Finals Week with Asians

Alright fellas schools over and you know what that means...I had to take finals last week. Finals week is an interesting week from many perspectives; The weather was perfect but yet I couldn't golf, campus was dead but very much alive (and nervous) and the library is the new party scene. Seriously, you wern't cool if you were not at the library...it was PACKED, even the grad side, the stacks (on deck). Also with finals week comes the influx of asians that appear. Don't get me wrong, I have some cool asian friends butsome of these asians are downright comical. I have recounted 3 experiences with these interesting beings and they are:

1)This instance happened the week before finals but still funny none the less. I was on the first floor of the library studying for my X201 lab exam, it was around 8pm I think and I was next to an asian passed out on his study material which I recognized as A100 stuff with his pack of Camels right next to him. Keep in mind this dude was out for the count. Luckily for him, I knew the A100 test was in one hour. I let him sleep until about 8:50pm when I finally decided I should do the good deed of waking him up, which I did. When he awoke I asked if he had a test tonight and he replied yes, and as soon as he said yes he saw the time and straight BOLTED out of the library. This kid was in a dead sprint I kid you not. I even followed him to see if he ran through the lobby which he did and I think I laughed for a half hour straight.

2) The 2nd instance kinda pissed me off but humoured me at the same time. I was at a computer again in the library studying for my Business Law final and to my luck there were a group of asians chatting it up in strange tongues. I hate it when they do that. But anyways they were studying the same subject as me, Business Law. I glanced at one of thier computer screens and almost laughed out loud. On the computer screen was some translator in their native language and the word that was being translated at the time was "battery". I couldn't believe. They needed a translator to understand the stuff! Truly perplexing and I thought if they can't figure out the meaning by themselves they are were going to get owned on the test. They are going to go up to the teachers desk when they get all F's and say "Throw some D's on the bitch!"

3) This last instance takes the cake. I'll keep it short. I was walking up the library's steps following an asian who seemed to be in a hurry when all of the sudden he trips over a step and falls flat face. ( He got up right away and when I saw he was OK is when I started laughing).

It was a rather entertaining week.

2009 NFL Mock Draft

This has been a long time coming. After weeks of careful preparation and deliberation, the 2009 NFL Mock Draft that you've all been waiting for is finally here. Enjoy.

1. Detroit Lions

Matthew Stafford, QB Georgia

After Detroit’s perfect season last year, the Lions obviously have many needs to address and will start the draft off by selecting Matthew Stafford to be the new face of the franchise. The success that Matty Ice and Joe Flacco had in 2008 will encourage Detroit to go with the quarterback with the big arm instead of one of the top offensive tackles or that freak of nature from Wake Forrest that plays linebacker.

2. St. Louis Rams

Jason Smith, OT Baylor

The Orlando Pace-less Rams are on the clock with the two best offensive tackles still on the board, Jason Smith and Eugene Monroe. St. Louis wants to protect quarterback Marc Bulger better and feature running back Steven Jackson. Monroe is a more polished pass-blocker, but doesn’t quite have the upper body strength that Jason Smith has which allows him to maul defenders in the run game. Smith is a tight end turned tackle with the athleticism to lock up pass rushers and has the potential to anchor the Rams’ left side of the line for years.

3. Kansas City Chiefs

Eugene Monroe, OT Virginia

The Chiefs are happy to get Monroe here to watch Matt Cassel’s back. With Monroe at left tackle and Branden Albert at right tackle, Kansas City will have a solid offensive line for a long time. I was tempted to give them Aaron Curry here, but after acquiring Mike Vrabel from New England and signing Zach Thomas, their need at linebacker isn’t as pressing as offensive line.

4. Seattle Seahawks

Mark Sanchez, QB Southern California

The second quarterback comes off the board at pick number four. Seattle needs to start thinking about an eventual replacement for Matt Hasselbeck and Sanchez fits their offensive scheme. After signing T.J. Who’s-your-momma? (Championship), that rules out a receiver at this spot. If one of the elite tackles fall out of the top three then the Seahawks may choose to bolster the O-Line instead. Curry is also in the conversation here because putting him with Lofa Tatupu and Leroy Hill would make one of the best linebacking corps in the NFL.

5. Cleveland Browns

Michael Crabtree, WR Texas Tech

The Browns are going to be the team that screws up this entire mock draft. They could go with Brian Orakpo to play outside linebacker in their 3-4 defense. Or B.J. Raji to help Shaun Rogers at nose tackle. But with Donte Stallworth facing serious jail time and with the possibility of trading Braylon Edwards, the Browns will go with wide receiver Michael Crabtree on draft day.

6. Cincinnati Bengals

Andre Smith, OT Alabama

The Bengals need to find a way to protect Carson Palmer and will take Andre Smith here. Smith is a bit of a risk after showing some immaturity issues at the combine and is a little on the heavy side. He’s on bust alert.

