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No surprise here, but something to talk about other than how bad our draft was for some, and how fat one of our new players are. From PFT: Clint Sintim, a linebacker who had enough potential that the Giants took him in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft, has retired at the age of 27 after an NFL career in which he had more torn ACLs than games started. Sintim, who last played in 2010, confirmed on his Facebook page that he will never play again. “I never actually announced it but I am officially retired from the game of football,” Sintim wrote. “I want to thank everyone who supported me throughout my movement but it was honestly time for me to walk away from the game. Ambition should not be limited to a sport and in my case it is not.” Sintim played in 24 games in his first two seasons, starting just one, and then tore his ACL twice and never saw the field again.

Spags was a genius for schemes to get to the QB and he had the luxury of Strahan and an inspired rookie named Osi sandwiching stud Cofield and Robbins and a youngster named Alford who spelled Robbins. It was a dream defensive line that was a nightmare for opposing teams. The linebackers were a squad run by Antonio Pierce with a young/hungry talented Kiwi beside him. Webster was peaking as CB, etc. He had a great staff to work with and his goal was simple - don't give the QB any time to do anything right. That whole setup no longer exists. Don't get me wrong, I love Spags, but it'd take a couple of down years rebuilding the defense around Spag's scheme. I think Fewell deserves one more year to see if the bodies he's been given to fit his scheme works. If not...the man has got to go!

All the drafted rookies and UDFA's of the Giants have to be in mini-camp this weekend. We will get to see who starts panning out as the real deal. Biggest hope is that none of them go down with an injury.

From PFT On Thursday, reports surfaced that former Giants linebacker Michael Boley pleaded guilty to felony child abuse in Alabama three days after being released. Boley has addressed the situation, via a statement issued by his agents. Here's the full text of it: "Mr. Boley is dealing with a personal matter that allegedly happened nearly two years ago. Michael has been and always will be a loving and supportive father to all of his children. Due to the circumstances of the situation, he has chosen to enter into an arrangement with the Courts that serves the best interest of his family. During this difficult time, Michael will gain strength from his family and continue to be the loving father that everyone knows him to be. We ask that everyone respect the Boley family's privacy at this time." The statement implies, subtly, that Boley pleaded guilty not because he's guilty but in order to close the door on a bad situation. And that can be a somewhat dangerous proposition for folks who have pleaded guilty to any crime, since pleading guilty means accepting responsibility. Any statement that undermines the acceptance of responsibility opens the door to an effort to invalidate the plea agreement. Boley for now remains in a diversion program, and if he successfully completes it the entire situation will disappear.

I haven't heard a thing about Dansby other than the Bills were working him out, but dropped out after their haul in the draft. I also read somewhere that the Bengals and Vikings were hot on him. I think it would be a good decision for the Giants to get him in and at least talk. I suspect he wants a ton of money, which is going to make it tough for any team with little cap space to work with.

I'm excited about all our picks, but the one I think I'm most excited about is our 5th rounder Cooper Taylor. I think he's going to really shake things up in the backfield.

Kevin Boothe doesn't exactly have the body of an Adonis. But he's quite a player! I don't care if a player doesn't have a body that earns him a magazine cover picture on muscle man...just as long as he does the job he's asked to do and gets us back in the playoffs.

My thoughts exactly. Ballard was rarely used for receiving (only caught 34 passes in 4 years in college so wasn't considered a prime TE in the draft), but was known as a great blocking TE - in fact, he was the first TE in Ohio State history to win the "Offensive Lineman of the Year" award. If Pope sees something there in Clements that he feels has potential, then I have faith he's more than just fodder. I imagine it will light a fire under Pascoe. I like bringing in youngsters who threaten vets if they've not kept in shape over the off season or have gotten comfortable in their role. Competition good!

Thanks for posting bigblue. I like trying to keep track of all the players coming and going. Pretty tricky this time of the year, but fun to try and keep up.

