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Arkansas-Pine Bluff (17-15) WHY TO LOVE: Three players average double digits: senior guard Terrance Calvin (10.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg), sophomore guard Savalance Townsend (10.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg) and senior center Lebaron Weathers (10.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg). WHY TO HATE: Ugh. Where do I start? The Golden Lions… – Violate Rule No. 5 of my NCAA…

Strengths: Athletic and agile Long arms Burst off snap Creates turnovers Versatile Well rounded Weaknesses: Lacking elite speed and strength Not a proven pass rusher Needs to improve tackling consistency Overruns plays too often Only average instincts Hesitant run defender Summary: Akeem Ayers is an interesting prospect. He has versatility and experience at different positions….

2011 Pro Day Results: March 3, 2011 Baylor Jay Finley, RB, Baylor Height: 5-11. Weight: 203. Projected 40 Time: 4.55. Combine 40 Time: DNP. Pro Day 40 Time: 4.53. Benchx225: 14. Vertical: 39.5. Broad: 11. Projected Round (2011): 7-FA. 3/5/11: Jay Finley isn’t a threat as a pass-catcher, but he had 1,218 rushing yards and…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 4, 2011 Troy Jerrel Jernigan, WR/KR, Troy Height: 5-9. Weight: 185. Projected 40 Time: 4.39. Combine 40 Time: 4.47. Pro Day 40 Time: 4.32. Vertical: 38. Broad: 10-4. Hand: 9 1/4. Projecte (2011): 2-3. 3/5/11: Jerrel Jernigan was the only player of note at Troy’s Pro Day. Jernigan really shined,…

Strengths: Good size and speed Long arms, strong hands Quick off line Ball skills Threat in the red zone Capable, willing in-line blocker Intelligent High character Weaknesses: Inconsistent route runner Should break more tackles after catch Occasional drops Could add muscle Injury history Summary: Kyle Rudolph is the consensus top tight end even though a…

Strengths: Size, strength to play the physical game Works well in press coverage Fluid hips; runs with receivers Elite speed and uses it to recover Football intelligence; anticipates routes Great ball skills; leaper Excellent punt, kick and interception returner Played against the best in the SEC Versatile enough to play safety Confident with short memory…

Strengths: Strength, size and speed teams look for Bull rusher up the middle Collapses the pocket Handles double teams Able to shed blockers Reacts well to snap with quick first step Extremely versatile, position and scheme Agile and moves well laterally Anchor to disrupt the run and occupy blockers Disciplined when it comes to containment…

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected] 2011 NCAA Tournament: Bubble Watch Updated 2/22 By: David Kay It is the final week of the college…

Welcome to the new Debaclation Nation, a fancy title for this Web site’s new poll center. Each Wednesday, I’ll post an interesting (or boring) Debaclation Nation poll so you can vote and argue over it. I’ll keep the Debaclation Nation polls archived, so you can go back and keep arguing or see who was right….

The following chart comprises the weigh-in numbers for the defensive backs at the 2011 NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. 40 Times: As I explained on Twitter (@walterfootball), the official 40 times are incorrect, and they’ve been proven false via the NFL Network’s simul-cam. For the 40 times, I use the NFL Network’s unofficial times,…