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2011 Pro Day Results: March 21, 2011 Iowa Christian Ballard, DE/DT, Iowa Height: 6-4. Weight: 286. Projected 40 Time: 4.85. Combine 40 Time: 4.70. Pro Day 40 Time: 4.70. Benchx225: 16. Vertical: 34. Arm: 33 1/8. Projected Round (2010): 1-2. 3/22/11: Christian Ballard matched his Combine 40 time at his Pro Day (4.70) but improved…

2011 NCAA Tournament: Sweet 16 Picks Redo Per request, here are my Sweet 16 picks for those of you re-doing your brackets. As for the original bracket picks, I’m pretty content with them considering all the madness. If you followed my selections, you still have all your Final Fours, which means you’re still in great…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 20, 2011 Kentucky Randall Cobb, WR/PR, Kentucky Height: 5-10. Weight: 191. Projected 40 Time: 4.43. Combine 40 Time: 4.45. Pro Day 40 Time: DNP. Vertical: 33.5. Broad: 9-7. Hand: 9 3/8. Projected Round (2011): 2. 3/21/11: Randall Cobb stood on his Combine numbers. He worked out with the Bengals, Jets…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 19, 2011 Indiana Ben Chappell, QB, Indiana Height: 6-2. Weight: 224. Projected 40 Time: 4.95. Combine 40 Time: DNP. Pro Day 40 Time: 5.07. Hand: . Projected Round (2011): 7-FA. James Brewer, OT, Indiana Height: 6-6. Weight: 320. Projected 40 Time: 5.28. Combine 40 Time: 5.28. Pro Day 40 Time:…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 18, 2011 Stanford Sione Fua, NT, Stanford Height: 6-2. Weight: 310. Projected 40 Time: 5.18. Combine 40 Time: 5.28. Pro Day 40 Time: DNP. Benchx225: 30. Vertical: 27. Arm: 32 1/8. Projected Round (2011): 3-5. 3/19/11: Sione Fua didn’t run the 40 at his Pro Day, but notched a vertical…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 16, 2011 Illinois Travon Bellamy, CB, Illinois Height: 5-11. Weight: 198. Projected 40 Time: 4.55. Combine 40 Time: DNP. Pro Day 40 Time: 4.52. Benchx225: . Vertical: . Arm: . Projected Round (2011): 7-FA. Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois Height: 6-0. Weight: 232. Projected 40 Time: 4.51. Combine 40 Time: 4.56….

Strengths: Athletic fit for zone blocking scheme Agile with good footwork Lateral mobility Changes directions well Quick off snap Great run blocker Gets to the second level Intelligent; good awareness Versatile, possible center 47 starts Leadership qualities Weaknesses: Still needs to add weight and get stronger Vulnerable against big nose tackles Can be pushed back…