(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(04-29-2017 04:18 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  lions can't draft all the MAC players
espn will start putting them on tues night

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

(04-29-2017 08:39 PM)inductchuck16 Wrote:  The MAC produced 12 NFL draftees...the Big 12 produced 14. I'd say the MAC had one heck of a draft, especially including the #5 overall pick!

It makes WMU season even more impressive. They had 2 picks who will probably play 8-10 years in NFL and have a couple more OLINEMAN that will get drafted.

(04-30-2017 11:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(04-29-2017 04:18 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  lions can't draft all the MAC players
espn will start putting them on tues night

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

You act as if they didn't trade up to get a MAC player in Golladay. The only difference between he and Corey Davis is a QB.

(04-30-2017 03:00 PM)Big Redd Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 11:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(04-29-2017 04:18 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  lions can't draft all the MAC players
espn will start putting them on tues night

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

You act as if they didn't trade up to get a MAC player in Golladay. The only difference between he and Corey Davis is a QB.

Actually the Lions traded DOWN to get Golladay.

They picked up an extra 4th rounder.

As far as Davis vs. Golladay and QBs, I don't feel qualified to discuss.

That said, I HOPE Golladay is the real deal.

(04-30-2017 05:04 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 03:00 PM)Big Redd Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 11:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(04-29-2017 04:18 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  lions can't draft all the MAC players
espn will start putting them on tues night

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

You act as if they didn't trade up to get a MAC player in Golladay. The only difference between he and Corey Davis is a QB.

Actually the Lions traded DOWN to get Golladay.

They picked up an extra 4th rounder.

As far as Davis vs. Golladay and QBs, I don't feel qualified to discuss.

That said, I HOPE Golladay is the real deal.

I have an opinion, Davis is SUPERIOR, ,not even close. Davis is significantly better footwork an route running ability. KG is talented, but he has limited skill set. Powerful hands and can catch, very good in jump ball situations. Davis is just excellent. Wish them both the best.

GLIAC had one player drafted, from Ashland.
(I live in Grand Rapids where the non-P5 team is Grand Valley St and they get a high reputation here so happy to see that none were drafted)

(04-30-2017 08:53 PM)Bronco14 Wrote:  GLIAC had one player drafted, from Ashland.
(I live in Grand Rapids where the non-P5 team is Grand Valley St and they get a high reputation here so happy to see that none were drafted)

No love for the Lakers eh?

Very nice article on Golladay and Roberts, two of the Lions' MAC draftees.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/...101137766/

Interesting tweet:. My favorite NFL draft stat: 25 percent of the 253 players chosen were 2-stars or unranked coming out of high school, according to @247Sports

(04-30-2017 03:00 PM)Big Redd Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 11:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(04-29-2017 04:18 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  lions can't draft all the MAC players
espn will start putting them on tues night

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

You act as if they didn't trade up to get a MAC player in Golladay. The only difference between he and Corey Davis is a QB.

(04-30-2017 03:00 PM)Big Redd Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 11:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(04-29-2017 04:18 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  lions can't draft all the MAC players
espn will start putting them on tues night

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

You act as if they didn't trade up to get a MAC player in Golladay. The only difference between he and Corey Davis is a QB.

WMU had more players drafted (3) than Michigan State (2) and Notre Dame (2). The MAC overall had a great showing, and having a player go top 5 is always nice.

A historic draft for the Rockets

Rockets drafted:
Rd. 3 - RB Kareem Hunt
Rd. 4 - TE Michael Roberts
Rd. 7 - DT Treyvon Hester

Rockets UDFA:
OT Storm Norton

Rockets invited to rookie mini-camp:
DB DeJaun Rogers
WR Corey Jones
OL Paul Perschon
DL John Stepec

(04-30-2017 03:00 PM)Big Redd Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 11:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(04-29-2017 04:18 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  lions can't draft all the MAC players
espn will start putting them on tues night

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

You act as if they didn't trade up to get a MAC player in Golladay. The only difference between he and Corey Davis is a QB.

Maybe the best way to describe:

Davis has been maxed out. He had excellent QB play while we was at WMU. Had a good offense, good WRs, good Rbs, etc.

Golladay is different. We don't know how good he would have been if he had played at say WMU.

That is why scouting is so difficult. comparing apples and oranges.

It isn't like a college board exam where a bunch of h.s. juniors sit down on a Saturday morning and all take the same exam at the same time under the same conditions.

(05-04-2017 05:05 PM)emu steve Wrote:  Maybe the best way to describe:

Davis has been maxed out. He had excellent QB play while we was at WMU. Had a good offense, good WRs, good Rbs, etc.

Golladay is different. We don't know how good he would have been if he had played at say WMU.

That is why scouting is so difficult. comparing apples and oranges.

It isn't like a college board exam where a bunch of h.s. juniors sit down on a Saturday morning and all take the same exam at the same time under the same conditions.

Imagine if Golladay had played at say EMU.

(05-04-2017 07:43 PM)prairiedawg Wrote:  

(05-04-2017 05:05 PM)emu steve Wrote:  Maybe the best way to describe:

Davis has been maxed out. He had excellent QB play while we was at WMU. Had a good offense, good WRs, good Rbs, etc.

Golladay is different. We don't know how good he would have been if he had played at say WMU.

That is why scouting is so difficult. comparing apples and oranges.

It isn't like a college board exam where a bunch of h.s. juniors sit down on a Saturday morning and all take the same exam at the same time under the same conditions.

Imagine if Golladay had played at say EMU.

Would have been interesting. Roback was a very effective QB in 2016.

(05-02-2017 06:28 AM)broncos1123 Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 03:00 PM)Big Redd Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 11:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(04-29-2017 04:18 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  lions can't draft all the MAC players
espn will start putting them on tues night

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

You act as if they didn't trade up to get a MAC player in Golladay. The only difference between he and Corey Davis is a QB.

One more day for the Golladay show to begin, enjoy.

(05-01-2017 07:17 PM)Hiller4Hyz09 Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 03:00 PM)Big Redd Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 11:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

(04-29-2017 04:18 PM)templefootballfan Wrote:  lions can't draft all the MAC players
espn will start putting them on tues night

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

You act as if they didn't trade up to get a MAC player in Golladay. The only difference between he and Corey Davis is a QB.

How's that drink tasting?

(08-12-2017 04:40 PM)Big Redd Wrote:  

(05-02-2017 06:28 AM)broncos1123 Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 03:00 PM)Big Redd Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 11:13 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(04-30-2017 09:17 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  

I really wish the Lions had NOT made the trade in the 3rd round to move down and get an extra 4th rounder.

Kareem Hunt went the pick after the Lions' original 3rd round pick.

Lions could have (and did) pick Roberts in the fourth.

And, of course, Pat O'Conner in the 7th.

That would really have increased MAC visibility among Lions' fans.

If Hunt rushed for 500 yards and Roberts caught 25 passes, Lions' fans would take notice of MAC teams like Toledo, WMU, EMU, etc.

Nothing better for the MAC than to have MAC skill players playing for NFL teams close to the MAC school where they played ball.

You act as if they didn't trade up to get a MAC player in Golladay. The only difference between he and Corey Davis is a QB.

One more day for the Golladay show to begin, enjoy.

Golladay has been a star of the training camp and first x-hibition game for the Lions.