I just finished reading the terrible ESPN story about University of South Florida Wide Receiver Eric Plancher, who died after trying to finish a rather strenuous workout, which reportedly had head coach George O'Leary screaming at him to finish it, even as Plancher was trying to breath.
In my view, that alone is gounds for a lawsuit.
I'm personally sick and tired of the football coaching "meathead" ideal that says you have to struggle and force yourself to finish a workout routine. Look, a coach should be more concerned that their players don't have hardened arteries or any kind of heart problem. I don't care if the player's 19 years old, check on the person; To read that stuff is heartbreaking!
I think George O'Leary, who's famous for not getting the Notre Dame Coaching job for lying on his resume, should turn a reverse and appologize to the Plancher family rather than trying to cover his butt.
That stinks.
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
NFL DRAFT BIBLE DAILY DOSE 3/22
KENTWAN BALMER INJURY UPDATE
North Carolina DT Kentwan Balmer is fully recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered at the Senior Bowl. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports Balmer will take part in the Tar Heels' Pro Day on April 1. Balmer reportedly has private workouts/visits scheduled with the Eagles, Cowboys, Vikings, and Jets.
COLSTON UDERGOES SURGERY
Marques Colston recently had arthroscopic surgery on the left knee that bothered him throughout last season, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Colston is also rehabbing from a wrist injury he suffered in the final game of the 2007 season, but expects to be full speed in his training by next month. "Unfortunately I'm a vet to the surgeries, so I know exactly what it takes. I've just got to be patient with it," said Colston, who has kept up his conditioning on the stationary bike, among other methods. "I had a lot of irritation going on in there throughout the season. Now's the time to clean it up and get healthy."
MIKE WILLIAMS UPDATE
Mike Williams has been instructed by Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher to be at a certain weight or risk being released, according to the Nashville City Paper. Williams, a former first-round pick of the Detroit Lions, was signed by the Titans in November after being released by Oakland. Speculation was that Williams' weight was more than 260 pounds at the time of his signing. The Titans are believed to want Williams in the 235 to 240 range.
ALBERT TO SKIP WORKOUTS
Albert Haynesworth hasn't yet made up his mind as to whether he will report to Baptist Sports Park on Monday with his teammates for the beginning of the Tennessee Titans' off-season conditioning program, according to the Nashville City Paper. Off-season work is not mandatory, except for organized team activities (OTAs), but players are strongly encouraged to attend. Franchised players are not required to participate in OTAs and often use not reporting in the off-season as leverage in negotiations.
PAUL POSLUSZNY UPDATEE
The most eagerly anticipated new face in the Buffalo Bills defense in 2008 is linebacker Paul Posluszny, according to Pro Football Weekly. Posluszny, who broke his forearm in Week 3 last season, has been an active presence around the team facilities throughout the season, unlike many injured players who slink into the background. His hard-nosed style fits in well with the Bills' mantra, and his heady play provides the team with what it believes will be the consummate defensive centerpiece.
North Carolina DT Kentwan Balmer is fully recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered at the Senior Bowl. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports Balmer will take part in the Tar Heels' Pro Day on April 1. Balmer reportedly has private workouts/visits scheduled with the Eagles, Cowboys, Vikings, and Jets.
COLSTON UDERGOES SURGERY
Marques Colston recently had arthroscopic surgery on the left knee that bothered him throughout last season, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Colston is also rehabbing from a wrist injury he suffered in the final game of the 2007 season, but expects to be full speed in his training by next month. "Unfortunately I'm a vet to the surgeries, so I know exactly what it takes. I've just got to be patient with it," said Colston, who has kept up his conditioning on the stationary bike, among other methods. "I had a lot of irritation going on in there throughout the season. Now's the time to clean it up and get healthy."
