tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-378665552024-03-07T02:29:34.397-05:00That Guy Sports BlogYou all know "that guy." He is the authority on all things sports. Nobody knows as much as he does, and nobody ever will. He is the end-all, be-all of any sports argument and no matter how extensive or limited his knowledge is regarding a certain sport, he'll still have plenty to say about it; good, bad, or indifferent. I am "that guy." And this is my blog.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-43924573995724118912007-07-16T20:05:00.001-04:002007-07-16T20:19:13.001-04:00Guess Who's Back........back again. Thatguy's back. Tell your friends.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Its that time of year that we told you we'd be back. With the first rookies in the NFL reporting to camp 3 days from now (Jets fans rejoice) thatguysportsblog is making its comeback.<br /><br /><br />As we told you some short time ago, we're all set and ready to go for football season. Full bore, full tilt, full time. Just like Bruschi.<br /><br />What can you expect to see this season?<br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>The best Fantasy NFL Football analysis in the game. </li><li>The best gambling analysis in the game.</li><li>The smartest and most insightful opinions on the game. </li><li>Reactions to all things NFL and CFB</li><li>A lot of making fun of Peter King</li><li>No ESPY's coverage though</li></ul>oh and a very, VERY slanted stance on all things football, both college and professional - with a little high school mixed in.<br /><br /><br />If you love Notre Dame, you won't love this blog. You'll read it, you'll argue with me, but you'll be wrong. SEC fans? You've come to the right place. Patriots fans? likewise. Not so for the Colts, Chargers, or Dolphins though.<br /><br /><br />You'll see some of the most beautiful women associated with the game of football, like her:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_wpkxAnQbtgJxnCr-sLCWeRXqYpOQGPLrsP4feLEbiu9QbC6Wl2sn_OG2RufvVBKIcDMHGL82xd6apILhKArh4KeAAHBdMGMp78C8UlUH5AOCemjUFGn2lYGa-hBeV3tPGuQ/s1600-h/cheerleader.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087951714124880306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_wpkxAnQbtgJxnCr-sLCWeRXqYpOQGPLrsP4feLEbiu9QbC6Wl2sn_OG2RufvVBKIcDMHGL82xd6apILhKArh4KeAAHBdMGMp78C8UlUH5AOCemjUFGn2lYGa-hBeV3tPGuQ/s320/cheerleader.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">So what's next?<br /><br />Sit back and enjoy....that's what. Because your favorite blog that nobodies heard of is back.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Check out NFL Training Camp reporting dates for your squad <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/10238554">here</a>.</div>That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com165tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-45336136450566371832007-06-13T21:00:00.000-04:002007-06-13T21:11:35.898-04:00THATGUY SPORTS UPDATE!!!!!!<div><div><div>************************************<br /><br />Much to your surprise, and potentially you're chagrin, thatguysports is NOT dead.</div><div></div><br /><div>In fact its just the opposite. As we type this, our creative minds are coming up with a new and improved format that will cater to the real sport in our lives, football.</div><div></div><br /><div>When NFL training camps begin, thatguysports is back.<br /><br />What you can expect to see this year, an NFL Cheerleader of the week, College Football insanely hot fan of the week, training camp reports, weekly college and professional picks against the spread, and a weekly fantasy breakdown.</div><br /><div>In short, thatguysports will be YOUR one-stop shop for all things football.</div><div> </div><div>Stay tuned.......here's a taste of the women in store for you (courtesy of Southernfriedfootball.com)</div><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix41jkb2YOcgtqdwmXS49YN8xUuLk4sHfumiGq-ECeoBj2fcYxnXrIr8EFp1Jzj3tZpOxuxzTF0v0YgT09kh5nosXdPlqFkchuiao6N4qOylW-q8-3DR5e5GJ8bqOtQ2wAeFEP/s1600-h/004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075721020822206146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix41jkb2YOcgtqdwmXS49YN8xUuLk4sHfumiGq-ECeoBj2fcYxnXrIr8EFp1Jzj3tZpOxuxzTF0v0YgT09kh5nosXdPlqFkchuiao6N4qOylW-q8-3DR5e5GJ8bqOtQ2wAeFEP/s320/004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075721119606453970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvijapJYSFgVgBV_LLKRP-4Ip4yIRAqs2HybmvBfePyrtrEHBNAsQZMX2QkEsBqlq-1YlUAPSdDKjzhtpJJCxbYpDCKdXgobEYoRtO0a5ZEVjhI1ox6NWvu9jMGKs1_9trZ4w/s320/007.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div>That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-34128941910559449382007-05-09T21:38:00.000-04:002007-05-09T21:56:20.580-04:00An Open Letter to Professional GolfersDear Professional Golfers (a.k.a. guys I'd give anything to be),<br /><br />I realize you are really nothing more than other pampered professional athletes, but sometimes I seem to forget that. Thank you for reminding me that when the Boston Globe prints articles like <a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/golf/articles/2007/05/09/this_island_not_treasured/">this one</a> today. <br /><br />I realize you guys think you're something else, and there's no doubt that you're all very gifted, but by my count, the vast majority of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">American's</span> aren't born to families who can afford expensive golf memberships to clubs that many of you essentially grew up in. So while you're clearly gifted, you also have had a TON more ability to, well, not have to work a single day in your life thereby allowing you to practice golf your entire childhood and making you nasty at it.<br /><br />But what you fail to realize is that being nasty at golf doesn't entitle you to playing the game by different rules.<br /><br />You already have the luxury of having your fairways lined by "man-made hazards" which allow you to basically hit a ball anywhere and not ever worry about losing it. Furthermore you can even take an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">free </span>drop <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">where ever</span> you like.<br /><br />But this quote goes over the line for me:<br /><br />"I know it's exciting and adds a lot to the tournament," said Jack Nicklaus, "but maybe almost a little bit too much, at times, because it really becomes such a big factor -- where a guy has played great all week and all of a sudden he can go from first into about 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span>."<br /><br />Don't think Jack Nicklaus is alone in this thinking...there are a ton of quotes in there from golfers about this.<br /><br />Newsflash: THAT IS GOLF. Welcome to the world of a 18 handicap! I was 3 over after 6 holes last week and wound up getting an 8 on a par 3. Why you ask? Because that's what happens.<br /><br />So stop crying about it, stop complaining, and just once triple 17 this weekend and think to yourself:<br /><br />"Wow, this is what its like to be an everyday working man, weekend warrior golfer."<br /><br />Yours truly,<br /><br />That GuyThat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-15318527393377856122007-05-04T09:04:00.000-04:002007-05-04T10:02:13.325-04:00That Guy Sports Take on CyclingAfter an intense discussion with some haters at lunch yesterday, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">thatguysports</span> today is exposing the biggest athletic frauds in the entire world. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cyclers</span>. Or as I prefer to say, "Bi-cyclists." a.k.a. "anabolic bodybuilding on a bike."<br /><br />These guys are the biggest frauds in the world. They ride a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">friggin</span> bike for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Christ's</span> sake. 3 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">olds</span> ride bikes. Half the time they're riding downhill.<br /><br />But they'll tell you the bikes they ride are somehow different from other bikes, and that they have, stop me if you've heard this one, "Higher Lung Capacity" than other athletes. In reality - they're just on steroids.<br /><br />With that, here's my list of guys that would win the Tour <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">de</span> France blindfolded, but they play real, other sports.<br /><br />Football players:<br /><br />Antwan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Randel</span> El<br />I just think he'd be a good cyclist. He's obviously quick, has speed, and isn't going to be hampered by his size. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Randel</span> El, easily win the tour <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">de</span> bike race.<br /><br />Wes <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Welker</span><br />He'd be my favorite to do so actually. He'd destroy Lance and Floyd.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Ladanian</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Tomlinson</span><br />There is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">legitimately</span> nothing he couldn't do.<br /><br />Reggie Bush<br />See <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Tomlinson</span>.<br /><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Majore</span> League Baseball Players<br /><br />Jose Reyes<br />He'd be nasty on a bike. He could possibly outrun a bike.<br /><br />Honestly, any <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">lead off</span> hitter with speed could easily win the tour <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">de</span> bike race.<br /><br />Pick one. Any of them.<br /><br />Hockey<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Ovechkin</span>, Crosby, Patrice <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Bergeron</span>.<br /><br />All could do it easily.<br /><br /><br />Boxing<br /><br />Floyd <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Mayweather</span> could gamble, talk trash, and call his uncle while winning a bike race like the tour <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">de</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">france</span>.<br /><br />Basketball<br /><br />Baron Davis, Chris Paul. Easily.<br /><br /><br />The thing that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">makes</span> cycling the worst, is that you couldn't put any cyclist in another sport and have them do well in it. They ride bikes!<br /><br />Anyway, I'd love some more athletes that could <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">easily win</span> the tour <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">de</span> huffy race in France. Post away.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-48692713361048581072007-05-02T20:25:00.000-04:002007-05-02T21:27:19.616-04:00Baseball Update: April month in reviewDisclaimer:<br /><br />I'm really much more of a football guy. Even though my buddy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">shoota</span> refers to me as "Mister Baseball" at times, its really more of a joke than anything else. So take what I'm about to say with a grain of salt. As <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mh</span> says, its much more of a "Coco sucks" mentality here.<br /><br />With that, let's take a break from wishing the summer away so the Patriots can go 16-0 and walk through the playoffs, and lets get into some great moments from the month of April.<br /><br /><br />Best thing to watch as a Red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sox</span> fan:<br /><br />The Yankees starting rotation dropping like flies - Now every Yankee fan knows what it was like to be a Red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Sox</span> fan last year. When you start trotting guys out like Kyle Snyder and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Kason</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Gabbard</span> to start games, you just don't care anymore. That's what Yankee fans are saying now about these guys that they trot out night after night. <br /><br />And the Phillip Hughes injury last night just HAD to hit a nerve for the bombers, no?<br /><br /><br />Worst thing to watch as a Red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Sox</span> fan:<br /><br />JD Drew wearing Trot Nixon's jersey number. Because it is REALLY starting to look like we've seen this movie before. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">scal</span> may have hit the nail on the head with this one.<br /><br />Story that nobody cares about:<br />Barry Bonds chasing Hank Aaron. As much as ESPN is trying to get us to care, we just don't. And won't. Ever. So stop talking about it, and stop trying to make us care. We don't care that nobody cares even. Just move on.<br /><br />Best team nobody really notices:<br />Milwaukee Brewers. Trust me on this. When you're at about a 20 game per week betting clip, you find things out like "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">JJ</span> Hardy can kill the ball" or "Prince Fielder is a HR just waiting to happen." If only their starters would stop getting hurt in afternoon games. This team is good. <br /><br />Worst team nobody really notices:<br />St. Louis Cardinals. Get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Pujols</span> out and you win. Plain and simple. The bottom half of that line-up flat out stinks.<br /><br />Best saying I invented:<br />"Riding the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Meche</span>-train."<br /><br />Second story that nobody really cares about:<br />Where the fat slob Clemens will wind up (Mind you he is on my bench of my fantasy team).<br /><br />Best pitching coach performance:<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Shoota</span> from the Sheppard Hill Rams.<br /><br />Leading team to win it all:<br />Red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Sox</span>. They have the best pitching top to bottom and Manny and Ortiz haven't even really gone off yet. <br /><br />Worst team to make the playoffs:<br />Any team from the AL West. It stinks so far this year.<br /><br />Best pitcher nobody knows about:<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Hideki</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Okajima</span>. Lights out reliever so far this year. <br /><br />Worst titled blog:<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Thatguysports</span> blatant ripoff of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">thatguysportsblog</span>. screw them. They should get their own site. Clowns. Besides. Who the hell cares about Oregon State??<br /><br />2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">nd</span> best team to root for:<br />Arizona Diamondbacks. A great late night wager for any day of the week.