Chase Clements Signs with the Giants By Teddy Renois Staff Writer Published: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 9:53 a.m. Chase Clement almost became “Mr. Irrelevant,” but he became a New York Giant instead. Clement was keeping tabs on the 2013 NFL Draft on Saturday, not sure if he would hear his name called, but at the same time fielding phone calls from NFL teams interested in signing the former LSU tight end to a free-agent contract. After the Indianapolis Colts made the 254th and final selection of the draft, Clement was still available but that didn't last very long. The New York Giants contacted Clement on Saturday before the draft resumed and once it was over, Clement got a phone call and an offer from the Giants that he accepted. Clement, who was an all-state performer and the 2007 Class 3A Defensive Player of the Year at E.D. White Catholic High School, said as the seventh round was ending, several NFL teams contacted him with offers if he wasn't selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the last pick. The Colts ended up taking South Carolina tight end Justice Cunningham with the pick. “Towards the end, the Colts had shown some interest in me, and they had the very last pick. The ‘Mr. Irrelevant' pick. Dallas had called to say if the Colts didn't pick me, they would call me,” Clement said. “I had phone calls from Dallas, Chicago, St. Louis, Miami and Houston (throughout the draft). They all showed interest, but I had spoken to the Giants before, so when those teams called back, I had to wish them well. After weighing all my options, the Giants are the best fit for me and my skill set.” Clement didn't work out for the Giants prior to the draft. However, through phone conversations with the Giants tight end coach Mike Pope, Clement became convinced the Giants presented him the best opportunity to play in the NFL. “I didn't get a chance to visit with them, and they didn't come to work me out, but I did hear from them a couple of times before the draft. They were real interested in me, and I spoke with the tight ends coach, and he was real interested in me. He liked how I played and how I would fit in their offense,” Clement said. “When it came down to the draft, I had been in touch with them on Saturday morning. They said they didn't plan on taking a tight end, but if I was available to expect a phone call. I did hear from other teams, but me and my agent sat down and looked at which team would give me the best opportunity, and I chose the Giants. I think it is the best fit, and I know it will be a different atmosphere and culture, but I'm ready to show them what I can do.” What Clement has done at LSU and will do for the Giants is provide support for the running game with his blocking. Clement only had 14 receptions for 189 yards and a touchdown in three seasons at tight end for LSU, but he was a two-year starter due to his blocking. Even though it is his blocking that caught the eye of NFL teams, E.D. White head football coach Kyle Lasseigne said the Giants are getting more than just a blocking tight end. Lasseigne said he attended Clement's Pro Day at LSU where the 6-foot 5-inch, 265-pound tight end showed his the ability to catch the football. “I think what you saw him do at the college level are the things he will make an impact with in the NFL. I might be bias, but I thought he was one of the best blocking tight ends in the SEC, and he showed that every week,” Lasseigne said. “I do think he is underrated as a pass catcher. He didn't have a lot of opportunities to catch the ball, but I saw his Pro Day, and I think he did a great job. I think the Giants got a steal. I think the Giants are excited to get a player of his talents without using a draft pick. I know he is excited to go there and now his has to go to work and earn a job.” Even though he enters the NFL as an undrafted rookie, Clement is confident he will make the most of his opportunity with the Giants. The Giants rookie mini-camp is scheduled for May 10-12. “I'm just happy to be (in the NFL). I worked hard all five years at LSU and that helped me get my foot in the door. Now, I've got to go out there and prove myself,” Clement said. “I'm not looking at (not getting drafted) as a negative. I am happy with what I've got and where I am. I know my family is excited, and I hope to represent the city of Thibodaux. I am just ready to get to work.”

Hightower is only 26 and was a bruising RB before tearing his ACL two years ago. At a little over 6' and 222 lbs and 3 years NFL experience, he is an option that makes sense to me...especially in this day of plug-n-play RB's. And of course, all the papers are reporting that the Giants have him in and are kicking the tires to check out his medical condition. His story reads an awful lot like that of Andre Brown. Injured, passed around, and finally healthy, but without a team. Regardless...they say he's a really good blocking RB, so he might be a good fit on those 3rd and longs to give Eli another second or two and perhaps be insurance if Brown gets hurt again. Having a big 3rd RB with 3 years NFL experience and known for blocking seems good to me. What's everyone's feeling on him? Would he be a good pickup in your opinion?

