You are a sporting mecca, a world power, a bastion of all that is great about commercialism, success, and propriety. But you are nothing without Marty Tadman.
The former Boise State safety deserves to be a member of your league as much as Ed Hochuli deserves to be drug-tested. Tadman would make a great NFL player. He is tough, smart, dependable, omniscient, tattooed, self-healing, bondable, and awesome. He won't make it rain at strip clubs, and he won't fight dogs for sport. He will, however, always be in the right place at the right time, and he might convert teammates to Christianity.
Still, Tadman sits at home with no offer.
We know this issue is not simply a matter of economics and roster spots. To be sure, we went through the current list of your safeties, and we found the results to be lacking in quality, production, and name recognition. Here are a few:
Hamza Abdullah, Denver Broncos Twenty-three times Abdullah has appeared in an NFL game; zero times has he intercepted a pass. Also, his last name makes him sound like a genie. Jordan Babineaux, Seattle Seahawks In four years, Babineaux has failed to stick in the Seahawks' starting lineup, which is like a 12-year-old having a hard time sticking in fourth grade. Oliver Celestin, Arizona Cardinals Celestin's longevity in the league has allowed him to play in 48 career games. At least we think he played in them. He only has 56 career tackles. Glenn Earl, Houston Texans Earl did not play in 2007, but the Texans must have been sold on his three interceptions in 31 games. Either that, or they liked the fact that he has two first names. Vernon Fox, Washington Redskins For his career, Fox averages 0.85 tackles per game. Great for annual yield on a US Bank checking account; bad for NFL safety. Eric Smith, New York Jets Looking at Smith's career stat sheet is like looking in the wallet of hobo. Two career interceptions, one career return yard, zero career sacks, lint. Cameron Worrell, Miami Dolphins Worrell has exactly one pass defensed in his five-year career, which is one more than what we have.
We know Marty Tadman can do better because he has done better. In addition to being a demon on special teams and an asset in the return game, here are Tadman's defensive stats from his senior year.
Marty Tadman: 93 total tackles, 57 solo, 36 assists, 2.5 TFLs, 2 INTs, 10 passes defensed, 1 FR, 1 TD, grew a third arm once just for fun
Without a doubt, Tadman belongs in your league, NFL. You have enough issues to worry about between the personal conduct policy, Chad Johnson, rookie contracts, globalization, and long hair.
A lack of Marty Tadman doesn't belong on that list.
Might Ryan Clady's status as the highest drafted BSU player be in doubt? One misinformed Chicago Bears fan sure thinks so. An early 2009 mock draft done by a prescient member of the Bears' message board has Boise State's Ian Johnson going in the top ten of next year's draft. That's all well and good, but we have Doug Martin going number one overall in 2010.
Whether out of obligation or habit, we were invited to join in another podcast over at Bronco Nation N.O.W. This week, we waxed poetic about Ryan Clady, Orlando Scandrick, and Irrelevant Vandals with JT Ray from Bronco Nation N.O.W. and Drew from Fight, Fight, BSU.
There were plenty of surprises in last weekend's NFL Draft, but perhaps none more so than the relative glut of Utah State Aggies who were drafted.
G Shawn Murphy and WR/KR Kevin Robinson each found NFL homes; Murphy went in the fourth round to the Dolphins and Robinson was picked up by the Chiefs in the sixth. The flying pigs in frozen hell found this particularly interesting.
The duo are the first USU players chosen in the NFL draft since Chris Cooley in the third round of the 2004 draft. Murphy and Robinson also become the first two Aggies to be picked in the same draft since 1989 when wide receiver Kendal Smith and quarterback Brent Snyder were both selected in the seventh round.
Utah State's excitement was tempered, however, when they realized that they will be minus two NFL draftees next year.
It has been two full days since the NFL Draft, and Marty Tadman still seems to be without a team. In related news, the world is a terrible, hateful place.
In addition to the signing of Taylor Tharp and Dan Gore to free agent contracts, former Broncos Jeff Cavender and Tad Miller were invited to try-outs with NFL clubs. Tadman? Nothing. There is still time for the former Boise State safety/immortal to find work at the next level, but we would have expected him to be a hot commodity soon after the draft ended. Who would have thought that NFL GMs think differently than we do?
