82SiouxGuy Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 Here is a nice article on Chris Kuper. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 Great article, I hope he shows what he can do at the combine. Quote
teamsioux Posted February 22, 2006 Posted February 22, 2006 I see where 11 kickers got invited to Indy, but Jeff Glas did not....wondering if that is a big deal or not when it comes to kickers? Quote
bincitysioux Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Very surprised he was not invited after the year/career he has had. Quote
BigGame Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 I really don't think it matters that much, what is important is doing well in the pre-season and training camp. Quote
BigGame Posted February 25, 2006 Posted February 25, 2006 Kuper did 24 reps of 225, ran a 5.1 in the forty, and had a broad jump of 9'1" Eslinger did 28 reps and ran a 5.13 in the forty Quote
coachdags Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 nice stats for Kuper at combine...... http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/9267896 Quote
iramurphy Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 nice stats for Kuper at combine...... http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/9267896 If you go to NFL.com Gil Brandts article "Post combine thoughts-offense", he says he thinks Chris Kuper has a good chance to play in the NFL nest year. Quote
star2city Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 From the Denver Broncos website: Kuper: 'Like Walking on Eggshells' Also, a story on Chad Mustard: A Switch Back Interesting quote: As soon as I got to college, I realized that whenever I was done playing, I was going to become a high-school coach and I'm going to take the kids I have and make them the best I can," Mustard said. "I don't want to be political, having to say one thing and do another, and then move to the next level and it's the same way. People on the outside don't really see that." ... Which brings him to the Broncos, a team that has not shown any trepidation about keeping less-heralded, lower-drafted players over more well-known, higher-picked ones. As a matter of fact, such policy has become the team's calling card. "There's a lot of pressure in this league to be correct, to be right," Mustard said. "You draft a guy, you'd better be right with him. A lot of teams have to hold on to guys that are maybe being outperformed, and have to hold on to them because of contracts or money, and here, (Head) Coach (Mike) Shanahan has got a reputation. He knows what he's doing. The staff knows what they're doing. They're not going to get second-guessed like a lot of coaching staffs would. Quote
katohtr Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 That quote IS interesting....I wonder if he was referring to his switch to football after his eligibility was up with basketball. Probably not wanting to play a guy that had only devoted one season of practice to the football team over a guy that had spent 4-5 years in the program...maybe those are the politics he's referring to. I thought Mustard played quite a bit in his only season on the gridiron, or am I wrong?? Here's something else I thought was interesting: Far different from what he experienced at the University of North Dakota, where, in spite of the program's low profile in Division II, he still managed to nab the notice of NFL scouts enough to collar an invitation to the National Scouting Combine, where he had his first contact with the Broncos. ...is this what you call a program that has had two recent appearances in the Natty title game (one win), and playoff appearances in all but one of the last 6 years? Or am I being a little over zealous with our football program? Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted July 10, 2006 Author Posted July 10, 2006 That quote IS interesting....I wonder if he was referring to his switch to football after his eligibility was up with basketball. Probably not wanting to play a guy that had only devoted one season of practice to the football team over a guy that had spent 4-5 years in the program...maybe those are the politics he's referring to. I thought Mustard played quite a bit in his only season on the gridiron, or am I wrong?? Here's something else I thought was interesting: ...is this what you call a program that has had two recent appearances in the Natty title game (one win), and playoff appearances in all but one of the last 6 years? Or am I being a little over zealous with our football program? I think that they just meant that Division II is much lower profile than the big name schools in Division IA. I don't think they meant that UND is low profile in Division II. Quote
redwing77 Posted July 12, 2006 Posted July 12, 2006 I think that they just meant that Division II is much lower profile than the big name schools in Division IA. I don't think they meant that UND is low profile in Division II. That's the impression I got too. Quote
The Walrus Posted August 10, 2006 Posted August 10, 2006 Chris Kuper lisited as 2nd team OLine on lastest Denver depth Chart... http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=134 Quote
UNDintheNHL Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 yeah i saw that on the depth chart too. anyone see the broncos game last night and/or hear how Kuper did, assuming he played? on a side note, i watched the falcons Vs Patriots last night, cause we didnt get the broncos game here in NC. And holy crap, not that i am a gophers fan AT ALL or anythgin, but Laurence Maroney (Patriots 1st rd pick, 21st overall) kicked the crap outta the Falcons defense. first 2 running plays he did he had 39 yards. total in 9 attemps was 66 though. that 1st quarter he sure had it on. good for the gophers to have SOMEONE ever a little good come out of their program now if only Kuper could have as good a showing, and Glas can get a spot with...well, someone. Oh, and in addition....LETS MOVE TO D-1. I dontwanna wait 3-4 years Quote
