Thanks for the info about Calhoun - didn't know he transferred from CU. Good show - nice to see the time devoted to the lesser-known players in the NFL. I think you guys did misspell Jurevicius, though.
Can't blame him for leaving CU, here's his draft profile from cnnsi.comBrian Calhoun Grade: 3.92
Position: RB
Class: Jr
School: Wisconsin
Conference: Big Ten
Ht., Wt.: 5-9, 201
40 Time: 4.52
Selected by: Detroit Lions
Round 3, pick 10 (74 overall) Grading System
BIO: Former Colorado transfer awarded All-Conference honors as a junior after posting 348/1,636/22 on the ground with 53/571/2 catching the ball. Led Colorado as a sophomore with 810 rushing yards.
POSITIVES: Shifty ball-handler with a variety of skills. Runs with a great degree of patience, follows blocks everywhere on the field and quickly gets through small openings. Runs low to the ground and gets lost behind blockers. Elusive and makes defenders miss. Works runs using an effective straight-arm to keep tacklers away. Seamless receiver out of the backfield who has soft, natural hands. Displays excellent first-step quickness and a burst of speed.
NEGATIVES: Marginally strong carrying the ball and can be easily brought down at the point of attack. More of a one-speed back who does run to daylight.
ANALYSIS: Productive handling the ball, Calhoun is perfectly suited as a third-down back/situational runner in the NFL. Could see spot duty as a starter, yet may never be the big-time feature runner he was in college.
Here's a Dark Phoenix I wrote about him a couple of years ago:
Brian Calhoun – RB- Wisconsin
5’10” 195 lbs. – Junior - #20 rated high school RB when entering college
Rush/Receiving Stats Att Yards TDS Rec Yards TDS
Versus Bowling Green 43 248 5 1 39 0
I was able to see quite a bit of Brian Calhoun when he first started his college career here at the University of Colorado. Calhoun is a big time RB with sprinter’s speed (4.29 40 yard dash). I liked what I saw from Calhoun and expected big things from him as a Buffalo. Well, he transferred due to all the problems with the CU program to his native Wisconsin. His home town is Oak Creek Wisconsin and he thought he had a better chance to be part of a great team if he transferred.
Due to NCAA rules, Calhoun had to sit out the 2004 season and watched as Anthony Davis led the Badgers in rushing. His patience paid off, and the Badgers are happy to have him after his first performance. Wisconsin is a team that runs the ball consistently and Brian is a gamebreaker. He is a member of the track team and it shows on the football field. Not only is Calhoun a speed guy, he also has some moves as well.
Don’t expect to see him get 43 carries in a game again, because he is a bit undersized. Brian is a determined inside runner, and NFL scouts are intrigued by his speed and skill set. He has soft hands, but probably won’t be used much as a receiver. If Calhoun stays healthy you may see him forgo his senior season for a shot at the NFL. He would be a great fit in the NFL and his style is similar to that of Brian Westbrook. Fantasy owners should put Brian Calhoun’s name into their mental rolodex as he could become a star on the next level.
good show like always.
good show like always.