We've commissioned Chadd Cripe (via passive aggressive email) to get on the case and find out what is happening with Tadman. This is a matter with which Brian Murphy cannot be trusted. In the meantime, we'll do our best to plug Tadman's abilities here in the hopes that curious NFL scouts are scouring blogs for biased perspective on potential prospects.
Former Boise State reneger Taylor Bennett will be transferring from Georgia Tech to Louisiana Tech this season, and he will be eligible to start at quarterback for the Bulldogs.
Normally, a student-athlete transferring from one Division I-A program to another would have to sit out a year, but Louisiana Tech has a graduate-school major that Georgia Tech does not, so the NCAA approved Bennett's eligibility request on academic grounds.
Bennett once gave Boise State a verbal commitment, but he chose instead to play at Georgia Tech. In addition to his wanting a graduate degree, he also did not want anything to do with the spread option offense that new coach Paul Johnson was introducing. Apparently, Bennett prefers the staid, three-and-out offense of Louisiana Tech.
Several media outlets are reporting that Boise State has offered junior QB Taysom Hill from Highland High School (Pocatello, Idaho) a scholarship.
A rising senior-to-be, Hill received an offer from Boise State, which is something in and of itself because the Broncos are notorious for not making as many early offers as other programs.
Hill has already received scholarship offers from Idaho State, Stanford, and Arizona, and he has visits set up to several other big schools. No word yet on whether or not the University of Idaho knows he exists.
The University of Idaho can't even win when their players get drafted.
The St. Louis Rams made Vandal LB David Vobora the last pick of the NFL Draft, awarding him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. You know what they say, "Once irrelevant, always irrelevant."
Here is a roundup of links from this weekend's NFL Draft.
Ryan Clady links Deadspin can't imagine anyone wanting to leave Boise early [Deadspin.com] Denver Post: happy to have him [Denver Post] Brian Murphy's take: typical [Idaho Statesman] The Scott Slant: Clady to start at left tackle [KTVB.com] Arbiter story: full of good quotes [Arbiter Online]
Other draft links Mel Kiper's draft grades: Broncos C+, Cowboys B+ [ESPN.com] Utah State has two drafted; hell freezes over [KSL.com] Brennan a Redskin: good thing Georgia doesn't play in NFC East [UH Athletics]
Former BSU QB Taylor Tharp has signed with the Carolina Panthers. Take that, Vinny Testaverde!
Tharp will be the fourth quarterback on the Panthers’ roster, behind veteran Jake Delhomme, former Oregon State quarterback Matt Moore and former Northwestern quarterback Brett Basanez.
With the fragility of Delhomme, Tharp stands a good chance to be a part of the team sometime this fall, and he may already be better than the last year's Carolina back-up, David Carr.
We sure did have a fun weekend with the NFL Draft. They should do this more often. Ryan Clady went No. 12 overall, Orlando Scandrick became a Cowboy, and the ESPN crew broke the record for most uncomfortable moments in a broadcast. The only thing missing was the Lions drafting a receiver.
Here is what we see happening in the next few days.
Clady's new contract with the Denver Broncos will include performance incentives for touchdown catches and sweet end zone celebrations.
Once he sees Cowboy headquarters in Dallas, Scandrick will change his MySpace mood to "off the chain."
After no wide receivers were drafted in the first round, Vinny Perretta will have serious regrets about not turning pro after his junior year.
Photo courtesy Idaho Statesman. Our sources have confirmed that Dan Gore has signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins. That's right. We have sources.
Gore will join number one overall pick Jake Long as part of the Dolphins' youth movement along the offensive line.
Update: Here are photos from the Gore family. Congrats, Dan!
Welcome, Bronco fans, to OBNUG's NFL Draft live-blog. I'm Kevan, and I'll be taking you through today's picks. First, there are a few things you should know about me before we begin.
I am a die-hard Patriots fan.
I may fall asleep during some point of the first round.