Good point - that was his position in college and hence, that's his designation. He's going to be our gunner for sure if he makes the team. On his pro day, he was running the 40 in the 4.3's and he more than doubled the entire team for tackles of returners. He's going to be a special teams guy. I suppose if he puts on weight and strength, he could find spot play on the field other than ST. He benched 12 reps, which is pretty good for a skinny guy. At 6'2", he certainly doesn't look like a 197 lb guy

Supposedly, his suspensions from the team had to do with his attitude towards coaches and his not being predisposed to authority. I don't know where the "very smart" comes from. Getting arrested for DUI after the football season and prior to the NFL draft (probably the biggest day in the kid's life) doesn't seem to me to make someone particularly smart. He was the top LB in the draft and would have easily been a top 5 pick and taken ahead of Jarvis Jones if so many teams weren't willing to touch him. It is tempting though...I'm sure...to take a really good player even though every warning sign in the world is there. I suspect Giants would've taken a chance if he was still on the board in the 2nd, but he wasn't. I can't help but think of Pacman Jones when I think of Ogletree....and believe me, I was screaming at the TV on draft day for the Giants to take Pacman Jones and was furious they passed him by. In hindsight, we dodged a bullet.

Huh....I wasn't aware that Hankins and Moore had failed drug tests, been arrested for robbery, and had been suspended from the team twice (including their senior years) for reasons not made public, routinely gave coaches a hard time, and then to top it off, gotten themselves arrested for DUI just a few weeks before the draft was to take place. Had I known that both Hankins and Moore had done all that, I wouldn't have wanted them either.

You're exactly right and if not for huge character flaws, he would have been a good pick. I guarantee the Giants' staff took a long hard look at Ogletree and his past legal problems and saw a kid who would be a problem later on and doubtful that he'd come around - and they would have had to burn a 1st on him. He reminds me so much of Pacman Jones - incredible talent, dumb as a box of rocks, despises authority, and ignores laws.

Seph...I hear ya. But who in the draft was available to us that was going to overhaul our linebacking corps? I have no doubt in my mind that if there was a linebacker that was better than what we already have, we'd have gone after him? Te'o? - smart kid, football brain, the speed of an offensive lineman (and speed is critical to the Giants that need "coverage" LB's). Arthur Brown? I wouldn't have minded having him, but here's the book on him: "...considered undersized for the inside linebacker position and doesn't have much room to grow into. Maturity questions were raised after transfer from Miami. Won't blow up blocker in front of him causing a log jam in the hole. Are times he overruns the hole due to poor vision, fails to recognize his mistake and reset". Te'o would play behind Herzilch and Connor and see almost no playing time. Brown certainly wasn't going to knock off Rivers, Williams, or Paysinger and would be a bench player who, because of his size, might never be anything other than a ST player. This draft did not have stud LB's for the taking - period. There were no Lawrence Taylors or Brian Urlachers sitting there on the board for anyone to take, let alone the Giants. The game has changed and we have to adjust to it. It's now all about a combination of speed/size/tackling in coverage situations and those guys are a rare breed. I think the Giants did fantastic in getting Cooper Taylor and I suspect they were just as surprised that he was still on the board in the 5th as they were that Moore was there in the 3rd and Nassib was still there in the 4th. We really have no choice but to develop players at that position if we can't find them in the draft. I do believe we would be very wise to sign Danby, but cap space is always a concern and I don't know what his agent is trying to get for him.

Actually...as long as TC is the head coach, we are going with a 4-man front. Back in the day when we used a 3-man front, linebackers were the glory position because they were the ones who went after the QB. With our pass rushing DE's, there's no way we are going to depend on a 4 linebacker set with the purpose of getting to the QB with a linebacker. LT would not have gotten all the glory he did if he was playing in a 3-man LB set. Sure, he'd have gotten some sacks...but not the amount he did when if he had to share them with players like JPP and Tuck in front of him. His role would have changed dramatically in a 4-man front situation where DE's were drafted and groomed as sack specialists. In short...we have invested far too heavily in DE's whose specialty is going after the QB, to change direction and build a new style defense around LB's and a 3-man front.

What I like about him is his hunger - both for getting more athletic and fit and for a better understanding of the game. When players get comfortable in their role, they start to slack off. On the Giants' team, there is virtually no future for defensive players that become slackers. And thank heavens, there's a lot of competitive youngsters waiting their turn and giving everything they've got to improve. And yeah...he's probably nailing the yoga instructor. Most of those women are great looking and most important, flexible!! And they like big strong guys from the NFL.

