The NFL Draft Bible shines the spotlight on small school stud Pat Paschall who despite being snubbed by the combine committee looks to hear his name called during draft week. He joins Bo Marchionte of the NFL Draft Bible in this edition of the Player Spotlight Show.
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Graham stands on 40-yard dash time from the combine
Jimmy Graham can thank former Miami Hurricane quarterback Bernie Kosar for his expected future in the NFL.
Gronko Refutes Report That Claims Spinal Condition
Reports surfaced late Wednesday evening that former Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski is suffering from spinal stenosis, a potentially career-threatening condition.
Gronkowski denied reports in a phone interview with the Arizona Daily Wildcat.
“That’s news to me,” Gronkowski said. “I haven’t heard that.”
The news originated from NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock and quickly spread across the Internet.
Spinal stenosis, according to MayoClinic.com, is a narrowing of one or more areas in the spine that can put pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves at the level of compression. It most commonly occurs in the neck or lower back and can cause numbness in the extremities, neck and shoulder pain and cramping in the legs.
Gronkowski insisted that he is completely healed.
“My back is 100 percent,” he said. “I’m still doing my pro day on (March) 27th.”
Source: Arizona Wild
NFL Announces Red Carpet Affair For Prime Time
The NFL announced procedures for fans wishing to attend the 75th NFL Draft on Thursday-Saturday, April 22-24 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
For the first time in history, the NFL Draft goes primetime with Round 1 slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 22. Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on Friday, April 23 beginning at 6 p.m. Rounds 4-7 will be held on Saturday, April 24 beginning at 10 a.m.
The NFL Draft is a free event, however seating is very limited.
Night 1 Procedures (April 22):
All persons wishing for an opportunity to attend the Draft on Thursday, April 22 may line up beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21 on the 50th Street side of Radio City Music Hall. Wristbands to secure a ticket for entry into the Draft on Thursday will be distributed on a
Radio City: Eight Players Confirm Attendance
Sources have confirmed that the following players will be among those in New York when the 75th NFL draft begins Thursday, April 22 in primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET:
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
The NFL also has already extended and will extend invitations to other players as part of the celebration of the league’s 75th draft. The list of players still mulling their options includes quarterbacks Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen, Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow.
Source: NFL.com
Player Spotlight: Marcus Stroud, Buffalo Bills
The veteran defensive lineman joins us to talk about the Buffalo Bills, switching schemes to a 3-4 defense and his foundation (www.marcusstroudfoundation.com). We talk about the different possibilities for the Bills at quarterback position, including Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, Daunte Culpepper, as well as drafting a quarterback. Stroud also gives us his take in the 2010 class of defensive tackle. Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy? Mount Cody or Dan Williams at nose tackle? He also gives some love to Bulldogs Geno Atkins and Jeff Owens. Hosted by Daniel Mogollon. 16 Minutes.
Coaches Corner: Houston Nutt, Ole Miss
The Ole Miss head coach joins us to break down some former Rebels headed to the NFL. Coach Nutt tells us what makes Dexter McCluster so unique and how he tried to talk Jevan Snead to coming back to school. Nutt also discusses Jerrell Powe, possibly the next top Rebel pro prospect, as well as the quarterback situation at Ole Miss. The strong armed and highly-touted Nathan Stanley begins in the lead, but the competition expects to be strong.
Coaches Corner: Houston Nutt, Ole Miss
The Ole Miss head coach joins us to break down some former Rebels headed to the NFL. Coach Nutt tells us what makes Dexter McCluster so unique and how he tried to talk Jevan Snead to coming back to school. Nutt also discusses Jerrell Powe, possibly the next top Rebel pro prospect, as well as the quarterback situation at Ole Miss. The strong armed and highly-touted Nathan Stanley begins in the lead, but the competition expects to be strong.
Marcus Stroud’s ‘Le Moulin Rouge’ Event
On the evening of Friday, March 26, Marcus Stroud (#99) starting defensive tackle for the NFL Buffalo Bills, invites all of Atlanta to enjoy sights, sounds and delights of New Orleans at Le Moulin Rouge- a charity event hosted by the Marcus Stroud Foundation to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding.
<br Guests will enjoy live entertainment featuring R&B artist, Lina, signature cocktails, themed food stations, a premium open bar, an aerial fire show; “live” human statues and three choreographed dance performances by CiCi Kelley (CiCi choreography had graced the legendary stage of Harlem’s “Showtime at the Apollo” and FOX 29’s “Good Day Philadelphia”), Victor M. Jackson, II (Victor has worked with Ciara, Keri Hilson, Lil Wayne, Kandi Burruss, Mario, BET, BRAVO and HBO and last but not least Quincy Lamar (Quincy has been featured in music videos, stage, and movies,
Small School Sleeper: Robert Calloway
Before last season began, a scout from the Miami Dolphins called a young man playing football for the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals, in Michigan. The scout went on to tell the standout defensive lineman that he had the skills and athleticism to make it in the National Football League.
After that phone call, the Cardinals Robert Calloway said, “I took it to heart” and that the phone call “stuck with me all season”. Calloway admitted that prior to the call he had “one problem”, his conditioning. So prior to the 2009 season, Calloway said he “basically devoted” his life to getting into shape, saying that “I did the best I could for my game”.
The hard work paid off, as evidenced by his invites to the East Coast Bowl and Cactus Bowl at the