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"But it's looking like that's the way it's going to go" - Toby Gerhart

This just in from "College Football with John Wilner"- Toby Gerhart may go pro. As it is, he's already practicing for the 40 yard dash at the NFL Draft Combine coming up after the season is over. From Toby Gerhart being interviewed by Greg Papa at Comcast's "Chronicle Live", "“I’m going to start training here shortly, get ready for the (NFL Draft) Combine.”

"Seemingly flustered — like he realized he said something he shouldn’t have — Gerhart stumbled for a second … then talked briefly about making a decision after the Sun Bowl … then added: 'But it’s looking like that’s the way it’s going to go.'

"… And that pronouncement, unofficially official as it might have been, should come as zero surprise to anyone who has watched Gerhart play this season. His stock will never be higher — he’s projected to go in the second or third round — and his body might never be healthier. Given his physical running style and the punishment he takes every carry, entering the draft (and getting that first contract) is the smart thing to do. And when the winter quarter starts next month, he’ll only be three classes short of his degree …

Papa then asked the same question Gerhart got at the morning presser: Would the Heisman voting, however it goes,  affect his decision to turn pro? Gerhart, having composed himself, said: "I don’t think so. It’s going to totally depend on my evaluations by the NFL." Fuse the two comments, and this is what I take away: Gerhart is confident that the NFL evaluations will meet his personal benchmark — whatever that may be (top-two rounds, top-four rounds, etc) — for entering the draft.

(all quotes and commentary come from John Wilner. I found this tidbit from the WizOfOdds)


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I was watching some highlights of him vs. us and ND

And then some in the Oregon game- is this guy one badass m-fer or what? I remember when PC was recruiting him, and then it was only this year that I found out that PC wanted him in a different position?

I wish him all the luck in the world, he- if any RB, is gonna have a great career in the NFL. Albeit, short one. Guys like him don’t last too long. He reminds me of Mike Alstott. Stanford will still be pretty good without him.

You were right Paragon, I was way wrong on Stanford and Arizona this year. I was the most wrong about college football as I ever was this year. Kudos to that dude from Oregon that I flailed into earlier. I’ll admit that much.

"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}

by BixBeiderbecke on Dec 10, 2009 11:32 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Alstott, with a higher gear and way better moves- motor. . . . .?

Pretty much the same. Sticking guys in their shells- same!

"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}

by BixBeiderbecke on Dec 10, 2009 11:33 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hope he can stay healthy in the No Fun League.

¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa

by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 10, 2009 2:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Love to see him end up....

with the Jags. MJD is a great back (even though he is from UCLA) but we could definitely use a power back. These small backs always worry me about how durable they can after taking so many hits. I think Toby would be a nice compliment and a steal in the 3rd round to give the Jaguars that hardnosed running game that we have been known for.

And yes, I’ll wish him luck as he is a class act.

by FozzyTheGamer on Dec 16, 2009 11:31 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

meant to say...

how durable they can be*

by FozzyTheGamer on Dec 16, 2009 11:32 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Me too!

I loved Mike Alstott, and Toby is truly a gentleman. But, he’s not that gentle with a shell strapped to his head and pads tie-down tight. He eats people, and looks like he’s having a ton o’ fun doing it.

I wish him luck, and thank goodness IF he goes pro. Sheeeeesh!

"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}

by BixBeiderbecke on Dec 16, 2009 12:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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