MIKE WILLIAMS UPDATE
Mike Williams has been instructed by Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher to be at a certain weight or risk being released, according to the Nashville City Paper. Williams, a former first-round pick of the Detroit Lions, was signed by the Titans in November after being released by Oakland. Speculation was that Williams' weight was more than 260 pounds at the time of his signing. The Titans are believed to want Williams in the 235 to 240 range.
ALBERT TO SKIP WORKOUTS
Albert Haynesworth hasn't yet made up his mind as to whether he will report to Baptist Sports Park on Monday with his teammates for the beginning of the Tennessee Titans' off-season conditioning program, according to the Nashville City Paper. Off-season work is not mandatory, except for organized team activities (OTAs), but players are strongly encouraged to attend. Franchised players are not required to participate in OTAs and often use not reporting in the off-season as leverage in negotiations.
PAUL POSLUSZNY UPDATEE
The most eagerly anticipated new face in the Buffalo Bills defense in 2008 is linebacker Paul Posluszny, according to Pro Football Weekly. Posluszny, who broke his forearm in Week 3 last season, has been an active presence around the team facilities throughout the season, unlike many injured players who slink into the background. His hard-nosed style fits in well with the Bills' mantra, and his heady play provides the team with what it believes will be the consummate defensive centerpiece.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
NFL DRAFT BIBLE DAILY DOSE 3/19/08
RYAN WORKS OUT
The Associated Press reports Boston College QB Matt Ryan worked out at his school's Pro Day Tuesday, March 18. Ryan threw 52 passes, completing 48 of them, with three drops and one that was overthrown. He did not run, instead keeping his numbers from the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine.
GREEN STILL TOO SLOW
NFL Network's Mike Mayock reports free agent William Green showed up to the Boston College Pro Day in "great shape," but ran a 4.85 forty. He did 25 bench press reps of 225 and had a 42” vertical jump.
GATOR STATES CASE AS TOP WIDE OUT
University of Florida WR Andre Caldwell worked out at his school's Pro Day Tuesday, March 18. Caldwell had a 36 1/2-inch vertical jump and completed 18 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press. He measured in at 6-foot 1/4 and 205 pounds.
MORE ON DORSEY INJURY MYSTERY
NFL.com's Adam Schefter reports LSU DT Glenn Dorsey has not undergone knee surgery this offseason. Dorsey has reportedly been seen running in preparation for LSU’s Pro Day March 26.
SYRACUSE SAFETY TURNS HEADS
Christopher Mogollon, of the NFL Draft Bible, reports University of Syracuse SS Dowayne Davis worked out at his school's Pro Day Tuesday, March 18, according to his agent. Davis ran a 4.40 40-yard dash, a 4.41-second 20-yard shuttle, a 6.80-second three-cone drill, had a 34-inch vertical jump, a nine-foot, 11-inch broad jump and completed 21 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
STEELERS INK CENTER
Steelers signed C Justin Hartwig to a two-year, $4 million contract. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports Hartwig got $975,000 to sign.
HALL OFFICIALLY A RAIDER
DeAngelo Hall has agreed to terms on a seven-year, $70 million deal that will confirm his trade from Atlanta to Oakland, according to ESPN.com.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: AHMAD CARROLL
Former Packers first-round pick Ahmad Carroll is currently playing for the Arena League's Orlando Predators.
VINCENT’S RUN IS DONE
Troy Vincent's term as President of the NFLPA has expired.Impact: Vincent has been out of the league since 2006, so he likely wouldn't be eligible for another term. Titans C Kevin Mawae is in line to replace him. Vincent could eventually succeed NFLPA Director Gene Upshaw.
UNFORTUNATE DEATH IN C. FLORIDA
A spokesman for the University of Central Florida says a football player has died after participating in offseason conditioning drills on campus. Ereck Plancher, a freshman wide receiver from Naples, Fla., was pronounced dead shortly before noon Tuesday at a hospital, says school spokesman Joe Hornstein. Hornstein says Plancher apparently took a knee during conditioning at the school in Orlando, Fla. He became unresponsive and was taken by ambulance to the hospital, Hornstein said.
