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I think Blackmon will be very productive but I'm not sure he's elite. IMO he's hard to compare to other players b/c his size (bulk) is unlike most players coming into the NFL. The closest I can think of is Bolden.
I've haven't seen enough of Claiborne but there are people on here who think he's the best COVERAGE corner to come out in the past few years where others think he's on par or a step below Haden....
I do think CB seems pretty deep as I think there will be a lot of late first or early 2nd round picks.
4-3 DE's also seem to have some depth and I could see us getting a pretty good value with one of our 1b, 2, or 3 picks
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Todays slate of games has a lot of good prospects to watch.
Sammy Brown for Houston is a guy I've watched a lot this year, makes a ridiculous amount of plays behind the line of scrimmage, has speed and power from his OLB position. Would love to grab him in the draft, only thing I've seen him ranked from 2nd rounder to 7th rounder. Tells me either ppl have only looked at his numbers and/or haven't watched a game at all. I think he's a 3rd to 5th guy, but sooner wouldn't surprise me at all for him.
Devin Still for PSU is another that climbed up and is now being projected as a 1st, wouldn't take him there, but would like to add one more DT to our line as depth, just not in the 1st.
Anyway below is the GBN Report site on 'who to watch', rather than me listing all the players I like in todays game, plus games have started so gotta watch. 
January 2nd
Ticketcity Bowl; Dallas; Noon PM ET; ESPNU
Hosuton (12-1) vs. Penn State (9-3)
Houston and Penn State kick off the New Year’s Day plus one festivities in a battle between one of the country’s most prolific offenses trying to attack of the nation’s stingiest defenses. It’s also one last chance to check out Houston QB Case Keenum (#7, 6-2, 210) who became the NCAA‘s all-time leading passer earlier in the season. Keenum, who made a successful return from a torn ACL suffered early last year, has put up some off the charts numbers this fall as he has completed over 72% of his passes, including 45 for TDs while losing only five. Keenum, though, still hasn‘t gotten much respect from NFL scouts who consider him to be more a system passer who lacks prototype size and arm strength. Keenum works with an outstanding receiver corps led by WRs Patrick Edwards (#83, 5-9, 175) and Tyron Carrier (#35, 5-8, 170), a pair of track stars who can really fly. For the record, Edwards has over 1,500 receiving yards and 18 scores to date, while Carrier has 87 receptions. The Houston defense isn‘t as good, but has several decent second-tier prospects including MLB Marcus McGraw (#55, 6-0, 225), a tackling machine with almost 500 career stops, including 131 this year, and emerging edge-rushing OLB Sammy Brown (#8, 6-2, 240) who has 12.5 sacks and 28 total tackles for loss this fall. Indeed, what might have been for Houston, one of only two unbeaten teams in the country in the regular schedule, which needed only to win went into the CUSA conference title game to earn a spot in a BCS bowl and the millions that would accrue to the school and the conference. Alas, the Cougars came out very flat against Southern Mississippi and were ultimately blown out in that championship game and had to settle for a date with Penn State in a bowl game most people probably don’t even know is played.
In many ways, Penn State is just happy to be in a bowl as there was some discussion amid the scandal involving Jerry Sandusky that the school wouldn’t be invited anywhere because of the taint, or would simply decline any invitations that it did receive. But hey there’s money to be made in them thar bowl games! Of course, Joe Paterno, who coached the Nittany Lions for what seemed like forever, won’t be in Dallas as he was abruptly fired for his role in the Sandusky affair, although there is a good chance Paterno would have been forced to stay home anyway as the 84-year-old is reportedly battling cancer. Penn State, in fact, surprised a lot of people when it won nine games so far this year. No surprise, though, that its been the Nittany Lions‘s defense which has led the way. In fact, PSU‘s top prospect for 2012 is rugged DT Devon Still (#71, 6-4, 305), who is starting to get a little top-10 buzz. Meanwhile DE Jack Crawford (#81, 6-4, 265), CBs D‘Anton Lynn (#8, 6-0, 210) and Chaz Powell (#2, 6-0, 205), FS Nick Sukey (#1, 6-0, 210), and SS Drew Astorino (#28, 5-10, 205) are later round of free-agent candidates. Same thing for the offense’s best prospects including WR Derek Moye (#6, 6-4, 205), a solid underneath target, OG Johnnie Troutman (#74, 6-3, 325), FB Joe Suhey (#37, 6-0, 240), and OTs Quinn Barham (#67, 6-3, 305) and Chima Okoli (#52, 6-3, 305).
