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Rolando McClain*/LB/Alabama: Texas offers a great challenge for McClain, who's known as a run stuffer. The Longhorns' short passing game gives him the opportunity to display skills in coverage and prove he's more than just a two-down defender. Grade: Mid-first round.

 

Terrence Cody/DT/Alabama: Cody's played reasonably well this season but has not taken his game to the next level as scouts had hoped. The Longhorns will keep the big lineman on his toes. The ability to stay in the game for every Tide defensive play is key for Cody. Mid-first round.

 

Earl Thomas */S/Texas: The talented Longhorn safety is gaining momentum in scouting circles. He's a terrific pass defender who patrols centerfield, making plays sideline to sideline. The ability to hold up against the run is the question scouts have about his game. Thomas can quell that criticism by helping to shut down Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. Several in Texas feel there's a better than 50-50 chance Thomas opts for the draft in April. Late first round.

 

Sergio Kindle/DE-OLB/Texas: Kindle enters the game as one of the better pass rushers in the nation and moves towards the draft as a highly rated 3-4 linebacker prospect. Kindle must display discipline and stay with assignments against Alabama. Scouts want to see that he's more than just a player who rushes the passer. Late first round.

 

Kareem Jackson*/CB/Alabama: Jackson's game really took off this season; he's constantly shutting down the opposition. He'll have his work cut out for him against Texas as he deals with wideout Jordan Shipley most of the night. As with the underclassmen already mentioned, Jackson is expected to enter April's draft. Early second round.

 

Colt McCoy/QB/Texas: McCoy hopes to end his Longhorn career in style and go out a national champion, but NFL scouts have been slightly disappointed in his play this season. A strong game against the Crimson Tide can get the momentum moving back in his favor. The Tide has more NFL prospects on defense than any other team McCoy has faced this season. From Alabama's front line, which will try to disrupt his passing rhythm, to their opportunistic secondary and the game planning of Nick Saban, McCoy is sure to get a taste of a big-league opponent. Mid-second round.

Roddrick Muckelroy/LB/Texas: Muckelroy was forced to play middle linebacker after starter Jared Norton was lost to injury early in the season. He's done a solid job, but is playing out of position. Muckelroy's duties against Alabama include stuffing the run and shutting down tight end Colin Peek. In the NFL he could start in the proper scheme. Late second round.

 

Jordan Shipley/WR/Texas: Shipley bypassed the '09 draft after he was granted a sixth season of eligibility by the NCAA; he made the right choice. Shipley does not possess great foot speed, yet plays intelligent football. He's a natural pass catcher with the uncanny ability to find openings on the field. Alabama's talented secondary will be gunning for Shipley and this could be his toughest test of the season. He'll be a third receiver in the NFL. Late second round.

 

Colin Peek/TE/Alabama: Peek seems to improve with each passing week. Since transferring to Alabama, he's developed into a complete tight end. Besides blocking for the Heisman Trophy winner, Peek has made several timely catches at critical moments. He has a size advantage over Muckelroy and could cause problems for the Longhorns. Third round.

 

Javier Arenas/CB-RS/Alabama: Arenas entered the season with high grades from NFL scouting services and has played well enough to maintain a spot in the draft's top 90 selections. He's a solid cornerback who also displays the ability to alter the momentum of games with long punt returns. Third round.

 

Sam Acho*/DE/Texas: NFL scouts took notice of Acho after he stepped into the starting lineup this season. He led the Longhorns in sacks (9) and had 13 tackles for loss. Scouts are excited about his upside and his future. Third round.

 

Mike Johnson/G/Alabama: Johnson has been a leader on Alabama's offensive line the past two seasons and moves towards April as one of the higher rated guards in the draft. He's a mauler who combines strength, smarts and toughness to open holes for the running game. He also protects the passer well. Third/Fourth round.

 

Brandon Deaderick/DT/Alabama: Deaderick is a tough, interior defender who effectively handles several duties up front. He has an NFL-type body and offers potential at tackle or as a two-gap end. Deaderick was slowed by injury early in the season, which occurred off the field, then came on strong late in the year. Against Texas he must display the ability to pressure McCoy, something that's not been his forte'. Fourth round.

 

Lamarr Houston/DT/Texas: He has developed into a solid player this season and is making a big move up draft boards. Graded as a free prospect at the start of the season, the 6-1, 280-pound senior leads the team in tackles for loss (20), leads all Longhorn linemen in tackles (58) and is second in quarterback hurries (28). His size turns away some teams, but Houston has still moved into the draft's middle rounds. Fourth round.

