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Saturday, April 27, 2013
NFL Draft: Bulldogs Williams, Jenkins picked
Here's the story from the Athens Banner-Herald. John Jenkins is overweight and don't practice hard. He moves well for his size, but needs to get down to 330 or so and get after it. Shawn Williams plays hard and does get after it consistently. He needs to get better in coverage. A big hit in exchange for a long pass completion is not an even trade. Williams I like. Jenkins not so much.
George Jones, RIP
George Jones was a drunken asshole for many years. But he became a better man and of course was a monumental country singer. His "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is the greatest country song of them all. Here are some of his most popular songs. Courtesy of CMT.
Friday, April 26, 2013
WW II: Hitler's taste tester
Fuhrer had up to 16 females who sampled his fare for poison. From Time Magazine.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
NFL Draft: Espy's Round 1 recap
Some thoughts on the first round.
Atlanta picked for need. They had a big hole at cornerback and took Desmond Trufant of Washington to fill it. He's a worthy first-rounder but they had to give up draft picks to move up for him. Made sense for them.
The Vikings took three first rounders and could have used a fourth. They got theWR (Patterson from Tenn.), cornerback (Rhodes from FSU) and defensive tackle (Shariff Floyd of Florida) they needed. They did not get a MLB, which Mel Kiper will talk about endlessly for the next month. Good aggressive work. Floyd was a steal at 23. Rhores a reach at 25. Patterson was expensive in the trade up, but a potentially high payoff.
The lineman in me was thrilled to see six "brutes" selected in the first 11 picks. None was a big surprise.Howie Long's boy Kyle, a guard at Oregon, went a little high to the Bears at 20 and Justin Pugh, a guard-tackle from Syracuse I like a lot, was a typical Giants selection.
The Bills reached big time for EJ Manuel. This team has too many holes to roll the dice on an inconsistent player. At least they traded down.
The Super Bowl opponent 49ers and Ravens both took safeties. San Fran moved up for Eric Reid of LSU, who was the focus of a lot of split opinion.
Thrilled to see Jarvis Jones go to a great organization like Pittsburgh. He'll be following in big footsteps, replacing James Harrison at OLB.
His Georgia teammate Alec Ogletree slid to the 30th pick and to my Rams. He should be an immediate starter. Hopefully he won't become drinking buddies with fellow "bad boy" Janoris Jenkins. The Rams are getting better and if these two play to their potential, the Rams could be very good on defense.
Al Davis may be dead but the didn't keep the Raiders for reaching for a very, very fast cornerback. Oakland traded down from the third pick (where the could have had Dee Milliner) and added picks, then grabbed Hayden.
Scratching me head over Bengals taking Tyler Eifert since they have a good tight end. It will be interesting to see how they use him.
Rams were active.They traded down and still got Alec Ogletree after earlier trading up to get Tayvon Austin, the burner wide receiver out of West Virginia.
Speaking of WVU, it was painful to watch Geno Smith go undrafted. Seems like there is aways one of these guys who drops much more than he expected. Smith was so distraught hardly any mention was made of the invisible man, Matt Barkley. Both should go in round two or three. Look for the Eagles to eyeball Smith.
Dallas reached big time for Travis Fredrick. They need a center but could have got Fredrick later. Also, they have other big needs they could have addressed.
My favorite players for Day 2.
Eddie Lacy-RB. Alabama
Tyrann Mathieu-CB, Planet Pot
Jonathan Banks-CB, Mississippi St.
Tank Carradine-DE, FSU
Arthur Brown-LB Kansas
Khasseem Greene-LB Rutgers
Robert Woods-WR USC
David Amerson-CB NC State
Ryan Swope-WR Texas A&M
Johnathan Hankins-DT Ohio State
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
NFL Draft: Georgia Buldogs
Here's some stuff on the Dawgs top prospects:
1. Jarvis Jones could slide down into mid first round because of shitty workout. But if one team with OLB needs sees his game film it's hard to believe they want take him. Barkevious Mingo from LSU is getting the raves right now, but he never came close to performing at the level Jones played at for two straight years. Round 1.