Outback Bowl; Tampa; 1 PM ET; ABC
Michigan State (10-3) vs. Georgia (10-3)
Call this the ‘Third Place Bowl’ as both Georgia and Michigan State were losing finalists in their respective conference’s championship games. In fact, Michigan State is still trying to figure out why Michigan, which it beat this year and finished behind MSU in the final Big 10 standings, is in a BCS game while the Spartans have to make do again in a lesser affair. After starting out the season 0-2, though, Georgia is pretty happy just to be still playing on January 2nd. Indeed, it wasn‘t all that long ago that Georgia head coach Mark Richt looked like a goner at Georgia, but a 10-game winning streak put the Dawgs in the SEC final where it came up short against #1 ranked LSU. However, Georgia, which had top 5 picks in two of the past three years, won‘t have quite that impact this coming April, but does have a potentially mid-to-late first rounder in massive OG Cordy Glenn (#71, 6-5, 350), while veteran C Ben Jones (#60, 6-3, 315) and CB Brandon Boykin (#2, 5-9,185) have top 100 potential. Same for junior TE Orson Charles (#7, 6-3, 245) who leads the team in receiving. Meanwhile, P Drew Butler (#13, 6-2, 215) and PK Blair Walsh (#57, 5-10, 195) have been among the best kickers in the country in their careers, although the latter struggled through an inconsistent season this fall. Georgia also has several second-tier prospects including NT De‘Angelo Tyson (#94,6-3, 310), OT Justin Anderson (#79, 6-5, 345) and TE/FBs Bruce Figgins (#89, 6-3, 275) and Aron White (#81. 6-4, 240). The key to the Georgia turnaround, though, was sophomore QB Aaron Murray (#11, 6-1, 210), while junior OLB Jarvis Jones (#29, 6-2, 245), who has 12.5 sacks this year, is the impact player on defense, although he has already indicated he will be back in Athens next fall.
Michigan State is led by quietly efficient QB Kirk Cousins (#8, 6-2, 205), one of the top senior prospects at the position with the potential to be off the board by the end of the second day this coming April. For the record, Cousins completed 65% of his pass attempts this fall for over 3,000 yards and 24 scores, while tossing only 7 picks. The Spartans’ best prospect, though, is junior DT Jerel Worthy (#99, 6-2, 305), a legitimate opening round candidate who got some top-ten buzz earlier in the fall, although he can be inconsistent at times and has seen his grade fall to more a late first-rounder as a result. Other Spartans to watch include WRs B.J. Cunningham (#3, 6-2, 225), Keith Nicol (#7, 6-2. 225) and Keshawn Martin (#82, 5-0, 185), TEs Brian Linthicum (#88, 6-4, 245) and Garrett Celek (#85, 6-4, 245), OG Joel Foreman (#67, 6-3, 315) and FS Trenton Robinson (#39, 5-10, 195).
Capital One Bowl; Orlando; 1 PM ET; ESPN
Nebraska (10-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2)
Nebraska made a reasonably successful transition to the Big 10 this fall, winning ten games and earning a bid to the Capital One Bowl, but probably were hoping for more. The Huskers are led by star sophomore QB Taylor Martinez (#3, 6-1, 205), who regained the explosive form he showed in the first half of the 2010 season before injuring an ankle. In terms of the 2012 draft, though, it will the Nebraska defense that pro scouts will be camping out to see. CB Alfonzo Dennard (#15, 5-10, 205), for example, is a mid-first round prospect who many feel is a better pro prospect than former teammate Prince Amukamara whom the Giants took with the 19th pick overall this past April. DT Jared Crick (#94, 6-6, 285), who looks the part of a prototype 5-tech DE, could also sneak into the latter part of the opening, but won’t play after missing most of the season with a pectoral injury. Meanwhile, athletic OLB Lavonte David (#4, 6-1, 224) has later second-day potential, while SS Austin Cassidy (#8, 6-0, 210) has good size , but is still more free-agent type. On the other side of the ball, OTs Yoshi Hardrick (#50, 6-6, 325) and Marcel Jones (#78, 6-6, 315) also both have next-level size and could be sleepers along the offensive front.