<br /><br /><br />That's folks.<br /><br />Coming soon: Bad announcer fantasy point system. I think its a great idea.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com74tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-15117545452452124422007-05-01T21:13:00.000-04:002007-05-01T21:23:11.367-04:00News and NotesSeeing as how we're basking in the glory of another NFL Draft weekend we'll be ready to tackle the Major League Baseball season starting tomorrow.<br /><br />I just don't have it in me to go at it right now - and besides, does anybody really care about baseball right now except for those losers who bet baseball moneylines? And in all seriousness, who would do that?<br /><br />Anyway, there's another thatguysports. Which kind of sucks. I really don't want to give out the web address but I'm sure you're smart enough to figure out what it is. Regardless, his site sucks and this one is legit. I'm 100% starting an e-feud with him. e-feud = ratings.<br /><br /><br />Check out some of these stories from the last few days:<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=grant/070427&sportCat=ncf&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab3pos1">Ryan Glasper has every right to hate</a> Tom O'Brien.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/4762808.html">Fatso still hasn't decided where he's playing next year.</a> He's also telling us for the fifteenth time since March 1 that May is the month he'll decide. Thanks for checking in you toad.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2855468">The Panthers screwed up a good draft a little bit today.</a> Why cut Keyshawn now? It takes a LOT for a rookie WR to produce in his first year. <br /><br /><br />Look, <a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/05/01/shame_is_fleeting_and_love_is_blind/">more reasons to hate the Boston media</a>.<br /><br /><br />Check back tomorrow for some good'ol MLB talk. At least MH will have something to read.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-14145648819769819812007-04-30T20:26:00.000-04:002007-04-30T21:09:19.939-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: Draft GradesWhen it comes to grading a draft I tend to look at things a little bit differently than guys like Mel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kiper</span> and such. For example, if you have to go to the 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> round to find a great pick, I'm not going to rank that draft as a good one. You shouldn't make your best pick with your 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span>, 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span>, or 8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span> overall pick in an entire weekend of picks.<br /><br />I'm also not going to give credit to a team for picking a good player if I think they could have picked a better one. Its just that simple.<br /><br />Lastly, I'm not looking at next year's draft. Trading a pick this year to get something next year has nothing to do with my grades and vice <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">versa</span>, you're not getting knocked any grades for trading next years picks to move up this year. Its all about this past weekend for me.<br /><br />Without further ado, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">thatguysports</span> draft day grades.<br /><br />Arizona Cardinals: C+<br />Some nice picks late, but I don't like Alan Branch at all, and Levi Brown in my opinion isn't a lock to be a superstar. Would've like to have seen them work on their defense a little bit more - they have an offense that is decent. Their defense is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">swiss </span>cheese.<br /><br />Atlanta Falcons: D<br />I hate this draft. I think Jamaal Anderson is overrated and Chris Houston is going to be a bust. They didn't help their offense at all - another raw <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">WR</span> is NOT what they need (Laurent Robinson), and they didn't help their offensive line much at all. <br /><br />Baltimore Ravens: C<br />I'm not big on drafting a return specialist early in a draft unless its a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Daunte</span> Hall type, but I don't think <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Figurs</span> is that guy. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Grubbs</span> is a Guard, and no doubt he is a good one, but how hard is it to develop a Guard? <br />Their best pick? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Lleron</span> McClain. Guy's a stud.<br /><br />Buffalo Bills: B-<br />I like the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Posluszny</span> pick where they got him but I despise the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Marshawn</span> Lynch pick. He didn't do squat against teams that had defenses more stout than the crap the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Pac</span>-10 rolls out week in and week out. That being said, John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Wendling</span> was a great pick where they got him.<br /><br />Carolina Panthers: A-<br />Great draft. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Beason</span> is a stud. Dwayne Jarrett and Ryan Kalil will be solid <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">contributers</span> if not Pro-Bowlers. Georgia DE Charles Johnson is solid as well.<br /><br />Chicago Bears: C<br />I hate Greg Olsen. Their best pick was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Beekman</span> from BC.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Cincinatti</span> Bengals: C<br />Leon Hall was their best and only solid pick. <br /><br />Cleveland Browns: A+<br />Sorry folks but you don't worry about next year's draft when you find a QB you love, AND who wants to play for you. Case and point with Cleveland.<br />Joe Thomas to anchor the line, Brady Quinn at QB, and Eric Allen at Corner. <br /><br />Dallas Cowboys: B-<br />Anthony Spencer is a good counterpart to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Demarcus</span> Ware, and James Marten at Tackle is solid. <br /><br />Denver Broncos: C+<br />Jarvis Moss and not a whole lot else. Not enough improvement for a team that really faded down the stretch last year.<br /><br />Detroit Lions: C-<br />Sure, they got Calvin Johnson. But Drew Stanton SUCKS with a capital SUCKS. Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Millen</span> continues to have pictures of somebody - as that's the only way he keeps his job.<br /><br />Green Bay Packers: D+<br />Not a big Justin Harrell fan. Not for where they drafted him.<br />Nobody else of merit.<br /><br />Houston Texans: F<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Okoye</span> may be good, but if he becomes a pro-bowler, he's the only solid player they picked up yesterday.<br /><br />Indianapolis Colts: B<br />As much as this pains me, its a good draft for Indy. I obviously love Gonzalez. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Daymeion</span> Hughes will be a solid corner in their Tampa 2 system.<br /><br />Jacksonville Jaguars: C-<br />Reggie Nelson and a bunch of guys who went too early. Not the kind of draft you write home about.<br /><br />Kansas City Chiefs: B-<br />Dwayne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Bowe</span> and Turk McBride will be solid players for them. Nice draft with limited picks for them this weekend.