 

Adam Ulatoski/T/Texas: The left tackle is large, fundamentally sound but limited athletically. He doesn't have the footwork or agility to handle blindside duties in the NFL. But his body type and run blocking skills make many believe Ulatoski will succeed at right tackle. Fifth round.

 

 

 

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/foot...l#ixzz0byBXHjMr

 

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Colt McCoy's got a lot riding on this game. If he plays poorly, he could be in for a huge draft slide.

 

 

I agree! His last outing had a lot to be desired, he needed instant replay to give his team 1 second to kick the FG so that they would be playing tonight. It was poor clock management on his part, and for someone who had come so far since his freshman season it didn't look good at all.

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Is it me or has there been a Safety (or DB) prospect in EVERY Bowl game this season?

 

I see us drafting two.

 

Actually, since Josh Cribbs is sharing the limelight today, what ever happened to playing him at safety?

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From CNNSI

 

Rolando McClain*/LB/Alabama: Texas offers a great challenge for McClain, who's known as a run stuffer. The Longhorns' short passing game gives him the opportunity to display skills in coverage and prove he's more than just a two-down defender. Grade: Mid-first round.

 

Terrence Cody/DT/Alabama: Cody's played reasonably well this season but has not taken his game to the next level as scouts had hoped. The Longhorns will keep the big lineman on his toes. The ability to stay in the game for every Tide defensive play is key for Cody. Mid-first round.

 

Earl Thomas */S/Texas: The talented Longhorn safety is gaining momentum in scouting circles. He's a terrific pass defender who patrols centerfield, making plays sideline to sideline. The ability to hold up against the run is the question scouts have about his game. Thomas can quell that criticism by helping to shut down Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. Several in Texas feel there's a better than 50-50 chance Thomas opts for the draft in April. Late first round.

 

Sergio Kindle/DE-OLB/Texas: Kindle enters the game as one of the better pass rushers in the nation and moves towards the draft as a highly rated 3-4 linebacker prospect. Kindle must display discipline and stay with assignments against Alabama. Scouts want to see that he's more than just a player who rushes the passer. Late first round.

 

Kareem Jackson*/CB/Alabama: Jackson's game really took off this season; he's constantly shutting down the opposition. He'll have his work cut out for him against Texas as he deals with wideout Jordan Shipley most of the night. As with the underclassmen already mentioned, Jackson is expected to enter April's draft. Early second round.

 

Colt McCoy/QB/Texas: McCoy hopes to end his Longhorn career in style and go out a national champion, but NFL scouts have been slightly disappointed in his play this season. A strong game against the Crimson Tide can get the momentum moving back in his favor. The Tide has more NFL prospects on defense than any other team McCoy has faced this season. From Alabama's front line, which will try to disrupt his passing rhythm, to their opportunistic secondary and the game planning of Nick Saban, McCoy is sure to get a taste of a big-league opponent. Mid-second round.

Roddrick Muckelroy/LB/Texas: Muckelroy was forced to play middle linebacker after starter Jared Norton was lost to injury early in the season. He's done a solid job, but is playing out of position. Muckelroy's duties against Alabama include stuffing the run and shutting down tight end Colin Peek. In the NFL he could start in the proper scheme. Late second round.

 

Jordan Shipley/WR/Texas: Shipley bypassed the '09 draft after he was granted a sixth season of eligibility by the NCAA; he made the right choice. Shipley does not possess great foot speed, yet plays intelligent football. He's a natural pass catcher with the uncanny ability to find openings on the field. Alabama's talented secondary will be gunning for Shipley and this could be his toughest test of the season. He'll be a third receiver in the NFL. Late second round.

 

Colin Peek/TE/Alabama: Peek seems to improve with each passing week. Since transferring to Alabama, he's developed into a complete tight end. Besides blocking for the Heisman Trophy winner, Peek has made several timely catches at critical moments. He has a size advantage over Muckelroy and could cause problems for the Longhorns. Third round.

 

Javier Arenas/CB-RS/Alabama: Arenas entered the season with high grades from NFL scouting services and has played well enough to maintain a spot in the draft's top 90 selections. He's a solid cornerback who also displays the ability to alter the momentum of games with long punt returns. Third round.

 

Sam Acho*/DE/Texas: NFL scouts took notice of Acho after he stepped into the starting lineup this season. He led the Longhorns in sacks (9) and had 13 tackles for loss. Scouts are excited about his upside and his future. Third round.

 

Mike Johnson/G/Alabama: Johnson has been a leader on Alabama's offensive line the past two seasons and moves towards April as one of the higher rated guards in the draft. He's a mauler who combines strength, smarts and toughness to open holes for the running game. He also protects the passer well. Third/Fourth round.

