huskerhaze Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Sam #8 on this guys QB draft board. http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content....&CID=760705 Frank Coyle's analysis of the class: This is an above-average class with good upside if the young passers continue to develop. POSITION GRADE B+ Several top prospects, including seniors Matt Ryan, Brian Brohm amd Andre' Woodson, should be first-round selections - Ryan and Brohm will likely be taken in the top 10. Passers like Colt Brennan and John David Booty look to impress during the postseason in order to climb into the overall top-50. Delaware's Joe Flacco is an interesting small-college prospect. He made strides this fall, and could make this a special group - especially if he impresses in all-star action and at the NFL Combine. 2008 NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings 1. Matt Ryan, Boston College, 6-5, 225 This strong-armed senior looks to solidify his rating with a big week at the Senior Bowl. 2. Brian Brohm, Louisville, 6-4, 230 This slick-throwing senior has the skills and ability to become a fine NFL starter. 3. Andre' Woodson, Kentucky, 6-5, 220 This big, athletic senior carried the Wildcats for most of his brilliant career. 4. Colt Brennan, Hawaii, 6-2, 200 This record-setter needs a strong postseason to quell the talk of him being a "system QB." 5. John David Booty, Southern Cal, 6-3, 215 This savvy senior had a strong finish after a broken finger set him back at midseason. 6. Joe Flacco, Delaware, 6-6, 235 A strong-armed small college prospect, Flacco looks to impress at the East-West Shrine game to move further up the rankings. 7. Chad Henne, Michigan, 6-2, 233 The talented senior struggled through an injury-riddled final season. His health needs to be addressed in the postseason. 8. Sam Keller, Nebraska, 6-4, 235 This athletic senior was having a strong final season before a shoulder injury ended his career. 9. Erik Ainge, Tennessee, 6-6, 225 A tall, rangy senior, Ainge flashes big play ability at times. However, he has also been prone to turn in some inconsistent performances. 10. Josh Johnson, San Diego, 6-2, 200 Another talented small-college passer, Johnson hopes to increase his visibility and showcase his fine skills in the postseason. 11. Dennis Dixon, Oregon, 6-3, 205 12. Paul Smith, Tulsa, 6-2, 195 13. Alex Brink, Washington State, 6-2, 210 14. Anthony Morelli, Penn State, 6-3, 232 15. Kevin O'Connell, San Diego State, 6-6, 225 16. Ricky Santos, New Hampshire, 6-1, 195 17. Kyle Wright, Miami, 6-4, 220 18. Omar Haugabook, Troy, 6-1, 200 19. Matt Flynn, LSU, 6-2, 230 20. Bernard Morris, Marshall, 6-3, 200 Frank Coyle's analysis of the class: This is an above-average class with good upside if the young passers continue to develop. POSITION GRADE B+ Several top prospects, including seniors Matt Ryan, Brian Brohm amd Andre' Woodson, should be first-round selections - Ryan and Brohm will likely be taken in the top 10. Passers like Colt Brennan and John David Booty look to impress during the postseason in order to climb into the overall top-50. Delaware's Joe Flacco is an interesting small-college prospect. He made strides this fall, and could make this a special group - especially if he impresses in all-star action and at the NFL Combine. Quote Link to comment
Dhuskers Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I wish him all the best, he came here to play and did a good job with everything else going on around here even if you don't think he was the right guy for Nebraska. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Don't know why not... Quote Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 8. Sam Keller, Nebraska, 6-4, 235This athletic senior was having a strong final season before a shoulder injury ended his career. Ended his career? And it was the Collar Bone in his non throwing shoulder, wasn't it? Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Ended his college career, and yes, it was in his non-throwing shoulder, IIRC. Heh, if it didn't mean college career, he wouldn't be ranked in a list of NFL draft prospects Quote Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Ended his college career, and yes, it was in his non-throwing shoulder, IIRC. Heh, if it didn't mean college career, he wouldn't be ranked in a list of NFL draft prospects Well...It IS Rivals. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Yes @ non-throwing shoulder question. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Good luck to him and here is to a bright future. Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I was talking to a guy at work (ASU fan) and were discussing Keller. To me, it just seems like Callahan sucked the "wild man" out of Keller and I think that hurt his performance. He seemed really timid and unsure of himself even when making routine throws. Maybe he'll end up on MNF and when they introduce him he can say "University of Nebraska!" Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I don't think it's fair to pin that on Callahan "sucking the life out of him", or anything like that. Keller just struggled with the offense. Callahan's fault? Not really. Quote Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Probably just the nature of the WCO...Or at least BC's version of it. 6 yards and a cloud of smog. Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Whatever it was, it took his "extreme" competitive edge off of his game... before the season everyone one in AZ I talked to said it would hard to keep him in control. Seemed like his leash was on a little tight. Quote Link to comment
T_O_Bull Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Callahan and staff seemed to take the fun out of the game. Again something that the pros do to you. In college the fun should be there. These are kids and as that the fun of the game is there for them. One guy in the pros who seems to still be having fun 'playing the game' is Bret Favre. I don't tink the Pack would be any where near where they are now if Bret wasn't having the fun he is having this year. As for Sam Keller as with all former Huskers I wish him the best and hope the 'fun' comes back for him. I hope he gets drafted by GB. Play with Bret, learn from Bret, have some fun and carry on the tradition. Old Asian proverb: "If you have a ball, a place to play, and two competitors you have a game and if you have a game you have fun." >>>T_O_B Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 But then, Sam might be 35 by the time Brett retires and won't get a chance to start for more than a couple of years. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Callahan and staff seemed to take the fun out of the game. Again something that the pros do to you. In college the fun should be there. These are kids and as that the fun of the game is there for them. One guy in the pros who seems to still be having fun 'playing the game' is Bret Favre. I don't tink the Pack would be any where near where they are now if Bret wasn't having the fun he is having this year. As for Sam Keller as with all former Huskers I wish him the best and hope the 'fun' comes back for him. I hope he gets drafted by GB. Play with Bret, learn from Bret, have some fun and carry on the tradition. Old Asian proverb: "If you have a ball, a place to play, and two competitors you have a game and if you have a game you have fun." >>>T_O_B That's funny because Keller made a couple of Favre-esque plays during the season Quote Link to comment
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