[RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston]

47 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

That’s the game where he hurt his knee. Because all navy does is run at guys’ knees for 3 hours. It’s the worst offense to defend because you rarely see it or practice against it so you have to take so much time to prepare, and then the exhaustion afterward. The stat with the number of teams that lose the week after playing them is crazy. 

I believe they actually changed the rules about going at a guys knees after this because it was so blatant.   I'm not seeing it on my schedule so I can't say for sure.  Some even referred to it as the "Oliver Rule" if I remember correctly. 

 

I remember it and being the most frustrated I've ever been watching sports (saying a lot as I'm a lifelong Rockets fan).  

[RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston]

1 minute ago, Augie said:

 

Interior guy, but I’d set the over/under at 7.5 as a rookie. I’m told I’m too PollyAnna and optimistic. That might be true, but it doesn’t offend me. (Despite reports, I’m hard to offend, especially by message board guys.)  Your thoughts? 

Posted at exactly the same time.  What's the saying about great minds?

[RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston]

34 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said:

I got 10,000 worth of American currency notes that suggests more than 70% of this community has never seen a Cougar game this past season.

CBSSN ..what.

How many sacks do you expect from him this year?

I realize you're talking to Augie but I'll chime in on what I expect for his rookie year.

 

I'll just go ahead and say that I'm not as knowledgeable of the game as most of you.   But I looked up Suh's stats and I expect for him to be close (did he really have 10 sacks his first year?!).  I don't think he'll get 10 sacks his first year but I think he'll get somewhere close to that because your (can I start saying "our") team already has a phenomenal defense.  

But it's not crazy to expect ~8 sacks and a lot of TFL.  I think that's where he'll excel, he's so quick and is so great with his hands that he can shed tackles quickly and explode.

 

But I think the best thing about Ed is that he will get better.  He really loves to learn.  

[RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston]

20 minutes ago, Mojo44 said:

Don’t forget, he was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. He could have gone to any program he wanted. He chose Houston because it was his hometown and wanted to stay.

Very true.  He literally could have gone anywhere--Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State.  We were on pins and needles the entire time until signing day.  But he never wavered.  The family is very close and his brother was already at UH.  He's a man of his word.  That's one of the reasons we loved him at UH (and the city for that matter).

 

We were blessed by having him and I'm happy for you and the city to have him for the foreseeable future.

[RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston]

6 minutes ago, RocCityRoller said:

 

John Randle and Aaron Donald are pure comparisons.

 

KW is close

Just so you know NYC and Buffalo are worlds apart in distance and lifestyle.

 

You have an 8hr trip or so to go from NYC to Orchard Park my friend, but welcome to the Mafia!

Yes, I have a lot to learn.  I'm hoping I can reach out to one of you vets and find out the best way to approach Sundays.  It's going to be an adventure but I'm looking forward to it.

 

As far as lifestyle, I'm from the great state of Texas.  Houston, TX. Which is much more similar to Buffalo than it is to NYC.  Ed grew up in Houston--and he's country to the core ?

[RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston]

On 4/26/2019 at 5:27 PM, #34fan said:

I don't hate this pick, but I'm pumping my brakes... Week-in week-out, he'll be facing talented, experienced NFL O-linemen who aren't scared, or impressed by his college resume.

 

-A world apart from shoving overmatched conference USA (AAC) scrubs to the ground.

You obviously haven't seen his first game (true freshman) against Oklahoma and Baker Mayfield or Lamar Jackson or the Peach Bowl against Florida State . . .  before Applewhite took over ?

 

Not saying he won't have to adjust, he absolutely will, but his work ethic is ideal.  

[RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston]

Just now, Augie said:

 

You’re Ed or his agent, possibly mother, right?     ?

I wish!!!  Then I'd be getting free tickets!

 

No, I'm a Coog that watched every single one of his games.  We're a G5 school so when the hometown 5 star committed to us (and his older brother, Marcus, was already with us) it was historic.  

 

I'm looking forward to tailgating with you guys.  I'm up here with my fiancé (NYU MBA candidate) so I'll be making the trip up there alone and hope for some hospitality.

[RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston]

Just now, Augie said:

 

I had seen a good bit of the player, and I loved that. I’m learning that he genuinely seems to have the right stuff as a person. The coat thing had me wondering, but the stuff we are seeing and hearing feels real. 

 

Honestly, I was really disappointed when that happened.  Because he had been the model teammate and student throughout.  

 

Word was that he was already frustrated with Applewhite about how he was being used (which the entire fan base was too).   And part of what makes him a beast is that he NEVER takes a play off--it's just not in him.  He's emotional and overflowing with energy.  

 

I've interacted with him and his family and I can promise that that was the aberration.  

[RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston]

UH alumnus now living in NYC.  So pumped that you guys drafted Big Ed.  

 

Not sure why he was there at 9 but you guys got a steal.  Mark my words, he's a future Pro Bowler.  And he will be a fan favorite on and off the field.  Good character, hard worker.  

 

Any questions about his college career, I"m here.

 

Can't wait to attend my first game. Thanks and go Bills!