JJ PESAVENTO PRO DAY UPDATES
McNEESE STATE
BRYAN SMITH, LB
240
40-4.51 (L)-4.70 (H) (In windy conditions)
Vertical-36.5
Broad Jump-9'9"
3 cone-7.20
Short Shuttle-4.31
MONTANA
CODY BALOGH, OL
6062
304
40: 5.12 / 5.15
Vertical-27.5 "
Broad Jump--8.0"
Bench--24 reps
KROY BIERMAN, LB
6027
245
40-4.65
Verical-35.5
3 cone-6.8
AIR FORCE
JOHN RABOLD, LB
6027
241
40-4.63 & 4.64
10 yd-1.62
Verical-35.5"
Broad Jump-10' 0"
3 Cone-6.87
Short Shuttle-4.07
Long Shuttle-11.67
Bench Press-23 reps
DREW FOWLER, LB
6010
237
40 – 4.75
Vertica; – 32 1/2
Bench – 23 reps
3-Cone – 6.96
Short shuttle – 4.15
Broad Jump – 9’3”
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
KOREY RAYMOND, DL
6033
298
40-5.28
Vertical-29.5 VJ
Broad Jump-8' 61/2"
Bench-25 reps
LAMAR MORGAN, DB
6010
217
40-4.53
Vertical-35.5
Long Shuttle-11.51
3 Cone- 7.1
Broad Jump: 10'6.5"
Bench: (did not do because of wrist injury)
EASTERN WASHINGTON
MATT ALFRED, OL
6023
309
40-4.55 4.48
Vert:ical-26"
Broad Jump-8"6"
Bench: 22 reps
ROCKY HANNI, OL
Height: 6051
299
40: didn't run
Vertical- 27"
Broad Jump: 8"3"
Bench: 21 reps
BRYAN JARRETT, DB
Height: 5'111
208
40-4.58
Vert:ical-34"
Broad Jump-9"8"
Bench: 22 reps
WESTERN MICHIGAN
SHANE SIMMONS, LB
6020
239
40: 4.58
VertIcal-33.5 "
Broad Jump-9'10"
Bench: DNP
DAREN HEERSPINK, OL, Portland State
6065
310
40: 4.53
Vertical 27"
Broad Jump-8"2"
Bench: 22 reps
EDDIE PINIGIS, OL, Liberty
6067
302
11' hand
35' arm
40-4.91 / 4.99
Vertical-30
Broad Jump-8'2
Bench-25 reps
CLINT WRIGHT, TE, Northern Colorado
6046
264
40-4.82 / 4.86
Broad Jump-9'6
Vertical -30'
Bench 24 reps
Short Shuttle-4.59
3 cone--6.59
DOMINIC BREAZEALE, QB, Northern Colorado
6065
262
40-4.94
Vertical-30
Broad Jump--8'1 broad
Short Shuttle-4.65
3 cone--6.75
Bench-17 reps
Derrick Huff, CB, Eastern Kentucky has a workout scheduled with the Cincinnati Bengals on April 15th.
The Associated Press reports Boston College QB Matt Ryan worked out at his school's Pro Day Tuesday, March 18. Ryan threw 52 passes, completing 48 of them, with three drops and one that was overthrown. He did not run, instead keeping his numbers from the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine.
GREEN STILL TOO SLOW
NFL Network's Mike Mayock reports free agent William Green showed up to the Boston College Pro Day in "great shape," but ran a 4.85 forty. He did 25 bench press reps of 225 and had a 42” vertical jump.
GATOR STATES CASE AS TOP WIDE OUT
University of Florida WR Andre Caldwell worked out at his school's Pro Day Tuesday, March 18. Caldwell had a 36 1/2-inch vertical jump and completed 18 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press. He measured in at 6-foot 1/4 and 205 pounds.
MORE ON DORSEY INJURY MYSTERY
NFL.com's Adam Schefter reports LSU DT Glenn Dorsey has not undergone knee surgery this offseason. Dorsey has reportedly been seen running in preparation for LSU’s Pro Day March 26.
