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Title: Powers blows it
Post by: Kaos on January 06, 2009, 12:58:35 PM
Jerraud Powers declared for the draft. 

And the NFL draft analysts said "who?" 

Wow.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 06, 2009, 01:00:36 PM
Oh come on...seriously?  Don't tell me Powers is really that much of a numbnuts. 
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Jumbo on January 06, 2009, 01:03:28 PM
Oh come on...seriously?  Don't tell me Powers is really that much of a numbnuts. 
I am serious and dont call me Shirley!
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: ssgaufan on January 06, 2009, 01:05:08 PM
I am serious and dont call me Shirley!

Well then, what would you like for me to call you?
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 06, 2009, 01:30:44 PM
We've got to get this man to a hospital.

A hospital?  What is it?
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: AUTiger1 on January 06, 2009, 01:36:11 PM
Not a smart move for Powers, what is this kid thinking?
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Ranger12 on January 06, 2009, 02:27:28 PM
My guess would be that he is not very optimistic about this upcoming season.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Saniflush on January 06, 2009, 02:31:54 PM
We've got to get this man to a hospital.

A hospital?  What is it?

It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: wesfau2 on January 06, 2009, 02:35:53 PM
My guess would be that he is not very optimistic about this upcoming season.

Then he's caught a case of the dumas.

Chizik has coached 3 DBs up to Thorpe Award winners...in consecutive years. 

Powers might learn a thing or two if he sticks around.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: AWK on January 06, 2009, 03:24:47 PM
$$$$$$$$$$$$
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 06, 2009, 03:47:34 PM
Doesn't he have until the 15th or so to back out of that though?
He was obviously the best DB Auburn had in '08, but I really think he would be better served waiting a year to do this.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Catphish Tilly on January 06, 2009, 03:49:38 PM
He hasnt talked to an agent yet but I feel confident he's gonne move on.  Hell, he will have his degree in May so even though he might've been able to improve his stock with another year its not like hes pulling a McGlover or anything...
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: AUTailgatingRules on January 06, 2009, 03:51:03 PM
Ended up working out for Stanley, hope it works out for Powers
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Godfather on January 06, 2009, 03:53:15 PM
He hasnt talked to an agent yet but I feel confident he's gonne move on.  Hell, he will have his degree in May so even though he might've been able to improve his stock with another year its not like hes pulling a McGlover or anything...
McGlover?!?

You mean...
(https://secure.nbcuniversalstore.com/img/product/resized/00057255-674501_400.jpg)
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Catphish Tilly on January 06, 2009, 03:58:09 PM
McGlover?!?

You mean...
(https://secure.nbcuniversalstore.com/img/product/resized/00057255-674501_400.jpg)

Precisely.  I stand corrected.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Townhallsavoy on January 06, 2009, 05:56:32 PM
Horrible move...but only academically.  He's not going to make it far in the NFL, but this might be his best shot.  He ain't growin' taller, and he ain't gettin' faster.  He's a solid player and might make a roster for a few years.  However, if he totally busts, he's going to have some trouble without a degree and without an NFL contract.

He should stay in school solely to receive his degree, and then test the NFL waters.  It certainly won't hurt his status. 
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: AUTiger1 on January 06, 2009, 06:04:20 PM
I have heard that he graduates in May, anyone else heard this?
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Iwannaplay on January 06, 2009, 06:26:53 PM
You can always go back and get your degree. Most players put in their contracts that the professional team will pay for them to complete their undergrad education, and even if its not in the contract he still has plenty of money to pay for a semester or a year of school.  Its better to make your money now than risk getting hurt and never making that kind of money.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Catphish Tilly on January 06, 2009, 06:43:05 PM
He graduates in May guys, hes not doing anything wrong.  If he feels this is the best move for him then, as much as I hate to see him hang up the AU jersey, Isupport him.  He's not throwing a chance at a degree away though guys so don't move so hastily to hate on him.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: AUChizad on January 06, 2009, 07:08:10 PM
He graduates in May guys, hes not doing anything wrong.  If he feels this is the best move for him then, as much as I hate to see him hang up the AU jersey, Isupport him.  He's not throwing a chance at a degree away though guys so don't move so hastily to hate on him.
Truth. And even if he were, this is true:
You can always go back and get your degree. Most players put in their contracts that the professional team will pay for them to complete their undergrad education, and even if its not in the contract he still has plenty of money to pay for a semester or a year of school.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Ranger12 on January 06, 2009, 09:14:43 PM
He is a solid enough player to get drafted, then all he has to do is beat out a few people in the camps. Depending on who drafts him, that is very possible. Also, like others said, he graduates in May, so unlike a lot of early NFL draftees, he is going there with his degree already.

