Manti Te'o runs slow 4.81 at combine

[wygator]

I guess it is understandable.

After all, his girlfriend died...

[GATORAZ]

you miss the huge combine thread? http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas/showthread.php?t=257567

[exiledgator]

A new imaginary ball and chain slowing him down?

[og8trz]

Mel Kiler will move him to overall first pick

[wygator]

you miss the huge combine thread? http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas/showthread.php?t=257567

I suppose I did but don't you think that, out of respect for his girlfriend, this deserves its own thread?

[The_Graygator]

Never thought he was an "elite" athlete like the ones in the SEC anyway. He's "good", but he's not "great".

[ratongator]

Never thought he was an "elite" athlete like the ones in the SEC anyway. He's "good", but he's not "great".

This,


He plays in the SEC this year its a different story. I would take Bostic over Te'O any day...

[UFreak]

I suppose I did but don't you think that, out of respect for his girlfriend, this deserves its own thread?

Yup, It is perfectly fine to pull this out of the combine thread. He was remarkably unimpressive. Remarkably.

[gatordee]

This,


He plays in the SEC this year its a different story. I would take Bostic over Te'O any day...

Me to. I am not even sure he would have started for us except in the place of Jenkins when hurt but just because of his experience. However, that may not even been the case because I do not remember any of our lb's missing as many tackles as he did in the NCCG.

[gatordowneast]

One doesn't need to be fast to play in the SAC (Service Acadamy Conference). ND looking to replace Michigan with Coast Guard.

[GATORAZ]

I suppose I did but don't you think that, out of respect for his girlfriend, this deserves its own thread?

what?:huh:

[tegator80]

I could be wrong, but I expect he will overtake the Boz as the biggest over-hyped MLB in college.

[UFreak]

what?:huh:

It was a joke.

[COGatorman]

what?:huh:

Lighten' up. This is definitely worth it's own thread. This overrated, sub-par player with EXTREME baggage is still being discussed as a first round pick. The fact that he has been exposed as an over-rated LB (simply cannot tackle), at the very least uber-gullible (and most likely complicit in a PR scam of the ages), and now slower than even his most ardent apologists would try to cover - this guy begs to be called out! :yes:

[GATORAZ]

Lighten' up. This is definitely worth it's own thread. This overrated, sub-par player with EXTREME baggage is still being discussed as a first round pick. The fact that he has been exposed as an over-rated LB (simply cannot tackle), at the very least uber-gullible (and most likely complicit in a PR scam of the ages), and now slower than even his most ardent apologists would try to cover - this guy begs to be called out! :yes:

I think this is what a lot of people thought he would run. I mean is he really overrated if we all thought he was overrated? This is really worth its own thread?

[COGatorman]

I think this is what a lot of people thought he would run. I mean is he really overrated if we all thought he was overrated? This is really worth its own thread?

You don't have to comment if it is beneath you! :huh: Simply move on!

For those of us that think it is humorous, please indulge us the ability to poke fun at an overrated player whose star still seems to be shining in spite of it's lack of fuel.

[oragator1]

How he got more heisman votes than any defensive only player in history will be a question that will boggle historians for generations.

[ufhomerj31]

Don't blame him, blame the sleezy media. You can't trust them any more.

[secgator]

How he got more heisman votes than any defensive only player in history will be a question that will boggle historians for generations.

Simple answer: Media+ND love= overhype to nth degree.

Mystery solved. :yes:

[G8RNTN]

You don't have to comment if it is beneath you! :huh: Simply move on!

For those of us that think it is humorous, please indulge us the ability to poke fun at an overrated player whose star still seems to be shining in spite of it's lack of fuel.

I'm with u... If someone doesn't like the thread, then don't click on it. It isn't mandatory one does. And I agree this should have its own thread.

[GATORAZ]

You don't have to comment if it is beneath you! :huh: Simply move on!

For those of us that think it is humorous, please indulge us the ability to poke fun at an overrated player whose star still seems to be shining in spite of it's lack of fuel.

I don't have to comment but I do chose to. You are upset some people like Teo?

[demosthenes]

Our very own Andra Davis ran over a 4.9 at the combine and started at MLB in the NFL...

[Tebowism0823]

Yup, It is perfectly fine to pull this out of the combine thread. He was remarkably unimpressive. Remarkably.

Not to mention not needing someone's approval to post it where ever either.

[Gatorphenom]

I don't have to comment but I do chose to. You are upset some people like Teo?

You really should be ashamed of yourself. Leave posters alone and grow up, you have all the rep from Awesome Recruiting you could ever want. Why come over here and piss on people:huh::huh::huh:

[Tebowism0823]

You don't have to comment if it is beneath you! :huh: Simply move on!

For those of us that think it is humorous, please indulge us the ability to poke fun at an overrated player whose star still seems to be shining in spite of it's lack of fuel.

Exactly......

