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This may not be a popular opinion, but the 40 times for both Byron and Geremy probably didn't hurt or help either of them. They seem to be pretty much in line with what expectations were heading in. Not to say that's a bad thing but I was hoping Geremy especially could drop into the 4.4s to really help his draft stock.

Edit: NVM, looks like Geremy did get into the 4.4s
 
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JohnFSilver 1:51pm via Twitter Web Client
Have to sort through a lot of stuff. But back from UConn pro day. 29 teams,2 head coaches, and it seems like half the Eagles' staff.

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Obviously, Byron Jones' 40 time and bench press just solidified his athletic credentials, and Geremy Davis' ran a 4.47 40 time. Very good.

JohnFSilver 1:53pm via Twitter Web Client
, 6-5, 310 DT, also generated a lot of interest. Ran a sub 5.0 40, which for a guy his size is excellent...

JohnFSilver 1:54pm via Twitter Web Client
McBryde said that scouts were given him business cards, phone numbers, and asking him to do drills twice.

JohnFSilver 1:54pm via Twitter Web Client
One scout, stuck around and wanted to do something with McBryde 1-on-1 after the pro day ended. Massive player and a good story

JohnFSilver 2:05pm via Twitter Web Client
Geremy Davis' stock hinged on 40. When he ran, said he heard oos. He has size and hands/blocking. Speed was the question.
 
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Jones may be the most underrated Husky football player ever. I know BD talked about his Pro ability before last season...but I don't remember anyone else saying he could be a first 3 rounds pick...let alone first round pick. Also...without looking it up, it feels like UConn's season really plummeted after he went down with his season ending shoulder injury. That was an example where lack of depth killed any chance of having a respectable year last year. And to me....that lack of depth gets BD off the hook for last year's debacle.

Great to see the Huskies do well today!
 
WhereistheDove? said:
This may not be a popular opinion, but the 40 times for both Byron and Geremy probably didn't hurt or help either of them. They seem to be pretty much in line with what expectations were heading in. Not to say that's a bad thing but I was hoping Geremy especially could drop into the 4.4s to really help his draft stock.

Edit: NVM, looks like Geremy did get into the 4.4s
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They both had great 40s. Jones 4.4 is an excellent time. Davis running sub 4.5 helped him a lot.
 
VeteranScout 11:49am via Twitter Web Client
Despite many thinking a player won the day today, I'd say this is the man who really earned the most:http://www.uconnhuskies.com/genrel/matt_balis_881423.html

VeteranScout 12:03pm via Twitter Web Client
If I'm a premier university in terms of football who's on a downswing or in a lull (Virginia Tech maybe?) I'd be on the phone with Balis now

VeteranScout 12:04pm via Twitter Web Client
Very few things are more important to a football coach than his strength & conditioning coach. They need to be tight & have mutual respect.
 
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huskymedic said:
VeteranScout 12:03pm via Twitter Web Client
If I'm a premier university in terms of football who's on a downswing or in a lull (Virginia Tech maybe?) I'd be on the phone with Balis now
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VeteranScout is an . Keep your hands off our coaching staff! If he was able to accomplish so much in just a year, we need Balis here for the long haul.
 
mikedog10 said:
VeteranScout is an . Keep your hands off our coaching staff! If he was able to accomplish so much in just a year, we need Balis here for the long haul.
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I was a little peeved by that comment as well. It's basically saying that since we're not in a P5 conference we don't deserve someone that good. I hope some deflates his balls, sends too many texts and pipes crowd noise into his POS basement office.
 
huskymedic said:
VeteranScout 11:49am via Twitter Web Client
Despite many thinking a player won the day today, I'd say this is the man who really earned the most:http://www.uconnhuskies.com/genrel/matt_balis_881423.html

VeteranScout 12:03pm via Twitter Web Client
If I'm a premier university in terms of football who's on a downswing or in a lull (Virginia Tech maybe?) I'd be on the phone with Balis now

VeteranScout 12:04pm via Twitter Web Client
Very few things are more important to a football coach than his strength & conditioning coach. They need to be tight & have mutual respect.
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A Fishy throat punch is in order here.
 
sportsart said:
A Fishy throat punch is in order here.
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Other than the "premier university in terms of football" jab - he's basically saying he's one of the best in the business (plus I think he's got a previous relationship/exposure to Balis - knows quite a bit about him and former players who trained under him).
 
huskymedic said:
Other than the "premier university in terms of football" jab - he's basically saying he's one of the best in the business (plus I think he's got a previous relationship/exposure to Balis - knows quite a bit about him and former players who trained under him).
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I figured as much. I was just not happy he is spilling the beans on our guy. Can't lose him now. (Don't think he would leave so quick...but...)
 
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Getting two head coaches on the day the expected number 1 pick is having is pro day is nice. I think Jones and Davis just got themselves drafted.
 
McBryde just might get drafted too... 6'5 310lb DTs that are agile intrigue many NFL ball clubs... worse case he'll be a PFA...
 
MilliniumPrince said:
Getting two head coaches on the day the expected number 1 pick is having is pro day is nice. I think Jones and Davis just got themselves drafted.
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Probably both by the Eagles, at their two biggest positions of need...
 
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Just getting out of work now and checking twitter from the whole day is overwhelming, so much much thanks Medic for all your hard work compiling everything in this thread for all of us to see how great Pro Day was for our former Huskies!
 
Balis left an SEC school to come to CT. Take him on tours around CT and he won't want to leave!
 
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