Matt Williams is a big question mark for the purple team... I like the pickup though. He could be a bust.... but I'm leaning toward him being a monster. I think what we'll do is put Radford up against him and see which one eats the other one first.
Spencer Schoonenberg would be the Gold Team's equivalent to MW. There is no telling... anyone know anything about his game? I've had a few conversations with S-squared... he's a genuinely nice guy but there's a slight hint of 'I will fuck you up if you cross me,' which tells me he may have a joint venture children-eating business with Radford. If he's anything near Radford's studliness, he will turn some heads. I lobbied hard for this pickup, and I don't think he will disappoint.
Henri Dufresne... No one can pronounce this 1L's name, but I have a feeling people in attendance at Barrister's Bowl will learn quickly, assuming announcer Mikey Aucoin avoids another disaster like 'Hevvelston.' This kid apparently walked on at Nichols as a linebacker, and is willing to do anything to put St. J on his back. Gold Team has put its funds together and this year instead of slipping Mickeys in all the cheerleaders drinks like last year, we will be buying the 'patch' in an attempt to make him put down the cancer sticks. Gold Team has high hopes for this kid.
Jason Harbison. We took this guy because he looks like a cagefighter in his lawschool facebook picture... pretty much no other reason. When we actually saw him at the draft, we realized what a decision we made. Make no mistake, he will be on Woodard like MJ on your nephew. Can't wait to see him in action. Perhaps I will be wearing a red jersey in practice this year to make sure I avoid any and all contact with this guy.
These are just some of the memorables from the draft this year. There are others that will no doubt surprise, hopefully in a good way. Looks to be a great matchup, especially if McCord gets in there. I look forward to once again seeing Fleshman turn himself into a human spear, and watching Al Saulsbury drink for two in the stands.
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All this Barrister Bowl talk is riveting, but can we get soem discussion on some off the field aspects of the game? Namely, the PA/Color announcers. After last year's "incident", Justin Dewett looks to have much less..uhh colorful...commentary. The loss of John Forrester is will be evident, but Frat Thomas should be able to fill Forrester's silence with blaring editions "Black Betty."
ReplyDeleteCan you fill me in on the "incident?" All I remember is that the commentators stole the show until the booze really took effect. Maybe we can put a limit to the amount of whiskey they keep up there...
ReplyDeleteThere was a F-bomb clearly and loudly announced late in the fourth quarter. Several heads turned.
ReplyDeleteprobably somewhat in relation to the aforementioned booze.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point TyCobb. Traditionally, the announcers have been the best part of the game. Aucoin has all the tools - knowledge of the game, a voice like McMann, etc. Dewitt's a good color guy, with a lot of personal knowledge of each of the players. Additionally, he does a good job of tying these embarrassing and seemingly unrelated off the field events into the game. Frat Thomas is a bit of a question mark, however. As evidence by his undying love for Ram Jam, his taste in music is exquisite. But sometimes, he (like the backup announcer on Major League) shits the bed when the microphone is on him. I like him at DJ, but think he's maxed out there.
ReplyDeleteSo tell me, TyCobb, who should fill in the open seat in the booth?
The logical pick would be Ryan Scordato, with a voice as smooth as spoiled milk and a mind as sharp as Crayons he'd be the right fit. Tut since his talents are properly utilized on the field, we're left to fill the booth with lesser ability.
ReplyDeleteIs John Gruden available for the booth? I want to hear more commentary on the new Saints mouth-pieces.
ReplyDeleteSurely there will be a day when Blankenship puts on his training bra and steps out from behind his laptop to consider himself a worthy applicant for a microphone position, but as long as his pride wall continues to render him useless, we are forced to listen to the weak wrath of his keyboard...
ReplyDeleteLess whiskey in the booth!?!? That's like saying Popeye should eat less spinach.
ReplyDeleteEven Popeye knew that too much spinach would slow him down...
ReplyDeleteBy the way, stop posting as 'anonymous,' you tool.