[Tebowism0823]

You really should be ashamed of yourself. Leave posters alone and grow up, you have all the rep from Awesome Recruiting you could ever want. Why come over here and piss on people:huh::huh::huh:

He has a few sheep followers but that's about it.

[GATORAZ]

Our very own Andra Davis ran over a 4.9 at the combine and started at MLB in the NFL...

I think Spikes ran in the high 4.7's I expect Teo to run something like that at his pro day. His feet were a little better than I thought. Teo is a 2 down back in the NFL though IMO

[boatdrinks]

I take very little pleasure in this from the standpoint of Te'o himself. He's a kid. And yes, as involved as he has or has not been, the guillotine of public scrutiny has claimed it's neck. The only pleasure I get from this is the egg on the face of the man behind the curtain.

[corpgator]

4.82

[Tebowism0823]

I take very little pleasure in this from the standpoint of Te'o himself. He's a kid. And yes, as involved as he has or has not been, the guillotine of public scrutiny has claimed it's neck. The only pleasure I get from this is the egg on the face of the man behind the curtain.

He's in his 20's. That kid crap is played out.

[gator1986]

He's in his 20's. That kid crap is played out.

He's a liar, and only reason those people stood up for his story is because they most likely got paid from him, to keep hush hush to not ruin his draft stock. I'm sure they got offered a nice payday.

[Gatorrick22]

I don't have to comment but I do chose to. You are upset some people like Teo?

What he's trying to say is, this is the "Manti Teo sucks" thread.

[Gatorrick22]

He has a few sheep followers but that's about it.

:laugh::yes:

[Gatorrick22]

4.82

Is slow...

[Gatorrick22]

As.....

[tilly]

4.82? Maybe he should let Eddie Lacy carry him for the 40 yards.
Might show a faster time.

[tec68]

Our very own Andra Davis ran over a 4.9 at the combine and started at MLB in the NFL...

I dont think that is the debate here though. I think its that Te'o was suppose to be one of the greatest D players in history but he was extremely overrated because he played for a ND team that went undefeated because they played a sorry schedule.

[gatorr4life]

Didn't spikes run a slow time? Last I checked, he's playing for the Pats. Just say in'.

[demosthenes]

I dont think that is the debate here though. I think its that Te'o was suppose to be one of the greatest D players in history but he was extremely overrated because he played for a ND team that went undefeated because they played a sorry schedule.

Really? Didn't see that in the OP.

But I do agree that he was highly overated. My favorite moment was watching Harbaugh shake his head during Te'o's second 40 run.

[DieAGator]

Simple answer: Media+ND love= overhype to nth degree.

Mystery solved. :yes:

Gosh Bama dismantled those guys. They just weren't ready for that kind of OL/RBs.

[RealGatorFan]

So, a 308lb offensive lineman is faster than Te'o? Maybe they need to swap positions. Oh yeah, he needs to gain 80lbs too. Then he'll have the NFL's first 7.0 dash.

[gator1986]

Didn't spikes run a slow time? Last I checked, he's playing for the Pats. Just say in'.

Yea he did, but he played the best competition and did not get scared of alabamas running backs. He played in the hardest league and it shows well in the NFL. He also never got exposed at all like Te'O did.

[G8RNTN]

Didn't spikes run a slow time? Last I checked, he's playing for the Pats. Just say in'.

Spikes also dominated SEC talent week in and week out! :joecool:

[G8RNTN]

Sorry for my almost same post as 86 put... I didn't get past the second page to see the latest comment. But that should tell u something about comparing him to spikes!

[PSGator66]

He seems like a good young man however after watching the BAMA game I am not so sure he is quite as good as advertised.

[scubadude007]

Gosh Bama dismantled those guys. They just weren't ready for that kind of OL/RBs.

And he'll face even bigger and better OL/RB's in the NFL EVERY week. I imagine he'll have the deer in the headlights look his first year. And maybe his 2nd. :whoa::whoa:

[bottledigger]

Some funny stuff in this thread:

OP - "I guess it is understandable.

After all, his girlfriend died..."

Tilly - "Maybe he should let Eddie Lacy carry him for the 40 yards.
Might show a faster time."

Brutal - but hilarious!

[Bushmaster]

Our very own Andra Davis ran over a 4.9 at the combine and started at MLB in the NFL...

Was Andra Davis touted as one of the greatest linebackers in college football and finish SECOND in the Heisman balloting?

No?

[haddon]

Yea he did, but he played the best competition and did not get scared of alabamas running backs. He played in the hardest league and it shows well in the NFL. He also never got exposed at all like Te'O did.

although he did expose himself in other ways...

[thedyc09]

Te'o Blames Slow 40 Time on Combine "Stress" (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/25/teo-blames-slow-40-time-on-combine-stress/)

Man, he was just so exhausted. Claimed that he had been running a 4.5 or 4.6 in his workouts.

[gator1986]

Sorry for my almost same post as 86 put... I didn't get past the second page to see the latest comment. But that should tell u something about comparing him to spikes!

Hahaha it's ok agreed!