<br /><br />Miami Dolphins: F<br />It doesn't get much worse for this team. Sure, Beck was one of my sleepers at QB but if you're going to pass on Brady Quinn for a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">WR</span> why not pick up the best one available? They basically used a 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">th</span> overall pick to replace Wes <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Welker</span>. I'm not kidding.<br /><br />Minnesota Vikings: A-<br />Adrian Peterson, enough said. Sidney Rice, enough said. Brian <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Robison</span> will be a Patrick Kearney/Jared Allen type in the NFL and they got him late. Great draft for Minny this year, although the fact they got their draft card in on time is still a feat for this franchise. <br /><br />New England Patriots: C+<br />I'm not talking about the Randy Moss trade. They had two top 28 picks and only have Brandon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Mayweather</span> to show for it. Why not take an LB with 28? You need youth at that position. Instead they trade for next year. I don't love what they did, but trading the 28<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">th</span> pick for a 1st next year AND Randy Moss is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">ok</span>....i just wish they got younger on Defense. <br /><br />New Orleans Saints: C-<br />Robert <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Meachem</span> and nothing else.<br /><br />New York Giants: D+<br />Why not take Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Staley</span>???? You NEED an OT for Eli Manning to succeed and you give him nothing. They only avoided an F by getting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">DeOssie</span> and Steve Smith. But passing on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Staley</span> will haunt them for a long time.<br /><br />New York Jets: B+<br />Granted, only 3 picks, but Darrelle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Revis</span> was my top corner, and David Harris is one of the young <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">LB's</span> I wanted to see the Patriots draft.<br /><br />Oakland Raiders: C-<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Jamarcus</span> Russell will be a bust, and the rest is history. Best pick was Michael Bush.<br /><br />Philadelphia Eagles: F<br />Horrible draft for this team. Kevin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">Kolb</span> will suck and you already have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">McNabb</span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">Abiamiri</span> isn't my guy, and Tony Hunt will be useless at the next level.<br /><br />Pittsburgh <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">Steelers</span>: B<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">Timmons</span> will be great in their 3-4 and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">Wodley</span> is solid. Add to that a sleeper in Dallas Baker who is only hampered by his 40 time.<br /><br />St. Louis Rams: B+<br />Another draft I real like. Typical "lunch pail guys" in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">Carricker</span> and Brian Leonard. <br /><br />San Diego Chargers: C-<br />Craig Davis in the first round? Gross. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Weddle</span> is their best pick.<br /><br />San Francisco 49<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">ers</span>: B+<br />Patrick Willis, my man Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">Staley</span> anchor a great draft. This team will be solid next year (which is why I don't love the Patriots trading for their 1st rounder next year). It should surprise nobody if San Fran wins 11 games next year.<br /><br />Seattle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">Seahawks</span>: D<br />Useless. How's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_51">Deion</span> Branch you losers?<br /><br />Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C+<br />Gaines Adams seemed to turn it on and off last year, but <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_52">Sabby</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_53">Piscitelli</span> was arguably the most "My guy" in the entire draft this year.<br /><br />Tennessee Titans: D<br />Chris Henry is god awful. He'll actually make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_54">Lendale</span> White look like a good pro. Then draft 3 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_55">WR</span> who are below average. Sick draft. I can't wait for Vince Young to fall on his face next year. Tennessee will be the most overrated team in the league next season.<br /><br />Washington Redskins: C<br />1 for 1 is good. Blades may be a player if he can overcome his physical limitations.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com142tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-51494300353851692892007-04-25T21:14:00.000-04:002007-04-26T21:19:57.735-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: That Guy Sports Mock DraftHere we go ladies and gentlemen, the 2007 That Guy Sports mock draft. Now, we're not shooting for 100% accuracy for teams and spots, if we get a team right but the spot wrong, we're calling that a win. Team wrong, but spot right, another win.<br /><br />Onto the draft.<br /><br />1. Oakland Raiders, Jamarcus Russell<br />2. Tampa Bay (via trade), Calvin Johnson<br />3. Cleveland, Brady Quinn<br />4. Detroit, Gaines Adams<br />5. Arizona, Joe Thomas<br />6. Washington, LaRon Landry<br />7. Minnesota, Adrian Peterson<br />8. Atlanta, Amobi Okoye<br />9. Miami, Levi Brown.<br />10. Houston, Darrelle Revis<br />11. San Fran, Adam Carriker<br />12. Buffalo, Patrick Willis<br />13. St Louis, Jamaal Anderson<br />14. Carolina, Greg Olson<br />15. Pittsburgh, Lawrence Timmons<br />16. Green Bay, Marshawn Lynch<br />17. Jacksonville, Jarvis Moss<br />18. Cincinnati, Leon Hall<br />19. Tennessee, Ted Ginn, Jr<br />20. Giants, Joe Staley<br />21. Denver, Alan Branch<br />22. Dallas, Robert Meachem<br />23. Kansas City, Dwayne Bowe<br />24. New England, John Beason<br />25. Jets, Aaron Ross<br />26. Philadelphia, Reggie Nelson<br />27. New Orleans, Justin Harrell<br />28. New England, Michael Griffin<br />29. Baltimore, Ryan Kalil<br />30. San Diego, Steve Smith<br />31. Chicago, Dwayne Jarrett<br />32. Indianapolis, Tony Gonzalez<br /><br /><br />Things that wouldn't surprise us. Adrian Peterson to Browns, Miami trading up for Brady Quinn.<br />Rams go Leon Hall.<br />Patriots at 28 go Lorenzo Booker.<br />Adrian Peterson to Houston.<br /><br />that's all we have. there's no doubt I forgot about someody good. So hit me with it.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-82695663361225005692007-04-25T20:08:00.000-04:002007-04-25T21:20:24.688-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: "My guys"Every sports fan has "his guys." You just have to. Todd Walker for the Red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sox</span>, "my guy." Trot Nixon, NOT "my guy." Eugene Wilson after the Philly Superbowl, "my guy." You get the picture.<br /><br />Well, here are my guys for the upcoming NFL draft.<br /><br />John Beck, QB, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BYU</span>.