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My wife's cousin just announced she is getting married on 9-10-2011, so I am prolly going to miss the Fresno game. Seriously, this is Nebraska people! Even if you aren't a fan, 90% of your guests that will buy you presents are!

Big 12? What is this that you speak of?

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Hell no. This D-bag is going to be your textbook moron who burns through money as fast as it comes in and finds himself out of football at 30-35, and broke within 2 years after that. Jamarcus Russell Not even JaMarcus. I was thinking Adrian McPherson or perhaps Maurice Clarett (more accurate probably).

Has anyone heard any rumblings on where Cody might land? I know Houston was really interested in him out of high school and he is from near there. They will need someone after this season when Case Keenum is done. What about Texas State with Franchione? Or the new program at UTSA under Coker? Louisville to continue under Watson?

Holy crap those are legendary!

I agree. To those that are hammering Cody, I want to know their thoughts on Scott Frost. If Cody is a quitter, Scott is a quitter. Scott led the Huskers to a national title. Most on this board were hoping he would even come back as a coach this offseason. Let Cody go, wish him well. This didn't work out like everyone hoped it would, but it doesn't mean it can't work out for him elsewhere. Life is short and we only get one ride on this merry-go-round.

This isn't very surprising. Kody had some bad luck with injuries. Good luck to him in the journey that is life, sounds like a good kid.

Thank you kind sir.

Been looking for the Bo Pelini photoshopped picture where he is in the Situation room with Obama, Biden and the crew. Anyone have it?

yes, this is what he should do. Makes no sense to put more than 250k into a CD since FDIC will only insure that amount in case of bank failure, and the bank will not pay you jack sh#t for interest in the interim. CD's make no sense to invest in because they will pay you much less than stated inflation, and next to nothing compared to actual inflation when you take into account the Fed's money printing operation.

If you think this doesn't happen to some extent in Lincoln, you are kidding yourself. The microscope is turned up about as far as it can be on Ohio State and the media and the NCAA are looking for any ammunition to drop the hammer on them. I certainly hope Bo doesn't do anything to arouse suspicion around the program, because sooner or later there will be all sorts of skeletons pulled out of the closet, and any inkling of dirty business at the Dear Old U will be on public display.

Heard today he is now working out at RB, so much for the fresh start at WR.

Got blocked on Thursday, not real happy about it.

Wow, was tentatively planning a road trip to Ann Arbor for the MU-NU game. Hopefully tickets are a little easier to come by than that.

If Khiry is athletically gifted as we think, I am sure Beck is itching to give him a chance to prove himself on the field. I would hate to see him excel at neither baseball or football because he chose to do both, but it's his choice. I just hopes he puts it all together on the baseball field at the very least, and shows some playmaking ability for football.

Peterson ran a 4.32. Fastest at the combine, I think. Really impressive, these 2 guys.

I think that was the slowest 40 time of all participants. Good thing linemen usually don't run 40 yards in a straight line. Hopefully at least his 10 yard split was decent.

Measured by...? No 40 times in college are accurate. I remember reading a couple of years ago that Helu was timed running a mid 4.2 in spring ball. We all know that's not true. I voted Martinez. Watching highlights of them both, Robinson is lightyears ahead of Martinez in "wiggle", but Martinez is a touch faster in long speed. So you discount the 40 speed yet you think highlights are more accurate? Are you kidding me? That makes no sense at all Everyone should take Taylor's 40 time with a grain of salt. That's what he clocked his junior year of high school. He's clearly improved. I find this hard to believe that he is much faster than 4.5. Just turn on the NFL Combine and watch all these elite athletes that are professionally training with speed coaches that just barely touch 4.5. Kids running a legit 4.5 at 16 years old is very few and far between.

Hopefully Taylor is faster than the guys chasing after him. That is essentially all that matters.

Just one more writer's opinion. That still doesn't say that he is rated higher than Peterson by anyone or why he is more polished and NFL ready! Once again, its only ONE guy. Look at how many people/sites have Peterson getting drafted before Prince..Also, "the best cbs" Peterson is 1 and amuksmara is 2. In fact, all the links used by the mod is arguing with ALL had peterson as the number 1 rated cb.. ONCE AGAIN I linked an article that stated that SEVERAL NFL SCOUTS have Prince slotted AHEAD of Peterson, which was my point. And since your continual ranting is that Mayock and Kiper and folks of the like are not the same as an NFL Scout, I will provide a link (AGAIN) that reports what NFL SCOUTS think. This, eventhough the only link you have provided saying Prince showed sloppy technique is from a talking head like Mayock and Kiper. He has also has them ranked 9th and 11th, which is CHASMS apart. Since you seem to have difficulties flipping to page 1, or recalling this, here is the link I provided which very succinctly proved my point. This point wasn't which CB will be better in the pros, it was who is better at CB RIGHT NOW. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1263300 I don't expect you to change your opinion, but for the love of God can you at least acknowledge the obvious fact that some NFL SCOUTS and personnel experts happen to agree with the point that I have made? Sheesh. Oh, and just because I am mod does not mean I am immune to having an opinion. You started this off by saying "this makes me giggle..." I usually don't devote much time into digging into these posts and threads anymore because my priorities are a little different now, but I applaud you for pissing me off to the point where I found ample information to prove my point. I can respect someone with a differing opinion who defends that opinion, but it makes it hard to respect someone who can't acknowledge obvious points just for the sake of arguing. Take it for what it is, I'm done.