I cannot stand Chris Berman.
Stuart Scott interviews make my head hurt.
I think Clady will fall to the Ravens.
I'll drag this live-blog on long enough to see Ryan Clady get drafted. No promises after that.
Enjoy.
12:45 Coverage starts in a few minutes. I could not be more excited! Word is that the Rams are going to take Chris Long from Virginia with the number two pick, rather than LSU's Glenn Dorsey. Here's what I don't get: Dorsey was the consensus number one throughout the college football season. Now, he will be, at best, the third pick? I think the three months before the Draft gives teams the opportunity to overthink their picks. Remember Adrian Peterson last year? Yeah, exactly. I'll get off my soapbox now...but only because my Pop-Tarts are ready. 12:57 Sure hope Miami doesn't use their whole ten minutes to make their pick. 12:59 Will Jake Long's nose get its own signing bonus? 1:01 Tacky suit update: Keyshawn Johnson is in the lead. 1:03 We are under way! The Dolphins waste no time in selecting long, and ESPN wastes no time in jumping to commercial. Seriously?! A commercial break 45 seconds into the NFL Draft?! I could not find the NFL Network fast enough. 1:05 I still cannot get over the size of Jake Long's nose. It is Jim Halpert big! 1:07 Am I the only one expecting to see Teri Hatcher in the Chris/Howie Long family? She is nowhere to be seen. Suzy Kolber, get on this! 1:11 Clady's picture has popped up along the side of the ESPN broadcast with the Boise State logo. That is some serious exposure that we aren't used to having. It is pretty cool.
#2: Chris Long to the Rams.
1:14 NFL Network's Deion Sanders seems to be getting exclusive interviews with the draftees. This could provide some great unintentional comedy. We'll keep tuned. 1:16 Adam Schefter just reported Matt Ryan to the Falcons. Ugh. 1:17 The Chiefs will have either Gholston or Dorsey to choose between when they pick at No. 5. If they truly want a defensive lineman over Clady, then they will have their opportunity.
#3: Matt Ryan to the Falcons.
1:18 Now might be a good time to point out that I’m wearing my Tim Couch jersey. 1:25 OK, couple of things. First of all, Matt Ryan is wearing a sweater vest. Bad choice. Second, I'm pretty sure good teams don't draft quarterbacks this high any more. Third, will the Raiders be able to resist McFadden? Fourth, please God let Dorsey fall to the Patriots.
#4: Darren McFadden to the Raiders
1:29 Interesting, Oakland. I wonder how much Adrian Peterson had to do with this pick. He fell last year and was the best rookie in the league; McFadden can do the same thing. 1:31 Whoa, McFadden's family is rushing the stage! Way to represent. 1:32 The Chiefs are the first team that experts thought Clady might go to, but with the way the draft has gone, I don't see him going here. The real question is who might trade up to get Dorsey or Gholston?
#5: Glenn Dorsey to the Chiefs
1:37 The Jets are on the clock. Care for a re-do on D'Brickshaw Ferguson? 1:38 Clady prospect update: the Patriots? You have to think that Gholston will go to the Jets, and the Patriots always love their value picks. Clady could go No. 7.
#6: Vernon Gholston to the Jets (that's a picture of Mike Mamula, by the way)
1:44 And the green room just went 6-for-6! Gholston is one of those workout warriors who didn't have a stellar career, but does have stellar muscles. I believe Chris Mortensen just referred to him as having a "Tarzan body." Reaching for defensive linemen in the first round reminds me of this:
1:47 There doesn't seem to be a camera at Clady's draft party. On the other hand, we did get to see Branden Albert's wardrobe sponsored by American Eagle. 1:49 ESPN could have gone without mentioning the Patriot's Super Bowl loss. Jerks. 1:50 Yes! Patriots trade their pick! I love this team!
#7: Sedrick Ellis to the Saints
1:55 Ryan Clady is Mel's best available and Jacksonville just moved up. Could this be it?
1:56 I'm about to get my Cheetos on.
1:58 DeSean Jackson cam. That might be there all day.