 

Brandon Deaderick/DT/Alabama: Deaderick is a tough, interior defender who effectively handles several duties up front. He has an NFL-type body and offers potential at tackle or as a two-gap end. Deaderick was slowed by injury early in the season, which occurred off the field, then came on strong late in the year. Against Texas he must display the ability to pressure McCoy, something that's not been his forte'. Fourth round.

 

Lamarr Houston/DT/Texas: He has developed into a solid player this season and is making a big move up draft boards. Graded as a free prospect at the start of the season, the 6-1, 280-pound senior leads the team in tackles for loss (20), leads all Longhorn linemen in tackles (58) and is second in quarterback hurries (28). His size turns away some teams, but Houston has still moved into the draft's middle rounds. Fourth round.

 

Adam Ulatoski/T/Texas: The left tackle is large, fundamentally sound but limited athletically. He doesn't have the footwork or agility to handle blindside duties in the NFL. But his body type and run blocking skills make many believe Ulatoski will succeed at right tackle. Fifth round.

 

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/foot...l#ixzz0byBXHjMr

 

GREAT stuff Lambdo! Much appreciated!!!

- Tom F.

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Texas play calling looks like Browns play calling. Up the middle, up the middle, up the middle. No imagination at all, especially when you QB sucks.

... and the receivers are giving that kid QB no backup dropping passes, etc. How in the he%% did Texas ever get to the National Championship ???

Fla. vs. Ala. rematch would've been a gazillion times better !... and Fla. would have won.

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Texas play calling looks like Browns play calling. Up the middle, up the middle, up the middle. No imagination at all, especially when you QB sucks.

... and the receivers are giving that kid QB no backup dropping passes, etc. How in the he%% did Texas ever get to the National Championship ???

Fla. vs. Ala. rematch would've been a gazillion times better !... and Fla. would have won.

 

It's pretty hard to maintain your offense once u have a freshman QB in who has passed for a total of 124 yards in his career. It isn't the same. Florida had their chance. They failed. Big time. Moot point. McCoy is to the Texas O what Pryor is to OSU or Tebow is to FL.... once McCoy was out, they become one dimensional. And u can see why.

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Word is he broke his collarbone. Yeah, he's a puss.

 

Moron.

 

word is: get a grip. can't voice my opinion about a player? seems like that's what everyone else does here. would you want a qb who runs off the field after taking a shot in the back? guess he doesn't have a chance in the nfl if he can't take a hit. oh btw, word is: you're a douche!

 

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4 STRAIGHT!!! 4 straight national championships for the SEC!!

 

No, it's a Big Media mirage. Just like the remainder of the half of the BCS championships the conference has won.

 

Dennis

Still can't believe that Kirk Ferentz won a BCS game. Kirk Freakin' Ferentz.

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No, it's a Big Media mirage. Just like the remainder of the half of the BCS championships the conference has won.

 

Dennis

Still can't believe that Kirk Ferentz won a BCS game. Kirk Freakin' Ferentz.

 

Bama gets they asses whacked if McCoy plays, simple as that. Hell, they damn near gave it up anyways, and that includes the gift TD at the half. LMAO

 

In related news, the rest of the country is still trying to remember if there is a team in the state of Tennessee outside of Memphis.

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Roll Tide.

 

I would have preferred my team been in the game, but with Alabama roots, it is never hard to see Alabama on top....not to mention the SEC king of the mountain again.

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Roll Tide.

 

I would have preferred my team been in the game, but with Alabama roots, it is never hard to see Alabama on top....not to mention the SEC king of the mountain again.

 

Alabama should be forced to have an asterisk by their name after that gift.

 

Matter of fact, they probably shouldn't be doing a lot of celebrating.

 

Course Saban, even being the complete and utter toolbox he is understood they didn't deserve that game.

 

Browns fans should pull out the memory banks a little bit before jumping all over Saban's nuts. Nobody seems to recall when he got hired at MSU under Beliechick he packed it in before the Puker playoff game and refused to make adjustments in game to the same counter trap. Carl Banks wanted to kick his ass on the sideline.

 

That dude will be gone shortly, there is no way the Bama program is not close to some kind of sanctions. He recruited anybody and everybody the last few years and I'll guarantee some of those guys can't spell cat without a tutor doing the work for them.

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4 STRAIGHT!!! 4 straight national championships for the SEC!!

 

 

great.. I don't know many people who choose to root for an entire conference rather than a particular team.. but whatever. That's like rooting for the Squeelers to win thwe Super Bowl because they also play in the AFC North.. Or rooting for Michigan to win a bowl game.. it's not happening.

 

Bama barely held on to beat a kid who was throwing to his high school teammates last year.

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