Just one more writer's opinion. That still doesn't say that he is rated higher than Peterson by anyone or why he is more polished and NFL ready!

What about the link I provided from NFLDRAFTSCOUT.COM that stated that some teams have Prince slotted AHEAD of Peterson? An NFL Team is not going to share their big board with the public, so a link to this cannot be provided, but if this is being reported by a reputable source, then there has to be some of this sentiment amongst league personnel reps. Pretty sure that completely proved my point, which was that Prince is rated higher by some teams because he is more technically sound and polished AT THIS TIME. Peterson is the better athlete and future prospect. End of story. I still have yet to see anyone say prince is more technically sound and polished as Peterson. Peterson is a better corner in man coverage (your links even state this) so prince ant be that much more technically sound...Please tell me one source that specifically states Prince is more technically sound and polished than peterson? Also, I feel that how a player does in man to man is more important than zone, which is why i wouldgo with peterson anyday of the week. Scouts have stated that Peterson is a great man to man corner while prince isnt. Once again, you completely missed the point. It's useless debating with a brick wall. MY OPINION was that he is better RIGHT NOW. I provided ample evidence to support MY OPINION (such as NFL SCOUTS carrying the same opinion). You obviously don't agree, and I really don't care if you don't choose to let this penetrate your skull. My point wasn't where they project, my point is where they are at RIGHT NOW. I agree that Peterson has all the skill in the world to be an all world shut down CB. However, the best CB in the league (Revis) more closely resembles Prince in style, size, speed, attributes than Peterson, which is why a lot of teams may lean towards Prince, or not be broken up if Peterson is gone when they pick.

What about the link I provided from NFLDRAFTSCOUT.COM that stated that some teams have Prince slotted AHEAD of Peterson? An NFL Team is not going to share their big board with the public, so a link to this cannot be provided, but if this is being reported by a reputable source, then there has to be some of this sentiment amongst league personnel reps. Pretty sure that completely proved my point, which was that Prince is rated higher by some teams because he is more technically sound and polished AT THIS TIME. Peterson is the better athlete and future prospect. End of story.