#8: Derrick Harvey to the Jaguars
2:02 I guess Clady will be going to Denver at #12 now, unless some more trades keep coming. That will be a good fit. Let's just hope he doesn't fall even further.
2:05 Does Chris Berman even know how football works? His take on Derrick Harvey to the Jaguars was how exciting it will be when the Jags face the Ravens in Week 17 because it will be Harvey versus Troy Smith in a rematch of the 2007 BCS championship.
I sure hope Clady goes soon.
#9: Keith Rivers to the Bengals
2:09 Would it have killed Rivers to wear something with a collar today?
2:11 Alright, Patriots back on the clock! I could get used to this...unless ESPN uses it as an excuse to show more Super Bowl highlights.
#10: Jerod Mayo to the Patriots
2:15 A linebacker who runs a 4.54? There's something the Patriots sure don't have.
2:16 Berman just made a terrible Mayo pun. I am so done with ESPN right now.
#11: Leodis McKelvin to the Bills
2:20 Is it Ryan Clady time? I can feel it!
2:21 Where is Todd McShay during all of this? Sitting in his living room having pretend arguments with Mel Kiper? First Teri Hatcher, now this. What are those journalists doing?
2:23 Clady getting love on NFL Network right now.
#12: Ryan Clady to the Broncos
2:25 Clady to the Broncos! Excellent. He'll be a great fit there. Denver has some of the best o-line coaches in the league, and he will have every opportunity to succeed.
2:28 The Boise media will eat up the "once a Bronco, always a Bronco" line. We'll go ahead and put the over-under on that phrase at 15.
The studio coverage of Clady's pick was absoutely terrible. After Mel Kiper did his spiel, Chris Berman changed the topic to Jay Cutler's quarterback skills. Seriously?! What a joke of a broadcast. Mort finally brought things back together after Keyshawn and Steve Young yukked it up about Cutler for awhile.
I caught the end of the NFL Network coverage, and they were showing how Clady blew several blocks in the Hawaii game. They were kind of tearing him apart.
Also, no one had a camera at Clady's party. Hopefully David Augusto will come through for us tonight on KTVB News at 10.
That does it for OBNUG's NFL Draft live-blog. My personal highlights: Roger Goodell's opening fistpump, Matt Ryan being a complete waste, the Patriots trading down, and Clady going to a solid team. Lowlights: every time Chris Berman opened his mouth.
We'll try to post video this weekend of the Clady pick, and we'll break things down for you next week. Feel free to keep the conversation going in the comments section, especially now that the Lions have a chance to reach for a wide receiver.
Week in Review (WIR) is looking forward to OBNUG's live-blog of the NFL Draft tomorrow. With Ryan Clady going in the first few picks, the excitement is palpable. Or is that our mondo nacho platter? Either way, tomorrow should be fulfilling.
Turns out 35 years of broadcasting is worth something.
After being relieved from play-by-play duties for Bronco athletics, Paul J. Schneider will at least be honored by the school to which he became synonymous. Here is a list of ways that Boise State intends on showing their appreciation for Schneider's service.
Press area to be named "Paul J. Schneider Press Area"
$10,000 scholarship in his name for a Bronco football or men's basketball player
Lifetime seats for him and his family in the new skybox
Here is a long overdue look at the world of WAC competition. Did we say competition? We meant speed bumps.
Idaho
Vandal RB Princeton (if that's his real name) McCarty had himself quite a game in Idaho's spring finale, rushing for 124 yards and four touchdowns. But diving into the end zone? Act like you've been there before, McCarty, even though--as a Vandal tailback--you might never get there again.
“He had some great big plays,” Idaho head coach Robb Akey said. “He learned a little lesson about discipline. We’re not going to be diving into end zones like that unless we have to. He made some big plays and dadgumit that’s what I’ve been asking them to do."
Linebacker-turned-running back? Yeah, that'll work. Utah State's latest offensive strategy involves converting linebackers to running backs. Isn't it supposed to work the other way?
Cumbee carried nine times for 69 yards and a touchdown during the spring-ending scrimmage at Romney Stadium.
