The Syracuse Orange made it back to the bowls this season and senior MIKE Derrell Smith was a critical component to their resurgent season. The Big East man led the Orange in tackles (114), forced fumbles (three) and fumble recoveries (three) while tacking on nine tackles for loss as a senior. Not just a star on the field, the All-Big East performer was a regular member on the Syracuse Honor Roll and the Big East’s All-Academic teams. The hard-working linebacker is one semester away from completing his Masters Degree in Advertising. Listen as he talks to Robert Brewer – AKA Football Rob – about his college career and preparing for the NFL Scouting Combine.
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Inside The Numbers: Big Ben One of The Greats
Controversial yet talented Ben Roethlisberger started this season off as the focus of attention due to off the field issues that stemmed from accusations of sexually assaulting a young woman in Georgia. When Super Bowl XVL kicks off Sunday eleven months and one day will have passed since news leaked that Roethlisberger’s night that eventually lead NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspending the tree trunk thick country strong Roethlisberger for four games of the 2010 season. “I don’t know, I think that’s probably a question, that I know people ask that people go out and ask people,” Roethlisberger said about his perception on how people view the quarterback on the verge of reaching elite mega-stratosphere status following a win on Sunday adding “everyone has different challenges, whether it’s illness, family issues, whatever it is.” It’s been through Roethlisberger’s calamities that even a simple dinner with teammates during
Podcast: Maurice Hurt, Florida
At 6’3″ and 320 pounds Maurice Hurt is blessed with ideal size to play on the offensive line in the NFL. The Florida Gator is considered a mid-round prospect by most NFL teams. Aptly nicknamed the “Big Hurt”, this offensive lineman loves to dish out the pain to opposing defenders. Listen as the SEC product joins Robert Brewer – AKA Football Rob – to talk about his college career, pro prospects and preparing for the NFL Scouting Combine.
Podcast: Kristofer O’Dowd, USC
Kris O’Dowd of USC is one of the most experienced offensive linemen coming out of college having started for his third season at center at the Pac-10 school in 2010. He was honored as a 2010 All-Pac-10 honorable mention and a Senior Bowl invitee. O’Dowd played well in Mobile, Alabama and surely improved his draft stock. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow here to you today is the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, host by Bo Marchionte.
Podcast: Donald Buckram, UTEP
In 2009, UTEP running back Donald Buckram rushed for 1,594 yards (6.2 yards per carry) earning first team Conference USA honors. However in 2010 the Miner running back would miss five games and never get on the workhorse pace of 2009. And a workhorse as Buckram averaged 29.2 carries per game during a seven-game stretch during his junior season. Can some one say gitty up!?! Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow here today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, host by Bo Marchionte.
Podcast: John Norcott, Angelo State
One of the nation’s under the radar fullbacks, John Norcott from Angelo State, joins the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show. Norcott is a four-time champion power lifter, which makes a lethal combination when looking to move the chains or open a lane. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow to you today is the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Bo Marchionte.
Podcast: Blaine Sumner, Colorado (Mines)
Not every draft prospect takes the same road to the NFL. Some go to the SEC, others come from off the beaten path. Today’s guest known as “The Vanilla Gorilla” Blaine Sumner played his college football at DII Colorado School of Mines. Sumner started his college career as an undersized prospect and now checks in at 6’2” and 330 pounds with the 2010 Raw Squat American Record (805 pounds) under his belt. Sumner was a first team All-RMAC selection, first team NFF All-Colorado selection and third team Don Hansen All-Super Region Three selection. As a senior he registered 32 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, three passes defended, two fumble recoveries and led the team with three blocked kicks, adding 6.5 tackles for a loss. The defensive lineman also can carry the football, finishing second on the club with four rushing touchdowns on 10 carries. Hosted by
NFLPA Game: Official Measurements
Here are the official heights, weights, hand size, arm length and wingspan of the players at the NFLPA Game.
NATION SQUAD (Pos, Name, Ht, Wt, Hand (L=Left, Arm, Wingspan)
DB Abdul-Quddus, Isa Fordham 6000 200 10.125 32 76.25
LS Adams, Corey Kansas State 6043 246 9 32.875 77.625
OLB Addison, Mario Troy 6025 245 9.375 33.625 80
DT Ajiboye, Ladi South Carolina 6016 293 9.875 34.125 79.125
DE Anthony, Christian Grambling State 6034 281 10.25 32.875 79.375
RB Berry, Damien Miami 5104 212 9.375 31.625 75.625
P/K Bosher, Matt Miami (FL) 6005 207 9.625 30.875 74.25
CB Brinkley, Niles Wisconsin 5096 190 9.25 30.125 72.875
CB Cuff, Vance Georgia 5102 171 9.625 31.25 74.875
OL Davis, Josh Georgia 6073 305 10.75 35.625 85.75
S DeCicco, Dominic Pittsburgh 6026 232
NFL Scouting Combine: Under the Radar
Here is a look at five players who are under the radar heading into the NFL Scouting Combine.
