ESPN expert says Kyle Wilson could jump to first round; Idaho's Iupati impressing, too; defensive end commits
By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
ESPN analyst Todd McShay said on Wednesday morning's SportsCenter that former Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson has made the biggest splash of any player during Senior Bowl practices.
In fact, McShay says Wilson is now his third-rated cornerback — and might be a first-round pick.
"There's always questions when you don't play in one of the big six conferences — is this skill guy as good as he appears to be on film," McShay said from Mobile, Ala., site of the Senior Bowl. "He's proven it here against very good wide receivers. He's quick. He's fluid turning and running. He's instinctive. And he also has that extra element in the return game that he provides.
"Kyle Wilson, in a year that cornerbacks are not necessarily very strong at the top ... has risen to the top of the seniors and should be among the top three or four cornerbacks drafted, maybe as high as the first round."
The only corners McShay listed ahead of Wilson — underclassmen Joe Haden of Florida and Kareem Jackson of Alabama.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Free Press reports that Wilson is giving the North team's wide receivers fits in practice. Detroit Lions wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson called him a pain in the rear, according to the Detroit Free Press. The Lions coaching staff is leading the North team.
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Idaho guard Mike Iupati also is making noise in Mobile. The Detroit Lions coaching staff has raved about him.
"I think the one thing that scouts wanted to see ... is when you step up to this level and you're going against guys who are maybe from bigger conferences, there's not a whole lot of adjustment period," Lions coach Jim Schwartz told the Detroit Free Press. "I think that's what we saw with Mike in the last couple days. He's right at home playing against these other guys that are the best players in the country."
Iupati is considered a late first- or early second-round pick.
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Mountain View High defensive end Tyler Horn last weekend committed to grayshirt and join Boise State in 2011. Read more in the Varsity Extra blog.
Horn gives the Broncos seven known commitments, including two who will grayshirt. The Broncos have five scholarship openings for 2010.
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Eastern Washington plans to install red turf when it replaces its grass football field. The school colors are red and white.
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Great Job! Wilson's talent &
Great Job!
Wilson's talent & hard work is paying off!
Good Luck........!
wilson
please bronco nation a wac player
sweet
can anyone tell me where to find video of tebow sucking it up at senior bowl?
OMG! Buffy! Not THIS story again. I am SO SURE!
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you asked for it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L44EZ8wjBjU
LOL
never ends
"There's always questions when you don't play in one of the big six conferences —yes there are always questions. questions like jerry rice, brett favre, terrell owens, ben rothlisberger, steve young, ladanian tomlinson, michael turner, chris johnson and on and on.
and then there is the other side of the coin. guys like eric crouch, jason white, troy smith, chris weinke, ron dayne and on and on.
never ends
go back to school and retake grammar
Why retake Rod Grammer? Isn't that kidnapping?
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grammar
let us be serious my friend we are bored right now go basketball team anyone except you know who
NICE!!!
Extra added deal, he stayed through his Senior year!! hello Jeremy Childs!!
please a mid major player
please a mid major player only sixth round youare talkinf the wac
Just to remind you....
Clady was drafted in the first round too. What conference did he play in? What team did he play for? Now, that you've been proven to be stupid, go away.
Right
Like Ryan Clady, who is is a 1st team all-pro in his second year in the NFL, and was runner-up for rookie of the year last year, as an offensive lineman. Great observation.
again the wac remember
again the wac remember bronco nation
bronco nation
join a better conference most likely nervous bronco nation or channel 7 same thing
D'oh!
Les courtiers durs des erreurs de galerie galopent des transgressions au delà de notre correspondant callowed.
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Um, Que?
No comprendo.
It makes more sense than Mr. Mumbles though.
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Seriously?
weis, dude or dudette, you can't continue to make posts that make no sense and then tell someone to retake grammar.
join a better conference? seriously? well big freakin DUH. how about you, having the answer, go make that happen. the possibilities are endless there's the PAC10 and the MWC and ..... ummm......
idiots and their join a better conference remarks.
Way to go Wilson.
WOW Eastern Washington, okie dokie.
weisbird
There is nothing wrong with the WAC that Boise State is not taking care of. Don't forget when BYU won their National Championship they too were in the WAC. Thus if Boise State even gets a shot at it how many big time BCS conferences do you think can match that? If they don't, that has nothing to do with the WAC.
"I second that emotion" WTG Wilson
AS for the Eagles of EWU> Right on! Cheney's Eastern Washington is a fine college, with good coaching and some really nice kids.
There is nothing that says football needs to be played on a green field. Back in the day they use to play on dirt and in the mud, no grass stains there. When I was kid we played our games on cement streets. That's a gray field nit wit and the only stains you get there is blood stains. What ya gonna do?
The BCS didn't exist when BYU won the NC
Just say'n
Another great article Chad
You da man!
Geesh with all the copy
Geesh with all the copy cats, pretty soon Boise State is gonna have to change their turf to green to be unique.
blue
the joke of college football be real bronco nation get grass like all programs the gimmick is silly
Insérez la pièce de monnaie.
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weisberg
As a transplant I have to say I am impressed with the Broncos. They have as many BCS Bowl victories as Michigan, Penn State, and Alabama combined.
And I have personally talked with personnel at one NFL team that says they are interested in Wilson. However, due to me wanting my friend to keep their job, I won't say which one.
Hey Idiot Weisberg
With your theory, how do you explain Ryan Clady, WAC player, BSU player, leaves after Junior year to first round and then All Pro after second year?
clady
a non qualifier at ucla anyone can get admitted at bronco nation you are silly
Voyez l'insertion pour des détails.
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idiot
one player when bronco nation goes into a real conferece will talk about them next year they finally play real teams bronco nation
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, MAN!
USE PUNCTUATION! Your posts are hurtful to the intellectual eye.
why
this is a blogging post bronco nation just having fun with bronco nation you characters need to get a life. yes they need to play good teams
La vie incontinente.
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hurtful
get a life nerd or nerdette
I was being nice
I could have made undeniable statements about your education (or obvious lack, thereof). I could have made comments regarding your inability to complete a simple sentence. But, I was nice about it.
get a life
the basketball program at the commuter school
Take your own advice, pal
Ya, what I said above.
Poulet de la capacité virulente.
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Maladie de la préadolescence dans la source énigmatique.
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weisberg
I'd try to answer one of your posts if I understood what you're saying. Sorry dude.
Right
Because Big XII champion Oklahoma wasn't a "real" team in the 2007 Fiesta bowl, and Pac 10 champion Oregon wasn't a "real" team this year. Truly inspired observations. The Broncos are 4-1 vs BCS-AQ teams under Chris Petersen, with all 4 wins coming against teams that finished the year ranked, 3 ranked in the top 11, and 2 were BCS-AQ conference champions. They have also beaten TCU and Utah in that span of time. You are right. They never play "real" teams.
yes
yes iam nerd have fun with bronco nation
clady
did not qualify for ucla that is why he played for bronco nation same goes for childs yes yes bronco nation get a life bronco nation of the mid major
Seriously, weisberg
Why do you even care? If you dislike Boise State so much, why even read articles about them? Why comment on an obviously pro-Bronco forum?
dunny
i will leave you nerds alone have fun bronco nation
bronco nation
goodbye have fun berds
yes
have you get a life bronco nation
yes
have you get a life bronco nation
yes
have you get a life bronco nation
weisberg is one of the biggest dbags
on here. get a clue. the inferior grammar in my earlier post is a quote from the article you moron. your hatred of boise state is obvious, go somewhere else. if you are a graduate of ucla, i would recommend they rescind your degree.