SB Nation User Blog: thurman

Browns GM Kokinis ousted

thurman — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:41:21 -0000

I need me some Lynch

thurman — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:48:48 -0000

Our man Ryan Fitzpatric gets this week's honor of handing off to some of the raddest running backs in the league.

I would like to propose a poem to Marshawn Lynch:

Something is itching in this skin

I need to feel the velvety smooth touch of the goal line on my nose or toes

I need a run for fifty yards

I need a hundred yard game

You dig

I need the call

Feed the beast.

Thurman Statue Stolen

thurman — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:21:31 -0000

Thurman Statue Stolen

What is in the water? This is sad... the team is sad, the fans are making it worse.

Fine and Florence unlikely v NE

thurman — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:51:18 -0000

Fine and Florence unlikely v NE

From Yahoo Sports

Eagles Preview, Lankster Catches Attention

thurman — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:58:27 -0000

Eagles Preview, Lankster Catches Attention

From Football Outsiders:

"I'm also worried about the Eagles new tight end, Donovan McNabb. That's right, McNabb is about to follow on the heels of L.J. Smith, meaning he will have to learn to drop his own passes. "I'll be a receiver. I might be a tight end," McNabb said of his role in Vick's Grateful Dog packages. "You never know where I'll be." Picture it now: Eagles versus Giants, November 1. The Eagles go Wildcat, with Vick at quarterback, Brian Westbrook at running back, McNabb at tight end with Osi Umenyiora over him. Umenyiora throws McNabb to the ground. Westbrook bravely tries to block him but pulls a variety of muscles. Vick runs in circles to escape, then gets driven headfirst into the turf. Three injured Eagles on one play, the franchise kaput, Jason Peters scratching his butt the whole time. Paranoid fantasy? Vision of the future?"

"Ellis Lankster, Cornerback, Bills

In a Nutshell: The Bills' seventh-round pick, a 5-foot-9 cornerback who intercepted three passes and recorded 2.5 sacks at West Virginia in 2008. He picked off two passes in the fourth quarter against the Bears on Friday.

Also Known For: Stealing a laptop in 2007. Lankster and a teammate left a college party in 2007 with a Dell laptop. Police pulled them over a few minutes later outside a McDonald's. The teammate was the perp, but Lankster also earned a three-game suspension. Some guys see free wifi and get carried away.

He'll Make the Team Because: Dick Jauron likes his toughness, and several Bills defensive backs have gotten hurt in camp. Lankster also has experience as a return man.

He Won't Make the Team Because: Leodis McKelvin, Terrence McGee, Ashton Youboty, Drayton Florence, and a few others are ahead of him on the depth chart.

Bold Prediction: Lankston earns one of the final roster spots, then moves up the depth chart slowly as the Bills let their other cornerbacks leave as free agents."

Kelly writes to Bruce

thurman — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:43:30 -0000

Kelly writes to Bruce

Via NFL.com, Jimbo welcomes Smith to the Hall of fame, and mentions Bruce's sweet side.

A case for the throwback uniforms

thurman — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:56:48 -0000

A case for the throwback uniforms

I like the throwbacks more, but I can't agree with the people who insist the new uniforms are "hideous."

Edwards Injured During Batting Practice

thurman — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:32:28 -0000

Edwards Injured During Batting Practice

Someone has an injury obsession. :)

Sounds like a sore groin and a blister on his hand. I had to chuckle when I read this. I love Trent.

Steep odds at the Pats

thurman — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:57:06 -0000

Steep odds at the Pats

10 points! Come on, it should be more like 9.5. Bills get no respect. Oh, well. If you like to fly under the radar, you like this spread.

Who knows Donte?

thurman — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:43:33 -0000

Who knows Donte?

I would love for a Rumbler to win this meet-and-greet!!!

The most interesting thing about this is how Verizon and the Bills stuck with Donte to be the featured player for this promo while he has unresolved legal battles.