Everyone remembers the days of LT, Carson, Banks, Johnson and many more, reminding us how important it was to have great linebackers. But here's the problem: We don't play the 3-4 anymore where we relied strictly on linebackers to go after the QB. Sure, we send a LB after the QB now and then, but our focus has been on QB sacking DE's in a 4-3 system and that is what our defense is built around. Now, the Giants need coverage athletes everywhere - hence the 3 safety net, 4-3 predicated pressure from DE's not LB's.

Nice article from Inside Football: Spencer Paysinger: The New York Giants’ Forgotten Linebacker - Third-year Undrafted Free Agent Aspires to Become a Starting Linebacker Since Jerry Reese became the general manager of the New York Giants in 2007, the team has drafted a total of eight linebackers in the hopes of finding at least one--if not more--who could form the foundation at the position. However, the Giants, who didn't draft at this position in the 2013 NFL draft, have had more misses than hits in this area, and oddly enough, they have had more success with guys who began their careers as free agents, such as Chase Blackburn (now with Carolina) and, before him, Antonio Pierce, who began his career with the Redskins as an undrafted free agent. Spencer Paysinger, entering his third season out of Oregon, is hoping to be among the next of the great undrafted free agents to get a shot at becoming a regular contributor to the Giants' defense. When Paysinger signed with the team following the 2011 lockout, he was widely regarded as a long shot. However, it didn't take long before he was earning snaps with the first-string unit when Michael Boley, then the starting weakside linebacker, started dealing with injuries. Paysinger, who was listed as 6-2, 236 lbs. at of the end of last season, soon carved out a niche for himself on special teams, where he's been one of the more consistent performers for the last two seasons. And with the linebacking unit about to undergo what's become an annual re-staffing, he's been preparing himself for the challenge of a bigger role. Preparing for the Next Step There is an old saying, "preparation is in the detail," and this is something Paysinger has taken to heart. That's why this offseason, he has been even more meticulous in mapping out every detail of his preparation for the 2013 season, from how he trains, to how he recovers; from what he focuses on when watching films, to visualizing himself mimicking what he sees on tape. In fact, he was so driven to begin his preparation that he wasted no time in getting started. After returning to his home in southern California, Paysinger spent about a week and a half catching up with family and friends before jumping right back into a carefully constructed regimen of weights, stretching, conditioning, and film study. "I didn't like how the year ended and I wanted to get started right away," he said of the sense of urgency he felt to get started. "But more importantly, I don't like being idle. I don't like sitting around knowing that I can do something and I'm not. It would eat at me if I sat on the couch watching television when I know I can do something to get ready for the new season." Paysinger's offseason plan consisted of a balanced mix that, in addition to weight lifting, included acupuncture, stretching, and mixed martial arts. "I definitely know my body a lot more," he said of his workout regimen. "I came into the league two years ago at 233 lbs. and now I'm about 245 lbs. and I feel like I haven't lost a step. I've been trying to broaden my awareness of what I can do with my body--not just going into the weight room and lifting every heavy weight I can get my hands on." He's also developed a fondness for hot yoga, which involves performing and holding a series of poses for about 30 seconds a piece in climate-controlled rooms of 95 degrees or higher. "I felt like it was time to take things a step further, so I reached out to Jennifer Pastiloff, who's a well-known yoga instructor in the Los Angeles area," Paysinger said of how he came across hot yoga. "We ended up having a bunch of one-on-one sessions that I think have prepared my body in a way it's never been prepared before in terms of overall stretching and ability, and working those muscles you really can't work out in the weight room." There's another yoga-related benefit that Paysinger is hoping to realize. "When you get heavier, bigger, and bulkier, it's natural for you to lose a step or two when it comes to agility," he said. "By doing yoga and acupuncture and revving up my on-field work, it's allowed me to counteract any lost steps." He also noted that hot yoga has been helping him boost his mental toughness while at the same time preparing him for the rigors of the upcoming summer training camp, often held in nearly unbearable temperatures. "I like to say that training and practicing should always be harder than the game," he said. "So if I'm putting myself through hell right now, that's just going to make things better for me when the season comes." "The More You Know…" In the New York Giants' locker room, one of the ideals that head coach Tom Coughlin wants his players to embrace is "the more you know, the better." That school of thought is certainly alive and well in the team's linebacker room, where all of the players are asked to know at least two of the three positions. This knowledge, if demonstrated to the coaches' satisfaction, allows defensive coordinator Perry Fewell the luxury of becoming more creative with various substitutions and packages. As a result, Paysinger has been focusing on increasing his knowledge of both outside linebacker positions. "The WIL (weakside) and SAM (strongside) positions mimic each other, and there are very minimal differences in our defense," he said, noting that he's also been spending time in the film room to learn tricks in order to sharpen his techniques and improve his recognition. He's also not averse to playing in the middle if the team needs him there for depth, noting that in some of the substitute packages of which he's been a part, he's played a pseudo middle linebacker spot in having lined up between the tackles. That experience, he believes, should help him with the transition if he's called to that spot. "Truthfully, there's not too much preparation in terms of body composition or things you have to do [to play the middle linebacker spot]. It pretty much comes down to learning the different terminology that goes with outside linebacker as opposed to the middle. "I've played between the tackles in college and with the Giants, even though with the Giants I was classified as an outside linebacker in the defense. We've always had at least two linebackers playing in between the tackles, so I feel confident that I could play there, if needed." He also feels comfortable with the thought of calling out the plays, typically the job of the middle linebacker, if he's given that role. "That's more mental, whether it's studying a little bit more or studying a different way," he said. "If it comes to it, maybe I'll reach out to past greats like AP (Antonio Pierce) to figure out how they used to study as the 'Mike.'" Remembering Where He Came From When the 2013 season does come along, Paysinger, who still approaches every practice and every game as though he's one step away from being tossed out onto the street, is hoping to reap the benefits of his hard work, and to contribute toward the Giants' goal of becoming the first NFL team in history to host and play in a Super Bowl in their own stadium. "I don't think I'll ever have that chip off my shoulder," he said when asked about not taking his roster spot for granted. "Being undrafted and coming to New York, one of the biggest cities in the world, and making the team not once, but twice-that's always something that hit my heart and that's going to be relevant in my play." So far, he's noticed that he's quicker than he was last year, something he hopes to continue working on. He's also hoping to enter the season somewhere in the 242-245 pound range, and feels that he's getting a lot closer to becoming the kind of player that he thinks he can be. "I'm going in this year with the mindset that I want to help this team as much as possible, whether it is on defense or primarily on special teams," he said. "I'm not going to take a play lightly or take anything for granted because I want to be on this team, and it was this team that gave me a chance when nobody else did. I feel like I can come in and show them that growth in my third year." Patricia Traina is a New Jersey-based, accredited sportswriter who covers the New York Giants for Inside Football and the Sports Xchange. She is also a member of the Professional Football Writers of America. Follow her on Twitter @Patricia_Traina.