As to my comment as to he may not be too optimistic about this year, it was not about what he could learn under Chizik, it was about the whole team and season altogether. Given CTT fiasco and he might have known about the Ted Roof hiring, he may just feel like the team is not going to do much better next year than this past year with no real possibility of winning an SEC championship during his senior year. So if he is going to have his degree before next season, why not go ahead and get into the NFL, making some decent $$$? He might not start his first year, but that does not mean he will not improve enough to start. There are many NFL starters and even superstars that were not highly drafted or did not play much their first couple of years.

As an Auburn fan, I would like to see him back, but I can't hate the guy for doing what he thinks is best for him. We all do it everyday when it comes to our jobs or families.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Townhallsavoy on January 06, 2009, 09:38:54 PM
He graduates in May guys, hes not doing anything wrong.  If he feels this is the best move for him then, as much as I hate to see him hang up the AU jersey, Isupport him.  He's not throwing a chance at a degree away though guys so don't move so hastily to hate on him.

I didn't realize he graduated in May.  More power to him.  I hope he blows up some loud mouth receivers. 
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: AuburnChopper 3.0 on January 06, 2009, 09:51:14 PM
I heard he graduates in May.  JMO...
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: ggraf71 on January 06, 2009, 10:33:36 PM
If he could have graduated in may, he may have made up his mind based on money that may have been promised by an agent, maybe. He may go early in the draft or he may go as an undrafted free agent. What does Mark Mays have to say? Holtz may have an opinion on him, maybe.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 06, 2009, 10:37:08 PM
If I may be so bold...maybe this guy may graduate in May.  You may want to think about that and maybe you won't be so quick to judge....maybe.  May he have a great career in the NFL.  When do training camps start up, in May? 
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: AuburnChopper 3.0 on January 06, 2009, 10:39:13 PM
If I may be so bold...maybe this guy may graduate in May.  You may want to think about that and maybe you won't be so quick to judge....maybe.  May he have a great career in the NFL.  When do training camps start up, in May? 

Okay... It just may.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Jumbo on January 07, 2009, 06:03:46 AM
May is the day.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Greaseyweasel on January 07, 2009, 06:48:51 AM
It seriously worries more about the team when you look at the players who have met the staff and decided to jump ship.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Saniflush on January 07, 2009, 07:52:43 AM
May is the day.

Maybe I'll eat some hay.

and lay by the bay.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: AUTiger1 on January 07, 2009, 10:55:34 AM
It seriously worries more about the team when you look at the players who have met the staff and decided to jump ship.

Yeah b/c no other team had juniors that decided to leave early for the pros.  It really pisses me off that he got Coleman to stay, which convinced his nephew to jump back on board and the horror of David Conner being interested in us again, what an ass he is.   :taunt:
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Godfather on January 07, 2009, 10:58:46 AM
Maybe I'll eat some hay.

and lay by the bay.
I can make things out of clay
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 07, 2009, 11:07:34 AM
no way it's May
He's no Bobby Flay
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: chinook on January 07, 2009, 11:12:46 AM
you guys are gay.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Godfather on January 07, 2009, 11:26:46 AM
you guys are gay.
I don't sway that way

...but hey, Jumbo may
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 07, 2009, 11:42:59 AM
Oh, he'll say OKAY
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 07, 2009, 11:54:06 AM
Yes, he'll fist his dog, Ray
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Kaos on January 07, 2009, 12:43:51 PM
You have let this thread stray
into areas gray

The question, I say
is can Powers play
In the NFLay?

No. He will be an undrafted free agent-ay.  How stupid is that? ay.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: chinook on January 07, 2009, 12:45:16 PM
pig latin?
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: wreckingball on January 07, 2009, 12:56:17 PM
pig latin?

No, looks more like Canadian to me.
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 07, 2009, 12:59:21 PM
No, looks more like Canadian to me.
Take off, eh
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: wreckingball on January 07, 2009, 02:00:47 PM
Take off, eh
whats that aboot, eh?
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Jumbo on January 07, 2009, 02:17:47 PM
Maybe I'll eat some hay.

and lay by the bay.
I just may
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Saniflush on January 07, 2009, 02:19:07 PM
I just may

You eat shit for breakfast?
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Godfather on January 07, 2009, 02:31:53 PM
whats that aboot, eh?
He once got our dead battery goin' by mixin' bird feces and spit, cause there's like acids in it, eh?
Title: Re: Powers blows it
Post by: Jumbo on January 07, 2009, 02:41:53 PM
You eat shit for breakfast?
Shooter :rimshot: