Coleman Furnace Problems?
Which way to the gun show?We here at Eleven Warriors are committed to bringing you the hardest hitting, most comprehensive coverage of this year’s Senior Bowl related to Ohio State alumni on the internet today. As such, with just long time personal favorite Kurt Coleman in the game, we leave no stones unturned in bringing you the most thorough updates possible (without actually being in Mobile, of course).
Our first juicy tidbit comes by way of RealGM (who contrary to his name is not suspected of being one of the National Football League’s actual general managers) who had this to stay about Mr. Coleman:
“Ohio State safety Kurt Coleman stayed with [Mardy] Gilyard nicely.”
Well played, #4. Although the compliment is almost instantaneously given a backhanded slant with the following sentence: “One longtime NFL WR standing nearby opined that Gilyard is tipping off his moves.” Could it be that Coleman was keyed in on Gilyard’s so-called tell? Or, more probably, could Coleman had actually simply been reading his mind?
That is, of course, if that account ever even happened. ESPN/Scouts, Inc. ($$$) (whom we do believe have actually filed the applicable articles of incorporation) Todd McShay, Steve Munech, and Kevin Weidi paint, in their hodgepodge of notes, a far different tale:
Mardy Gilyard got off the line better than any other wideout duping 1-on-1 drills against press coverage. He beat both Ohio State S Kurt Coleman and Virginia CB Chris Cook cleanly.
So was Coleman routinely getting the best of Mardy Ballin’ or was it the other way around? Because inquiring minds are dying to know, this tale of the tape necessitates a third party’s account.
The fine folks at Pro Football Weekly (specifically Eric Edholm), had this to add about everyone’s favorite 3-year starter at strong safety:
Ohio State FS Kurt Coleman, who looked more like a small corner to me size-wise, made a nice pass defense against Pitt WR Dorin Dickerson. Coleman doesn’t look terribly fast, but he prevented what would have been a great catch on the sideline by getting his hand on the ball at the last second.
Tell us how you really feel, Eric. So let me make sure we’re on the same page here: Coleman looks 1) undersized, 2) plays nicely inspite of his obvious “physical imitations”, 3) doesn’t appear particularly fleet of foot, but 4) is still capable of making difficult plays as the situation dictates. I’m unsure I’m any nearer to understanding whether Coleman can make it at the next level, or if the fact that college football’s off-season has lead us to this if we wouldn’t all be better off diving deep into the fine art of macramé.
But we can’t just stop there. Edholm had more to add about Coleman in his notes on Tuesday afternoon’s sessions. The outcome speaks for itself:
“[Oregon tight end] ran right by Notre Dame S Kyle McCarthy on a deep route on Monday and did the same to Ohio State’s Kurt Coleman on Tuesday.”
Law of averages perhaps? Kurt was evidently mercifully spared of such embarrassment for 60 minutes in Pasadena, but Dickson was apparently able to work his wonders on two promising midwestern safety prospects. The gloom parade persists, Coleman sounds mehtastic, but if the mixed messages and lack of focus beyond the typical human inclination to cover the hive mind’s “break out players” could just as easily indicate less is more. If Coleman is, in fact, handling his and doing all the routine things well, the odds of gushing, 140 character become less and less of a probability.
Fortunately local story wizard/97.1 FM presence Lori Schmidt has just that. The Chiefs’ beat writer Josh Looney does deliver (in part) with the “not spectacular but rock steady” assessment of we’ve come to expect from Coleman during the last 4 years:
“I’m not exactly sure why, but Coleman kept catching my attention today. He didn’t make any jaw-dropping plays, but he just seems like a smart, hard-nosed player who could help a team out immediately on special teams. He’s projected as a late-round pick or college free agent by many scouting services heading into this weekend.”
More backhanded hand pounds(!). But, uh, late rounder?! Didn’t all the buzz have Coleman going no later than the 3rd or 4th just as recently as a month ago? At least it can’t get much worse for Coleman. Or maybe it can:
Haters to the left, sir. Fortunately there’s still a game on Saturday to be added to the resume.
Coach has guns
hangin out at that preacher curl bench all day son!
Barwis this!
Luke, I don’t mean to threadjack you but that Hawkeye video is hilarious and people need to see it. I am beyond jealous. If they had used the old Silver Standard, I would have a new computer background.
http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2010/1/28/1273688/hawkeyes-capture-massive-korean
No worries. I’m Luke from Eleven Warriors and I approve this threadjack.
I wouldn’t listen to anything Todd McGay says. Did anyone see that ESPN is like having a Tebow marathon at the Senior Bowl. That is all they talk about!
agreed, todd mcshay is only slightly more tolerable than kiper with his dracula hair cut.
For this, I love Mel Kiper because he isn’t on Tebow’s nuts.
that’s the only logical thing he’s ever said though
i wanna start my own company like scouts inc, i think i shall call it SCOUTS LLC
If you want less biased, intelligent, not-hanging-from-Tebow’s-sack, Senior Bowl news, Google “2010 Senior Bowl”. There are other media outlets that maintain SOME level of journalistic integrity.
I know, this is all just part of my love/hate relationship with ESPN
So Coleman got run over by Blount 1 time? Did Blount punch him in the face too (low hanging fruit I know)? Physically, Blount is a beast of a running back, although he looked pretty average against real defenses. In the case of Coleman vs Blount, 1 on 1, Blount has the laws of physics on his side from the start. Most corners/safeties will have trouble dragging him down on their own. So, eff those reporters right in the ear. Play on Kurt.
If Blount had run into Heyward or Homan instead of KC4 @ the L.O.S. he wouldn’t have even scored….
My prediction is that Kurt will go no later than early 3rd round….hoping for higher though because of his loyalty to the Buckeyes.
Kinda suprised to tell the truth. (Self evaluation of course) but thought of Kurt as a high early to mid 2nd rounder. He will do just fine.
I honestly see him being one of those guys in the NFL that isn’t an physical specimen, but one of those guys that watches film and plays smart football. He’s going to be a good pickup for someone.
i would love to hear about his “grit” and “hustle every”game a la david eckstein in MLB
this would be great revenge for 4 years of tebow being shoved down our collective throats
Our long national Tebow nightmare is almost over, thankfully.
I wonder if he’s performing any senior bowl circumcisions….
only if they are pro bono
I wonder if he uses the line “god came to me in a dream and told me to snip you”.
Urban taught him all of his tricks
I heard he uses the sales pitch:
“Nobody likes an ant-eater”
Poll Questions results have me a bit depressed
I wouldn’t base your feelings on an internet poll
that is silly advice.
lol, i’ll live
CRISIS AVERTED!!!
To be fair, that Tweet does a poor job with its pronouns… maybe “him” was Blount!… although I admit it doesn’t seem that way. :-P