Sam Keller

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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.

 
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.

 
8. Sam Keller, Nebraska, 6-4, 235This athletic senior was having a strong final season before a shoulder injury ended his career.
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Ended his career?

And it was the Collar Bone in his non throwing shoulder, wasn't it?

 
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 :P

 
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!"

 
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.

 
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.

 
:)

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

:corndance

 
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.

 
T_O_Bull said:
:)

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

:corndance
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That's funny because Keller made a couple of Favre-esque plays during the season :)

 
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