So I know it's already Monday, but I've got some more bad news for you. Hasan Lipscomb, 4 star RB, was supposed to compete for a possible starting gig this year in the Gopher backfield...but he's not smart. He apparently couldn't qualify academically and will be going to a JC in Texas instead for at least this season. Let's hope it works out like Marqueis did last year and he's with us for 2010.
I don't think this necessarily kills our RB situation for 2009, but it does cost us a little depth. Bennett will be the #1, assuming he is healthy. I think Whaley will get time each week and probably be the #2. Eskridge - if he's improved - will likely be the #3 and I doubt Salamon and Jay Thomas will see much time barring a major injury or two.
We'll be alright, but this is definitely some negaitve news. Let's hope it's the end of it before Aug 10th and the first practice. Rumor is that star JUCO WR Hayo Carpenter is the other guy who hasn't arrived yet - although his JC coach claims it to be a transcript delay - but he's supposedly on his way. If this guy somehow falls through the cracks, then we have to start getting a little more concerned. All indications are that this guy will be a huge difference maker, #1 JUCO player in the nation by a couple of publications...let's hope we can see him in 2009.
I'm on short time this week due to an insane amount of golf on Thursday and Friday, so I'll throw out the P10 preview early this week.
Also - before I go, we have another new member. Mike Corcoran, a former BBY buddy, is in for the 2009 season. This brings our grand total to 7 right now - nearly double our previous size...I'm thinking 1-3 more and we'll be set for this year. Also I put a poll on the main page to get an opinion on entry fees for this year - please vote if you get a chance. I'm just thinking it makes sense to maybe up the ante with more people so the winner can actually take something decent out of this whole thing...also I think we'll need to collect $ up front this year since payouts in the past have been a little difficult. No cash = no picks that count.
PJ closes us down...a pretty one called "Parachutes"
Why deny
All the troubles when combined
with the missing links
It don't feel like
Home now,...
Then you're gone
All the troubles
Suddenly explained infinitum
You're always wishing and
Never here at home.
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