My bets: I think two linebackers make the team - Alonzo Tweedy (100% chance) and Etienne Sabino (90/10). Tweedy will get a lot of playing time on special teams as the gunner. Sabino will compete with Williams, but Williams will beat him out as the starter. Sabino and Tweedy will spend a year learning the NFL style game before getting significant playing time...unless of course, injuries factor in. Sabino's chances diminish greatly if the Giants go out and pick up a free agent linebacker. I give a 50/50 chance that Chase Clement (blocking TE) will make the team - even a higher chance if the line doesn't seem to be coming together as Gilley hopes. He'll be taking Pascoe's spot if he makes the team. The Giants were in a bidding war (with New England) for Clement and had to pony up 15K to sign him (typical signing bonus is under 5k as teams cannot spend more than 75k total on all UDFA's). What is it with Parcell's who is determined to overstock TE's and make sure NYG's don't get one??? I give a 50/50 chance that Marcus Davus (WR) makes the team to compete for the last open receiver position. Like Clement, the Giants got into a bidding war for Davus and had to pony up 15K to sign him I give 20/80 chance that Charles Dieuseul (mlb) makes the team. Talented as all get out, but greener than grass coming from a small Div III school. The rest are fodder (IMO), but it would be nice if there was a diamond hidden in there somewhere.

