tennesseeboy Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 In light of the Jason Peters move to the blind side tackle position, perhaps it is a time to review the importance of that position (why is this position different from all other positions, one might ask?) Recommended reading... Blind Side By the way, we ought to be keeping an eye on this kid Oher...In high school they were comparing him to Orlando Pace...
Bflojohn Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 What a great article! Thank you for that jem. I have little regard for the innuendo at the end of the article, and tended to focus, as you did, on the vast potential of this youngster! I will assure you that scouts have aready taken notice of this type of talent because the "great ones" do come along every generation. I will admit I'd never heard a word about his game, but look forward to the time I can see him!! By the way, I'm assuming he's a freshman... Right or wrong??
tennesseeboy Posted October 25, 2006 Author Posted October 25, 2006 What a great article! Thank you for that jem. I have little regard for the innuendo at the end of the article, and tended to focus, as you did, on the vast potential of this youngster! I will assure you that scouts have aready taken notice of this type of talent because the "great ones" do come along every generation. I will admit I'd never heard a word about his game, but look forward to the time I can see him!! By the way, I'm assuming he's a freshman... Right or wrong?? 816727[/snapback] Nope..he is in his sophomore season and believe it or not pretty close to the dean's list. Those folks who adopted him are pretty terrific people, and he sounds like no slouch himself.
bills_fan Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 That book was excerpted recently in SI, essentially saying that Wolford changed the game by becoming the first OL to really hit it big after his performance against LT in the Bowl.
tennesseeboy Posted October 25, 2006 Author Posted October 25, 2006 Gee...I played left tackle my first two years of high school. I don't remember anyone thinking I was special. Oh...wait a minute..I weighed 160 pounds and was slow...no wonder.
buffaloboyinATL Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 Gee...I played left tackle my first two years of high school. I don't remember anyone thinking I was special. Oh...wait a minute..I weighed 160 pounds and was slow...no wonder. 817012[/snapback] If Marv reads this your phone may start ringing... Would you consider moving to right guard?
VABills Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 If Marv reads this your phone may start ringing...Would you consider moving to right guard? 817161[/snapback] Tenny's a liberal, no way Ralph would let him on the team.
Coach Tuesday Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 HIGHLY recommend the book, it's a quick, fascinating read (Michael Lewis also wrote "Moneyball").
tennesseeboy Posted October 26, 2006 Author Posted October 26, 2006 Tenny's a liberal, no way Ralph would let him on the team. 817165[/snapback] How could I play on the LEFT side of the line and not be liberal? Kind of like life...the left does all the important work and the right is a bunch of fat guys making big bucks!
Bflojohn Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 The preverbial "fly in the ointment" is that OLT DOES get the lions share of the money because they protect the Blind-side, which is exactly what Liberals ALWAYS MISS!! Sorry, couldn't resist! Love ya bro!!!
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