ISU sends 3 to the East/West shrine game...Vermeil wearing ISU hat

[ianoconnor]

Does anyone know why Vermeil would be wearing an ISU hat? That is awesome none the less....

[Jables22]

Originally Posted by cyclonez7

There's one thing that the pro scouts like, and thats not dropping any balls. Speed comes second, but the ability to catch the ball is most important. Blythe can make great catches, but won't burn anyone in a foot race. I think he could be useful on a team like the Vikings where some of the receivers have catching problems (see Troy Williamson). Blythe will catch every pass thrown at him without contact, and he can still make plenty of catches while getting mugged.

Please let the Vikings draft Blythe......he's one of the many pieces they are missing. Not sure what his speed was like, but maybe Blythe could be another Ed McCaffrey (from the Broncos).

[CycloneWanderer]

Originally Posted by ianoconnor

Does anyone know why Vermeil would be wearing an ISU hat? That is awesome none the less....

No idea, maybe Pollard, Sanderson, Chizik, and Bowen all ganged up on him and he is taking over for our one assistant coach who had to leave . . . lol, wouldn't that be great

[cmoore_23]

Originally Posted by cyclonez7

There's one thing that the pro scouts like, and thats not dropping any balls. Speed comes second, but the ability to catch the ball is most important. Blythe can make great catches, but won't burn anyone in a foot race. I think he could be useful on a team like the Vikings where some of the receivers have catching problems (see Troy Williamson). Blythe will catch every pass thrown at him without contact, and he can still make plenty of catches while getting mugged.

can you say Jacksonville..

[cloneu]

DE - Chase Ortiz
DT - Derek Lokey
DT - Athyba Rubin
DE - Tommy Blake

LB - Scott Derry
LB - David Vobora
LB - Alvin Bowen

Also at defensive back, they think Dwight Lowery and Justin Tyron have locked up the starting cornerback spots

Rivals projected starters on D.

[mjlane]

Originally Posted by Jables22

Please let the Vikings draft Blythe......he's one of the many pieces they are missing. Not sure what his speed was like, but maybe Blythe could be another Ed McCaffrey (from the Broncos).

I don't think Blythe blocks well enough for the Vikings to seriously consider him. I've also heard some concern for his route running ability. Someone might take a look at him just based on size and production in college, but if he's drafted it's going to be one of the late rounds (6 or 7).

[cyismydog]

Athyba is considered easily a top 10 inside tackle prospect with his combination of size and speed.