<br />I love everything about this guy. Prepared, can make just about any throw, and he was a GREAT factor in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BYU</span> games going over quite often this past season. He's just a solid QB who has Tom Brady written all over him.<br /><br />Brian Leonard, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">FB</span>/RB, Rutgers.<br />Anybody who brings up images of Mike <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Alstott</span> clearly has to be one of your guys. How can he not be?<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">LeRon</span> McClain, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">FB</span>, Alabama.<br />You knew you weren't going to see this list end without a Tide player on here did you? Well McClain will be the next great lead blocker. He is a stereotype fullback. Block, run for 1 yard, and catch the ball out of the backfield. He can do it all. Punishing is an adjective to describe McClain.<br /><br />Sidney Rice, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">WR</span>, South Carolina.<br />Pro-bowl receiver for a long time to come. Good hands and great <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">play making</span> ability.<br /><br />Anthony Gonzalez, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">WR</span>, Ohio State.<br />See above. Great route runner, tremendous hands, and always plays big in big games. I'd take him over Ted <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Ginn</span> in a heartbeat.<br /><br />Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Staley</span>, OT, Central Michigan.<br />I had him and Joe Thomas on this list until I heard that Joe Thomas is fishing w/ his dad <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">instead</span> of going to the draft but is still letting a camera on the boat. Lame. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Staley</span> is legit though. He is down in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Daytona</span> w/ his cousin drinking right now. He said so last week on the NFL Sirius channel.<br /><br />Adam <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Carriker</span>, DE, Nebraska.<br /><br />Brian <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Robison</span>, DE, Texas.<br /><br />Zak <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">DeOssie</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">ILB</span>, Brown.<br />Trust me, the next solid Ivy League Linebacker.<br /><br />Zach <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Latimer</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">ILB</span>, Oklahoma.<br />A PLACE AT THE TABLE!!! YOU TRYING TO LEAD ME ON!??!?!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Latimer</span>.<br /><br />John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Beason</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">OLB</span>, The U.<br />Skeet skeet!<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Ramzee</span> Robinson, CB, Alabama.<br />Roll Tide.<br /><br />Michael Griffin, S, Texas.<br />Will be able to play Strong, Free, and even Nickel. Plus special teams.<br /><br /><br />So there you have it. "My guys." Who are yours?<br /><br />Coming tomorrow.....Mock it up baby!!!.....That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-18850889253087669222007-04-24T20:34:00.000-04:002007-04-25T21:20:24.691-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: Defensive BackfieldIn all honesty this is where I am a stud. Just know that going into it.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Cornerbacks</strong><br /><br />Darrelle Revis, Pitt<br />Total complete stud. Gretat ball skills and a guy who had few opportunities to make plays b/c teams didn't go at him, but when they did, they paid for it, big time, when he'd convert an INT into a touchdown. Also returned punts.<br /><br />Aaron Ross, Texas<br />Size, physicality, speed. Ross has it all. He supports the run very well and obviously played in a high level in college. He's going to be a stud in the NFL.<br /><br />Leon Hall, Michigan<br />I don't think you can go wrong with any of the top 3, and Hall is right there. Dwane Jarrett exposed Hall a little in my opinion in the Rose Bowl and he also didn't fare very well against Ohio State. That said, Hall has the size and speed to be a player at the next level.<br /><br />Eric Wright, UNLV<br />Talent and skill, but character issues. Enough said. I mean the guy left USC. Who the hell does that???<br /><br />Chris Houston, Arkansas.<br />I don't love Houston. SEC isn't really a passing conference, so I question the cover skills of Houston.<br /><br />Marcus McCauley, Fresno State<br />Another guy I don't love. He got benched in 2006. That takes a lot. Pat Hill guy though, which usually translates well in the NFL. <br /><br />Tanard Jackson, Syracuse.<br />Don't knock the player because of the program. Tanard Jackson can play. It just may not be at corner. He may need to move inside, or get considerably faster. <br /><br /><br />Sleepers:<br /><br />Ramzee Robinson, Alabama. Football player. He will be heard from.<br />David Jones, Wingate. Solely a question of competition.<br />Corey Graham, UNH.<br /><br />Busts:<br />McCauley, Houston<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Safety</strong><br /><strong>(One of the deepest positions in this year's draft)</strong><br /><br />Laron Landry, LSU.<br />My #1 guy defensive player in the draft. He is a stud. 100% stud. I'd give anything for the Patriots to have a guy like this.<br /><br />Michael Griffin, Texas.<br />Only reason I put him above Reggie Nelson is the special teams, punt block skills he has.<br /><br />Reggie Nelson, Florida.<br />Another stud.<br /><br />Eric Weddle, Utah.<br />Versatile is his middle name. He reminds me of the guy from the Bengals who has the weird last name. He's a holder too.<br /><br />Aaron Rouse, Va Tech.<br />No questioning his skills. Needs to be more consistent - classic underachiever.<br /><br />Brandon Meriweather, The U.<br />He beat a guy over the head with his own helmet. I'm all set with this guy. Pacman Jones.<br /><br />John Wendling, Wyoming.<br />Skilled, athletic and intelligent. He has the Patriots written all over him. <br /><br />Sabby Piscitelli, Oregon State.<br />May be a LB, regardless, he's obviously skilled. Just need to find a place for him to play. <br /><br /><br />Sleepers:<br /><br />Piscitelli, Wendling.<br /><br />Gerald Alexander, Boise State . Versatile and incredibly athletic.<br /><br />Busts:<br /><br />Meriweather.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-35066002257409037762007-04-23T22:10:00.000-04:002007-04-25T21:20:24.693-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: LinebackersThe play makers of an attacking defense. And one of my favorite positions.<br /><br /><strong>Inside Linebackers</strong><br /><br />Patrick Willis, Mississippi<br />The only thing that concerns me about Willis is that a lot of his plays were made after a gain by the offense. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt that he played for a poor team and that's more the reason than anything else. That said, he's a sideline to sideline guy who has size and can move.<br /><br />Originally most mocks had the Patriots landing him but there's really no way he's there when they pick.<br /><br />Buster Davis, Florida State.<br />If David Harris didn't play for Michigan I'd have David Harris here. Instead of Greg Olson's disappearing act playing on a lesser team than in the past, Buster Davis elevated his game. He's a great 4-3 MLB.