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ASU-NFF On-Campus Salute for Pat Tillman

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:21:45 +0000

DALLAS, June 28, 2010 - Arizona State University and The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that they will jointly honor the late Pat Tillman with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute Nov. 13, 2010 as the Sun Devils host Stanford in Tempe.

“It will be an honor for Arizona State University to share this on-campus recognition of Pat Tillman with our community and his family and friends.” says Lisa Love, Vice President for University Athletics at ASU. “Pat, an American hero, is a significant part of our history and we are thrilled to recognize him and his family once again.”

On May 27, the NFF announced that Tillman, an All-American linebacker at ASU from 1994-97, will be inducted into the

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ASU-NFF On-Campus Salute for Pat Tillman

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:21:45 +0000

On May 27, the NFF announced that Tillman, an All-American linebacker at ASU from 1994-97, will be inducted into the

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2011 NFL Draft Watch #36: Mark Herzlich

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:07:07 +0000

The countdown continues and our number thirty-six prospect in college football is…

Outside Linebacker Mark Herzlich, Boston College (Senior):

The Skinny: Shortly after declaring that he would return for his senior season and pass up NFL riches—the linebacker was projected as potential first-round pick by many in the scouting community—he was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer. While his road to recovery was the most inspiring story of the 2009 college football season and his return to the gridiron this year will be the feel-good story of the year, NFL decision makers are going to need to see Herzlich prove that he is back to being one of the highest-graded draft prospects. If anyone in college football looks like they were born to fight

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Horn Makes One Final Call…

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:45:43 +0000

Late last week word spread through the NFL grapevine that a 12-year veteran receiver was announcing his retirement. Joe Horn came from obscurity to have some impressive seasons with the New Orleans Saints, but he is likely to be remembered for…something else.

After attending high school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Horn was all set to attend the University of South Carolina, but poor SAT scores prevented that from happening. Instead, he attended Itawamba Community College for the 1991 and 1992 seasons and drew virtually zero attention with his performance on the football field. He returned to North Carolina without a pro football offer until May of 1995, when the CFL’s Shreveport Pirates drafted him. Within months he was dealt to the CFL’s Memphis Mad Dogs, which is where he made his pro debut.

Horn must have made an impression while in Memphis because the Kansas City

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Jason Fox Battling for Starting Job in Motown

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:59:15 +0000

Reports out of Detroit indicate that the Lions have declared their right tackle position “wide open.”

Mancini’s Take: It looks as though the Lions have had it with Gosder Cherilus at right tackle. The heavy-footed third-year lineman continues to make mental errors and his pass protection has been unacceptable. Coach Jim Schwartz has no obligation to turn the Boston College product around since he wasn’t in the Motor City when Detroit reached for him with the 17^th pick in the first round in 2008 (thank you, Matt Millen). Schwartz may opt to go with the 34-year-old Jon Jansen on the right side or rookie Jason Fox. While Jansen is as technically sound as they come, he’s also proven to be very injury prone in recent years. Fox, on the other hand, is just as big as Jansen, but is much more mobile than the grizzled veteran. The ex-Hurricane, in fact, can

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Jason Fox Battling for Starting Job in Motown

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:53:25 +0000

Reports out of Detroit indicate that the Lions have declared their right tackle position “wide open.”

Mancini’s Take: It looks as though the Lions have had it with Gosder Cherilus at right tackle. The heavy-footed third-year lineman continues to make mental errors and his pass protection has been unacceptable. Coach Jim Schwartz has no obligation to turn the Boston College product around since he wasn’t in the Motor City when Detroit reached for him with the 17^th pick in the first round in 2008 (thank you, Matt Millen). Schwartz may opt to go with the 34-year-old Jon Jansen on the right side or rookie Jason Fox. While Jansen is as technically sound as they come, he’s also proven to be very injury prone in recent years. Fox, on the other hand, is just as big as Jansen, but is much more mobile than the grizzled veteran. The ex-Hurricane, in fact, can

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Report: Players Using New Drug ‘Purple Drank’

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:46:49 +0000

ESPN reporter Mark Fainaru-Wada examines the use of a drug said to be gaining popularity among pro athletes. “Purple Drank” is a mixture of prescription cough syrup, Sprite and Jolly Ranchers (no kidding, and no pun intended). Fainaru-Wada’s report, according to a summary of it provided by ESPN, will look at the “use of the drug-laced drink and the social and cultural phenomenon associated with it.” — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Dave Wannstedt Cranking Out Talent In Pitt

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:41:24 +0000

After Pitt’s first 10-win season since 1981, Dave Wannstedt knows that the best way to generate positive interest is to keep winning. The Panthers are being billed as a Big East favorite, thanks to the return of conference offensive and defensive players of the year in tailback Dion Lewis and end Greg Romeus as well as fellow All-America candidates in receiver Jon Baldwin and left tackle Jason Pinkston. They are being counted on to lead a team that has only nine scholarship seniors — including starters Romeus, Pinkston, end Jabaal Sheard and safety Dom DeCicco — but has as much depth and talent as any since Wannstedt took over in 2005. “We have a lot of potential,” Wannstedt said. “A year ago at this time, nobody would have been talking about Dorin Dickerson, no one would have been talking about Billy Stull

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An Update On Chad Jones And What It Means

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:38:00 +0000

Updating a ongoing story, Rocky Arceneaux, agent for New York Giants FS Chad Jones (leg), said he believes Jones will be able to run again after he recovers from his major leg injury, reports Robert Stewart, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

In the aftermath of this horrific experience, its time to put this loss in perspective. Jones was drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft to provide depth behind Deon Grant and Kenny Phillips. There was a strong possibility that Jones may had even been named a starter entering week one.

The Giants are now suddenly thin again in the secondary at the safety position, especially with Phillips status up in the air. A veteran such as Nick Ferguson or Ty Law could be considered. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jones and his family during this time of recovery. Get well

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Q&A: Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens

NFLDraftBible — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:46:02 +0000

The NFL Draft Bible catches up with running back Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens at Ray Rice Day in New York.

You had 332 touches last season. Are you still feeling the wear and tear? Is that something you relish?

That’s something that is down. I was used to getting over 400 touches at Rutgers. But the carriers are different. I’m not just running in between the tackles, I’m catching the ball and everything. But obviously my body feels great going into next year.

What was the biggest difference, not just in numbers, between the rookie Ray Rice and the more experienced version?

Confidence. During my first year in the league I was just grasping it and still

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