Said Cumbee: "I just saw the hole and ran. That's what the coaches told me to do. ... They said to run the ball like a linebacker."
Run the ball like a linebacker? We seem to remember linebackers not running the ball all that well. Hence, why they are linebackers.
While Boise State fans anxiously await several Broncos going in the NFL Draft, Fresno fans have decidedly less to get excited about. DL Jason Shirley might be the only Bulldog to be drafted, and that is not even a certainty.
The former Fresno State football player knows he severely hurt those chances in October when he was charged with three misdemeanors, including driving under the influence.
"I know NFL teams frown upon those types of incidents," Shirley said.
Nonsense. The Cowboys and Bengals would love to have him.
Self-inflicted slips put Shirley's draft stock in question [Fresno Bee]
San Jose State
San Jose State has been busy crafting its non-conference schedule for the next seven years. Talk about proactive.
For SJSU fans, the biggest name will undoubtedly be USC (in 2009), but the biggest story should be Navy.
That’s partly because of the allure of playing a service academy, partly because SJSU and Navy will play four times: twice at Spartan Stadium, twice in Annapolis.
With the fifth pick in Saturday's NFL Draft, you have an opportunity to significantly upgrade your team, and we would like to give you advice on how not to blow it. Picking a bust is a lot easier than you might think (Ryan Sims knows what we're talking about), which is why we feel obligated to help.
Make no mistake, there is one true and right way to draft on Saturday, and his name is Ryan Clady.
You need a difference-maker, Chiefs, and Clady is that difference-maker. Remember the days when you used to dominate teams along the offensive line with powerful, smart players who controlled the line of scrimmage and kept the offense moving? We hardly do. Wasn't that, like, five years ago? Clady can help restore that luster.
And really, you are going nowhere without a consistent offense. Brodie Croyle is horribly mortal and the receivers are tragically unremarkable. But put Clady in at left tackle and at least Croyle will have seven seconds to not find the right receiver and Eddie Kennison will have plenty of opportunity to not get open. If all else fails, you can call Larry Johnson off-tackle plays until you're blue in the face.
The way we see it, here are your draft needs:
Wide Receiver. There are no receivers worth a top ten pick this season, meaning that you may have to wait until the second day to get a playmaking wideout. You are not the Lions.
Defensive Line. With Jared Allen gone, Tamba Hali needs a new bookend. Or does he? At least you still have one quality DE. If he demands double-teams, you can find any noob to fill the other side, one-on-one.
Safety. Safeties just shouldn't go as high as No. 5 overall. Except for Marty Tadman.
Offensive Line. Hmm, we can think of a fairly good prospect who will be available.
Clady makes too much sense at No. 5. He will be a franchise player for years to come, and he will make an immediate impact. Sure our advice is motivated by a desire to see a Boise State player go in the top five picks, but we also want to see you succeed. We can't stand the Chargers.
When you go on the clock Saturday, there will be pressure to write down the name of an overrated defensive lineman (Vernon Gholston), an overrated quarterback (Matt Ryan), or God's gift to the left tackle position (Clady).
Write down Ryan Clady's name. You won't regret it.
A great sports year that included a 10-win football season and national recognition for basketball is far from over. Boise State's golf and tennis squads have begun their postseason tournaments, and the Broncos have some of the best teams in the WAC once more.
Boise State senior golfer Troy Merritt will arrive at the WAC Championships on Monday with an almost-unheard-of four-tournament winning streak and the lowest scoring average in the nation. Merritt leads the nation in scoring average (69.2), par-3 scoring and par-4 scoring. He leads the nation with six wins. He is ranked No. 7 in the nation by Golfstat and No. 21 by Golfweek.
Both tennis teams earned high seeds in the WAC tournament, and the men's team is looking for a its fourth consecutive title.
Boise State is riding an 11-match win streak into the WAC Championships, which kick off today.
Now if only swimming could start pulling its weight.
Being the prohibitive WAC favorite and a potential preseason Top 25 team has Fresno State pretty geeked up, and nobody celebrates April hype better than the Bulldogs. Observe:
Whoever was running the spring game festival pulled out all the stops.