<br /><br />David Harris, Michigan.<br />Great run stopper that seemed to have improved on his coverage skills and his speed. Granted he played in an inferior conference in the Big-10, but he's obviously very good at playing against teams that run straight ahead with no real rhyme or reason. He'd be perfect for the AFC North.<br /><br />Zak DeOssie, Brown.<br />Smarts, good size and great athletic ability. DeOssie has a ton of upside. I love saying upside.<br /><br /><br />Bust: HB Blades. I think he sucks. Don't draft him. Undersized.<br /><br />Sleeper: DeOssie and Justin Durant of Hampton.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Outside Linebacker</strong><br /><br />Lawrence Timmons, Florida State.<br />Stud outside guy who can play the edge, get after the qb, or drop into coverage. A complete player who played against very good competition in the ACC. A stud.<br /><br />John Beason, The U.<br />Member of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Floor_Crew">7th floor crew</a>, the greatest rap group of all time:<br /><br />"(What's your name?) <a title="Jon Beason" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Beason">Big Beast</a>. (What you do?) <a title="Ejaculation" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ejaculation">Skeet skeet</a>. (How you do it?) Bust a nut, aim for her <a title="Mouth" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouth">mouthpiece</a>.<br /><br />I mean how can that guy NOT be a solid player. Regardless, Beason is not a character issue - he's a very good player. Versatile and quick with good size. I love this guy.<br /><br />Rufus Alexander, Oklahoma.<br />He flat out makes plays. And you can't coach that.<br /><br />Stewart Bradley, Nebraska.<br />Typical 3-4 OLB guy, Bradley is a "worker." He does his job, brings his lunch pail to work, and just gets it done. Nothing flashy, but solid performance.<br /><br />Paul Posluszny, Penn State.<br />I am not high on Posluszny. The reality is that he could be the 2nd guy taken and be a horrible player. Injured two years ago, who knows how he'll play when he gets to the NFL. I don't like this kid - but the Patriots may take him which I'll have to be ok with. In Bill I trust. <br /><br /><br />Bust: Posluszny<br /><br />Sleeper: Stephen Nicolas, South FloridaThat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-36943964294482108732007-04-22T20:14:00.000-04:002007-04-25T21:20:24.694-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: Defensive LinemanThe heart and sole of any championship football team is its defense. Except for this year's championship team who won solely because the NFL officials deemed it so. But I digress. Here's a look at the Defensive Lineman and how we at thatguysports have them ranked. By the way, DE is LOADED this year. DT, not so much.<br /><br /><strong>Defensive End</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Gaines Adams, Clemson.<br />Stereotypical 4-3 DE. A monster against the pass who's only knock is that he seemed to be bored at times. Will make an impact immediately (In so far as a DE can when he winds up on a bad team like Adams probably will).<br /><br />Adam Carriker, Nebraska.<br />Versatile player, a lot like Richard Seymour of the Patriots. Tall for a DE but with bulk on top of it. Could be a DT as well if called on.<br /><br />Jarvis Moss, Florida.<br />For my money, Moss will be the best player in this position of this draft. He's not a classic tweener b/c of his 6'6'' height but would it surprise anybody if he wound up playing the role that a Willie McGinnist or Adalius Thomas fell into?<br /><br />Jamaal Anderson, Arkansas.<br />Here's what bothers me about Anderson: I don't really remember him. Jarvis Moss, remembered. Gaines Adams, remembered, but Anderson - not remembered. Maybe that's just my inability to remember things, but I just don't. Thus, he's in the 4th spot.<br /><br />Anthony Spencer, Purdue.<br />Classic tweener. Will provide TREMENDOUS value in the late 1st into the 2nd round.<br /><br />LaMarr Woodley, Michigan.<br />Another tweener guy. Most Michigan defensive players worry me because of the lack of speed in the Big-10 (see: State, Ohio getting destroyed in the national title game when they finally played some speed). He's "long" not in that way, but in the football way, and he has a "motor." <br /><br /><br />DE Sleeper<br /><br />Brian Robison, Texas.<br /><br />DE Bust<br /><br />Tim Crowder, Texas.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Defensive Tackle</strong><br /><br />DT in my opinion is really a 2 man race. <br /><br />Amobe Okoye, Louisville.<br />If this is the first time you've heard of him, ESPN is channel 849 on HD in the Boston marketplace, and I suggest you check it out. They do shows about sports. He's a great story, and some have commented that he's almost the Greg Oden of this NFL Draft. <br /><br />Justin Harrell, Tennessee.<br />Coming off an injury, Harrell isn't where he could have been if he played all year. That said, I think he'll be a good pick for a team who may not need him to bring his A game immediately.<br /><br /><br />DT Bust:<br />Alan Branch, Michigan. <br />I think he flat out sucks. Classic guy w/ the tools who can't compete on the field. <br /><br />Sleeper:<br />Walter Thomas, NW Mississippi Juco<br />Coach him up and watch a guy who apparently has talent grow and watch him sprout to stardom.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-47166706863202756192007-04-20T07:14:00.000-04:002007-04-20T07:17:18.258-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: Offensive LinemanLook, I'm 5 foot nothing and I don't get game tapes sent to me. I have no real idea who has good footwork and who can deliver a blow when pass blocking.<br /><br />So I don't have a ton of comments on the OL here. <br /><br />Guys I like - there are two of them at the top of the list.<br /><br />Joe Staley Central Michigan and Joe Thomas of Wisconsin. <br /><br />Staley was on Sirius yesterday and he was hilarious. No way he fails in the NFL<br /><br />Thomas, well...he's a stud and he's going fishing with his father on draft day instead of New York or anything else. That's a stand up guy in my opinion.<br /><br />That's all for the OL.<br /><br />OL is all coaching anyways in the NFL. Up this weekend: The Defensive side of the ball. Where I am a borderling GENIUS.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-71036678915038964782007-04-18T20:51:00.000-04:002007-04-18T20:56:03.821-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: Tight EndsThis position is easy for me to sum up.<br /><br />There are three top prospects in my view and there are 3 categories for them all.<br /><br />My rankings:<br />1) Zach Miller, Arizona State<br />2) Greg Olson, Miami (Fl)<br />3) Ben Patrick, Delaware<br /><br /><br />Patrick is a sleeper, and the bust (in my opinion THE bust for the entire draft) is Greg Olson of Miami.<br /><br />He went from game-breaker to afterthought when he wasn't surrounded with superstars. Needing decent role players around you is one thing, but Olson only thrived when he had superstars around him. No thanks.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-56287740707990186142007-04-18T20:35:00.000-04:002007-04-18T20:55:50.813-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: Wide ReceiversWide Receiver is absolutely LOADED this year in my opinion. No fewer than 5 guys could be legit superstars in the NFL. Here's how we rank the candidates.<br /><br />1) Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech<br /><br />If you don't know a single thing about this guy then you need help. Not because you should know who he is, but more because it appears that you're getting all of your sports information from this website. And if that's the case, you need help.<br /><br />Johnson is the total package with size, speed, hands, and intelligence. He should be the first player taken on the 28th.<br /><br />2) Sidney Rice, South Carolina<br /><br />I know most reports show Ted Ginn or Dwayne Bowe in this spot but I put a lot of weight behind a complicated Steve Spurrier offense. Rice will be passed on by a lot of teams and they'll soon regret it.<br /><br />3) Dwayne Bowe, LSU<br /><br />Size, hands, strength. Best competition possible. Bowe has it all and legitimately had eye surgery that improved his vision and pass catching. Maybe Reche Caldwell can get help after all.<br /><br />4) Ted Ginn, Jr., Ohio State<br /><br />Ginn's injury is the only reason he isn't ranked higher. That and in my opinion he wasn't asked to run complicated routes in the Ohio State system. If he can run his 4.3 range after his injured foot heals then he's the #2 guy available. But I have my doubts. One setback this off season and he's behind the 8-ball to learn an offensive system.<br /><br />5) Steve Smith, USC<br /><br />Produced at a high level all through college on a top team. Ran a great 40 time and just makes plays. You can't put enough of an emphasis on a guy like that.<br /><br />6) Robert Meachem, UT<br /><br />See: Smith, Steve. Its just too bad he played for a piece of crap like Phil Fullmer (roll tide).<br /><br />7) Dwayne Jarrett, USC<br /><br />His 40 time scares me. There are TE's that run faster than him.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Bust potential</strong>:<br /><br />Jarrett, Ginn if he becomes injury prone.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Sleeper</strong>:<br /><br />Anthony Gonzalez, Ohio State<br />Fundamental stud at WR. Great hands, runs great routes, and plays with some speed and spunk. Yeah I said spunk. Love Gonzalez.<br /><br />David Ball, UNH<br />Break any record of Jerry Rice and you're a sleeper in my book.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-37202259922974477232007-04-17T20:07:00.000-04:002007-04-17T20:53:38.493-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: The Runningbacks/Fullbacks1) Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma<br /><br />As close to a can't miss guy as there is at RB. He's going to be an absolute monster even though Chris Brown was as impressive as Peterson at times in the Big 12 and Peterson runs high like Brown does. Let's look past that, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ok</span>?<br /><br />2) Antonio Pittman, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">OSU</span><br /><br />Can run inside and outside and doesn't dazzle anybody. But is rock-solid. What's the difference between him and Lawrence <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Maroney</span>? Another Big-10 back who played on a big stage. Always seemed to break a big run when it counted.<br /><br />3) Brian Leonard, Rutgers<br /><br />Mike Alstott. Enough said.<br /><br />4) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Marshawn</span> Lynch, Cal<br /><br />I hate Lynch for the record. He's my pick for "Most likely to celebrate draft day in a strip club VIP room like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Pac</span>-Man Jones." Maybe its the dreadlocks, or the fact that he does look JUST LIKE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">PACMAN</span> JONES.<br /><br />5) Michael Bush, Louisville<br /><br />I know, I know...injury prone. But isn't a broken leg a lot different from a "hamstring" guy?<br /><br />6) Lorenzo Booker<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Ok</span> this may have something to do with the fact that he could wind up a Patriot. Why not start the "spin" machine early?<br /><br /><br /><strong>Busts:<br /></strong><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Marshawn</span> Lynch, Chris Henry, Arizona (came out early and "raw" isn't something that works in the NFL typically).<br /><br /><strong>Sleeper:<br /></strong><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Kolby</span> Smith, Louisville.<br /><br />Made the loss of Michael Bush tolerable. Which is not an easy thing to do.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-90249794642042107722007-04-17T19:53:00.000-04:002007-04-17T20:15:04.556-04:00NFL Draft Spectacular: The Quarterbacks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnw_4j-yCIj-ei2VeWwtJvLhskVMODEls4kV67SO-ZgGvUEBnaGkSuNAU0shTPpeAlQ5xi8lTPquYWbcaNimangl2hvZ-ekp6qMKkVf8pe9HnPOnKtS2o0SeaOBWi4yzZ-AvC/s1600-h/brady-quinn-looking-to-pass.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5054552761822351154" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnw_4j-yCIj-ei2VeWwtJvLhskVMODEls4kV67SO-ZgGvUEBnaGkSuNAU0shTPpeAlQ5xi8lTPquYWbcaNimangl2hvZ-ekp6qMKkVf8pe9HnPOnKtS2o0SeaOBWi4yzZ-AvC/s320/brady-quinn-looking-to-pass.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>1) Brady Quinn, Notre Dame.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Sorry folks, but I'm not on board the Jamarcus Russell bandwagon. My NFL Draft source said something to the affect of "Russell looked like he was lifting donuts not weights" after he saw him at the combine in Indianapolis. That tells me that this guy isn't ready. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>But Quinn is. Playing under a very solid offensive mind in a pro-style offense will make Quinn ready immediately to grasp any NFL system. Not to mention that his 6'4'' frame makes him a stereotypical quarterback. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>2) Jamarcus Russell, LSU.</div><br /><div><br />The only reason he isn't 3rd is that I'd lose all credibility if I put him there. That said, Russell reminds me a lot of the guy in Boys in the Hood who gave Little-Ricky (little meaning pre-high school ricky - when he had the red mesh shirt on) his football back. The one who was shirtless with sweatpants and a do-rag on. That's what I see when I see Russell at QB.</div><br /><div><br />Someone tell me how he's any different from Byron Leftwich or Daunte Culpepper? Sure he may put up some good #'s like they do, but the next big game they play in the playoffs will be their first. Same for Russell.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>3) John Beck, BYU. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Pro system, seems like a very good leader, and he's described as taking a backseat to nobody when it comes to preparation. Sounds like a winning combination to me. Hopefully he goes to a team with an aging or mediocre starting quarterback and Beck picks up the slack mid-season.</div><br /><div><br />Green Bay ring a bell? </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><strong>Best chance to be a bust: </strong><br /><br />This is a tie. 3 way tie. Russell b/c he'll be the first QB taken and he won't be the 3rd best, and Kevin Kolb and Drew Stanton.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Stanton is a classic underachiever. I don't want a guy with that stigma leading my hopes and dreams every fall.