packersfan
Footballguy
No link yet. Just passing it along since his combine time was pretty much a disaster. It'll be interesting to see if this cancels the combine time out or how it impacts his draft status.
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UW RB Brian Calhoun Runs 4.38 40 (1 Viewer)
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ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
I was shocked to see the 4.6 time at the combine. He seemed much faster than that watching him in games.
I don't know about 4.38 fast, but by the same token there is no way he is a 4.6 guy. I'd say the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
I don't know about 4.38 fast, but by the same token there is no way he is a 4.6 guy. I'd say the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
uwgb96
Footballguy
http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=2&date=3/8/2006&id=3452
University of Wisconsin running Brian Calhoun may have eased any doubts NFL scouts had about his speed by running a 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.38 seconds at the pro timing day today at the McClain Center in Madison.
Calhoun had been clocked unofficially with disappointingly slow times of 4.59 and 4.62 at the NFL combine last month in Indianapolis.
University of Wisconsin running Brian Calhoun may have eased any doubts NFL scouts had about his speed by running a 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.38 seconds at the pro timing day today at the McClain Center in Madison.
Calhoun had been clocked unofficially with disappointingly slow times of 4.59 and 4.62 at the NFL combine last month in Indianapolis.
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Man in the yellow hat
Footballguy
He's slow.
Jason Wood
Zoo York
IMHO, it puts him back to where he was Pre-Combine, which is a 2nd rounder, with the potential to fall into the 3rd depending on where he stacks against the other Tier 2 backs.
Traders2001
Footballguy
Great , he will be a good third down back.....
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
It was easier to rank these guys with a reason to downgrade Calhoun. Oh well. I think he is very deserving of consideration as RB5. I am on the Norwood KoolAid, so I don't think I will personally rank Brian above him, and that sends Addai to RB7. Ugh. My mock projections will not reflect my rankings, that is for sure.
Hold on a second. He ran a 4.6 with the same timing on the same track in the same conditions as all the other backs. Why are we trusting this Wisconsin time? If the pro day and combine times are in conflict with each other, what reason is tehre to trust the pro day?
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Jason Wood
Zoo York
I don't think either will be taken on its own. But Calhoun contended he ran at the Combine with a minor injury, did he not?I'm personally not as high on Calhoun as many others, but I do think running that time today was enough to put him back in the RB5-6 mix for sure.
Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
He runs track in the big 10. His speed is a matter of record at meet after meet. His pro day time is more in line with his track times but still a little slow for him. Having been clocked hundreds of times under meet conditions his speed is not really in doubt. His combine time was clearly the result of an injury.
Weiner Dog
Footballguy
In related news, the entire OL for the Badgers ran sub-4.8/40's. The only disappointment on the day was Skippy, the team's ball dryer, with a 4.94 showing.
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
Bennett was a world class sprinter (borderline Olympic level). He could have ran on any track and put up incredible times.As others have stated Calhoun was banged up during the combine, he is most definitely runs faster than a 4.6, although the 4.38 time might be pushing it a bit.
just to be clear, i feel pretty much the same about Calhoun as I did before the combine, although my view of Harrison, Drew and Addai has gone up and they are all pretty close. I still think Calhoun has legit speed and plays fast, but I don't think pro day times should necessarily trump combine times. I did not hear that Calhoun was banged up at the combine, so excuse my ignorance on that.
Man in the yellow hat
Footballguy
Good call, just like that Larry Johnson fella. Whatever happened to that Big Ten bust?
Chris Smith
The Head Goon!
I guess having 300 pounds guys chasing you down the field can make you run a little faster! The fear of being squashed can be a great motivator.
Didn't Calhoun say he tweaked his ankle during his first 40-yard dash run? That may account for some of the discrepancy in the times. I would value his as a 2nd/3rd round selection. Some team with a need with bite on him. He'll get a look as a starter somewhere in the next couple of years.
nygiants56
Footballguy
name the last quality RB to come out of Wi?Dayne? lol.
Bennett? lol
add calhoun to that list.
Man in the yellow hat
Footballguy
Keep sleeping on him. Just like Larry Johnson = Curtis Enis.
Dayne? lol.
Bennett? lol
add calhoun to that list.
So what's the theory here? Wisconsin, Michigan, and PSU backs seem to bust more often than they hit - only Ohio State has produced more than one stud RB in recent history. Is it really just that the Big Ten is slower and these guys run behind superior lines? Random?I do think Marion Barber made a good showing on behalf of Minnesota last year, and that only enhances Maroney's standing. Chris Perry may also pan out down the line.
Dayne? lol.
Bennett? lol
add calhoun to that list.
Interesting discussion...
pigskinliquors
Dr. Parrothead
I'm guessing the Pac10 "conference of champions"
have their RB's run less upright than the Big10/11. Just guessing here 
Bears_Man2
Footballguy
And the U alone owns both of them. What's your point?
sho nuff
Footballguy
Yeah...because those guys were exactly the same as Calhoun right?
Dayne? lol.
Bennett? lol
add calhoun to that list.
You have to look beyond this sort of anecdotal "evidence".
Barry Alvarez...a guy whose opinion I would hold in high regard called BC the most complete back he ever coached. Was more than just the power of Dayne...more than just the speed of Bennett. Can hit the holes, run through people, has the burst to get to the outside...and can catch the ball. All skills to make him a very good NFL back.
Though I guess at this point it is easier for people to be doubters...that way, if he does not pan out...you will come back and give us all the "I told you so".
If anyone was questioning his speed, you could not have seen him play. Check out the top gear he's got in these clips:
http://www.uwbadgers.com/game_day/archive.aspx?ID=1410
FYI- you need to change the year to 2005-2006
http://www.uwbadgers.com/game_day/archive.aspx?ID=1410
FYI- you need to change the year to 2005-2006
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Man in the yellow hat
Footballguy
I can't believe how slow he looked in running away from the Auburn defense. Wow.Also, I saw highlights of his pro day on the local news. His running style is so fluid. My wife and I both commented on how effortless it looked for him to run his 40. The other thing I noticed, this guy has enormous legs and a huge ###. Well developed lower body, very noticable.