Someone handed coach Pat Hill a microphone -- and he promptly started hawking season tickets.
Buy them now, he said. Don't want you to be left out in the cold come game day.
Organizers rolled out the clothing racks and the BBQ equipment and the T-shirt gun.
They enlisted the services of cheerleaders and the student band, which ripped off fight songs as though it were September and the big bad Badgers were in town.
Granted, we are a little jealous about the T-shirt gun.
To help NFL teams with their drafting needs, we have provided the following scouting reports for Boise State players who might hear their names called in this weekend's NFL Draft. Granted, we are not professional scouts, so our opinions might not carry much credence or value. Also hurting our cause? Intense non-objectivity. Oh well. Here goes nothing!
Ryan Clady Clady has the potential to be a star at the next level.He can dominate an opponent in a number of different ways: with power, with technique, with Jedi mind tricks.WAC competition did him a disservice because flipping UtahState pancakes is a lot harder than mauling BCS competition.
Clady could stand to add some girth and muscle, but he will always have his quickness and athleticism.The NFL is the perfect place for a prospect like Clady, and he should only get better year after year.
Orlando Scandrick
O.S. is fast, aggressive, and confident—attributes that make him an ideal NFL cornerback.He is a younger, saner version of DeAngelo Hall, and he will be an asset in coverage and in run support.
As a safety, Scandrick showed range and toughness, but his greatest BoiseState season came last year at cornerback.Scandrick’s steady improvement hints at untapped potential, and provided he can overcome cockiness, riskiness, and shirtlessness, he should make a solid pro.
Marty Tadman
All personal biases aside, Tadman is the greatest football player we have ever seen.We’re not sure if this is because we have attended mostly Seattle Seahawks and 2A high school football games or if Tadman is, in fact, God’s gift to secondaries.We’re going with the latter.
Tadman has the intangible qualities that scouting combines and drills can’t measure.He is football smart, like Stephen Hawking is math smart.His ability to always be in the right place at the right time is invaluable, and he is rarely caught out of position.
Weaknesses?Is being too perfect a weakness?
Dan Gore
Gore may become the second BSU lineman to go in the draft thanks to his room to grow both physically and technically.At well over six feet tall, Gore definitely has the height, and a solid NFL weight training program could bulk him up to pro playing weight.Plus, having played defensive line for years, Gore’s O-line prospects are much more limitless than most people realize.
Also, his last name is a type of torture. That can’t hurt his chances.
Tad Miller
NFL teams would be wise to give Miller a long, hard look. He is a powerful, sound blocker who has proven to be a winner over his years on the Bronco O-line. Also, he regularly checks his GMail account and responds to pretty much any interview request (notably, ours).
Nick Schlekeway
An excellent pass rusher is a valued commodity in today’s NFL, and Schlekeway would certainly revitalize a team’s pass rush. During his BSU days, he showed great speed and power off the edge, and he had the ability to make an impact in a game. Bigger and stronger defensive ends may be available on draft day, but there will be no player who matches the amount of consecutive consonants in Schlekeway’s last name.
Jeff Cavender
A key member of the Broncos line over the past few years, Cavender has made his mark as a jack of all trades. He can seamlessly switch between different offensive line positions, playing everything from guard and tackle to center and giant tight end. His maneuverability masks a remarkable talent for always being in the right position with his excellent technique and footwork.
Of course, we could be talking about Pete Cavender right now and not know it.
Taylor Tharp
If third-string quarterbacks were valued as highly as franchise left tackles, Tharp would be a Top Ten pick.He proved at BoiseState that the spotlight is a little much for him, but mop-up duty against third-teamers couldn’t be more up his alley.
He put up great numbers with the Broncos with his quick decision-making, knowledge of the offense, and accurate arm.His sideline tosses lacked urgency, but his deep balls always had enough behind them.
As a bonus, Tharp would make best friends with the kickers.
The Life Coach believes that there are no stupid questions, just stupid Vandal fans who ask questions. His purpose is to shepherd Bronco Nation to the calm waters of illumination, guiding them through their perfunctory problems with grace, flair, and competent advice. Got a question for the Life Coach? Email him at OneBroncoNationUnderGod@gmail.com.
