October 21, 201313 yr I'm talking positional stereotypes here. After watching Barkley absolute look awful yesterday, I have to say, NEVER DRAFT A QB FROM USC. What are some other schools who are well known for position groups that never seem to do anything in the pros? RBs from Penn State.
October 21, 201313 yr There's some serious chatter that Alabama guys get used up before hitting the pros b/c their practices are so physically demanding and they are going against other top notch athletes every play in practice and against an SEC schedule.
October 21, 201313 yr Watch a Monday night game where they have the starting players on each side of the ball intro themselves and say what school they come from. It's amazing to me the # of pros who DON"T come from big, Div I powerhouse schools. I have made it a point to watch those intros and see what schools the guys come from. Was watching a game here recently...might have been Dallas, but something like 8 of the starter off a particular side of the ball were from what one would consider "no name" schools.
October 21, 201313 yr Always take the Punter for Kentucky! Sad but true these guys pound the ball year after year, I guess practice does make perfect.
October 21, 201313 yr Always take the Punter for Kentucky! Sad but true these guys pound the ball year after year, I guess practice does make perfect. :lol2: That's funny, but also very true. I wish Louisville had some of the punters UK has had.
October 21, 201313 yr If not for Eddie Lacy, I'd say Bama RBs... How far back are we going? Shaun Alexander crushes that argument, but he could be the exception to the rule and obviously a much older example.
October 21, 201313 yr ^I was just thinking recently.... Eddie Lacy Trent Richardson Mark Ingram Le'Ron McClain Glenn Coffee Kenneth Darby
October 21, 201313 yr How far back are we going? Shaun Alexander crushes that argument, but he could be the exception to the rule and obviously a much older example. Oh you young whippersnapper! Alexander didn't play THAT long ago. Tony Nathan might be a better example...at least he played back in the 80's!
October 21, 201313 yr Some that fulfill the positive stereotypes: Miami! Miami Running Backs: Edgerrin James, Clinton Portis, Frank Gore, Willis McGahee, Miami Wide Receivers: Michael Irvin, Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, Santana Moss, Sinorice Moss, Roscoe Parrish, Leonard Hankerson, Miami Tight Ends: Jeremy Shockey, Bubba Franks, Kellen Winslow, Greg Olsen, Jimmy Graham, Miami Defensive Backs: Ed Reed, Devin Hester, Sean Taylor, Phillip Buchanon, Brandon Meriweather, Duane Starks, Antrell Rolle *(bashed now, but 2 time Pro Bowler), Miami Defensive Linemen: Warren Sapp, Vince Wilfork, Cortez Kennedy, Some Other Schools: Penn State Linebackers: LaVar Arrington, Cameron Wake, Tamba Hali, Paul Pozsluszny, NaVorro Bowman Louisville Wide Receivers: Deion Branch, Harry Douglas, Mark Clayton, Ernest Givins, LSU Defensive Linemen: Glenn Dorsey, Michael Brockers, Tyson Jackson, Ricky Jean-Francois, Bennie Logan, Drake Nevis, Marcus Spears, Bradie James, Marquise Hill, Booger McFarland, Alabama Defensive Linemen (still emerging): Marcell Dareus, Brandon Deadrick, Terrence Cody, and many more in the NFL USC Linebackers: Clay Matthews, Brian Cushing, Keith Rivers, Lofa Tatupu, Nick Perry, Ray Malauga, Chris Claiborne, Junior Seau, Tennessee Linebackers: Jarrod Mayo, Kevin Burnett, Al Wilson, Omar Gaither, Texas Tech Wide Receivers: Wes Welker, Danny Amendola, Michael Crabtree, California-Berkley Running Backs: Marshawn Lynch, Justin Forsett, Shane Vereen, Jahvid Best, Have a number of notable names, albeit over a longer period: Stanford Quarterbacks: John Elway, Andrew Luck, Jim Plunkett, BYU Quarterbacks: Steve Young, Jim McMahon, Ty Detmer, Notre Dame Quarterbacks (60's thru the 80's): Paul Hornug, Joe Montana, Joe Theissman, Rick Mirer, Steve Buerlien,
October 21, 201313 yr Back to the NEGATIVE Stereotypes: Notre Dame Quarterbacks: Jimmy Clausen, Brady Quinn, Ron Powlus, Penn State Running Backs: Curtis Enis, Ki-Jana Carter, Evan Royster, Blair Thomas
October 21, 201313 yr If not for Eddie Lacy, I'd say Bama RBs... I was thinking the same thing, but S Alexander was pretty darn good.
October 21, 201313 yr Some that fulfill the positive stereotypes: Miami! Miami Running Backs: Edgerrin James, Clinton Portis, Frank Gore, Willis McGahee, Miami Wide Receivers: Michael Irvin, Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, Santana Moss, Sinorice Moss, Roscoe Parrish, Leonard Hankerson, Miami Tight Ends: Jeremy Shockey, Bubba Franks, Kellen Winslow, Greg Olsen, Jimmy Graham, Miami Defensive Backs: Ed Reed, Devin Hester, Sean Taylor, Phillip Buchanon, Brandon Meriweather, Duane Starks, Antrell Rolle *(bashed now, but 2 time Pro Bowler), Miami Defensive Linemen: Warren Sapp, Vince Wilfork, Cortez Kennedy, Some Other Schools: Penn State Linebackers: LaVar Arrington, Cameron Wake, Tamba Hali, Paul Pozsluszny, NaVorro Bowman Louisville Wide Receivers: Deion Branch, Harry Douglas, Mark Clayton, Ernest Givins, LSU Defensive Linemen: Glenn Dorsey, Michael Brockers, Tyson Jackson, Ricky Jean-Francois, Bennie Logan, Drake Nevis, Marcus Spears, Bradie James, Marquise Hill, Booger McFarland, Alabama Defensive Linemen (still emerging): Marcell Dareus, Brandon Deadrick, Terrence Cody, and many more in the NFL USC Linebackers: Clay Matthews, Brian Cushing, Keith Rivers, Lofa Tatupu, Nick Perry, Ray Malauga, Chris Claiborne, Junior Seau, Tennessee Linebackers: Jarrod Mayo, Kevin Burnett, Al Wilson, Omar Gaither, Texas Tech Wide Receivers: Wes Welker, Danny Amendola, Michael Crabtree, California-Berkley Running Backs: Marshawn Lynch, Justin Forsett, Shane Vereen, Jahvid Best, Have a number of notable names, albeit over a longer period: Stanford Quarterbacks: John Elway, Andrew Luck, Jim Plunkett, BYU Quarterbacks: Steve Young, Jim McMahon, Ty Detmer, Notre Dame Quarterbacks (60's thru the 80's): Paul Hornug, Joe Montana, Joe Theissman, Rick Mirer, Steve Buerlien, You had me until you listed Ray Malauga, then you lost all credibility lol
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