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  1. Eh. I would accept a bigger spread for that game. I mean, most people on this board think we have an off-chance of winning. I don't think if that was the general pulse the spread would be what it is. I wonder what the spread was for Appalachian State and Michigan.

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  2. The spread is posted at 26 1/2 in favor of UT. For a comparable perspective, the abysmal Southern Miss is a 29 point spread with Mississippi St. Does anyone else feel like this is a bit of a shot? I mean a win in Austin is a tough get, but 4 touchdowns, damn. I have two bets at work, all i had to do was take UNT within 30 points of the longhorns. Are we all fools about the state of our team or is it really that big of a jump from Denton to Austin?

    Source: http://www.thespread.com/ncaa-college-football-betting-odds#.U_ytavldVHU

  3. Here's where I sit: I don't care what gender of person he wants to kiss or if it's on television. While i don't know for sure, i'm sure we witnessed plenty of other kisses throughout draft day(s). I agree the unnecessary PDA isn't that classy regardless of gender. But you probably saw it an psychologically ignored the other draft day lip services. If you're going to censor one, i think all of them should be censored. If you aren't going to censor any then let it all run.

    I think most people fall in the middle of these arguments. "It's his life, let him do what he wants as long as it doesn't infringe on my right to disagree or agree". I was raised in a very conservative home and often have these discussion with my mother. She doesn't agree with it and it doesn't fall in line with her religious beliefs. She also would never turn someone away from a church door, her home or business in order to alienate another person of another race, religion or sexuality. At the end of the day we can only choose for ourselves.

    All that being said, i think Sam was intentionally making a statement. First thing i do if i was drafted was hug my parents and thank them. Girlfriends/boyfriends/significant others come and go. I also think, that he's making an unapologetic statement to lighten the load off the others who may have to follow in his footsteps.

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  4. http://www.chargers.com/news/article-1/Chargers-Agree-to-Terms-with-17-Rookie-Free-Agents/bafbef67-ab54-4cbf-87a9-8b425609cfc8

    Here's a list of Free Agents WR signed by San Diego (what matters in regards to Brelan):

    Torrence Allen WR W. Texas A&M

    Highly productive wideout fresh off 93 catch season for 1,272 yards and eight touchdowns.

    Brelan Chancellor WR N. Texas
    Explosive wide receiver also a special teams star. Ranked in top 10 in punt and kickoff returns, and was named the 2013 Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Year.

    Micah Hatfield WR Oregon St.
    Talented WR battled injuries at Oregon State. Finished career snaring 20 catches for 234 yards and four touchdowns.

    Javontee Herndon WR Arkansas
    Arkansas wideout set career-highs in 2013 with 31 catches for 437 yards and four touchdowns.

    Brelan's edge is obviously his special teams ability. Danny Woodhead was fielding kick returns last year for SD he averages just 21.8 yards per attempt on 12 attempts. Woodheads longest return was 37 yards. It was good enough for 36th best KR in the league. San Diego ranked a weak #26 as a team in the returns category. So i think Brelan is a really calculated signing.

    Keenan Allen fielded 15 punt attempts with an average of 8.3 yards per return. He was the #31 best returner in the league. Great receiver for them though, 1,046 yards on 71 catches. He should have no problem stealing the return spotlight, it will allow the other two guys to focus on the offensive piece. Woodhead, Allen, Gates were the biggest producers last year.

    A footnote is Eddie Royal, he's their #2 receiver and has great return potential. He recently restructured his deal in the off-season so he could stay in San Diego. He caught 47 passes for 631 yards. Brelan could break into the receiving core but i don't think that's why he's there, which I think is a double-edge sword. He has a niche, i hope they give him a shot to expand out with it.

    Other recievers:

    16 Seyi Ajirotutu WR 26 6-3 215 5 Fresno State

    86 Vincent Brown WR 25 5-11 190 4 San Diego State

    80 Malcom Floyd WR 32 6-5 225 9 Wyoming

    73 Dontrelle Inman WR 25 6-3 198 R Virginia

    --Tobais Palmer WR 24 5-11 178 1 North Carolina State

    16 Tevin Reese WR -- 5-11 163 R Baylor

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  5. So i was looking at the inside linebacker situation in Baltimore. Daryl Smith is obviously the first name that comes to mind. He ranked #18 in the NFL in tackles with 123 combined. He also had five sacks. Smith was a second round pick for Jacksonville in 2004 (I think), he's currently 32. Behind him are:

    Albert McClellan - Signed from rookie free agency (good note for Orr). 3 years NFL experience 15 tackles last year. I think he contributes in coverage? Similar to Orr as in team captain/huge contributor at Marshall (CUSA shoutout).

    Josh Bynes - Also signed from rookie FA. 2 year guy out of Auburn. Bynes has been waived from the practice squad, resigned and then moved up to play. His slot doesn't seem secure although he's a solid special teams contributor (i think). Been on the final roster since 2012.

    D.J Bryant -"D.J. Bryant was signed to a Reserve/Future contract with the Ravens on 2/6/13...Signed to the Ravens’ practice squad on 12/12/12...Released by the New York Jets on 12/4/12 after being signed to the practice squad on 11/5/12...Waived by Indianapolis on 10/18/12 after being signed to the practice squad on 10/9/12...Released by Tampa Bay on 10/2/12 after being signed to the practice squad on 9/18/12...Waived by Houston on 8/31/12 after originally signing as a rookie free agent on 5/14/12." So yeah this was too annoying to not just copy. He hasn't really contributed, another Rookie FA.

    Arthur Brown - Drafted out of K-state last year in the second round. Likely not going anywhere 3 picks were traded to Seattle in order to get brown in 2013. 15 tackles last season but also recovered from a sports hernia.

    This is of course all speculative. Don't forget that C.J. Mosely was drafted in the first round out of 'Bama. I feel like he picked/got picked for a tough crowd. I definitely think Orr has the talent to bump off a few of these guys. And, if he survives the competition and comes out on top he'll be in the league a long time. He's got a long fight in camp ahead of himself, but he's completely capable. I wouldn't say he has an ideal situation because of the depth of competition, but obviously the ravens allow free agents to make their bones.

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