Dear Life Coach, I am a girl who loves Boise State football but does not love Ian Johnson. Do I exist? Confused in Caldwell
No, you don’t. Ian Johnson is the equivalent of Justin Timberlake for N’SYNC. No fourteen-year-old girl watched N’SYNC for Joey or Billy or whoever the other guys were. They watched N’SYNC for Justin. Just like every girl who is a BSU fan watches Boise State football because of Ian Johnson. There is nothing else there to attract them.
You think there are tweeners who just love the beat and feel of N’SYNC’s music? No way. You think there are girls out there who love BSU football for its offensive ingenuity and ability to get big third down stops? No way.
Nearly every girl who watches BSU simply watches because they are hoping that Ian Johnson somehow dumps his wife and asks them to marry him on national TV. Or because they like the blue turf. Life Coach, What is an appropriate response to seeing Marty Tadman in the Boise Towne Square Mall Pro Image? I hope you will say "shriek like a little girl, have him sign your undershirt, ask him to be the godparent of your as-yet-to-be-born child and steal a sample of his hair while he's not looking...you know, for cloning purposes." I ask out of curiosity, not out of past incidence. Creepy in Coeur d'Alene
Just as Marty Tadman is a very unique individual, there is not one response that is uniquely appropriate when seeing Marty in a Pro Image at the mall. Varied responses are acceptable, BUT there is a basic framework that you should try to stay within.
Only scream or gasp once – preferably upon initial realization or contact. Prolonged shrieks and gasps are unsightly and unacceptable.
You may notice his tattoos, but under no circumstances are you to touch them or ask him to show you every tattoo that he has. I mean, he knows they're awesome. That’s why he got them.
Don’t do anything you would regret if your grandmother was watching.
Don’t do anything that would normally require a lawyer (i.e. giving him your kidney, becoming a legalized guardian, stealing his hat, etc.)
Finally, upon departure, do not give him lingering looks through the display window. Marty hates this. It creeps him out. Just be a man and walk away. Walk away.
Mr. Life Coach, Where does the line for the Kellen Moore bandwagon start? Jeff Caves in Boise
Start? Where does it end? That’s the question.
There are so many people already a part of this lefty’s fan base that he might be able to form a legitimate mutiny if he doesn’t start. His boyish features and unique style soften the heart of the elderly and inspire those of the younger generation. The Kellen Moore bandwagon is currently a tricked out Honda Element, and there is a long line to get into that compact SUV.
So, my friend, the question is not where does it start. The question is: Where does it end? Because you need to get in line.
Our favorite mock draft this year has been the satirical Emmitt Smith mock by the guys at WalterFootball.com. They have masterfully captured Emmitt's idiosyncrasies and turned it into a fascinating story. In addition to having Matt Ryan going No. 1 to the Dolphins, the Emmitt mock draft also has the Chiefs taking Tim Tebow at No. 5. Hilarious.
Here is an excerpt from the Ryan Clady entry:
#6. New York Jets: Ryan Clandy, OT, Boise State
The New York Jet need help really bad. And that is a big misunderstatement. After all, the Jets can only be disrespected by every team in their league and in the AFC East. In their conference, they have the New England Patriots, who are good. They have the Buffalo Bills, who obviously gone 11-5 in 2007 last year. They have the Indianapolis Colts who won the World Series in 2005. And they have the Miami Dolphin, who just hired Parcells to be their coach. So the New York Jets have their back against the fence.
Clandy should be able to help out the Jets tremendously.
The day of reckoning has arrived for the six candidates in OBNUG's Public Enemy #1 competition. We've heard the cases for each nominee over the past several weeks, and we are prepared to crown a champion for this website's most hated villain.
Over the weekend, we narrowed the field down to two. Hal Mumme and Robb Akey were pardoned due to their being relatively harmless. Sean Renfree was excused due to age and ignorance. And Colin Kaepernick received a pass until next year, when he may be more dangerous.