SYRACUSE SAFETY TURNS HEADS
Christopher Mogollon, of the NFL Draft Bible, reports University of Syracuse SS Dowayne Davis worked out at his school's Pro Day Tuesday, March 18, according to his agent. Davis ran a 4.40 40-yard dash, a 4.41-second 20-yard shuttle, a 6.80-second three-cone drill, had a 34-inch vertical jump, a nine-foot, 11-inch broad jump and completed 21 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
STEELERS INK CENTER
Steelers signed C Justin Hartwig to a two-year, $4 million contract. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports Hartwig got $975,000 to sign.
HALL OFFICIALLY A RAIDER
DeAngelo Hall has agreed to terms on a seven-year, $70 million deal that will confirm his trade from Atlanta to Oakland, according to ESPN.com.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: AHMAD CARROLL
Former Packers first-round pick Ahmad Carroll is currently playing for the Arena League's Orlando Predators.
VINCENT’S RUN IS DONE
Troy Vincent's term as President of the NFLPA has expired.Impact: Vincent has been out of the league since 2006, so he likely wouldn't be eligible for another term. Titans C Kevin Mawae is in line to replace him. Vincent could eventually succeed NFLPA Director Gene Upshaw.
UNFORTUNATE DEATH IN C. FLORIDA
A spokesman for the University of Central Florida says a football player has died after participating in offseason conditioning drills on campus. Ereck Plancher, a freshman wide receiver from Naples, Fla., was pronounced dead shortly before noon Tuesday at a hospital, says school spokesman Joe Hornstein. Hornstein says Plancher apparently took a knee during conditioning at the school in Orlando, Fla. He became unresponsive and was taken by ambulance to the hospital, Hornstein said.
JJ PESAVENTO PRO DAY UPDATES
McNEESE STATE
BRYAN SMITH, LB
240
40-4.51 (L)-4.70 (H) (In windy conditions)
Vertical-36.5
Broad Jump-9'9"
3 cone-7.20
Short Shuttle-4.31
MONTANA
CODY BALOGH, OL
6062
304
40: 5.12 / 5.15
Vertical-27.5 "
Broad Jump--8.0"
Bench--24 reps
KROY BIERMAN, LB
6027
245
40-4.65
Verical-35.5
3 cone-6.8
AIR FORCE
JOHN RABOLD, LB
6027
241
40-4.63 & 4.64
10 yd-1.62
Verical-35.5"
Broad Jump-10' 0"
3 Cone-6.87
Short Shuttle-4.07
Long Shuttle-11.67
Bench Press-23 reps
DREW FOWLER, LB
6010
237
40 – 4.75
Vertica; – 32 1/2
Bench – 23 reps
3-Cone – 6.96
Short shuttle – 4.15
Broad Jump – 9’3”
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
KOREY RAYMOND, DL
6033
298
40-5.28
Vertical-29.5 VJ
Broad Jump-8' 61/2"
Bench-25 reps
LAMAR MORGAN, DB
6010
217
40-4.53
Vertical-35.5
Long Shuttle-11.51
3 Cone- 7.1
Broad Jump: 10'6.5"
Bench: (did not do because of wrist injury)
EASTERN WASHINGTON
MATT ALFRED, OL
6023
309
40-4.55 4.48
Vert:ical-26"
Broad Jump-8"6"
Bench: 22 reps
ROCKY HANNI, OL
Height: 6051
299
40: didn't run
Vertical- 27"
Broad Jump: 8"3"
Bench: 21 reps
BRYAN JARRETT, DB
Height: 5'111
208
40-4.58
Vert:ical-34"
Broad Jump-9"8"
Bench: 22 reps
WESTERN MICHIGAN
SHANE SIMMONS, LB
6020
239
40: 4.58
VertIcal-33.5 "
Broad Jump-9'10"
Bench: DNP
DAREN HEERSPINK, OL, Portland State
6065
310
40: 4.53
Vertical 27"
Broad Jump-8"2"
Bench: 22 reps
EDDIE PINIGIS, OL, Liberty
6067
302
11' hand
35' arm
40-4.91 / 4.99
Vertical-30
Broad Jump-8'2
Bench-25 reps
CLINT WRIGHT, TE, Northern Colorado
6046
264
40-4.82 / 4.86
Broad Jump-9'6
Vertical -30'
Bench 24 reps
Short Shuttle-4.59
3 cone--6.59
DOMINIC BREAZEALE, QB, Northern Colorado
6065
262
40-4.94
Vertical-30
Broad Jump--8'1 broad
Short Shuttle-4.65
3 cone--6.75
Bench-17 reps
Derrick Huff, CB, Eastern Kentucky has a workout scheduled with the Cincinnati Bengals on April 15th.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
RICK SERRITELLA'S TWO ROUND MOCK DRAFT
An early look at who might go where in the 2008 NFL Draft with our first two-round mock draft of the year.
