I got on the Adam Schein video mailbag!

I had recently emailed Fox Sports NFL writer Adam Schein about the QB situation in Minnesota. Toward the end of the segment he responds to my question and gives a shout out for Vermont fans.

See the Segment Here!

Mike Nolan Will Be Stylin' at Home in 2007

In a surprising turn of events, Brian McCarthy, the NFL's director of corporate communications, announced Wednesday that San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan will be allowed to wear a suit on the sideline for all eight of his team's home games.
Nolan has been pushing the NFL for the right to wear a suit more often, which is his way of honoring his father, Dick Nolan, who roamed the 49ers sideline in a suit from 1968 to 1975.

Mike Nolan Will Be Stylin' at Home in 2007

David Ball Signs With The Bears

Former University of New Hampshire receiver, Spaulding High School graduate and Orange Vermont native David Ball has an NFL Home. Ball has signed a deal that will make him a member of the Chicago Bears.


David Ball Signs With The Bears

For N.F.L. Draft, the Biggest (XXXXXXL) Sleeper

On the edge of the Texas Gulf is a 370-pound football player who can execute a perfect forward flip. When he lands, the ground trembles. Thomas is as close as modern football can come to an old-fashioned sleeper. In the past two years, his only playing experience was at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Miss. He played in two games, both losses. Football teams everywhere are filled with big men, but many of them can barely move. Thomas has run the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds, faster than some N.F.L. tight ends.


For N.F.L. Draft, the Biggest (XXXXXXL) Sleeper - New York Times

Record-setting Vermont WR must break 4.5 40 to get a look

What bothers Spaulding High School alumnus David Ball is that he still looks so ordinary. He thought it would be different. For now, though, 20 yards is his enemy. In his mind, the last 20 yards of that 40-yard dash are denying him NFL acceptance. His first 20 yards project to a 4.4 or less. But the last 20 are ordinary. And he's not sure he has time before the draft...

Paul Attner - SportingNews

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Vermont Combine Update

As NFL draft dat is rapidly approaching and NASCAR is just getting under way, I thought it would be a good time to check on our local football hero David Ball. If you recall, while attending UNH, David broke several NCAA records including the TD record formerly held by Jerry Rice. Being a fellow Spaulding High School graduate (class of 84), I've been trying to keep track of him.

I found this scouting report from the NFL combines. It basicly ranks him as a 4th or 5th receiver or perhaps a multi-purpose guy like Wes Welker (now with the Patriots). I think he has good potential as a slot receiver.

At any rate I wish David the best of luck in finding a home in the NFL. Go TIDE!