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>As for Kolb? Well...when was the last time a Texas Tech QB amounted to anything in the NFL? </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>That's what I thought.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Sleeper:</strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Jeff Smith, Georgetown (KY)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>6'6'' with a cannon for an arm. You can't coach that. Put this guy with a solid Quarterback coach and watch him blossom in 2 years. Think he'd do well learning from a Peyton Manning? </div>That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-57023422523093443492007-04-16T14:27:00.000-04:002007-04-17T20:14:20.397-04:00That Guy Sports NFL Draft Spectacular<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl-HvtdtcDZcYulbxlVeP9egpfJOruLhf7993jFELa87M1xmVI0t9d4GD6Mghuke_T_mbcGhIoPBq0xaNSCxVkaKDn92A_NfpAMnqLbzr9bWOEerWe-1heHxlHJEXpSKjcb9h-/s1600-h/nfl_draft_06.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5054102146738556706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl-HvtdtcDZcYulbxlVeP9egpfJOruLhf7993jFELa87M1xmVI0t9d4GD6Mghuke_T_mbcGhIoPBq0xaNSCxVkaKDn92A_NfpAMnqLbzr9bWOEerWe-1heHxlHJEXpSKjcb9h-/s320/nfl_draft_06.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It's that time of year, ladies and gentlemen. NFL Draft fever has captured thatguysports with just two weeks until one of the best days of the year for an NFL fan. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>thatguysports will be your home for all things NFL Draft. Positional breakdowns of our top prospects at each position will be posted in the coming days. Sleepers, busts, and "my guys" will be highlighted, and we'll end the week with a full mock draft that will surely be mocked by many of you.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So stick around because this is where thatguysports shines. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-380515115740256592007-04-13T19:16:00.000-04:002007-04-13T19:17:41.942-04:00We'll Be BackDon't worry sports fans, thatguysports isn't dead in the water.<br /><br />We're coming back with a vengance for a solid two weeks of NFL Draft coverage. <br /><br />Stay tuned.....That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-71057039847795651782007-04-03T20:26:00.000-04:002007-04-03T21:11:32.569-04:00What did I miss?Sorry fans, thatguysports went on a brief hiatus. I think I blacked out for a full week.<br /><br />What did I miss?<br /><br />I think the Final Four was meant to end. Can somebody let me know what powerhouse from the Big-10 won? I'm sure the top conference in the land must have had a winner in some sport this year.<br /><br /><br />What's going on with the NBA? The Celtics obviously keep losing right? I mean there's no way they'd string together a .500 record to make sure they don't sniff Greg Oden in any manner, right?<br /><br />The Bears traded Lance Briggs by now I'm sure. The last I heard, the Redskins were ready to mortgage their draft and trade them the 6th pick in a loaded draft. I'm sure they took that deal. No way they'd hold on to a guy who legitimately doesn't want to play for them. Especially with that sweet of a trade offer on the table.<br /><br /><br />Anything else I miss??That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-91529808089498090232007-03-28T08:04:00.000-04:002007-03-28T08:06:38.692-04:00Reality CheckOk so not really a reality check, but work is busy for the next couple days so I'm not really able to post. I'll try to get something out tonight.<br /><br /><br />in the meantime read these cool sites.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.barstoolsports.com">Barstool Sports</a><br /><br /><a href="http://imbringingbloggingback.blogspot.com">I'm Bringing Blogging Back</a><br /><br /><a href="http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/">Awful Announcing</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.deadspin.com">Deadspin</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.deadspin.com">The Big Lead</a>That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-64451782271216913752007-03-26T20:57:00.000-04:002007-03-26T21:12:29.404-04:00Boston Media Members Hate BloggersAttention all who write on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Internet</span>: Dan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Shaugnessy</span> hates you. With a passion.<br /><br />Check out the hatred in <a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2007/03/26/famous_guest_blogs_in/">this article from the Boston Globe today</a>. To all you non-Boston area readers (3 of you I think) this is what the Boston media does. They take shot after shot at people that they don't like (Schilling being one of them mind you), until that person runs out of town.<br /><br />Now I'm not the biggest Curt Schilling guy on the planet. Not by a long shot. I think he loves the spotlight as much if not more than winning games. But his whole blog, 38pitches.com, is completely harmless. Of course, not to the pricks that work for the Boston Globe.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-44985473497289666122007-03-26T12:47:00.000-04:002007-03-26T12:50:34.312-04:00Theismann OUT<a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2812834">Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Theismann</span> is off of Monday Night Football</a>. And an entire nation of Monday Night Football watchers rejoice. I'll be honest though, this is bittersweet for me. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">really</span> enjoyed the genuine dislike that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Theismann</span> had for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Kornheiser</span> and the things he said.<br /><br />Jaws will be a great addition though. <br /><br />Maybe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Theismann</span> will be the anchor for Arena League coverage.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-34100077260753674822007-03-26T11:49:00.001-04:002007-03-26T11:49:59.495-04:00Gilbert Arenas Is AwesomeJust <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2812075">another reason</a> why Gilbert Arenas is thatguysports favorite athlete right now.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37866555.post-44099561524990503122007-03-26T08:01:00.000-04:002007-03-26T08:14:04.190-04:00Farewell to the ACCWhat a weekend in college hoops. What a day yesterday for games.<br /><br />Kudos to Georgetown. MAJOR kudos. They beat 8 guys yesterday. Between the 5 they were playing in white and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Carolina</span> blue, and the 3 they were playing in black and white stripes. <br /><br />34 fouls shots to 18. And anybody who watched that game yesterday knew that the physicality of the game was the same for both sides. Just an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">embarrassing</span> example of officiating. <br /><br />That said, is Roy Williams able to look himself in the mirror today? I can't figure out if he just thought his team was supremely talented compared to Georgetown, or if he thought that they'd just stop the bleeding themselves, but to the best of my observation yesterday, he just watched the game slip away. <br /><br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ACC</span> has to be the biggest disappointment in collegiate athletics this year.That Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17949710334830880597noreply@blogger.com1