I'm blogging less right now because I've jumped in the deep end with the Godfather. Never having read the original book I started it last week and I bought the 2 authorized sequels that were well received and allowed by Puzo's estate. So I expect the next month or so to be all Corleone all the time. Pure greatness.
S
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Another Take on Tebow
Gosselin's article today. Good reading. What coaches see vs. what scouts see.
If Tim Tebow succeeds, coaches will have last laugh over scouts
01:27 PM CDT on Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Column by RICK GOSSELIN / The Dallas Morning News rgosselin@dallasnews.com
Rick Gosselin
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Ndamukong Suh was the best player and Sam Bradford the first player in the 2010 draft, but Tim Tebow was by far the most intriguing player on the board.
Tebow was a Superman in college football, winning an NCAA passing title in 2009 to go along with his 2007 Heisman Trophy. He also won the Maxwell, O’Brien, Manning and Sullivan awards during his four years at the University of Florida. He was a two-time captain of the Gators and posted a 35-6 record as a starting quarterback.
But there were divergent opinions of Tebow in the NFL. Opinions were split from building to building, even inside the same building. There was a clear divide in the two camps. Scouts and talent evaluators were not in love with the Florida quarterback, but NFL coaches were.
AP The Denver Broncos traded up to get Florida quarterback Tim Tebow in the first round of the 2010 draft.
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The scouts and personnel directors evaluate tape of a draft prospect. They saw the flaws in Tebow as a quarterback – his wide passing base, the long stride into his throws and the long delivery.
The consensus of those talent evaluators at the conclusion of the 2009 college season was that Tebow was a third-round talent. Some didn’t think he’d ever make it as a quarterback in the NFL, projecting him as an H-back.
Those opinions were reinforced in two of Tebow’s final three games, when he struggled against veteran NFL defensive minds. His Gators lost the SEC title game to Alabama coach Nick Saban, then his South squad lost the Senior Bowl to Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz.
Tebow was 20-of-35 passing for 247 yards with one touchdown, one interception and 63 yards rushing in that 32-13 loss to Alabama. In the Senior Bowl, he was 8-of-12 passing for 50 yards with no touchdowns, no interceptions and two fumbles. He also rushed four times for four yards.
But come February, the NFL coaches became involved in the evaluation process at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. They weren’t analyzing the player as much as they were the person in Tebow’s interviews, visits and campus workout.
NFL coaches, the offensive gurus in particular, fell in love with Tebow’s work ethic, charisma, moxie and other assorted intangibles that helped make him the success he was in both high school (the state of Florida’s all-time leading passer) and college (three-time All-SEC).
During my own research of this draft, I found opinions warming up on Tebow in March. The scouting community would advise me he’s still a third-round value with a precautionary, “but he’ll go higher.” I moved him into the bottom of the second round on my own board in early April and was repeatedly told by my team sources, “he’ll go a lot higher than you think.”
As we approached the home stretch of this draft, I was of the belief that a team with an offensive guru calling the shots in the draft room – someone like a Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren, Sean Payton, Andy Reid or a Gary Kubiak – would either draft or move up to draft Tebow at the top of the second round.
An offensive guru did move up. But head coach Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos vaulted all the way into the first round to claim Tebow with the 25th overall pick. The Broncos gave up a second-, third- and fourth-round pick to give McDaniels the chance to transform Tebow into an NFL quarterback.
Only time will tell who was right in the evaluation of Tebow: the NFL’s scouts or coaches.
S
If Tim Tebow succeeds, coaches will have last laugh over scouts
01:27 PM CDT on Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Column by RICK GOSSELIN / The Dallas Morning News rgosselin@dallasnews.com
Rick Gosselin
Archive Blog Bio E-mail
Ndamukong Suh was the best player and Sam Bradford the first player in the 2010 draft, but Tim Tebow was by far the most intriguing player on the board.
Tebow was a Superman in college football, winning an NCAA passing title in 2009 to go along with his 2007 Heisman Trophy. He also won the Maxwell, O’Brien, Manning and Sullivan awards during his four years at the University of Florida. He was a two-time captain of the Gators and posted a 35-6 record as a starting quarterback.
But there were divergent opinions of Tebow in the NFL. Opinions were split from building to building, even inside the same building. There was a clear divide in the two camps. Scouts and talent evaluators were not in love with the Florida quarterback, but NFL coaches were.