Like Nebraska, South Carolina had bigger things in mind when the season began, but came up just short. That despite the fact that star sophomore RB Marcus Lattimore suffered a season-ending knee injury in mid-season and that oft-suspended QB Stephen Garcia took one misstep too many was given the boot. It wasn’t all that great a year either for junior WR Alshon Jeffrey (#1, 6-4, 233), who entered the year rated as a possible top 5 prospect for the upcoming draft after he caught 88 passes for over 1,500 yards in 2010, but has seen his stock slip as a result of seeing those numbers virtually cut in half this season. In fact, it wouldn’t be a total shock if rising DE Mel Ingram (#6, 6-1, 275) was actually selected ahead of Jeffrey if the latter does enter this year’s draft. Meanwhile, two other SC juniors - CB Stephon Gilmore (#5, 6-0, 195) and DE Devin Taylor (#98, 6-6, 250) – have second-day potential, while OT Rokevious Watkins (#73, 6-3, 345) is a mid-to-late round candidate. At the same time, a number of other USC seniors including LB/SS Antonio Allen (#26, 6-1, 210), OG Terrence Campbell (#60, 6-3, 295), and LB Rodney Paulk (#45, 6-0, 230) should at least get free-agent consideration this coming spring. For good measure, pro scouts will also be watching true freshman DE Jadeveon Clowney (#7, 6-6, 250), arguably the top recruit in the country this year, although he won’t actually be draft eligible until 2014.
Gator Bowl; Memphis; 1 PM ET; ESPN2
Ohio State (6-6) vs. Florida (6-6)
They are affectionately calling the Gator Bowl the ‘Urban Meyer Bowl’ as the former Florida head coach will be taking over at Ohio State after the game. They could also have called this one the ‘Pedestrian Bowl’ as bowl teams sputtered to undistinguished 6-6 records that really shouldn’t have anyone playing in a New Year’s Day Bowl. Only in the BCS system! At least pro scouts will have some players to watch, although truth be told neither team is exactly loaded. Ohio State, though, does have a couple of second-day OL candidates in rangy LT Mike Adams (#75, 6-8, 310) and C Michael Brewster (#50, 6-4, 305). Meanwhile, WR DeVier Posey (#9, 6-2, 210) and RB Dan Herron (#1, 5-9, 205) also have close to top 100 potential, while OT J.B. Shugarts (#76, 6-6, 300) is a later-round prospects. Pro scouts will also be watching a couple of Buckeye juniors in ultra-quick DT/DE John Simon (#54, 6-2, 270) and TE Jake Stone burner (#11, 6-4, 245), although the latter is expected, if he plays at all after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery last month. For its part, Florida also has some legitimate world class speed at the skill positions in RB Jeff Demps (#2, 5-8, 185) and WR Chris Rainey (#3, 5-9, 175), both of whom can fly, but neither is likely big enough to be more than slash types at the next level. Meanwhile, DT Jaye Howard (#6, 6-3, 310) has NFL size and athleticism and finally played to his physical potential this fall. Then there is QB Jjohn Brantley (#12, 6-3, 220), the one-time superstar recruit who was expected to be a better pro prospect than legendary former Florida QB Tim Tebow whom he replaced last year, but he has struggled in his tenure as the Gators’ starter.
