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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, David Kay and Peter Christian 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] Big Ten Tournament Predictions – March 10 As mediocre as the Big Ten has looked this…

Strengths: Elite size and great speed Strength to beat press Breaks tackles and eludes defenders Ability to make the tough catch Willing to go over the middle Game-changer Capable and experienced blocker Played against top competition Weaknesses: Will drop some passes Runs before securing the ball Inconsistent route runner Needs to improve focus Injury history…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 9, 2011 Alabama Marcell Dareus, DE/DT/NT, Alabama – Scouting Report Height: 6-3. Weight: 319. Projected 40 Time: 4.90. Combine 40 Time: 4.92. Pro Day 40 Time: DNP. Benchx225: 24. Vertical: 27. Arm: 33 3/8. Projected Round (2011): Top 3 Pick. 3/10/11: Marcell Dareus didn’t run the 40 at his Pro…

2011 Pro Day Results: March 7, 2011 Wyoming Marcell Gipson, CB, Wyoming Height: 5-10. Weight: 194. Projected 40 Time: N/A. Combine 40 Time: DNP. Pro Day 40 Time: 4.50. Benchx225: 21. Vertical: 33. Arm: . Projected Round (2011): FA. David Leonard, WR, Wyoming Height: 6-1. Weight: 204. Projected 40 Time: N/A. Combine 40 Time: DNP….

2011 Pro Day Results: March 8, 2011 Auburn Mike Blanc, DE/DT, Auburn Height: 6-3. Weight: 281. Projected 40 Time: 5.01. Combine 40 Time: DNP. Pro Day 40 Time: 5.00. Benchx225: . Vertical: . Arm: . Projected Round (2011): 6-FA. 3/9/11: Mike Blanc measured in an inch shorter than he was listed at Auburn. This hurts…

Strengths: Athletic Provides push required to run block Reaches second level Mirrors defenders well Solid pass blocker Quick off snap Agile – good feet and lateral movement Meets assignments High character, positive influence Experience at center and scheme versatile Weaknesses: Bull rushers give him problems Needs to finish better Inconsistent Can be beaten by quick…

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, David Kay and Peter Christian 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] Big East Tournament Predictions – March 8 First Round (Tuesday) #9 UConn vs. #16 DePaul, 12:00,…

Strengths: Leadership qualities Ideal height Highly productive runner Evasive with excellent speed Lots of experience Tremendous athlete Good arm strength Very hard worker and intelligent Weaknesses: Needs more work on accuracy, especially deep accuracy Delivery issues (windup) partially due to height Has to adjust from Pistol offense Must go through more progressions at pro level…

Strengths: Coveted height and size Able to play left tackle Skilled pass blocker Protects edge rushers well Can mirror defenders in space Gets to second level and blocks downfield Intelligent and very high character Tons of experience against top competition Weaknesses: Must get stronger and add bulk Tends to lunge Balance issues Run blocking needs…