7. Oakland Raiders

Jeremy Maclin, WR Missouri

Al Davis loves speed and Maclin has it. The Raiders are thin at receiver and despite signing Javon Walker to an outrageous contract, he surprisingly didn’t perform well after coming off a major knee injury. The top brass at Oakland can fulfill a need while giving JaMarcus Russell another playmaker to help him be successful.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars

Aaron Curry, OLB Wake Forrest

I know. I’m an idiot, right? How could this guy fall all the way to the Jags at number 8? Maybe he won’t. Maybe the Chiefs will take Aaron Curry third overall despite their recent acquisitions at linebacker. But if he is available here, Jacksonville will jump all over him. Just look at who they have at LB: Clint Ingram, Lamar Myles, Chad Nkang, Tim Shaw, Daryl Smith, and Thomas Williams. One word comes to mind: Who?

9. Green Bay Packers

Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB Texas

My beloved Packers are now on the clock and are going to pass up B.J. Raji for the versatile Orakpo to play opposite Aaron Kampman in the new Dom Capers-led 3-4 defensive scheme. Raji would help the Packers depth at D-line, but the character issues will steer good old Ted Thompson away from this talented tackle. Not to mention the fact that taking another DT high in the first round would mean that Justin Harrell is a bust, and I don’t think TT’s ego could take a hit like that. The guy sure can pick receivers though. But enough rambling, back to my main point. Brett Favre is still the man and is the greatest of all time. There will never be another quarterback that matches his super-human skills, creativity, and pure love of the game. I was extremely lucky to grow up watching Number 4 leading my Packers back to Super Bowl glory. Oh yeah, and Brian Orakpo goes ninth overall to Green Bay. I mentioned that earlier, right?

10. San Francisco 49ers

B.J. Raji, DT Boston College

Last year the 49ers defense was nothing to write home about. Not terrible, but definitely below average. Adding B.J. “The Ass-man” Raji (courtesy of Ty) in the middle of that 3-4 defense gives the Niners a disruptive force in the middle that can create havoc and command double teams, allowing the rest of the defensive front seven to flourish. San Francisco has other needs, but Raji is simply too tempting to pass up.

11. Buffalo Bills

Robert Ayers, DE Tennessee

After trading away Pro Bowl LT Jason Peters to the Eagles, Buffalo could go ahead and replace him here by selecting Michael Oher. But with the depth at tackle this year and another first round pick later on, the Bills go with Ayers here to strengthen the D-line that was 22^nd against the run and only registered 24 sacks last year.

12. Denver Broncos

Tyson Jackson, DE Louisiana State

Tyson Jackson is a perfect fit for the Broncos’ new look 3-4 defense. He’s got the prototypical size for a 3-4 end (6’4”, 295lbs) that makes him good against the run and disruptive in the passing game (18 career deflections). Denver will focus on rebuilding their pathetic defense from last year with both of their first round picks.

13. Washington Redskins

Michael Oher, OT Ole Miss

I’m gonna be honest here. I don’t really know who the ‘skins will take at this spot. But Jon Jansen and Chris Samuels aren’t getting any younger and Oher is a pretty good run-blocker. He started 47 straight games at Ole Miss and helped the Rebels average 187 rushing yards per game last year. Clinton Portis might like a guy like that.

14. New Orleans Saints

Malcolm Jenkins, CB/S? Ohio State

The Saints’ pass D was terrible last year and their secondary needs help everywhere. Why not draft Jenkins? He fills a need, whether it’s at corner or safety. Another possibility here is Chris Wells to complement Reggie Bush since Deuce is gone.

15. Houston Texans

Brian Cushing, OLB Southern California

The Texans will add Cushing in the draft to help DeMeco Ryans chase down opposing running backs. Houston needs a lot of help on defense (except on the D-line) and Cushing is the best fitting player available.

16. San Diego Chargers

Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB Penn State

The Chargers don’t really have any desperate needs and have the luxury of taking the best player available, Aaron Maybin. Maybin adds depth to San Diego’s pass rushing outside linebackers and could be an insurance policy in case Shawne Merriman isn’t 100%.

17. New York Jets

Josh Freeman, QB Kansas State

The Jets have a void to fill at QB this year and will take Freeman to come in and compete for the starting job. He’s got a laser-rocket arm that can cut through the swirling winds at the Meadowlands and has been called a “poor man’s JaMarcus Russell.” I’m not sure if I want the rich man’s JaMarcus Russell though…

18. Denver Broncos

Everette Brown, DE/OLB Florida State

After adding Tyson Jackson a few picks earlier, the Broncos will take Everette Brown to be one of their playmaking outside ‘backers to continue the transition to a 3-4. He has excellent burst and was one of the nation’s top pass rushers last year. Very similar in size to DeMarcus Ware.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Clay Matthews, OLB Southern California

The second USC linebacker comes off the board here. Matthews fills a need for the Bucs at outside linebacker and has an outstanding work ethic. He weighed in at 160 pounds in high school but after four years and a Co-Lifter of the Year award at USC, Matthews enters the draft at 240 pounds. Tampa could also go with Ole Miss DT Peria Jerry here, but he may not be as good a fit as Matthews.

