Chris Petersen Ranked #2 CFB Coach In America

As if there was any doubt....

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-05-09/college-football-coach-rankings-nick-saban-chris-petersen-urban-meyer-les-miles

Sad...

The big, horrible news dominating the sports networks is the passing of former NFL linebacker, Junior Seau.  Police are indeed investigating his death as a suicide.  The closest I've come to meeting him was several years ago when he was the guest speaker at a company event.  It wasn't necessarily a memorable presentation (standard motivational spiel) but I could definitely see and hear the dynamic personality for which he was famous.

A Couple Of Nice Links... And One A Little On The Sad Side

Let's get the sad one out of the way.  Here is a link to a article by ESPN's Michael Wilbon talking about the root cause of the injury to Derrick Rose.  At first glance, it just looks like another pity party but it's actually a pretty thoughtful little rant that makes a couple of decent points.  Now on to some happier stuff:

Kellen Moore signs with Detroit as an udrafted free-agent.

Tevis, Baker, Root, and Shoemaker also get their shots.

I still can't get over SIX Boise State players getting drafted.  I definitely can't get over two of them going in the first round.  And I absolutely can't get over the Bears taking Shea McClellin.  Historic, kids... historic.

Derrick Rose Tears ACL--Out For Remainder Of Season

Man!  This kid has been snake-bit all season and it culminates with this.  A torn ACL will not only keep him out for the remainder of the playoffs, he'll likely miss at least half of next season and probably more.

Oh, well... the playoffs march on.  GO BULLS!!!

All Major Boise State Players Drafted Except... You Know Who

S George Iloka to Cincy in the 5th round.
DT Billy Winn to Cleveland in the 6th round.
OT Nate Potter to Arizona in the 7th round.

Kellen Moore will have to make a roster as an undrafted free-agent.  Go get 'em Kellen!

Other undrafted free-agents with a WAY outside shot of making their way on a roster:  WR Tyler Shoemaker, DT Chase Baker, S Cedric Febis, LB Aaron Tevis, and LB Byron Hout.

Tyrone Crawford To Dallas In 3rd Round

So at least when I'm forced to watch a Cowboys game, I'll potentially be able to watch a former Boise State player I actually like.

Boise State/Chicago Bears Fan Perspective On NFL 2012 Draft - First Round

I'll probably post more podcasts as each day of the draft concludes.