| 01 September 2009
Just some afternoon quick-stuff to carry you through the day.
1) Many have seen it already, but this week's release is up. I don't think anyone is too shocked by what we see? Other than perhaps Jason Stripling starting at weakside linebacker in place of a still-healing Louis Bland? Here's hoping Louis can get back soon. But Stripling was an intriguing guy when he first appeared in Pullman, one of the Texas kids who looked awfully promising on the recruiting tapes and such. Injuries have derailed him a bit, but hey, he's back, bigger than ever (225 lbs now as a converted safety) and it's his last chance as a senior. Who knows, maybe he'll play well? It's been a while.
They still have that pesky "OR" next to the QB names, even though the world knows Lopina will start. Maybe it's a pretty strong reminder that while Lopina trots out under center for the first snap of the season Saturday afternoon, Marshall will be getting loose on the sidelines. I think we see both of these kids, quite a bit actually, through the first few games.
2) A decent highlight of Stanford's spring scrimmage is available. The reason I show it here is to see some video of Andrew Luck at QB throwing some nice balls.
You can see he can move too. Look around the 40-second mark of the tape as he moves to his left and then flicks his wrist to a wide-open WR down the middle. I know there has been talk about Luck being young, and has a big arm, but there is also word that the kid has some great feet. 6-4, 225, and runs a reported 4.7 40, we'll see for sure in a few days.
3) NFL rosters are being trimmed this week, and of course, next week's final cut will happen as the LEAGUE gets ready for 2009. Michael Bumpus, who barely got on the field this preseason, was cut today by the Hawks, per Ian at KJR. Too bad. I thought he was a nice story last year, where he made the team as an undrafted free agent and even caught at TD pass early in the year. But that was about it. Maybe he'll land back on the practice squad and he can have another year of learning how to be a pro wide receiver? Good luck Bump, we'll always love you around here!
That's about it for now. Enjoy the rest of your day, and GO COUGS!
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