If we drafted a player, he wouldn't have gotten anywhere near 50% playing time. In fact, there was no one in the draft available to us that would beat out our top 5 linebackers. We would've drafted a bench player hoping he could start seeing playing time in a year or two. The last time we burned a high draft pick on a LB was Sintim and the pre-draft analysis on him was glowing - big, fast, hard-nosed, etc. I don't think there was anyone in this draft better than Sintim other than Jones, who of course, went in the first round before our turn came up. It will be interesting to see if he makes the Steelers a far better team this year. I doubt it. Here's the summary on Jarvis Jones (keep in mind, he was far and away the BEST LB in the draft): "One-year starter. Inconsistent using his hands to disengage from better blocks and to beat cut blocks from running backs in pass protection. Lacks an ideal frame to get much bigger and doesn't have the growth potential or the bulk teams want at the position. Will need to prove he can stay with NFL ball carriers in space when dropping into the flat. Not particularly smooth in deep drops. Doesn't have elite bend around the corner, and could use a spin or other counter move to keep tackles guessing. Missed the last five games of the 2009 with a neck injury, part of his senior year in high school with a broken thumb. There is some concern about his long-term durability due to his spinal stenosis condition, the same ailment that has caused some players to call it quits, including Marcus McNeill, Chris Samuels and Michael Irvin".

Like your father's Oldsmobile, things are changing. I remember those ads well. They should have stuck with my father's Oldsmobile (in real life (my life) my father always drove an Oldsmobile), but they changed to a smaller, sportier, rougher riding new Oldsmobile....then went broke. Anyway, here's a good article on today's linebackers....not our father's linebackers. Under Fewell's System, the Giants Consider LBs Wasted Picks April 30th, 2013 3:56 pm John Fennelly , Executive Editor For the second consecutive year, the draft has come and gone and Giant fans protest loudly about the team's failure to draft a linebacker. I understand the mindset behind this angst. But I'm not sure most fans understand how the game has changed and why base defense, run-stopping linebackers; much like running backs these days; are not being taken high in the draft any longer. Today's game is played in front of - and behind; the linebackers. The Giants have been getting away from their base defense (4-3-4) in recent years, employing either a nickel (4-2-5) or a dime (4-1-6) package on approximately 50% of the defensive snaps. This is primarily to guard against the new age passing attacks of the league. In the team's final game of the season vs the Eagles last year, only two LBs were on the field for more than half the snaps: Chase Blackburn (73%) and Jacquian Williams (71%); who happen to be the unit's top two pass defenders. Granted, the game was a blowout, with the Eagles in passing mode most of the game (37 pass to 27 run plays), but that means little. When the shoe was on the other foot in Week 10 against Cincinnati, only Michael Boley (100%) and Blackburn (92%) played more than half the snaps. That is why the team holds defensive lineman and defensive backs in higher regard than LBs on draft day. DC Perry Fewell's system doesn't emphasize the linebackers. The base defense is run less than half the time and the team believes they do not need to draft blue chip players to fill the LB roles. Instead they sign UDFAs and cheap veterans and hope for the best. For the Giants to select a LB high in the draft, that player would have to possess the qualities of either a safety (coverage skills) or a DE (pass rushing skills). In the past few drafts, they haven't found one on the board they felt was worthy enough to select. Maybe fans have, but then what's the point of drafting a LB high if he's going to watch more than half the game from the sidelines? Since Jerry Reese took the reins in 2007, the team has brought in eight LBs through the draft: Zak DeOssie, Bryan Kehl, Jonathan Goff, Clint Sintim, Phillip Dillard, Adrian Tracy, Greg Jones and Williams. Only Sintim was taken higher than the 4th round (2nd) and as of today, only DeOssie (The ST captain who is used as a long snapper), Williams and Tracy are still with the team. Williams is the only one playing LB. Tracy was converted to a DE and is on the roster bubble each August.

We have 28 defensive backs on our current roster: Cornerbacks (11) : Corey Webster, Jayron Hosley, Laron Scott, Trumaine McBride, Antonio Dennard, Prince Amukamara, Terrell Thomas, Aaron Ross, Terrence Frederick, Buddy Jackson, Charles James (UDFA) Safeties (7): Stevie Brown, Ryan Mundy, Cooper Taylor, David Caldwell, Antrel Rolle, Will Hill, Tyler Sash Linebackers (10): Spencer Paysinger, Keith Rivers, Dan Connor, Mark Herzlich, Jake Muasau, Mathias Kiwanuka (if needed), Jacquian Williams, Alonzo Tweedy (UFDA), Etienne Sabino (UFDA), Charles Dieuseul (UDFA)

Well the big concern was his heart condition that caused him to leave Georgia Tech and transfer to Richmond. The heart condition was surgically repaired and he was given a clean bill of health. I believe that is the sole reason he fell as far as he did...much more so than because Richmond is a small school.