ROUND 1
1. Miami (1-15): QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
2. St. Louis (3-13): OT Jake Long, Michigan
3. Atlanta (4-12): DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
4. Oakland (4-12): DE Chris Long, Virginia
5. Kansas City (4-12): OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
6. New York Jets (4-12): RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
7. New England (from San Francisco): CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy
8. Baltimore (5-11): DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
9. Cincinnati (7-9): DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
10. New Orleans (7-9): DT Pat Sims, Auburn
11. Buffalo (7-9): CB Dominique Rogers-Cromartie, Tennessee State
12. Denver (7-9): LB Keith Rivers, USC
13. Carolina (7-9): RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
14. Chicago (7-9): OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
15. Detroit (7-9): RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
16. Arizona (8-8): FS Kenny Phillips, Miami
17. Minnesota (8-8): DE Phillip Merling, Clemson
18. Houston (8-8): CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
19. Philadelphia (8-8): DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
20. Tampa Bay (9-7): OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
21. Washington (9-7): LB Dan Connor, Penn State
22. Dallas (from Cleveland): RB Felix Jones, Arkansas
23. Pittsburgh (10-6): WR James Hardy, Indiana
24. Tennessee (10-6): CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
25. Seattle (10-6): DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame
26. Jacksonville (11-5): LB Curtis Lofton, Oklahoma
27. San Diego (11-5): OG Brandon Albert, Virginia
28. Dallas (13-3): OT Carl Nicks, Nebraska
29. San Francisco (from Indianapolis): DE Lawrence Jackson, USC
30. Green Bay (13-3): OL O’neil Cousins, UTEP
31. New England (16-0): Pick Forfeited
32. New York Giants (10-6): FS DaJuan Morgan, North Carolina State
ROUND 2
33. Dolphins: OT Anthony Collins, Kansas
34. Rams: WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
35. Raiders: CB Antoine Cason, UNLV
36. Chiefs: WR Early Doucet, LSU
37. Jets: CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech
38. Falcons: TE Dustin Keller, Purdue
39. Ravens: QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
40. 49ers: OG Chili Rachal, USC
41. Saints: DT Dre Moore, Maryland
42. Bills: WR DeSean Jackson, California
43. Broncos: OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College
44. Panthers: LB Tavares Gooden, Miami
45. Bears: QB Joe Flacco, Delaware
46. Lions: LB Jerod Mayo, Tennessee
47. Bengals: DE Calais Campbell, Miami
48. Vikings: LB Quentin Groves, Auburn
49. Falcons (from Texans): CB Tarcy Porter, Indiana
50. Eagles: WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State
51. Cardinals: RB Chris Johnson, East Carolina
52. Redskins: WR Andre Caldwell, Florida
53. Buccaneers: SS Tyrell Johnson, Arkansas State
54. Steelers: OT Duane Brown, Virginia Tech
55. Titans: WR Mario Manningham, Michigan
56. Seahawks: OT Sam Baker, USC
57. Packers (from Browns): RB Jamaal Charles, Texas
58. Dolphins (from Chargers): LB Spencer Larson, Arizona
59. Jaguars: DT Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina
60. Colts: DT Red Bryant, Texas A&M
61. Packers: CB Justin King, Penn State
62. Cowboys: LB Erin Henderson, Maryland
63. Patriots: OG Roy Schuening, Oregon State
64. Giants: LB Xavier Adibi, Virginia Tech
