On the road listening to ESPN draft coverage via XM. Could not believe the comments. "This is the kind of pick that can cost a GM his job." Described Shede as a "flash" player. "Make a few mind boggling plays then disappear for a half."
That seems very out of character. What's the basis for your statement? It's a pretty ugly assertion.
Per the U of MN:
Please attribute the following quote to Minnesota head football coach Jerry Kill on Ra'Shede Hageman being drafted No. 37 overall by the Atlanta Falcons.
"I could not be more proud of Ra’Shede, as he has worked tremendously hard to get to this point. It is a special moment that he will never forget, and I am glad that his parents, his high school coach Giovan Jenkins and Rebecca and I were here to see it. This is not only a great moment for him, but also for our program, the University and the state of Minnesota. The Atlanta Falcons are not only getting a relentless football player, but also a college graduate. Atlanta is a great fit for Ra’Shede and his best years are still to come. I know he will continue to work hard every day to represent the Falcons, but also the Gophers, as he pursues his NFL dream."
Not Gopher related, but interesting nonetheless. No Texas players were drafted this year.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The draft is over. No Texas players for the first time since 1937. Unbelievable.</p>— Clarence Hill (@clarencehilljr) <a href="https://twitter.com/clarencehilljr/statuses/465267838102429697">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The 2010 Texas recruiting class had two 5 Stars and 19 4 Stars. None have been drafted. That's how you develop talent, Mack.</p>— Good Bull Hunting (@GBHunting) <a href="https://twitter.com/GBHunting/statuses/465260338469142529">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Near end of 3rd round right now and Brock Vereen is listed as the best safety available on ESPN.
The one I want him to sack repeatedly and mercilessly is Drew Brees! I still remember him vs the Gophers from his Purdue days.Great clip of Rashede saying he wants to sack Russel Wilson since he played for Wisconsin.
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/Vide...Ra-Shede-Hageman-wants-to-sack-Russell-Wilson
Cheer. I'll always root for MN guys in the NFL.Question - Falcons play Vikes at TCF this season. If 'Sheed sacks the Vikes QB (whoever it may be), does the crowd: A. Cheer B. Boo C. go buy another beer.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Coach Kill & Coach Jenkins with <a href="https://twitter.com/Rashedehageman">@Rashedehageman</a> rocking the Falcons hats! <a href="http://t.co/Ltzfk3BG2s">pic.twitter.com/Ltzfk3BG2s</a></p>— William Glasscock (@BillyGlasscock4) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillyGlasscock4/statuses/464930839626014720">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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A former player's father made those claims here a couple of years ago.
Question - Falcons play Vikes at TCF this season. If 'Sheed sacks the Vikes QB (whoever it may be), does the crowd: A. Cheer B. Boo C. go buy another beer.
Most people at Viking games haven't heard of Rashede.
And you intend to prove this statement how?
Personal experience. Most Vikings fans (NFL fans for that matter) don't know anyone aside from the top 15 players in the draft. As well as the simple fact that most Viking fans are not Gopher fans.
Want an example? Most Viking fans hadn't heard of Christian Ponder before we picked him.
You use an example of a kid that played his college ball in the state of Florida to compare to a kid that played in the very same stadium the Vikings will be playing in next year...?
Want an example? Most Viking fans hadn't heard of Christian Ponder before we picked him.
And you intend to prove this statement how?
Why don't you post a meme or something?
And it'll be many of their first trips to the bank.
So if the Vikings fans hadn't heard of their first round draft pick to their home town team in the very year that everybody knew they would be drafting QB, how do you expect Vikings fans to have heard of a second round pick to Atlanta?
Pretty out of line. Just look at what Rasheed had to say in his video. "Minnesota has shown me so much support, I definitely know that they have my back."
I'm not sure how what I said was out of line. I was just meant that Brock could be drafted at any time.