2013 NFL Draft

[HoneyBakedPiglet]

Because im not?

If you work in a restaurant/bar, odds are good you've said the words "eight-ball" and "hooker" in the same sentence more than once.

[notaslibro]

If you work in a restaurant/bar, odds are good you've said the words "eight-ball" and "hooker" in the same sentence more than once.

"As an experienced male hooker, I can cram a 40 of eight ball in my ass and still have room for a hat and my car keys."

[Tusk till Dawn]

Paging Bill Murray

"Groundhog Day" plot, NFL version:

• QB Matt Flynn joins a new team.

• New team then drafts a rookie QB named Wilson.

What could possibly go wrong?

Flynn loses the job to Wilson, freaks out, goes 'Last Boy Scout' and blasts Wilson with a .357 he had tucked in his shoulder pads.

[aNiMaL]

Flynn loses the job to Wilson, freaks out, goes 'Last Boy Scout' and blasts Wilson with a .357 he had tucked in his shoulder pads.

Surfs up Pal!

[TexZilla]

Sorry for the on topic post...but Geno Smith fired his agents.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2013/04/30/quarterback-geno-smith-fire-agents-after-nfl-draft/2124113/?sf12278470=1

"I'm not bitter about where I was selected, because I'm on a great team and I'm in a great position," he said. 

Evidently this douchebag spent his time visiting teams on his cellphone to his homies and tweeting, generally ignoring coaches.  Everyone thought he was incapable of being coached.  Appears he will be the next version of Ryan Leaf.  I certainly hope so.  Rex Ryan and Woody Johnson deserve it.  Especially after he had a douchefit after the first round. 

[gambler]

[big_pig]

siap

http://www.athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-50-running-backs-bcs-era

College Football's Top 50 Running Backs of the BCS Era

Who are the greatest college running backs of the BCS era?

Greatness is defined in so many different ways. Statistical production, individual awards, team success, longevity, supporting cast, level of competition, raw talent and athletic ability all factor heavily in determining overall greatness. Sometimes, you simply know greatness when you see it.

So all factors were considered when trying to determine who the greatest running backs of the BCS era have been. Here are the Top 50 ball carriers since the BCS was implemented in 1998:


1. Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma (2004-06)
Stats: 747 att., 4,045 yds, 41 TD, 24 rec., 198 yds, TD

The BCS version of Herschel Walker or Bo Jackson was the three-year star from Palestine (Texas) High. A three-time first-team All-Texas League runner finished No. 2 in the Heisman Trophy voting as a true freshman in 2004. His 1,925 yards was an NCAA record for a true freshman and it earned him unanimous All-American honors. Despite missing chunks of time with injuries in each of his next two seasons, “All Day” Peterson still topped 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns. His natural blend of power, speed, size and balance has never been duplicated during the BCS era. He rushed for 970 yards for the Vikings in 2011 in a season shortened by a torn ACL, the only time since high school that A.D. hasn’t rushed for at least 1,000 yards. He is the Sooners No. 3 all-time leading rusher.


2. Ricky Williams, Texas (1995-98)
Stats: 1,011 att., 6,279 yds, 72 TD, 85 rec., 927 yds, 3 TD

One of Williams’ spectacular seasons took place during the BCS era so he is eligible. The power back from San Diego gave fans in Austin a preview of things to come when he rushed for 990 yards as a true freshman fullback. His two-year run as an upperclassmen may never be matched as he posted back-to-back seasons with at least 1,800 yards and 25 rushing touchdowns. Williams was a two-time consensus All-American, a two-time Doak Walker Award winner, a two-time Texas League Offensive Player of the Year and claimed the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award and Heisman Trophy as a senior. He left school as the NCAA’s all-time leading rusher (since broken) and he is one of four players to ever score at least 70 rushing touchdowns.


3. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin (1996-99)
Stats: 1,220 att., 7,125 yds, 71 TD, 31 rec., 304 yds

Williams’ NCAA rushing record didn’t last for very long as the New Jersey native came along the next year to break the record held by Williams and, before that, by Pitt's Tony Dorsett and Ohio State's Archie Griffin. Dayne is the only player in history with 7,000 yards rushing and is one of four players to score at least 70 rushing touchdowns. He carried the ball more than any player in history (1,220) and he owns multiple BCS bowl rushing records with his two Rose Bowl MVP performances. He capped his illustrious career with a 2,000-yard Heisman Trophy and Big Ten championship season. The consensus All-American won Big Ten Player of the Year, Maxwell, Walter Camp and Doak Walker recognition in his final season in Madison.