ChicagoSiouxFan Posted August 13, 2006 Posted August 13, 2006 I stayed up to watch the replay of the Broncos/Lions game on the NFL network. Kuper did really good. He came into the game along with the rest of the second team o-line on the Broncos second offensive possesion. I went to bed after the 3rd quarter so i don't know how much he played after that but i know he played from midway throught the first until then. I saw about 5-6 possesion and maybe 35-40 plays with him in the game. Thats kind off a educated guess on the plays I cant quite remeber the exact amount of plays. For his first preseason game his play was very good. I thought he did better in pass protection doing a really good job keeping his feet moving. The DT that he was up against tride doing a lot of spins and bull rushes and every time Kuper seemed to handle him pretty well even putting him to his knees once or twice. In rushing plays he also did good but did miss a couple cut blocks. Kuper did have one really good block on a DE when he pulled around and drove him towards the sideline for a couple yards as the running back went behind him through the 5 hole. I would saw that the Broncos deffinately have themselve one heck of a lineman and I wouldn't be surprised to see him starting in a couple of years. Quote
bincitysioux Posted August 13, 2006 Posted August 13, 2006 This article is about three months old but I never saw it until now. Just a little blurb about UND and Denver taking Kuper: SCHOOL IN THE SPOTLIGHT Guard Chris Kuper (161st, Broncos), became the first player drafted from the University of North Dakota since Jim Kleinsasser in 1999. The Fighting Sioux are a Division II powerhouse with a football program that dates back to 1892. They finished 11-3 last season and won a playoff game. Kleinsasser isn't the only Sioux waiting for Kuper in the NFL. Former North Dakota quarterback John "Cougar" Bowenkamp is trying to stick with the Vikings. Kuper played left tackle in college but will move inside for the Broncos. He needs to bulk up and work on his technique. Is Bowenkamp back in Vikings camp this year? Quote
BigGame Posted August 13, 2006 Posted August 13, 2006 This article is about three months old but I never saw it until now. Just a little blurb about UND and Denver taking Kuper: SCHOOL IN THE SPOTLIGHT Is Bowenkamp back in Vikings camp this year? No, but he might be getting a look from another team. Quote
kupe_33 Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 I stayed up to watch the replay of the Broncos/Lions game on the NFL network. Kuper did really good. He came into the game along with the rest of the second team o-line on the Broncos second offensive possesion. I went to bed after the 3rd quarter so i don't know how much he played after that but i know he played from midway throught the first until then. I saw about 5-6 possesion and maybe 35-40 plays with him in the game. Thats kind off a educated guess on the plays I cant quite remeber the exact amount of plays. For his first preseason game his play was very good. I thought he did better in pass protection doing a really good job keeping his feet moving. The DT that he was up against tride doing a lot of spins and bull rushes and every time Kuper seemed to handle him pretty well even putting him to his knees once or twice. In rushing plays he also did good but did miss a couple cut blocks. Kuper did have one really good block on a DE when he pulled around and drove him towards the sideline for a couple yards as the running back went behind him through the 5 hole. I would saw that the Broncos deffinately have themselve one heck of a lineman and I wouldn't be surprised to see him starting in a couple of years. Quote
kupe_33 Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 Chris played until the beginning of the 4th quarter. I thought he looked pretty good but it's amazing how tough they grade you in the NFL. Certain plays such as the one you described he received a M/A grade which means "missed assignment". He is working hard and having fun. I am going to the game against the Titans this week so hopefully he will continue to improve and make the 53 man roster this month. Quote
The Walrus Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 My sources tell me Kuper is a lock... The Broncos have currently 4 guys with North Dakota ties.. Chris Kuper-UND-Lock Greg Eslinger- Minn/Thru Bismarck HS-Lock Chad Mustard-UND-(on Bubble) Rob Hunt-NDSU-Cavalier HS -(on Bubble, Propably back to NFL Europe) Quote
kupe_33 Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 No such thing as a "lock" in the "Not For Long" league. But off the record i have heard similar things Quote
The Walrus Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 No such thing as a "lock" in the "Not For Long" league. But off the record i have heard similar things In todays Denver Post....... Position battle Rookie offensive linemen, no matter how good, usually spend their first season either on the practice squad or inactive on game days. Chris Kuper may be an exception. A fifth-round pick out of North Dakota, Kuper won't start, but he already is the second-string right guard behind veteran Cooper Carlisle. Quote
kupe_33 Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 You are right ..he has worked very hard for it. He (and his family) have made many sacrifices. I will see him on Friday and pass along your good wishes. thx dk Quote
The Walrus Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 You are right ..he has worked very hard for it. He (and his family) have made many sacrifices. I will see him on Friday and pass along your good wishes. thx dk Thank You! He is with the perfect organization, I was born and raised in Denver with The Broncos and Lived there the 1st-25 years of my life, Still have some friends in the organization. They really like Chris and his work habits,I and others think He will be a good O-Lineman for many years in the NFL Quote
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