Who we should draft for MLB

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-05-2005, 05:12 PM

He is a monster and will be an amazing pro. I wouldn't expect him to go in the 1st or 2nd, but who knows. He's a sophomore who declared today.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 01-05-2005, 05:13 PM

name?

**Rain Man** · 01-05-2005, 05:14 PM

Is this a guessing game?

I'll start. Is he an animal, a mineral, or a vegetable?

Wallcrawler · 01-05-2005, 05:14 PM

Im liking Ahmad Brooks, if he enters the draft.

When a guy is compared to Brian Urlacher, you have to take notice of someone like that.

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-05-2005, 05:16 PM

#55

Channing Crowder

Linebacker 6-3 245
[justify] [/justify]2004: ESPN All-American Linebacker…First-Team All-SEC Defense (Coaches)…Second-Team All-SEC (AP)…Named UF's Outstanding Linebacker…Co-recipient of the Defensive Captain Award…Third on team with 73 tackles…Gators' leader in tackles six games (EMU, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU and MSU)…Third on squad with 8.5 tackles for loss…Intercepted first career pass and returned it 22 yards versus Arkansas…Recorded a career-high two quarterback sacks against LSU…Notched an SEC and career-best 18 tackles and forced the second fumble of his career against Mississippi State…Saw action in nine games (EMU, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU, MSU, Georgia, FSU and Miami), making seven starts (EMU, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU, MSU and Georgia)…Suffered a mid-foot sprain in the first quarter of Georgia game and missed most of the game…Did not see action against Vanderbilt or South Carolina due to the injury…Recorded one tackle against Florida State in limited action…Recovered his third career fumble and notched three tackles in the Peach Bowl versus Miami…Earned the Defensive Best Effort Award at the conclusion of 2004 spring drills…

2003: Named The Sporting News SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year…Named to The Sporting News All-Freshman team and Rivals.com All-America team…Named to the Scripps/FWAA All-America Team…Named Second-Team All-SEC (Coaches)…Named the Collegefootballnews.com Freshman of the Year…Selected to the SEC-All Freshman Team (Coaches)…Named to the Knoxville News Sentinel All-Freshman Team…Played in 11 games (all but SJSU and Ole Miss) with nine starts (Miami, FAMU, Tennessee, Kentucky, LSU, Georgia, Vanderbilt, South Carolina and Iowa)…Nine starts is the most by a freshman linebacker in school history…After week eleven, leads the nation in tackles by a freshman… Ranked first among linebackers, first among UF's true freshmen and tied for ninth on the team, with 816 plays despite missing two games… Became the first true freshman of 2003 to start for the Gators and was the first true freshman LB to start since Travis Harris started four games in 2000…Underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Oct. 1, prior to the Mississippi game, and missed the Mississippi game…Returned vs. eventual national champion LSU 10 days after surgery to lead the linebacking unit with seven tackles…Led the linebackers with 106 tackles (avg. 9.6 per game), ranking second on the team, despite missing two games…Also had five TFLs, two sacks, four pass breakups and a forced fumble…Led the defense with a then career-high 12 tackles and one pass deflection vs. Arkansas…Led the defense vs. Vanderbilt with a career-high 15 tackles and a TFL…Pressured Kentucky's Jared Lorenzen, forcing a game-turning interception, setting up a Gator TD to give UF the win…Led the defense with 15 total tackles vs. Georgia, also recorded five TFL and 0.5 sacks…Finished his first game tied for third on the defense with six tackles, including four solo hits, and a pass breakup vs. Miami…Led the defense with 14 tackles versus South Carolina, also recorded a pass breakup…Ranked second on the defense with 11 tackles vs. Tennessee...Also had a pass breakup, was in on a sack and had a TFL…Was one of four freshmen to record a sack in 2003…

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-05-2005, 05:18 PM

from last year:

Channing Crowder
Comparison:

Strengths
Out of this world talent at linebacker, is a true star in the making. Crowder is wonderfully developed for a player his age. Plays like a 5th year senior and he is a true freshman. Love his athletic ability, is a very nimble and agile kid that can flat out tackle. Crowder is very aggressive football player with unreal instincts and passion for the game.

Weaknesses
He is an athletic freak, he can run, he is tough, strong and aggressive. I really don't know a weakness in him at this point because he is so young. The only thing he will have to do is improve every single year and not get complacent. If he puts on 10-20 pounds to his great athletic frame he will improve his stock even more. What will bother NFL teams though is his history of injuries. He just underwent his 2nd knee surgery in as many years. He must come back and show that he has moved past the injuries, and still perform at a high level. He has a lot of time though.

Summary
Love his athletic ability, he can rush the passer, he can play tough run defense and he can tackle in the open field. Is really a gem at linebacker because very few kids play at such a high level being at so young. Channing could be the best inside linebacker in the nation in a very short time, great athlete with wonderful instincts and skill as a football player.

