np_husker Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 From journalstar.com blog: Woodhead signs with Jets, Octavien to K.C. Danny Woodhead was a big star of ESPN's draft coverage on Sunday. By the end of the day, a bunch of New Yorkers inside Radio City Music Hall were even chanting the name of a kid from North Plate: DAN-NY WOOD-HEAD!" He was even interviewed from his home, in which he impressed with his composure and also his words: "I’m not one to talk about myself a lot. But I do feel like I have some good speed, some good vision. I’m going to work hard every single day." When the interview was over, ESPN analyst Craig Mortensen said: "He just won me over." Well, after all the talk and continual TV shots of Woodhead watching the draft, the 5-foot-7, 200-pound running back from Chadron State didn't get drafted. But just as the draft was ending, he signed on as a free agent with the New York Jets -- yes, the same Jets who now employ former Husker coach Bill Callahan, an assistant head coach of New York's offense. "Actually, (at the end) I was hoping I wasn’t going to get drafted, just because of the opportunity I have at New York," Woodhead said. And how about playing under Coach Callahan? "Yeah, some people said something about that," Woodhead said. "I’m sure he’ll be a great coach. I'm just excited about the chance." *** Former Husker linebacker Steve Octavien didn't get drafted but said "it's a done deal" and he will be signing a two-year deal with Kansas City either tonight or tomorrow. Meanwhile, ex-Husker quarterback Sam Keller said Sunday night he hadn't yet been in contact with any teams about a possible free-agent deal. "I'm Just waiting to hear anything, my friend," Keller said. "There's nothing right now, to be honest." Quote Link to comment
Dirt Bag Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Octo and Demario in KC thats kicks ass. That's awesome Danny is getting a shot although it is with Clownahan, can't this guy get a break. As for Sam, if you wanted to play in the NFL you should have played better in the NCAA. And I like Sam. And I wasn't drunk on the second day and thought I saw a Iowa State guy get drafted. Go luck to all the former huskers. (cept 13) Quote Link to comment
Axl_sued_me Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Why are Danny Woodhead topics on the main "Husker" board? Quote Link to comment
Danimal Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Shows how crappy our coaching was that a talent like Octavien ended-up getting not drafted. After his awesome pro-day numbers I figured somebody would use a late pick on Woodhead. Hope he can catch-on with the Jets. Quote Link to comment
hack Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 c'mon, mods! woodhead isn't a former husker. on that note, at least danny gets to work with bill callahan now. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Agreed. While I'm a fan of Woodhead he shouldn't be under the former Husker section. Quote Link to comment
AZ4NE1 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 c'mon, mods! woodhead isn't a former husker. C'mon... Aren't we all HUSKERS? Quote Link to comment
Apathy Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Why are Danny Woodhead topics on the main "Husker" board? Who cares. The kid is from Nebraska and won the Harlon Hill Trophy two years in a row which is the best award you could win in Division 2 and he's now the ALL-TIME leader rusher in his division. This kid is from Nebraska and we should be happy that a kid from Nebraska has won that huge award two years in a row and is now the leading rusher. Some "Husker fans" just want to complain about the stupidest things. Way to represent the state of Nebraska Danny!!!!! Quote Link to comment
diehard Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Why are Danny Woodhead topics on the main "Husker" board? Who cares. The kid is from Nebraska and won the Harlon Hill Trophy two years in a row which is the best award you could win in Division 2 and he's now the ALL-TIME leader rusher in his division. This kid is from Nebraska and we should be happy that a kid from Nebraska has won that huge award two years in a row and is now the leading rusher. Some "Husker fans" just want to complain about the stupidest things. Way to represent the state of Nebraska Danny!!!!! He still didnt play for Nebraska... Quote Link to comment
Huskerballz Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 For real, sometimes I think there's people on this board who literally blow gaskets/have a stroke/convulse into a full-blown seizure when somebody posts something in the wrong board. But, back on topic...I've always liked Woodhead and I really wish Callahan would've decided to give him a chance. I think he would've been something real special on the D1 level. Quote Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Why are Danny Woodhead topics on the main "Husker" board? Who cares. The kid is from Nebraska and won the Harlon Hill Trophy two years in a row which is the best award you could win in Division 2 and he's now the ALL-TIME leader rusher in his division. This kid is from Nebraska and we should be happy that a kid from Nebraska has won that huge award two years in a row and is now the leading rusher. Some "Husker fans" just want to complain about the stupidest things. Way to represent the state of Nebraska Danny!!!!! He still didnt play for Nebraska... Who among us did? He probably played for the whole state as much if not more than any of Callihan's recruits did. How can "We" as fans always talk about how "We are #1" (Slogan on My 1st bumper sticker in '71..5 years before I was old enough to drive) and not consider each other Huskers.. For real, sometimes I think there's people on this board who literally blow gaskets/have a stroke/convulse into a full-blown seizure when somebody posts something in the wrong board. But, back on topic...I've always liked Woodhead and I really wish Callahan would've decided to give him a chance. I think he would've been something real special on the D1 level. Ya bunch of Prissy Librarians Quote Link to comment
HuskerMack Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Was wavied by the Jets because of an injury! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Was wavied by the Jets because of an injury! He'll get picked up by someone eventually. Quote Link to comment
Micheal Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Was wavied by the Jets because of an injury! He'll get picked up by someone eventually. ya hope he gets back to 100% Quote Link to comment
KansasHusker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 They said Cory Ross couldn't do it and he's had decent time returning balls and is even getting carries here and there. He'll probably be the Ravens 3rd back again this upcoming season. Don't know too much about Woodhead, but theres always hope. Quote Link to comment
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