This made me giggle, how is prince more polished when peterson has been playing the cb position longer? Remember prince was CONVERTED to corner while cb is Peterson's NATURAL position. More polished means more experience and understands the position better, obviously peterson woul get the nod in that aspect. Peterson is faster than amukamara and its not even close. Have you even watched Peterson play at all? Peterson is a better coverage corner than prince and can be play better jam coverage. Just curious, how often have you watched Peterson play and tell me how his technique isnt as good a prince's? Also, Prince might be playing safety in the NFL considering scouts question his explosiveness, speed and ability to make plays on ball. But what do the nfl scouts know? Also, Peterson had made more plays on the ball than prince as well. Thread. Over. Watched Peterson plenty this year and he was thrown at a hell of a lot more than Prince. Peterson gave up more catches, more yards, and more TD's than Prince. Fact. He also had more picks too. He is a big time playmaker with tons of athletic skill, but his freakish athletic skills allow him to compensate for his sloppy technique and recover and make plays. Like I said in my first post, Prince is more polished, Peterson has more athletic ability. Like I said again, Prince is the better technician at corner, Peterson is the better athlete. Teams don't draft the best player now, they draft the best potential, which is why Peterson grades out higher. I have seen this from many draft experts and scouts. I would rather have a known commodity than a wildcard athlete. Vernon Gholston anyone? Seriously, this board has resorted to +1'ing this crap? Now THAT makes me giggle. http://thenationalfootballreport.com/2011/02/14/2011-nfl-draft-profile-patrick-peterson/ http://www.ninersnation.com/2011/1/19/1945174/2011-nfl-draft-56-underclassmen-declare-as-early-entrants http://www.saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3692641 http://cdsdraft.com/profile.php?id=5041 /le sigh..Ok, here we go. Please link me those stats. I find it funny you somehow know the stats to an IMMESSURABLE stat. For instance, how can you say it was peterson's fault if they were playin zone coverage and Julio Jones (or whoever the other number one wr on the other team)caught a ball in another person's zone? So, please link me the stats to the bolded part in your post. please give me a link to where it says how many catches, touchdownds, yards that SPECIFICALLY Peterson and Prince gave up. Also, i spefically asked how Prines technique was better then Peterson's? I aso laugh that you ignore my link, which said Amukamara has sloppy technique yet you give other links saying Peterson's technique is sloppy. Also, your links are one person's opinion who IS NOT an nfl scout. Yes, because bloggers more knowledgeable than NFL scouts, yet they somehow ditched the nfl scouting gig to write blogs? Has fantastic hips and shows the ability to run with elite competition. Also, your links have stated peterson is BETTER man to man corner, and in the nfl you NEED to be a great man on man cb. So your links, in a way, prove my point. Your links, when you compare the two, have stated Peterson is a better man to man corner..so his technique must not be that bad if they would still prefer Peterson in man coverage. Also, your links still have Peterson listed has better CORNERBACK than Amukamara, which shows that the "technique" wouldnt make that much of a difference. Also, Peterson has played against better competition than Amukmara..did you see what prince did against Blackmon? In the nfl you have to be a decent jam cb, which is something Amukamara lacks. Also, Peterson doesnt get beat s much in man to man as amukamara sine peterson is better at staying in the hip pocket of the WR. Which NFL scouts have said Amukamara is a better cornerback than Peterson at this specific moment in time? Please link me to a scout that says "prince amukamara is a better cb than Peterson?" Most of the links you posted ARE NOT nfl scouts opinions, they are more like one person's opinion. I have yet to see a reference to an NFL scout in ANY of your links.. One last point i would like to make. If Prince has such a better technique then Peterson then WHY is peterson a better man to man cb? Technique is more important in man coverage than zone coverage. P.S., i find it funny that you are complaining about people +1 a post that disagrees with you, very mature mr. Mod. Also, I would like to hear how Prince's technique is better than Peterson's or are you going to ignore that question? Mayock and Kiper echo what I have stated thus far. You provided one link that proved your point, I provided 4 that prove my point. My PERSONAL opinion was that Prince was the better corner RIGHT NOW, because that is what this poll is reflecting. WHO IS THE BEST CORNER, RIGHT NOW. I have stated that Peterson has the better upside because of his freakish ability, but Prince is the best pure technician in the draft (something Kiper stated word for word). It's like arguing what you think is better, a Ferrarri or an Aston Martin. I think Prince is the best at this position at this point in time. Peterson is the better athlete and could be a shutdown NFL corner when he gets some more polish. I never once said that Prince is the better PROSPECT, I said he is the better CORNER RIGHT NOW. As far as Peterson's technique, from what I have seen is that he solely relies upon his athletic ability and playmaking ability and may not be as technically sound. Prince is a little more fluid but not as explosive. Most assessments I have read echo this sentiment as well. As far as the statistics of "thrown at, completed, yards, TDs" it was posted in one of the last games of the year, possibly the Holiday Bowl, comparing the 2 Corners. Prince was not challenged as much, gave up less catches, yards and TDs. I applaud someone who can locate this and post. Also, I did not complain about someone +1'ing that post, I said it made me giggle. You took my original post and made it into something that it wasn't and someone agreed with you. I thought it was humorous. Mayock and Kiper ARE NOT nfl scouts. Once again, I go by nfl scouts, not the "wannabe" NFL Scouts. IF they were so good at scouting, they would have a job witih a professional team, but do they? No they dont. As of right now, Kiper still thinks Peterson is the cornerback, which is why peterson is higher than Amukamara on his draft board. Please give me an actual link where Kiper or anyone else has said Amukamara is the better cb right now (word for word.) Your 4 links didnt prove your point because they all listed Peterson as the better cb than prince, which is why peterson was the number 1 cb. All your links state Peterson is a great man to man cb while prince isnt so good in man to man. Yep, Peterson's technique is so much worse than prince, thats why Peterson is the better man to man cb. (even scous an your links have stated the to man comparison. If you use stats to back up on argument, please show a table an a link. Anyone can make up stats and then say "i seen at awhile ago" but most stats are made up, hence why i wanted a link. Taken from his latest mock draft having Prince going 9th to the Cowboys: http://thelandryhat.com/2011/01/20/mel-kipers-first-mock-draft-prince-amukamara-to-cowboys/ I wish I could find the stat info in a consolidated "official" source, but I cannot. What I could find was that Prince relinquished 18 catches on 54 pass attempts, compared to 23 out of 48 against Peterson (not sure where the LSU fans got the Peterson stats). Didn't recall the pass attempts number being that high, but could have been. http://www.cornnation.com/2011/1/18/1941462/2011-nfl-draft-prince-amukamara-needs-some-husker-love-too http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/23511581/Patrick-Peterson-or-Prince-Amukamara.aspx According to Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com, some teams like Prince MORE than Peterson. This could be because of the style of defense that that particular team plays, their current personnel needs, or just their own analysis of game film. I don't know. Sounds awful similar to what I have said. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1263300 To recap, the stats from this season that I could find (thrown at #'s not CONFIRMED) Prince: 18/54 11 PBU 0 INT PP: 23/48 6 PBU 4 INT Nothing I post is going to sway your opinion, but this is ample evidence to support my opinion and the point I made.