The final candidates left standing were Dan Hawkins and Mike Prater, and each provided an interesting case for hatred. Hawkins has a history of greed and backstabbing, and Prater has a history of pompousness and loving the Vandals. Choosing between the two was not an easy task, which is probably why we dragged this on for so long. But after much hand-wringing and debate, we came to a decision.
The winner of the first annual OBNUG Public Enemy #1 is...
Dan Hawkins
Hawkins wins on account of the sins of his past. We wanted Public Enemy #1 to be someone we truly despise for his connection to the BSU program, and Hawkins' spurning of Bronco Nation cut deep enough to earn him our distaste years later. When he left for greener (richer) pastures, he betrayed our trust in ways we never imagined. Sure, the Broncos are better off without him, but no one back-stabs BSU and gets away with it.
Enjoy your year of ridicule, Hawkins. We sure will.
Join us on Saturday for the first annual OBNUG NFL Draft live-blog! We've always loved draft time in the NFL, and having a Boise State player in the mix makes it even better. We'll be live-blogging until Ryan Clady gets drafted. So this could be the shortest live-blog ever.
Duane and Lori Stueckle, longtime donors to all things BSU, will have their name grace the new stadium expansion when the Stueckle Sky Club opens in August. The new skybox, suites, loges will be a beautiful addition to Bronco Stadium, and they will have a phat nickname. Can't wait to watch a game from the S Club!
The Miami Dolphins came to an agreement with Michigan OT Jake Long yesterday, sealing the status of the number one pick in Saturday's NFL Draft. More importantly to Bronco fans, the Dolphins' choice means former Boise State OT Ryan Clady will be the next offensive linemen to go off the board, maybe as high as the fifth pick.
“The sooner he went, the sooner I will get picked up,” Clady said. He said three teams have shown the most interest. "I’d say it’s been Kansas City, Baltimore and Denver."
The Detroit Lions are also said to be interested, provided Clady is okay with being moved to wide receiver.
The Chiefs, with the fifth pick, have shown a lot of interest in drafting an offensive tackle, and the Kansas City Star speculates that their next best option might be Clady.
Now, the Chiefs, who have a glaring need at offensive tackle, will have to shift their attention to the next tier of tackles — which includes Boise State’s Ryan Clady, Pittsburgh’s Jeff Otah and Virginia’s Branden Albert — if they decide to use that pick on a lineman.
Last year's No. 5 pick received $18 million in guaranteed money, which would buy Clady a whole lot of teriyaki.
At this point in the run-up to the NFL Draft, teams know everything there is to know about the top prospects--except secret Power Ranger personas.
Fortunately, OBNUG can help with that. While doing research on Ryan Clady's MySpace page, we discovered the big guy's afternoon alter ego, and it sounds pretty awesome:
You are the Black Ranger, you are Zach. Your weapon is the power axe. You are the Mastadon.
Clady's Mighty Morphin' handle came from a simple MySpace survey. More journalists should employ such tactics.
Discovering Clady's other side could reap benefits come draft day. Who wouldn't want an athlete who can morph into a monster-slaying, prepubescent superhero? If the following video is any indication, the Dolphins might be pursuing the wrong guy.
The WAC, maybe more than any other conference in America, has a great discrepancy between the teams at the top and the teams at the bottom. Boise State and Hawaii played in BCS bowls the past two years while Utah State and Idaho struggled to win a single game.
One of the reasons for this gap is the coaching, and Sporting News apparently agrees. The following is their ranking of non-BCS coaches.
1. June Jones, SMU 2. Gary Patterson, TCU 3. Pat Hill, Fresno State 4. Bronco Mendenhall, BYU 5. Chris Petersen, Boise State 6. Todd Graham, Tulsa 7. Larry Blakeney, Troy 8. Dick Tomey, San Jose State 9. George O'Leary, Central Florida 10. Kyle Whittingham, Utah ... 20. Chris Ault, Nevada 30. Hal Mumme, New Mexico State 40. Derek Dooley, Louisiana Tech 47. Brent Guy, Utah State 49. Robb Akey, Idaho 50. Greg McMackin, Hawaii
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