AP The Denver Broncos traded up to get Florida quarterback Tim Tebow in the first round of the 2010 draft.
View largerMore photosPhoto store
The scouts and personnel directors evaluate tape of a draft prospect. They saw the flaws in Tebow as a quarterback – his wide passing base, the long stride into his throws and the long delivery.
The consensus of those talent evaluators at the conclusion of the 2009 college season was that Tebow was a third-round talent. Some didn’t think he’d ever make it as a quarterback in the NFL, projecting him as an H-back.
Those opinions were reinforced in two of Tebow’s final three games, when he struggled against veteran NFL defensive minds. His Gators lost the SEC title game to Alabama coach Nick Saban, then his South squad lost the Senior Bowl to Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz.
Tebow was 20-of-35 passing for 247 yards with one touchdown, one interception and 63 yards rushing in that 32-13 loss to Alabama. In the Senior Bowl, he was 8-of-12 passing for 50 yards with no touchdowns, no interceptions and two fumbles. He also rushed four times for four yards.
But come February, the NFL coaches became involved in the evaluation process at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. They weren’t analyzing the player as much as they were the person in Tebow’s interviews, visits and campus workout.
NFL coaches, the offensive gurus in particular, fell in love with Tebow’s work ethic, charisma, moxie and other assorted intangibles that helped make him the success he was in both high school (the state of Florida’s all-time leading passer) and college (three-time All-SEC).
During my own research of this draft, I found opinions warming up on Tebow in March. The scouting community would advise me he’s still a third-round value with a precautionary, “but he’ll go higher.” I moved him into the bottom of the second round on my own board in early April and was repeatedly told by my team sources, “he’ll go a lot higher than you think.”
As we approached the home stretch of this draft, I was of the belief that a team with an offensive guru calling the shots in the draft room – someone like a Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren, Sean Payton, Andy Reid or a Gary Kubiak – would either draft or move up to draft Tebow at the top of the second round.
An offensive guru did move up. But head coach Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos vaulted all the way into the first round to claim Tebow with the 25th overall pick. The Broncos gave up a second-, third- and fourth-round pick to give McDaniels the chance to transform Tebow into an NFL quarterback.
Only time will tell who was right in the evaluation of Tebow: the NFL’s scouts or coaches.
S
Good article about the difference -American League vs National league
There was an article in the paper this morning about the players that have change leagues recently.
Some, amazing stats when a pitcher goes from American League to National league.
Jim Fergosi, from the Braves, said it was worth an entire run on your era.
Is it time for the DH to disappear? My thoughts, yes.
Philadelphia Phillies starter Roy Halladay, out of the AL East, is mowing down the NL as if he were a reincarnation of Bob Gibson. He's 5-1 with a 1.47 ERA, pitching three complete games and two shutouts. Carlos Silva was 5-18 with a 6.81 ERA the last two years for the Seattle Mariners. Traded for outfielder Milton Bradley, he is 2-0 with a 2.90 ERA in five starts for the Chicago Cubs.
The reverse
Javier Vazquez, a 15-game winner with a 2.87 ERA with theAtlanta Braves last year, is 1-3 with a 9.78 ERA for the New York Yankees
Los Angeles Angels' Joel Pineiro, a 15-game winner for the St. Louis Cardinals last year, is yielding a .320 batting average and has a 5.76 ERA.
J
Hyperbole in the growth of Golf?
S,
You and I have discussed this subject for years.
- Did Tiger Woods really increase the growth of Golf?
Some data is in the Golf Magazine May 2010.
We can argue with the recession having an effect, but we also need to recognize the population growth.
Since 1997 vs 2009.
The rounds of golf have DECREASED by 1%.
The amount of golfers has increased by 9%. Matched the population Growth.
Equipment Sales- 0% - No Growth.
The answer is NO on his impact to the game being played.
What he did do, however was increase TV viewers. 25% increase since 1996.
I wonder how this relates to the NFL increase since 1996. I have a feeling that fantasy football is the biggest impact in sports that we have seen.
This does beg us to ask the question, why people watch when he plays?
To me it is simple, we want to see greatness.
Can one of the greatest players that ever lived be over-hyped. YES.
j
Monday, May 3, 2010
Phil and Tiger.
I really never thought I would see this happen.
If Phil wins the The Players and Tigger finishes outside the top 5, Phil is no. 1.
