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Welcome to the new MMA section. All articles are written by Joe Lash. Send Joe an e-mail here: [email protected]. MMA: Bellator 39 Saturday, April 2, 9 p.m. ET, MTV 2 Bellator 39 features a lightweight title fight and two more fights in their lightweight and welterweight tournaments. Eddie Alvarez (21-2) vs. Pat Curran (13-3) Eddie…

Strengths: Athletic and instinctive Great leaping ability Quick feet Uses long arms to knock away passes High football IQ Durable Punt return skills Weaknesses: Interception skills lacking Press coverage needs improvement Inadequate recovery speed Prone to falling for double moves Hitter more than a tackler Summary: Aaron Williams is a skilled player who just needs…

Strengths: Elite athlete Speed and short area quickness Explodes off edge Gets off blocks Pass rush skills Long arms Forces fumbles Scheme versatile Plenty of upside Weaknesses: Run defense needs improvement Inconsistent snap reaction Lacked production against top competition Only two years of college football Suspended for 2010 season Medical – benign tumor removed in…

Strengths: Strong upper and lower body Long arms Solid tackler Proven pass-rushing skills; threat off edge Explosive off snap Speed to pursue Hard worker; workout warrior Experience as 3-4 linebacker and 4-3 end Weaknesses: Too focused on rushing passer Limited experience dropping into pass coverage – liability Tendency to quit if play is away from…

Strengths: Bulk with frame to get bigger; long arms Quick off snap Explosive force Gap penetrator – makes plays behind line Plays angry, bull rusher Pursues laterally Solid against the run Decent speed for his size Good footwork Scheme versatile Weaknesses: Can gain lower body strength Only two seasons in FBS – one productive Needs…

Strengths: Massive frame and carries weight well Great strength and power Violent, quick hands and uses them well Can push pocket with bull rush Run-stuffing anchor Space eater who occupies blockers Agile for his size with good balance Mean streak Scheme versatile nose tackle Weaknesses: Has dropped considerable weight, but still a concern Just one…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 28, 2011 Cincinnati Armon Binns, WR, Cincinnati Height: 6-3. Weight: 209. Projected 40 Time: 4.58. Combine 40 Time: 4.50. Pro Day 40 Time: DNP. Vertical: 33.5. Broad: 10-1. Hand: 9 1/2. Projected Round (2011): 6-FA. 3/29/11: Armon Binns stood on his 40 time from the Combine, but improved his vertical…