[gator1986]

Te'o Blames Slow 40 Time on Combine "Stress" (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/25/teo-blames-slow-40-time-on-combine-stress/)

Man, he was just so exhausted. Claimed that he had been running a 4.5 or 4.6 in his workouts.

Hahaha maybe when he juiced. Guys a tool, you should of heard Todd McShays dumb ass today. He claims Manti Te'O ran slowly because he had to play in the NCG against Alabama so hasn't got to prep for the combine like everyone else!!! What an idiot!

[demosthenes]

Was Andra Davis touted as one of the greatest linebackers in college football and finish SECOND in the Heisman balloting?

No?

Read much into my post?

All I'm saying is that he can still make a mark in the league with that speed. Don't know whether he will or not. Certainly doesn't appear to be a future pro bowler...

[albodmd]

My memory may be off, but weren't Brandon and Andra a bit bigger than Manti?

[Go2gtr]

The 40 time is less important than quickness closing the hole. That's where he didn't show up very well in the NC game.

[demosthenes]

My memory may be off, but weren't Brandon and Andra a bit bigger than Manti?

Probably. Apparently Manti came in lighter than expected.

[G8tr69]

His "Girlfriend" ran a 4.51 LOL :yes:

[whitelakegator]

Te'o Blames Slow 40 Time on Combine "Stress" (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/25/teo-blames-slow-40-time-on-combine-stress/)

Man, he was just so exhausted. Claimed that he had been running a 4.5 or 4.6 in his workouts.

Sad that he is now making excuses. No way I draft this guy...he has bust written all over him.

[petro]

Fastest QB in the history of the combine!! WTH is THAT???????

LOL - Landry "Firewalker" Jones put a blazing 5.11 using his unique fire-walking upright tailwind-harnessing Sooner Schooner technique. Does that look normal even for a "pocket passer"?

http://i55.tinypic.com/10opw0n.jpg

[albodmd]

Sad that he is now making excuses. No way I draft this guy...he has bust written all over him.

It would of been better if he just said nothing. If I was interviewing him, it would go like, "So you're telling me you can do better but stress makes you perform worse?"

[1984Gator]

He has a few sheep followers but that's about it.

Fake sheep!

[1984Gator]

I think Spikes ran in the high 4.7's I expect Teo to run something like that at his pro day. His feet were a little better than I thought. Teo is a 2 down back in the NFL though IMO

Spikes was not 6'0, 209 and with a 15 BMI.

[GATORAZ]

Spikes was not 6'0, 209 and with a 15 BMI.

what?:huh:

[1984Gator]

I dont think that is the debate here though. I think its that Te'o was suppose to be one of the greatest D players in history but he was extremely overrated because he played for a ND team that went undefeated because they played a sorry schedule.

Don't forget about his DLine faking injuries in the MNC game...

[1984Gator]

what?:huh:

Undersized, slow, out of shape, cracks under pressure, quesionable mental health...

[GATORAZ]

Undersized, slow, out of shape, cracks under pressure, quesionable mental health...

right so why didn't you say that the first time? What do you think about Minter's combine numbers? How many times did Teo crack under pressure?

[Dreamliner]

I wish the best for this kid. The piling on here is base and miserable.

Aside: Spikes ran about a 5.1

[UFreak]

I wish the best for this kid.

I'm with you. Everyone in the world is so excited to pile on.
I feel for the guy. I hope he moves past this soon.

[Claygator]

Really Lame excuse by Te'o. I wouldn't believe anything this guy says at this point, and I sure wouldn't draft him in the first two rounds, if I drafted him at all. I watched his workout; he is very clumsy and fell down at one point. He ranked in the bottom third of all of the linebackers at the combine in almost all categories. One other backer had a vertical leap 8" better than his. All of that was stress related? What happens when he plays in a big game? Stress robs him of his speed and movement? Pshaww.

[tilly]

I wish the best for this kid. The piling on here is base and miserable.

Aside: Spikes ran about a 5.1

I think piling on for the hoax is getting out of hand. However, Piling on because the media overrated and continues to go on about the kid may still be fair game.

[geauxgator1]

Looks like Manti is simply overrated and hyped buy the ND adoring media. He was exposed in the MNC game, and that's what will do him in more than anything else in the draft. The other stuff didn't help, but I don't think that's his biggest problem.

[gatorpa]

Simple answer: Media+ND love= overhype to nth degree.

Mystery solved. :yes:

Perhaps that will learn them......

[GatorPrincess8]

Well, He's only running from imaginary people after all.

[DawgFanFromAlabam]

4.82? Maybe he should let Eddie Lacy carry him for the 40 yards.
Might show a faster time.

Lacey would drop him after his 7th spin move about 30 yards in...

[DawgFanFromAlabam]

One doesn't need to be fast to play in the SAC (Service Acadamy Conference). ND looking to replace Michigan with Coast Guard.

Careful here!! Talking negatively about our service academies really upsets a few Gators. Don't know how one has kept it pent up this long.