd. No way Baker has the wisdom (or balls) to bat either Murton or Barrett #2, though both would be much better options.
  5. Derwood
    Not a great game, I'll grant you. Penn State definitely looked like a team that hadn't played in 6 weeks, and the injury to Hunt in the first series hurt (though Scott played well). Hali wasn't much of a factor, and overall, I was impressed with FSU's O-Line. Weatherford might have a quite a career if he played that well as a freshman. Sadly, PSU's prospects next year aren't so high. They lose 13 starters, and have to travel to ND, OSU, Purdue, Minnesota and Wisconsin. 8-4 might be realistic, but it all depends on Morelli and how good a rebuilt O-line might be.
  6. Derwood
    While I won't argue against the lopsidedness of the Cubs appeal nationally and locally, I refuse to use game attendance as a determining factor in the comparison. Sadly, many games at Wrigley have no more "fans" attending than at USCF....but the park is filled by casual-bordering-on-not-at-all fans who are there to be there
  7. Derwood
    Does Kennedy bat lefty?
  8. Derwood
    I'm late to the thread (obviously, having watched the whole game) but I couldn't believe how undisciplined FSU was with all the dumb penalties. PSU's offense wasn't so hot, but the extra yardage didn't hurt. Lot's of dumb penalties on offense as well for the Noles. Can't win with that lack of focus. I may be biased, but good luck having the Rose Bowl be as exciting as the end of this game. Prove me wrong USC/TEXAS!
  9. Derwood
    Instant Classic.
  10. Derwood
    Agreed. How can this fly? In other news, there is a football game on tonight.
  11. Derwood
    Didnt they say Neifi was only back-up when he signed in 2004? ... I dont really expect one of Dusty's boys to only get the back-up. How can Grissom be one of Dusty's boys when he's never played for him? Macias and Hollandsworth had never played for Dusty either...
  12. Derwood
    West Virginia is making a statement here. Sorta like what Oregon failed to do a few days ago. Lack of respect should be a motivating factor, and it clearly is for the Mountaineers. I guess those bufugly uniforms the Ducks wore would take the will to live out of anyone. Nice to see some Big 10 wins today. Expect another tomorrow night!
  13. Derwood
    Iowa kicked a beautiful onsides kick but were flagged for offsides. Replays show no one was actually over the line when he kicked the ball. The color guy was having a coronary about it he was so pissed. "This play was too close and too important to throw that flag." I totally agree.
  14. Derwood
    The Fiesta Bowl is the only game where I would make an exception for a game ending in a tie this year. I hate both teams and hope they all get food poisoning.
  15. Derwood
    Pittsburgh always has been and always will be a Steelers town. They will never sell that team.
  16. Derwood
    Gordon is starting to look like a Jalen Rose/Jamal Crawford redux. Take 25 shots, only 7 of which are good, get hot from 3, pad your ppg at the foul line, play no defense.
  17. Derwood
    Must be nice for the other NL East teams to have a AAA team in their division :roll:
  18. Derwood
    I missed the 1st half of the Sun Bowl, but did NU get that big lead and then just stop playing or what?
  19. Derwood
    Looks like you might be able to hang onto that screen name yet
  20. Derwood
    This fits perfectly into another poster's theory on the off season (sorry, I can't remember who, but it was brilliant). His theory was that each consecutive move made by Hendry is worse than the last, such to make the last move not look so bad: Trade for Juan Pierre? Was it worth the prospects? Sign Jacque Jones? That Pierre deal doesn't look so bad now Sign Marquis? Jones is an All-Star by comparison!
  21. Derwood
    Perfect! A meaningless game to get Grossman his reps......and a broken kneecap so we can see Orton lose the first playoff game.
  22. Derwood
    The only thing that could make Oregon's uniforms worse is if one sleeve was orange.
  23. Derwood
    According to Gammons this morning on Mike and Mike, every GM he has asked has reported that Zito is unavailable, and that the only people making him available are the media. /FWIW
  24. Derwood
    Oregon fans can quit their b!tching about a BCS game........now
  25. Derwood
    Yes, but he has re-earned Paterno's respect (slowly but surely)
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