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Depends on how much you alligator arm it with your base measurement........I recall my shoulder's tightening a little when initially reaching up.......right?

WEAKNESSES Much shorter and stockier than the typical NFL inside linebacker. Will carry some excess weight on his frame. Can be overwhelmed by taller offensive linemen and lose track of the ball. Lack of overall length (included arm length) will slightly limit his range as a tackler in space. Short strides could provide challenge when matched up on vertical tight ends. This part of Will's analysis is a total hack job, underlined. Weight- because Will carries more weight than most it must be excess?? How does a guy rep 36 bench reps and set power clean records, with muscle, which is good weight. Sorry, but dumbass comment #1. Can anyone remember Will being overwhelmed because of a tall offensive lineman? In fact, according to Meehan and Anderson, both 6' 5"ish, they both said Will is almost impossible to square up and block because he dips a shoulder and does it with so much power, 'nearly impossible to block' they said. I don't recall SU overwhelming Will, and they were the best line we faced with a round 5 draft pick. Players with 100 + tackles don't lose track of the ball.......... DA comment #2. A 40 yard dash has around 16 - 20 strides. In a sport where changing directions is imperative wouldn't it be better to have your feet on the ground more often? Your speed is your speed, and Will is fast, top 5 compared to the combine linebackers. DA comment #3. This analysis is someone's feeble attempt to marginalize an FCS player based on height. Will's weakness at LB is the height difference with a 'Gronk' type player on a vertical route. It appears some Falcon fans see what we have been seeing the last 2 years. Good luck Will!!

Disterhaupt also top 3 verticle and top 5 Pro test, impressive!! Neither Clive nor Reed ran a 40. Clive would be top 3, and possibly 1st but his start isn't great. But running a post or crossing route doesn't really require a top start. I am guessing Clive would have the fastest 60 yard. Reed is likely top 10 40. Clive and Reed would knock 2 LBs out of top 10, seems to make sense.

Assuming Clive didn't run- 4 LBs on the list.......is that overly impressive or are the wideouts and corners unimpressive?

I have seen some of the ILB's taken thus far. Other than height, Ratelle compares well to these guys. I would rather have speed, power, weight, explosion........but that's just me.

The D-bags on ESPN said Schobert almost went to NDSU.......that isn't what I recall!!

I heard Studsy earlier today, was thinking a few more but didn't want to speculate.

We have new captain's as of today? Anyone have the names or is this public, yet?

He's better then the normal 7th round guys. I think 5th or 6th. If a team really thinks Will is a steal and it's a position need, maybe 4th. A lot of the NFL teams treat the draft as a popularity contest, group think, and strongly desire an 'A' rating from Mel Kiper. I see Will has had some positive pub with numerous teams as a 'steal' pick, which is good.

Mays I saw listed at 5' 11", 240 lbs., 6th round pick, 90 tackles his senior year at SU Ratelle vrs Mays isn't that close. Ratelle is bigger, faster, stronger, more explosive, and was more productive his senior year. We'll see what the NFL thinks soon........

Pats don't care what everyone else thinks. They care about what they think. I admire that!!

That's affirmative. I think all the ND Universities have some core curriculum that all schools accept as transferable credits. (My aunt in the mid 90's was actually assigned to make this happen)

I'd like the Cogswell Cannon, but it's probably too much of a time commitment for him. He's younger than the norm, actually knows football from playing QB at UND, great on-air personality and perspective when doing games with Big Eddie and Hammer in the past.

I'd like the Cogswell Cannon, but it's probably too much of a time commitment for him. He's younger than the norm, actually knows football from playing QB at UND, great on-air personality and perspective when doing games with Big Eddie and Hammer in the past. Sorry, will move to Jack is Back.

Speed, agility, quickness Hendrickson leaves Kelby in the dust. Kelby had more playing time to grow into a leader with his class, though.

I love the running threat from the QB position.....but I like Studsy to be healthy, too. 2 things come to mind, 1) only use his running as needed meaning if the run game is clicking with the RBs, stick to that 2) Split Studsy out and have a Wildcat package with Santiago taking a direct snap

Palmborg - Saw him at Scheels picking out a new jock strap. Santiago caused him to leave his on the field on that swing pass. I wonder if Reyes makes that play or maybe Santiago is too quick for anyone to make that play.

Good to make the call now and do a little prep work before Saturday -

I don't recall much of anything for seating, but plenty of standing room for Spring game.

The real test is keeping an eye on the guys that haven't shown up for class 2nd semester, that confirms a guy you listed as gone, although I didn't hear Berry say his name today.

Wyoming had an auto win on their schedule, not sure how that worked out for them.... Real early prediction, we establish a run game and give BG all they can handle, close game either way.

A lot of 'culture' talk from Barry today at Fargo Luncheon......the same message and mission of the football team and staff. Tidbits from spring ball. Hunt is legit. 4 horseman at RB are all starting caliber. Sounds good about Grady returning. Reed is turning heads. Even without Grady, O-line coming together. Seibel has a shot at returning mid-season, seems to be a long-shot to me.

Here's to upswings!!

The hockey programs success should be a tasty little morsel on the side, but probably should have little to do with ones decision to play football at UND. I think UND football history and support is a 'tad' better than so-so. We transitioned, fell flat with a coach, and are correcting it. I think a so-so program would have been satisfied to remain so-so.

Good point, football totally recruits to hockey weekends........