Austin Pettis (WR) Boise State: After watching Pettis all week at the Senior Bowl, it is a shock to me that he is not higher on many experts’ draft boards. At 6’2” 205 pounds, Pettis has good size, and his production at Boise State speaks for itself. He’s shown good recognition skills and the ability to find the holes in any zone defense. Add this to his willingness to go over the middle of the field, and you have a guy who has the makings of an effective NFL wide receiver. Pettis is working on becoming a more effective route runner, but
NFL Scouting Combine: Offical Invite List
| Jr | Player | Goes by | School | Group # | Camp # | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACHO, SAM | TEXAS | 7 | DL1 | DE | ||
| * | ADAMS, DARVIN | AUBURN | 4 | WO1 | WO | |
| AIKEN, DANIEL | DANNY | VIRGINIA | 1 | ST1 | LS | |
| AJIBOYE, OLUFEMI | LADI | SOUTH CAROLINA | 7 | DL2 | DT | |
| ALLEN, ANTHONY | GEORGIA TECH | 6 | RB1 | OH | ||
| ALLEN, ARMANDO | NOTRE DAME | 6 | RB2 | OH | ||
| ALLEN, CORTEZ | CITADEL | 10 | DB1 | DC | ||
| ALLEN, PIERRE | NEBRASKA | 7 | DL3 | DE | ||
| AMUKAMARA, PRINCE | NEBRASKA | 10 | DB2 | DC | ||
| ARKIN, DAVID | MISSOURI ST | 1 | OL1 | OT | ||
| ASIATA, MATTHEW | UTAH | 6 | RB3 | OH | ||
| * | AUSTIN, MARVIN | NORTH CAROLINA | 7 | DL4 | DT | |
| * | AYERS, AKEEM | UCLA | 9 | LB1 | OB | |
| BAILEY, ALLEN | MIAMI-FL | 7 | DL5 | DE | ||
| BAILEY, DAN | OKLAHOMA ST | 1 | PK1 | PK | ||
| BAIR, BRANDON | OREGON | 7 | DL6 | DT | ||
| * | BALDWIN, JONATHAN | JON | PITTSBURGH | 4 | WO2 | WO |
| BALLARD, CHRISTIAN | IOWA | 7 | DL7 | DT | ||
| BARKSDALE, JOSEPH | JOE | LOUISIANA ST | 1 | OL2 | OT | |
| BARTHOLOMEW, RYAN | SYRACUSE | 1 | OL3 | OC | ||
| BEAL, JEREMY | OKLAHOMA | 7 | DL8 | DE | ||
| BELLORE, NICHOLAS | NICK | CENTRAL MICHIGAN | 9 | LB2 | IB | |
| BERRY, DAMIEN | MIAMI-FL | 6 | RB4 | OH | ||
| BINNS, ARMON | CINCINNATI | 4 | WO3 | WO | ||
| BLACK, AHMAD | FLORIDA | 10 | DB3 | SS | ||
| BOLING, CLINT | GEORGIA | 1 | OL4 | OT | ||
| BOREN, JUSTIN | OHIO ST | 1 | OL5 | OG | ||
| BOSHER, MATT | MIAMI-FL | 1 | PK2 | PT | ||
| * | BOWERS, DA’QUAN | CLEMSON | 7 | DL9 | DE | |
| BRADFORD, ALLEN | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | 6 | RB5 | OH | ||
| BREWER, JAMES | INDIANA | 1 | OL6 | OT | ||
| BRINKLEY, NILES | WISCONSIN | 10 | DB4 | DC | ||
| BROWN, CHYKIE | TEXAS | 10 | DB5 | DC | ||
| BROWN, CURTIS | TEXAS | 10 | DB6 | DC | ||
| * | BROWN, DEANDRE | SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI | 4 | WO4 | WO | |
| BROWN, JALIL | COLORADO | 10 | DB7 | DC | ||
| BROWN, VINCENT | VINCE | SAN DIEGO ST | 4 | WO5 | WO | |
| BURNEY, KENDRIC | NORTH CAROLINA | 10 | DB8 | DC | ||
| * | BURTON, BRANDON | UTAH | 10 | DB9 | DC | |
| BURTON, STEPHEN | WEST TEXAS A&M | 4 | WO6 | WO | ||
| BUTLER, MARIO | GEORGIA TECH | 10 | DB10 | DC | ||
| CAMERON, JORDAN | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | 3 | TE1 | TE | ||
| CANNON, MARCUS | TEXAS CHRISTIAN | 1 | OL7 | OT | ||
| CARIMI, GABRIEL | GABE | WISCONSIN | 1 | OL8 | OT | |
| CARMICHAEL, RASHAD | VIRGINIA TECH | 10 | DB11 | DC | ||
| CARPENTER, |