2. Alec Ogletree has tremendous talent, but is prone to miss tackles and has had several problems away from the field. Ogletree could be great and or he could blow it like former UGA linebacker Odell Thurman. He can play in a 3-4 or a 4-3 and will knock the hell out of a runner. Mike Mayock has him going to the Rams at 22. He could go higher.
3. AT 550 pounds or whatever he is weighing today John Jenkins is looked at as a run stopper in a 3-4 defense. John Jenkins can play. but often doesn't. Players as heavy as Jenkins (340 pounds)always worry me because they tend to be out of shape and used to dominating against inferior college competition. A 3-4 team WILL take Jenkins to plus up the middle. Round 3.
4. Shawn Williams may be underrated in this draft. He is a classic Georgia safer, a big hitter prone to getting beat deep. He is a team leader and a good competitor. He also runs well. Williams could surprise on draft weekend and in the NFL. Round 3.
5. Baccari Rambo is a playmaker at safety and can help a lot of NFL teams. He looks like a solid nickel or dime back who could develop into a starter. He is also a good punt returner. Round 3.
6. Sanders Commings is a big, strong cornerback who can make plays. Could move to safety. Round 4.
7. Cornelius Washington has flashed brilliance at Georgia but he has also "dogged it" when he got the chance and never developed into the stud he should have been. Someone will gamble on his athletic ability and big school pedigree. Round 4.
8. Tavarres King never became the great receiver Georgia envisioned but he was a productive No 1 who played well against top competition. He can get deep. Round 5.
9. Abry Jones missed most of 2012 with an injury and someone may get a steal if they take him n Day 3. He can rush the passer. Round 6.
10. Kwame Geathers is another decent prospect to be drafted by a 3-4 team. He can play, but did not consistently excel. He will get drafted. Round 6.
10-12. Georgia has several players who might get picked in the seventh round or who are candidates to be hotly pursued in free agency. I like Christian Robinson-LB,Richard Samuel-FB and Branden Smith-CB. Round 7 or free agency.
NFL Draft: Players I like
Here are some down-the-list players who could make an impact in the league.
Tyler Bray-QB Tennessee. I thought he was an asshol ein college but he has a lot of ability. With him it will be the mental part of the game that must come together.
Mike James-RB Miami. Bigger than most backs this year. Good speed. Plays hard.
Ryan Swope-WR Texas A&M. Fits the Welker-Amendola mold nicely and not just because he's a honky. Excellent speed and moves well when the Qb is on the run.
Phillip Lutzenkirchen-TE Auburn. Not a speedster but he will block and he's good at the endzone. Could be a solid No. 2 TE, maybe start in the right situation.
Ricky Wagner-T Wisconsin. Started at LT for two years. He may be better on the right side. Co0mes out of a good offense to learn in and showed dependability and ability.
Alvin Bailey-G Arkansas. Must get more consistent but Bailey has superior skills. Lots of pass blocking experience. Needs work but has good tools.
Dalton Freeman-C Clemson. Another "sleeper" with physical skills and a background in a versatile offense.
Brent Russell-DT Georgia Southern. Best DL in the Southern Conference. At worst he should be a solid DT rotation guy. Great production.
Mike Catapano-DE Princeton. He will make an imprerssion if taken by a 3-4 team which develops him carefully. Good physical attributes and a productive college career.
Herman Lathers-MLB Tennessee. Injuries crippled his college career, but Lathers showed ability when he was healthy. He'll be a steal for someone.
Jelani Jenkins-LB Florida. A lot of talent but he's coming out too early. Jenkins will play in the NFL and I wouldn't be surprised if he went as early as the seconbd round.