ROUND 1
1. Miami (1-15): QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
2. St. Louis (3-13): OT Jake Long, Michigan
3. Atlanta (4-12): DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
4. Oakland (4-12): DE Chris Long, Virginia
5. Kansas City (4-12): OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
6. New York Jets (4-12): RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
7. New England (from San Francisco): CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy
8. Baltimore (5-11): DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
9. Cincinnati (7-9): DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
10. New Orleans (7-9): DT Pat Sims, Auburn
11. Buffalo (7-9): CB Dominique Rogers-Cromartie, Tennessee State
12. Denver (7-9): LB Keith Rivers, USC
13. Carolina (7-9): RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
14. Chicago (7-9): OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
15. Detroit (7-9): RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
16. Arizona (8-8): FS Kenny Phillips, Miami
17. Minnesota (8-8): DE Phillip Merling, Clemson
18. Houston (8-8): CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
19. Philadelphia (8-8): DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
20. Tampa Bay (9-7): OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
21. Washington (9-7): LB Dan Connor, Penn State
22. Dallas (from Cleveland): RB Felix Jones, Arkansas
23. Pittsburgh (10-6): WR James Hardy, Indiana
24. Tennessee (10-6): CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
25. Seattle (10-6): DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame
26. Jacksonville (11-5): LB Curtis Lofton, Oklahoma
27. San Diego (11-5): OG Brandon Albert, Virginia
28. Dallas (13-3): OT Carl Nicks, Nebraska
29. San Francisco (from Indianapolis): DE Lawrence Jackson, USC
30. Green Bay (13-3): OL O’neil Cousins, UTEP
31. New England (16-0): Pick Forfeited
32. New York Giants (10-6): FS DaJuan Morgan, North Carolina State
ROUND 2
33. Dolphins: OT Anthony Collins, Kansas
34. Rams: WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
35. Raiders: CB Antoine Cason, UNLV
36. Chiefs: WR Early Doucet, LSU
37. Jets: CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech
38. Falcons: TE Dustin Keller, Purdue
39. Ravens: QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
40. 49ers: OG Chili Rachal, USC
41. Saints: DT Dre Moore, Maryland
42. Bills: WR DeSean Jackson, California
43. Broncos: OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College
44. Panthers: LB Tavares Gooden, Miami
45. Bears: QB Joe Flacco, Delaware
46. Lions: LB Jerod Mayo, Tennessee
47. Bengals: DE Calais Campbell, Miami
48. Vikings: LB Quentin Groves, Auburn
49. Falcons (from Texans): CB Tarcy Porter, Indiana
50. Eagles: WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State
51. Cardinals: RB Chris Johnson, East Carolina
52. Redskins: WR Andre Caldwell, Florida
53. Buccaneers: SS Tyrell Johnson, Arkansas State
54. Steelers: OT Duane Brown, Virginia Tech
55. Titans: WR Mario Manningham, Michigan
56. Seahawks: OT Sam Baker, USC
57. Packers (from Browns): RB Jamaal Charles, Texas
58. Dolphins (from Chargers): LB Spencer Larson, Arizona
59. Jaguars: DT Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina
60. Colts: DT Red Bryant, Texas A&M
61. Packers: CB Justin King, Penn State
62. Cowboys: LB Erin Henderson, Maryland
63. Patriots: OG Roy Schuening, Oregon State
64. Giants: LB Xavier Adibi, Virginia Tech