20. Detroit Lions

Peria Jerry, DT Ole Miss

The Lions could go with an offensive tackle here, but there are still quite a few quality players left at that position that will be available in the second round. Detroit needs to address their dire defensive situation after giving up over a league worst 172 yards per game and Jerry is the only DT left worth taking. Jerry helped the Rebels go from 101^st in the nation in rushing defense in 2007 to 4^th last year. Maualuga could also be the pick right here.

21. Philadelphia Eagles

Knowshon Moreno, RB Georgia

The Eagles need to add another reliable running back to pair with Brian Westbrook. He’s always injured and can’t possibly go an entire season carrying the Eagles on his back. Moreno is elusive, powerful, and a dangerous receiver who is also solid in pass protection. He’s the complete package at running back, Brian Westbrook’s Mini-Me. He jumps pretty well too.

22. Minnesota Vikings

Percy Harvin, WR Florida

The Vikings need someone else that can make plays besides Adrian Peterson. Harvin can stretch the field with his speed and keep opposing defenses from stacking the box on AD. Rahul thinks they should be taking an O-lineman here and he may be right. But I think they’ll just go with Percy and keep running left.

23. New England Patriots

Darius Butler, CB Connecticut

The Pats would have liked to get one of the USC OLBs but they are both gone by now. I’ve read that Belichick really likes Butler. Maybe it has something to do with this little fun fact: In his last two seasons as the starter he never allowed a TD or more than two first downs in a game against opposing receivers. Look it up.

24. Atlanta Falcons

Brandon Pettigrew, TE Oklahoma State

Unless the Falcons shell out a second round pick for Tony Gonzalez, Pettigrew is a lock right here. Atlanta doesn’t have anyone at tight end and they’d love to give Matt Ryan another playmaker that can take advantage of the emergence of Roddy White.

25. Miami Dolphins

Kenny Britt, WR Rutgers

The Dolphins’ receivers suck. Britt is a big target who can be the possession receiver that complements Ted Ginn’s speed. Not that Britt is slow. He ran a 4.5 at the combine.

26. Baltimore Ravens

Rey Maualuga, ILB Southern California

Bart Scott left for New York. There’s a big linebacker on the board to replace him. And it’s just really fun to say “Ray-Rey.”

27. Indianapolis Colts

Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR Maryland

Indianapolis needs a speedy receiver, so why not take the fastest one in the draft? Heyward-Bey is a bit raw but has a great combination of size and speed. The Colts got rid of Marvin and you can be sure that Peyton wants a new receiver to throw to. Heyward-Bey is no Marvin Harrison but with a great quarterback and time to develop he could become a feared deep threat.

28. Buffalo Bills

Eben Britton, OT Arizona

Here is where Buffalo replaces Jason Peters. Britton doesn’t have great speed for his position, but he makes up for it in strength. He’s a good run blocker who dominates once he locks on to defenders. Peters missed three games for the Bills last year, but durability won’t be a concern for Britton. He started 37 straight games in college.

29. New York Giants

Hakeem Nicks, WR North Carolina

With no Plaxico or Toomer, the New York Football Giants will take Hakeem Nicks to help fill the void left by the two starters. And he hasn’t shot himself in the leg yet. Which is nice.

30. Tennessee Titans

Vontae Davis, CB Illinois

Davis is big, physical, and fast. He’s a tremendous athlete like his brother Vernon. The Titans would love to get this talented and playmaking corner that is also very aggressive defending the run.

31. Arizona Cardinals

Donald Brown, RB Connecticut

The Cards will select the nation’s leading rusher this year to replace Edgerrin James in the backfield. James wants to be gone, and Arizona wants him gone. Brown’s arrival should pretty much sign the Edge’s ticket out of town.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers

Max Unger, C Oregon

The Steelers need to improve the interior of their offensive line and will draft Unger to close out the first round and this mock draft. He played 51 consecutive games and can play any position on the line.

Pokemaster of God

Hi World,
As you can probably tell by the title of post, I am one of the coolest people in the known universe. Feel free to dispute this fact. Anywhoooo, in my Christian Ethics class on Wednesday I was so board with the class that I tried to write down the original 150 Pokemon (Not to be confused with Digimon, Powermon, or... toast). That's right, the holy words of Jesus somehow made me think of Pokemon. I only made it to 140. Damn you Lickitongue! This is proabably why I'm getting a C in that class. I just figured the tests would have questions such as "______ died for our sins". And I think we all know that the answer is...

...

Jonah.


- The Great Ben -

Welcome to the Man Club

Hey there fellow blog readers. My name is Luke (IU) and I, along with Ben (Uindy) and Rob (ND) will be running our own blog service. The content on this blog is not tied to anything specific, just something to rant about or just something that we may think is plain stupid and would like to share it with eveyone. Everything from politics to Family Guy is fair game. I'm probably going to write how awesome my college is, and the next post write about how STUPID it can be. I will also be the one throwing in the politcal rants. Ben on the other hand is more likely to write about Family Guy, Pokemon and Track. His post's will probably be funny. I have no idea what Rob will blog about but if his 70's porn stache is any indication of whats to come, then I think we are in for a real treat.



Also if we are lucky enough, and I truly mean lucky enough, we may have guest appearances from none other than Condor Masheddi, Colonel Cockburn and Lieutenant Chestbeard.