Rose Bowl; Pasadena;5 PM ET; ESPN
Wisconsin (11-2) vs. Oregon (11-2)
The Rose Bowl features a traditional Pac-12/Big Ten duel, but its not hard to imagine how much more impact the Wisconsin-Oregon match-up would have if the Badgers and Ducks were playing in a national quarterfinal. Just saying. And with nothing more than national pride on the line, this game comes down to two teams with completely contrasting styles. Wisconsin, of course, features a thumping running game with junior RB Montee Ball (#28, 5-10, 225) and sophomore RB James White (#20, 5-10, 205) running behind a typically huge Badgers’ offensive line anchored by C Peter Konz, who returns from injury, and OG Kevin Zeitler (#70, 6-4, 320), while junior LT Ricky Wagner (#58, 6-5, 325) and veteran RT Josh Ogelsby (#67, 6-6, 335) makeup one of the better sets of bookend OTs in the country. Both Konz, if he enters the draft, and Zeitler, in particular look like they have at least early second day potential for the upcoming draft, while RB Ball figures to be a late second-day pick as he lacks explosive speed. And while they prefer to pound it on the ground, Wisconsin can also air it out with QB Russell Wilson (#16, 5-11, 205) running the offense. Wilson who was in the thick of the Heisman debate much of the season has been a very efficient, productive collegiate QB, but isn‘t very tall and lacks elite arm strength and touch so isn‘t a prime draft prospect himself, although he surely get a late round call from someone this coming April. Meanwhile, WR Nick Toon (#1, 6-2, 215), the son of former Badger and NY Jets‘ star WR Al Toon is Wilson‘s go-to target and could also get some top 100 consideration this coming April if his health checks out. At the same time, TE Jake Byrne (#82, 6-4, 255) could be something of a sleeper. The Badgers‘ defense isn‘t as talented, but does have several later round or free-agent candidates in FS Aaron Henry (#7, 6-0, 210), CBs Antonio Fenelus (#26, 5-9, 195), DT Patrick Butrym (#95, 6-3, 285) and DE Louis Nzegwu (#93, 6-3, 245).
While Wisconsin relies on size and strength, Oregon is simply one of the fastest teams in the country. However, despite a gaudy 10-2 record, Oregon may not have much more of an impact at the 2012 draft than usual as most of the Ducks best players are underclassmen. Junior RB LaMichael James (#21, 5-9, 185), in particular, led the country in rushing with 1,650 yards and a 7.4 yards per carry per pop average. However, James, who figures to get a late second early third round grade heading into the draft, has dropped a few hints in recent days that he really likes playing for the Ducks and just may return for his senior season and a possible shot at a national title. In fact, James is part of what may be the country‘s top RB corps as fellow junior Kenjon Barner (#24, 5-10, 185) and freshman De’Anthony Thompon (#6, 5-10, 175) would start and star on just about any other program in the country. At the same time, junior QB Darron Thomas (#5, 6-3, 215) could very well figure in the Heisman conversation at this time next year, although he's not a true NFL prospect at the position. The offense also has a solid supporting cast including several decent second-tier prospects for the upcoming draft such as TE David Paulson (#42, 6-4, 245), one of the best receivers at the position in the country who figures to get some mid-round consideration, along with OTs Mark Asper (#79, 6-6, 325) and Darrion Weems (#74, 6-5, 300), and WR Lavasier Tunei (#80, 6-4, 215). Meanwhile, junior FS John Boyett (#20, 5-10, 200) is the steadiest player on the defense, while SS Eddie Pleasant (#115-11, 215), OLB Josh Kladdu (#56, 6-3, 230) and DE Terrell Turner (#45, 6-3, 275) are solid later round or free agent candidates. The defense’s best player - and prospect - though is junior CB/KR Cliff Harris (#13, 5-10, 170) who likely will miss the game after being suspended for the second time this year for another series of driving offenses.
Fiesta Bowl; Glendale; 8 PM ET; ESPN
Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1)
Like the Rose Bowl, the Fiesta match-up between Stanford and Oklahoma State would mean so much more as a national quarterfinal. Instead, we'll have to make do with what should be a most entertaining shootout between Stanford junior QB Andrew Luck (#12, 6-4, 235) and OSU‘s Brandon Weeden (#3, 6-4, 215). Luck the presumptive favorite to be the first player selected at the upcoming draft threw for 3,200 yards this fall as he completed 70% of his pass attempts, including 35 for TDs versus 9 picks. Weeden actually put up even better numbers this fall as he threw for over 4,300 yards, completed almost 735 of his passes and had 34 scoring strikes against 12 interceptions. However, while Luck is almost a lock to be the #1 pick this spring, Weeden will likely ave to wait until the second-day at least to get a call as he is a somewhat older prospect who spent 5 years playing minor league baseball before returning to the gridiron.