David Amerson-CB NC State. He picked off a dozen passes as a sophomore and looked great. Not so good last year but still productive. The ability is definitely there. Good size and he can run.
Baccari Rambo-S Georgia. A playmaker who can run and hit. He's a good punt returner. LIke a lot of UGA safeties, he needs to work on his tackling. He will help an NFL team.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
NFL Draft: My Early 1st Round
No trades in this one.
1. KC - Luke Joeckel-T (Texas A&M)
2. Jax - Dee Milliner-CB (Alabama)
3. Oak - Shariff Floyd-DT (Florida)
4. Phil- Eric Fisher-T (Michigan St.)
5. Det. - E. Ansah-DE (BYU)
6. Cle - Chance Warmack-G (Alabama)
7. Ari - Dion Jordan-DE (Oregon)
8. Buf - Gino Smith-QB (West Virginia)
9. NYJ - Jarvis Jones-OLB (Georgia)
10. Tenn. - Star Lotuleili (Utah St.)
11. SD - Lane Johnson-T (Oklahoma)
12. Miami - Sheldon Richardson-DE (Missouri)
13 Tampa Bay - Sylvester Williams-DT (N. Carolina)
14. Carolina - Tavon Austin-WR (W. Virginia)
15 NO - Barkevious Mingo-OLB (LSU)
16 SL - Jonathan Cooper-G (North Carolina)
17 PB - Alec Ogletree-LB (Georgia)
18 Dallas - Kenny Vaccaro-S (Texas)
NY Giants - Desmond Trufant-CB (Washington)
20. Chi - Kyle Long-G (Oregon)
21. Cinc. - DJ Fluker-T (Alabama)
22. SL - Justin Hunter-WR (Tennessee)
23. Minn - Cordarrelle Patterson-WR (Tennessee)
24 Indy - Kyle Long-G (Oregon)
25. Minn - M. Te'o-MLB (Notre Dame)
26. GB - Eddie Lacey-RB (Alabama)
27. Hou. - Menelik Watson-T (FSU)
28. Den. - Tank Carradine (FSU)
29 NEP - Bjorn Werner-DE (FSU)
30. Atl. - DJ Hayden-CB (Houston)
31. SF - X. Rhodes-CB (FSU)
32. Balt. - Kevin Minter-ILB (LSU)
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
NFL Draft: Top prospects
Chris Burke of SI loves Kentucy's Larry Warford. He's also high on Tank Carradine. It's an interesting list.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Movies: Christmas With the Dead
Joe Lansdale has fun during "Christmas With the Dead." Here's the trailer.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Frank Bank, RIP
I loved "Leave It to Beaver" as a kidand Frank Bank as Lumpy Rutherford was a big reason why. His dad was played by the great character actor Richard Deacon was a perfect fit for that role too. Still enjoy a little "Beaver" late at night.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Jonathan Winters, RIP
This scene from It's a Mad, Mad, Mad WOrld almost killed me when I was a kid. I laughed so hard my grandmother threatened to call the doctor.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
High speed hell hole 3
System could cost Cali more than $250 million a year according to Reason Foundation.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Bare, Cowboy Jack and Rogers in Country HOF
Good for Bare and Rogers, but I am thrilled that Cowboy Jack Clement is getting his due. He is an enormous talent. I'm still looking for his cover of Townes Van Zandt's "For the Sake of the Song" on the Austin City Limits tribute to Townes. Clement also produced Waylon's best album, "Dreaming My Dreams."
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Forget you Argentina
Lady Thatcher remembered as a drunk. I am reminded of the story of Lincoln being told that Gen. Grant had a drinking problem. Lincoln replied "Find out what he drinks and send a barrel to all my generals." Or some such.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Monsters at the movies
Evil Dead scores at the box-office. But will business hold up after the opening?
Zombies on the brain
The greater truth about zombies. A little thinking on the subject from The Wall Street Post.
Friday, April 5, 2013
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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