Doubtful, but it could happen.
By the way, I watched Tiger play when he missed the cut. He was wild, but that is usual.
It was his putting, he was pushing the ball. He lost that smooth release of feeling the club head.
So, what do I think?
Easy fix if he gets his head right. The Haney swing is whole different issue, it is just weak.
His putting and short game have always been the key for him anyway.
I will not comment on the yardbarker.com post about rumors Tiger's written list at rehab.
If you like trash go search for it.
j
Fourth and Long TV Show Star in Gerry Fraley article
S, I know how you feel about Fraley but this is mild.
Wade is talking about the improvement of reality show winner. Jesse Holley.
I was counting receivers and considering they are supposed to keep 5.
1. Austin 2. Bryant 3. Williams 4. Crayton 5. Ogletree 6. Hurd 7. Holley 8. Johnson.
I doubt anyone but the top 5 have a chance unless Crayton and his 2mil contract is sent packing.
j
Sanits Story May Get A Bit More Detailed.
Now, that a little more information is out for public review I am concerned.
First, the Civil complaint is filed by a retired-FBI Agent. He was wearing a wire and submitted the evidence.
Second, the DEA is investigating.
Third, Jefferson Parish has done nothing which usually means a problem.
Here is the other side of the article.
It has some information saying Saint Sean is not part of this.
On June 23, 2009, Santini reported the evidence of the misappropriation of prescription meds by the Saints, with approval from team General ManagerMickey Loomis, to the U.S. Attorney’s Eastern District of Louisiana office. 11 months later, with no criminal charges brought against any member of the Saints organization, Santini filed a civil suit against the club last Friday.
It also quotes people as saying that the former agent tried to extort $2 million to cover the story up.
With Santini wearing a wire during his conversations with Patton and Mangum, it appears from the transcripts of those discussions that the former Saints security chief tried to get the trainers to directly implicate Saints GM Loomis in a coverup of Vitt’s alleged Vicodin theft - along with another 110 missing Vicodin pills.
But from those taped conversations, there’s no smoking gun statement from Patton or Mangum that Loomis expressly directed them to misrepresent the dispensation of Vicodin as it pertained to Vitt or any member of the organization.
j
Tin Cup Revisited.
The media world may be discussing the 58 shot in Japan by 18year old Ryo Ishikawa but that is not the best round shot yesterday. (This was on a 6500 yd course in Japan)
20 year old, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland shot a final round 62 at Quail Hollow.
Quail Hollow is considered a tune up for the US open with the sloping greens and bogey's waiting to happen.
10 under at this course with those pin placements is crazy.
This 62 proved again that the ability to see the exact break in the greens is the most important aspect of golf.
The similarities with the name and scoring to the 1996 movie Tin Cup is a bit more than normal.
Rory McIlvoy vs Roy McAvoy
Both shot a 62 to win the tournament.
j
Sunday, May 2, 2010
News out New Orleans is worrisome
The Saints get sued and accused of covering up illegal drug use.
One of the two allegedly involved is Saint Sean.
Ouch! I hope it is not true, but it would explain his recent behavioral changes.
j
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Dez has bad first week.
First Bryant makes a comment about the Dolphin's Jeff Ireland saying something that made Ireland look like a jerk. He asked me if my mom was a prostitute
When the media goes nuts about the comment, the Dolphins show the entire conversation
to give context to the comment.
Bryant: "My dad was a pimp."
Ireland: "What did your mom do [for a living]?"
Bryant: "She worked for my dad."
Ireland: "Your mom was a prostitute?"
Bryant: "No, she wasn't a prostitute."
Ireland: "What did your mom do [for a living]?"
Bryant: "She worked for my dad."
Ireland: "Your mom was a prostitute?"
Bryant: "No, she wasn't a prostitute."
On cue, PTI's Wilbon thinks Ireland is lying and Bryant was mistreated.
Wilbon's reasons, just because NFL types do what they want.. Tony K sees it on Ireland's side, he says the comment never made since in a normal conversation.
Wilbon, needs to realize that his friendships with athletes is hurting his objectivity.
Then during his first 2 practices he is winded and out of shape. Reportedly never finished a drill. The positive he caught everything that was thrown his way.
I hope DEZ Bryant keeps his mouth shut so that I can enjoy his talent.
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j
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