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So was Shavlik Randolph... all I wanted were some opinions from knowledgeable fans who had seen Paulus play. I could really care less that you are bitter that he didn't commit to Cuse. Or that Col Forbin is a Tarheel fan from Greensboro. The Dookies are making this kid out to be the second coming--figured the knowledgeable TBD fans would respond with some scoop. Too much to ask I guess....sorry.

Whoever started this evolution should be subject to long slow torture and eventual death. My kids look at me strange as they slurp on frozen chocolate water and I say---"you know back in the old days--these were rich and creamy"

All spent on Freezers and Bunsen Burners apparently..no beakers--you want to recreate a flood...

Thanks Joe. Really appreciate it.

You said he threw away kids--meaning got nothing out of them or treated them like trash when they were at Duke in my interpretation--you said nothing about the NBA. Read the quotes from Shav in today's Raleigh paper--he doesn't sound like he was treated like trash... by the way Jay Williams, Bobby Hurley--way to pick on guys who's careers were cut short by serious accidents. Grant Hill is an all-star when healthy (proved it again this year); Laettner has had a serviceable career; Elton Brand, Corey Maggette...I agree it doesn't compare to the Tarheels but don't just make sh-- up. I am not a Duke fan, but if you are going to write something at least stick to the same point. Now to get back to the original point--has anyone other than a Cuse fan seen Paulus play and have an opinion...the Duke staff including the head coach is ga ga over this kid and I want to know if its legit...

A gooey sticky flood Let's see-- fairly warm summer day (80 degrees), something is frozen---it melts--wow.....shocker...no wonder this town won't get the Olympics, they can't even do popsicle art.

Yep--he throws them away so often and has no history of developing kids both on and off the court.

Thanks -- I guess the kid can play. The nickname for Duke locally is the State University of New York and New Jersey at Durham.

I have heard raves about this young man and was wondering if any of you Syracuse guys have seen him play football or basketball? The basketball staff at Duke is jacked about this kid--both his attitude and his skill...they have said he is Bobby Hurley with better quicks, vision and shot. Just wondering.....thanks.... Maybe he spends four years at Duke on the hardwood and then plays QB for the Bills when JP retires after winning 6 super bowls in his first 6 years as a starter

I think Pat needs to shut up and play football for the Vikings instead of playing a combination of Tucker Carlson and Kreskin for his old team. and for those of you too young to remember Kreskin....Mentalist

Reference points on my comments versus the run were early games and then a regression against Pittsburgh. I think it was the first Jets game where they really picked on him-to the tune of 3 or 4 straight plays to his side for an average of 6 or 7 a carry-he began to improve in the second half of this game. It was trial by fire. The Miami game at home also there where a couple of plays in the first half with Sammy Morris running where he was non-existent. I definitely believe he improved, but can still get better. As for the Pittsburgh game--I think the entire D-line had an off day that day. I guess I looked at this original question as what does he need to do to become an elite player, but we do have a different opinion of him against the run. ________________________________________________________ Here was a comment from TD in a 12/20/2004 Chat: Tom Donahoe: Chris Kelsay has shown outstanding improvement each week of the season. As a matter of fact, our defensive end position with Chris, Aaron Schobel and Ryan Denney is one of the deeper positions on our football team. We actually feel that we have three starters at that position. You can see the improvement in Chris' play with his ability to be better against the run in terms of recognizing what teams are trying to do to him. As a pass rusher he has provided a very good compliment to Aaron Schobel. Chris has brought toughness and a top work ethic to our team. ____________________________________________________ It doesn't mean he stunk--just needed to improve. Anyway--I would still much rather have you coaching a football team than me. Your analysis is always pretty much spot on.

I think that Chris Kelsay won the starting battle and moves into camp as the established starter. I really like Kelsay, and I would share your optimism, but I am concerned about a couple of things-- He needs to really improve against the run this year to take a step up. He got blown out a few times on the edge and needs to be able to better shed blocks. I saw a couple of times where he got engulfed with no response--he didn't even have a chance to shed because the tackle just overpowered him or he got double teamed. Elite ends beat blocks more often than he did. On the pass rush side--he has good burst and good moves--but he needs to finish. I like pressures--but I like sacks better.

No question Keg..I would much rather be at home..on the wireless network, tube on in the background, wrestling with the kids.....

Par out and win if you are +3 or better right now. This is going to be real interesting. I gave up two pairs of tickets today for a customer. Hope they are enjoying the tourney. Looks to be a great one.

Other than my lovely wife, the best part of the family is in the avatar, except its outdated...#4 came on February 24th...the little guy will be included after this year's Christmas card picture is taken at the beach this coming weekend.

The man says he won't play for less than a 5 year $35 Million dollar deal. Says he'll retire....he's been out for a week and a half and noone seems to be stepping up with that kind of jack...hope he enjoys sans-a-belt polyester pants, white leather shoes and the early bird specials. Nineteen years until the AARP card kid. Here are these gems from his short time coach Romeo Crennel: Crennel on Verba and Shelton Three-fifths of the line is new, and despite Ross Verba's claims to the contrary, coach Romeo Crennel thinks that adding L.J. Shelton and discarding Verba might be an upgrade. ``It's an even tradeoff, (and) we might be ahead of the game,'' Crennel said Friday after attending a news conference to announce the team's donation of $300,000 to Cleveland schools. ``Because we got a bigger guy who has experience and who has played the position. It might help us more in the running game.'' Crennel admits that Shelton is ``not in ideal condition'' but added that there's time before training camp. Shelton, penciled in as the new left tackle, missed three games last season with a knee injury. Crennel on Verba's attitude Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Ross Verba was released by the Browns last week, leaving many in the Cleveland organization relieved. Especially new head coach Romeo Crennel. “He had a history off the field,” Crennel said. “I wasn’t too crazy about that to be honest with you. The best thing for the team was to move him out.”

....on this thread......

This from the man who posts more than McDonald's has sold...... TD....AD....hmmmmmmm related???

TD said that this thread will never reach the heights of the original, so why bother with an evil challenged sequel. TD has granted number 666 in the throwback jerseys to himself...good call /dev/null

A pole is what your wife uses at work. See, that's a cheap shot. She's a vaulter? Is she Stacy Dragila? Wow..lucky guy. Stacy the pole vaulter... up and over

See above. Thank you for your kind concern.

Thank you for your kind concern. I can carry on now believing that someone cares. It may have just been the quintuple expresso talking.

I am really, really upset by this poll. Furiously angry. I can't even gather the calm to type anymore.

Must have been dressed nicely with hair stylishly coiffed.....

You have mistaken Ralph Wilson for Jerry Jones. I will amend my original statement to say that to some teams this stuff does matter.