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Getting two head coaches on the day the expected number 1 pick is having is pro day is nice. I think Jones and Davis just got themselves drafted.
Getting two head coaches on the day the expected number 1 pick is having is pro day is nice. I think Jones and Davis just got themselves drafted.
JohnFSilver 3:27pm via Twitter Web Client
UConn Pro Day draws a crowd
http://snyuconn.com/uconn/football/uconn-pro-day-draws-a-crowd/
>>There were 29 NFL teams, 59 coaches/scouts, ESPN, the NFL Network, and two head coaches — Mike Zimmerman from the Vikings and Chip Kelly from the Eagles. <<
My go to quip about UConn is that our ratio of NFL players to wins in the last decade might be the highest in the NCAA.
It's like baseball. You need pitching. We need a QB. All the DB's in the world won't make up for that.It's amazing how we can't find a coach that can translate any of this into victories.
Really, in our small state, we have Hartford, hear the crickets and the wind...that is Saturday night! Or Bridgeport, uh, yea, OK how about Waterbury...um can't wait for that traffic build-up on the mix-master. Or how about the Emerald city, so the emerald is a brown stone with cracks...ummm, ummm hey we are home to ESPN...show him that campus, let him watch all of his former competition on the SEC network! Yes, this is my sarcasm, but really, I would not try to showcase how great CT is! ...and I am sure he is looking forward to his property taxes and income taxes... He'll leave eventually, after all everyone else is looking to get out of CT. CT is losing more people than people who want to come here. Why is that?Balis left an SEC school to come to CT. Take him on tours around CT and he won't want to leave!
My family sure isn't looking to leave. Been here my whole life. My stepfather moved here from California (Los Angeles) several years ago and is staying here. Perhaps the panic pertains to certain demographics. Yes, the poorer are being priced out. Scenery and history combined, this state is one of the best. Who said we need to go to clubs? There's world class museums.Really, in our small state, we have Hartford, hear the crickets and the wind...that is Saturday night! Or Bridgeport, uh, yea, OK how about Waterbury...um can't wait for that traffic build-up on the mix-master. Or how about the Emerald city, so the emerald is a brown stone with cracks...ummm, ummm hey we are home to ESPN...show him that campus, let him watch all of his former competition on the SEC network! Yes, this is my sarcasm, but really, I would not try to showcase how great CT is! ...and I am sure he is looking forward to his property taxes and income taxes... He'll leave eventually, after all everyone else is looking to get out of CT. CT is losing more people than people who want to come here. Why is that?
NHRJimFuller 8:33pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Byron Jones, Geremy Davis draw quite the crowd of NFL coaches and scouts
http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20...s-geremy-davis-show-their-stuff-for-nfl-teams
(some new info)
Really, in our small state, we have Hartford, hear the crickets and the wind...that is Saturday night! Or Bridgeport, uh, yea, OK how about Waterbury...um can't wait for that traffic build-up on the mix-master. Or how about the Emerald city, so the emerald is a brown stone with cracks...ummm, ummm hey we are home to ESPN...show him that campus, let him watch all of his former competition on the SEC network! Yes, this is my sarcasm, but really, I would not try to showcase how great CT is! ...and I am sure he is looking forward to his property taxes and income taxes... He'll leave eventually, after all everyone else is looking to get out of CT. CT is losing more people than people who want to come here. Why is that?
yes he will.. The Mike Mamula effect will set in 4 weeks... People will think back.. Only difference I believe is Byron actually has the prototypical #s (size and athleticism) for the position he's getting drafted for. Teams are gonna grab P5 players at his position first before they take him.. I wouldn't be surprised if he goes late rd 1... definite rd 2... worst case early rd 3... At this point I'd be shocked if he falls anywhere lower than that...BTW, the Saints have 5 picks out of the first 78 spots.. wouldn't surprise me if he ends up there... The other three non-shockers for me are the Vikings, Patriots (last pick in rd 1) and the Eagles (who brought a ton of coaches up to our Pro Day)...I don't see Byron Jones falling further than 20.
If those 40 times from today are legit, there is no way he's making it to the Pats.
Sometimes I wonder about these scouts. So Jones looked great on tape but scouts are waiting for his combine numbers to determine how high he goes? Can the kid play football yes or no? They overthink these things a lot of the time. The combine numbers should only be used to validate what their eyes tell them.
It's like baseball. You need pitching. We need a QB. All the DB's in the world won't make up for that.
I like Connecticut. I live in New Haven. It's a fun city. It can be dangerous, but overall I find it a good mix of culture, events, bars (especially beer bars), food, responsive government, etc. But if you base your love of CT on traffic in Waterbury, you're gonna have a bad time.