Luck and Weeden , though, are only one of several top teammates who won't be waiting all that long at the 2012 draft. Junior Cardinal offensive linemen OG David DeCastro (#52, 6-5, 310) and junior LT Jonathan Martin (#55, 6-5, 300), for example, could very well be off the board in the first half of the opening round, while the Cardinal also feature one of the nation‘s top receiving TEs in Coby Fleener (#82, 6-5, 245). Same story for Oklahoma State as junior WR Justin Blackmon (#81, 6-1, 215), a potential top 5 prospect this year who had 113 catches for over 1,300 yards and 15 TDs in what was considered a ‘down‘ year for him. Pro scouts will also be checking out a couple of other likely second-day picks with the unbeaten Cowboys in veteran OT Levy Adcock (#73, 6-5, 325) and FS Markelle Martin (#10, 6-0, 195), while slot receiver Josh Cooper (#25, 5-10, 190), DE Jamie Blatnick (#50, 6-3, 265) and OT Nick Martinez (#75, 305) are later round or free agent type prospects. Who To Watch
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Jeffery vs Dennard will be interesting....I don't like Jeffery and am high on Dennard....will be a nice test for that opinion  Also like OLB L.David, who just had a FF on the 1st play I somewhat like QB Brantley as a late round/UDFA QB to develop....he's this year's "Tom Brady"...big school sleeper who will be better pro and like Brady is a pure pocket QB...we'll see
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Cordy Glenn is a legitimate RT prospect for us. Alshon Jeffery is a terrific receiver prospect but he can't catch the ball when it is 20 yards over his head and landing in the 3rd row. If you thought we had bad QB play just watch South carolina. Melvin Ingram is a real strong candidate for our 1b.
Dennard of Nebraska is also my 2nd favorite corner in this draft. Terrific games today.
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Bucks got totally jobbed on that Florida "touchdown".
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it was a td.. catch and score. simple.
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Rules clearly state you have you control the ball through going to the ground. Receiver didn't do that. It wouldn't have been ruled a reception on the field of play, and it shouldn't have been called a touchdown.
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Can't wait until these bum o-linemen leave.
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Braxton isn't getting any time to throw today.
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I can't wait until this game is over. OSU looking like the average to below average team they are, though the defense is pretty damn good. Miller's getting no time, and now Posey gives one away. Oh well.
I just know I am super pumped about Okla. St. vs. Stanford tonight.
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In the Nebraska vs South Carolina game it was a good matchup between Alshon Jeffrey and Alfonzo Dennard, until they both got thrown out of the game for throwing punches at each other. Too bad they couldn't keep their cool and kept going at it for the remainder of the game, a little selfishness on their parts.
I thought Dennard had done a decent job most of the time, but did give up a couple of big plays. I don't count the hail mary at the end of the half as that wasn't a 1-on-1 situation, but Jeffrey made a heckuva play on it and had been doing pretty good otherwise.
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Cordy Glenn is a legitimate RT prospect for us. Alshon Jeffery is a terrific receiver prospect but he can't catch the ball when it is 20 yards over his head and landing in the 3rd row. If you thought we had bad QB play just watch South carolina. Melvin Ingram is a real strong candidate for our 1b.
Dennard of Nebraska is also my 2nd favorite corner in this draft. Terrific games today.
Likely first-round picks Jeffery, Dennard ejected for bowl game fight
Posted by Michael David Smith on January 2, 2012, 3:33 PM EST
South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Alshon Jeffery scores on a 51 yard touchdown pass past Nebraska Cornhuskers defenders during the Capital One Bowl. Reuters
NFL fans watching today’s bowl games to get a glimpse of future draft picks couldn’t have picked a better individual battle to keep an eye on than Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard covering South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery in the Capitol One Bowl.
And it turned out to be an even more intense individual battle than anyone could have imagined.
Dennard and Jeffery, both of whom are viewed as likely first-round draft picks, were both ejected in the third quarter of the game after they got into a fight. Dennard and Jeffery jawed at each other, shoved each other and eventually punches were thrown, and both guys got the boot.
Dennard appeared to be the one who started the fight, which may have been the result of frustration because Jeffery was getting the best of him. Jeffery had four catches for 148 yards in the first half.
Both Dennard and Jeffery are among the Top 25 players in the 2012 NFL draft according to Scouts, Inc. Losing their cool with NFL scouts watching won’t help their draft prospects.
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This may be the worst team in OSU history.
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I think you're forgetting about a little QB we know as Steve Bellisari. Went from starting QB to special teams, if I recall correctly.