4. Darren McFadden, Arkansas (2005-07)
Stats: 785 att., 4,590 yds, 41 TD, 46 rec., 365 yds, 2 TD (2, 2)

When it comes to pure breakaway speed and big play ability, few can match Run-DMC’s talent. The North Little Rock prospect finished second in Heisman balloting in back-to-back seasons, coming up just short to Troy Smith in 2006 and Tim Tebow in 2007. McFadden won the Doak Walker and SEC Offensive Player of the Year awards in both consensus All-American seasons. His 4,590 yards is No. 2 all-time in SEC history to only Herschel Walker. He helped lead Arkansas to the SEC Championship Game in 2006 but came up short against eventual national champion Florida.


5. LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU (1997-00)
Stats: 943 att., 5,387 yds, 43 TD, 43 rec., 267

Tomlinson might be the greatest NFL running back in history so some may feel he is getting slighted for being No. 5 on this list. The mid-level recruit from Rosebud (Texas) Waco had one of the greatest careers in NCAA history. After two solid but uneventful seasons, L.T. took over the national scene as a junior with 1,974 yards and 20 touchdowns, including the NCAA single-game rushing record of 406 yards against UTEP. He backed that up with another 2,158 yards and 22 scores, winning the Doak Walker, his second WAC Offensive Player of the Year award, consensus All-American honors and a fourth place finish in the Heisman voting. He scored 162 TDs in his NFL career.

4th best RB of the BCS (1998-2012) era.

Averaged 7 wins per year.

Sad.

[TexZilla]

Its still a team game.  Which makes Nutts failures even more painful since McFadden played on teams with probably more all around talent than most of the others.

Looking at these five, a good analogy of how college success translates to the NFL

Peterson:  probable Hall of Famer on a team that has not had a stud QB. 
Williams:  I think the best pure talent of the five but preferred smokin dope.  Waste.  Goddam shame.
Dayne:  Bust.  And everyone knew it before he was drafted. 
McFadden:  Victim of the Raiders.  Brilliant or injured.  I believe he could have been better at another organization. 
Tomlinson:  great gutless runner that my thoughts always go to him not playing hurt with his QB playing on a broken leg.  No HoF for you.

[HipHog]

Its still a team game.  Which makes Nutts failures even more painful since McFadden played on teams with probably more all around talent than most of the others.

Looking at these five, a good analogy of how college success translates to the NFL

Peterson:  probable Hall of Famer on a team that has not had a stud QB. 
Williams:  I think the best pure talent of the five but preferred smokin dope.  Waste.  Goddam shame.
Dayne:  Bust.  And everyone knew it before he was drafted. 
McFadden:  Victim of the Raiders.  Brilliant or injured.  I believe he could have been better at another organization. 
Tomlinson:  great gutless runner that my thoughts always go to him not playing hurt with his QB playing on a broken leg.  No HoF for you.

i get your hate, but you're crazy if you dont think LT is a hof er

[TexZilla]

I always loved to watch LT run the ball, both at TCU and with the Chargers, he ran with such grace and vision.  I thought for a long time he might have a shot at taking Emmitts record.  I agree he will probably make the HoF, and by then I'll probably agree with it, but after his father died LT seemed to lose his drive, and he just didnt show up in the playoffs.

Always liked the Chargers going back to Lance Alworth on through Billy Ray Smith and Gary Anderson.  Jerry Jones nearly bought them back in the 60's.  Here's something I learned from the 30 on 30 movie on the 83 draft.  Fouts was looking like he was going to hold out prior to the draft, and they signed him just before.  Chargers took BR Smith at 5, could have traded for Elway or drafted Marino instead.  Billy Ray did not play to his draft position; never made a Pro Bowl.

[Trigger7672]

i get your hate, but you're crazy if you dont think LT is a hof er

This. I also like how he said AP is only probable for the HoF. He and LT will both make the HoF. Lock it in.

[notaslibro]

Its still a team game.  Which makes Nutts failures even more painful since McFadden played on teams with probably more all around talent than most of the others.

Looking at these five, a good analogy of how college success translates to the NFL

Peterson:  probable Hall of Famer on a team that has not had a stud QB. 
Williams:  I think the best pure talent of the five but preferred smokin dope.  Waste.  Goddam shame.
Dayne:  Bust.  And everyone knew it before he was drafted. 
McFadden:  Victim of the Raiders.  Brilliant or injured.  I believe he could have been better at another organization. 
Tomlinson:  great gutless runner that my thoughts always go to him not playing hurt with his QB playing on a broken leg.  No HoF for you.

I don't think he preferred weed as much as he just didn't like playing football. 

[TexZilla]

This. I also like how he said AP is only probable for the HoF. He and LT will both make the HoF. Lock it in.

Unless the HoF changes it's rules on numbers, getting inducted will continue to get more difficult.  I would expect both these players to go in.  I term AP as probable because he's active.