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Cousins took MSU ahead of Georgia..
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Worst team since 1897 according to ESPN.......1897 folks.
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Worst team since 1897 according to ESPN.......1897 folks.
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We will be better next year, don't worry. I understand it's in your instincts to troll OSU fans. You're good at pretending you're "being objective."
Also the defense was not the problem today.
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I'd have to say a big part of the problem was special teams today. 
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At least this Rose Bowl has been a pleasure to watch so far, especially after the crapfest we watched at 1.
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I switched around and watched a lot of SC and Georgia.
Too bad Georgia couldn't get it done.
I have several friends who are big Georgia fans....I'll have to give them a pep talk and let them know they let us down. 
Go Gators....even if we suck.
At least we maintained a winning record...... 
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http://videos.cleveland.com/plain-dealer/2012/01/ohio_state_senior_nathan_willi.htmlNathan Williams was the only Buckeye to stick around and sing Carmen Ohio after today's loss. Everyone else left. This a Buckeye tradition that always happened, win or lose. I think Shazier was there too. I hope Urban grills them during the offseason. Peen is the tyoe of guy to not put up with BS?
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Anyone gonna go to the chat room for the Fiesta Bowl?
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Ugh... I HATE games where playing defense is optional. I turned the Rose Bowl mess off. 
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As a noted "hater", you know where I'm coming from - but that's pretty surprising to see. Kind of tells you a lot about that "team".
I hate everything about the OSU football program, but I've always respected their pomp and tradition... clearly the roster doesn't.
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I won't turn it off, but if I did the reason would be Musberger's awful announcing.
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I just can't stand how he calls everyone by their first name.
I am unfamiliar with this feeling of optimism
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FWIW, it did say some players stopped on the ramp to listen. Again, FWIW.
I am unfamiliar with this feeling of optimism
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Anyone gonna go to the chat room for the Fiesta Bowl?
Not a bad idea.
#GMSTRONG
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Anyone gonna go to the chat room for the Fiesta Bowl?
to drool over Luck? or Blackmon? lol.
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If django is there the Weeden love will be unbearable.
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This may be the worst team in OSU history.
Worst team since 1897 according to ESPN.......1897 folks.
This is Ohio States 1st 7 loss season since 1897, Michigan has had 2 since 2008. 
KING
You may be in the drivers seat but God is holding the map. #GMSTRONG
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Ok maybe Blackmon would be a good pick lol
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Ok maybe Blackmon would be a good pick lol
Guy is going in beast mode from the wide receiver position
I'm coming home, I'm coming home, tell the world I'm coming home
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Luck has his own Vanderjagt.
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Damn you Mike Gundy for trolling my wallet. 
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We will be better next year, don't worry. I understand it's in your instincts to troll OSU fans. You're good at pretending you're "being objective."
Candy, you need to lighten up.
And sure, I would guess you'll be better, not much room to get any worse.
Not trolling, just teasing. There's a difference. I've waited 7 years to give you guys a hard time, so suck it it.
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Worst team since 1897 according to ESPN.......1897 folks.
I would guess this is strictly a # of losses thing?
1988 - (5-6) .455 Winning percentage
2011- (6-7) .462 Winning percentage
Anyway, I don't doubt OSU will be better next year, I just thing it's going to take another season for Meyer to get some of his guys in his system.
If Miller makes a big jump, they certainly could get a year ahead of schedule but something like 8-4 sounds about right next season.
Given how soft OSU's out of conference schedule is next year (Miami of Ohio, UCF, Cal, UAB), they should get off to a good start though, so something above 8-4 isn't out of the question.
Nebraska and Michigan are home as well, so OSU has a nice schedule setup in 2012.
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I have a Blackmon man crush, so last night only solidified my desire for the Browns to pick him. As I stated in another thread, my expertise consists of watching him and being impressed with him, FWIW.
But, he just looks like he plays mean. I'd love to have a guy like that on one side, and another mean, physical guy like Little on the other side. Punish those AFC North DBs.
That being said, man, Luck was just as impressive. He kind of lulls you to sleep, then he just delivers a perfect strike. The one last night late in the game where he rolled right and threw a perfect spiral, hitting the guy in stride. Wow.
I am unfamiliar with this feeling of optimism
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