--Jeremy Osborne

Dr. Johnny Fever · 01-05-2005, 05:18 PM

Channing sounds like a girls' name. But if she can get the job done I'm all for it.

Mr. Laz · 01-05-2005, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

#55

Channing Crowder

sounds like soup....

i like soup

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-05-2005, 05:23 PM

He is one of the best tacklers I have ever seen. He just devours anyone with the ball and is ALL OVER the field. He has amazing athletic ability, instincts, and is always in position.

There will probably be more info on him in the future. He just declared for the draft today. He's a true sophomore.

unlurking · 01-05-2005, 05:28 PM

2 knee injuries?

Since that info is last years, was he able to stay healthy this year?

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-05-2005, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unlurking

2 knee injuries?

Since that info is last years, was he able to stay healthy this year?

He played in 9/12 games (1 was due to suspension).

royr17 · 01-05-2005, 05:38 PM

I think we should get Mitchell from Oklahoma or that MLB from USC, dont remember his name, just know that it is hard to pronounce.

htismaqe · 01-05-2005, 06:03 PM

The two draft services I use have Crowder going in the 1st round, around 20th.

Personally, I think we should avoid MLB in the draft. We need a FA MLB that can take charge right away.

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-05-2005, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

The two draft services I use have Crowder going in the 1st round, around 20th.

Personally, I think we should avoid MLB in the draft. We need a FA MLB that can take charge right away.

really? that high? the only team I've heard who has been really interested in him is Atlanta.

Hammock Parties · 01-05-2005, 06:34 PM

I would be shocked if KC brought in anyone to replace Mitchell. Vermeil loves him and they have too much invested in him at this point.

01-05-2005, 05:12 PM
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01-05-2005, 05:13 PM	#2
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01-05-2005, 05:16 PM	#5
DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $5624952	#55 Channing Crowder Linebacker 6-3 245 [justify] [/justify]2004: ESPN All-American Linebacker…First-Team All-SEC Defense (Coaches)…Second-Team All-SEC (AP)…Named UF's Outstanding Linebacker…Co-recipient of the Defensive Captain Award…Third on team with 73 tackles…Gators' leader in tackles six games (EMU, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU and MSU)…Third on squad with 8.5 tackles for loss…Intercepted first career pass and returned it 22 yards versus Arkansas…Recorded a career-high two quarterback sacks against LSU…Notched an SEC and career-best 18 tackles and forced the second fumble of his career against Mississippi State…Saw action in nine games (EMU, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU, MSU, Georgia, FSU and Miami), making seven starts (EMU, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU, MSU and Georgia)…Suffered a mid-foot sprain in the first quarter of Georgia game and missed most of the game…Did not see action against Vanderbilt or South Carolina due to the injury…Recorded one tackle against Florida State in limited action…Recovered his third career fumble and notched three tackles in the Peach Bowl versus Miami…Earned the Defensive Best Effort Award at the conclusion of 2004 spring drills… 2003: Named The Sporting News SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year…Named to The Sporting News All-Freshman team and Rivals.com All-America team…Named to the Scripps/FWAA All-America Team…Named Second-Team All-SEC (Coaches)…Named the Collegefootballnews.com Freshman of the Year…Selected to the SEC-All Freshman Team (Coaches)…Named to the Knoxville News Sentinel All-Freshman Team…Played in 11 games (all but SJSU and Ole Miss) with nine starts (Miami, FAMU, Tennessee, Kentucky, LSU, Georgia, Vanderbilt, South Carolina and Iowa)…Nine starts is the most by a freshman linebacker in school history…After week eleven, leads the nation in tackles by a freshman… Ranked first among linebackers, first among UF's true freshmen and tied for ninth on the team, with 816 plays despite missing two games… Became the first true freshman of 2003 to start for the Gators and was the first true freshman LB to start since Travis Harris started four games in 2000…Underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Oct. 1, prior to the Mississippi game, and missed the Mississippi game…Returned vs. eventual national champion LSU 10 days after surgery to lead the linebacking unit with seven tackles…Led the linebackers with 106 tackles (avg. 9.6 per game), ranking second on the team, despite missing two games…Also had five TFLs, two sacks, four pass breakups and a forced fumble…Led the defense with a then career-high 12 tackles and one pass deflection vs. Arkansas…Led the defense vs. Vanderbilt with a career-high 15 tackles and a TFL…Pressured Kentucky's Jared Lorenzen, forcing a game-turning interception, setting up a Gator TD to give UF the win…Led the defense with 15 total tackles vs. Georgia, also recorded five TFL and 0.5 sacks…Finished his first game tied for third on the defense with six tackles, including four solo hits, and a pass breakup vs. Miami…Led the defense with 14 tackles versus South Carolina, also recorded a pass breakup…Ranked second on the defense with 11 tackles vs. Tennessee...Also had a pass breakup, was in on a sack and had a TFL…Was one of four freshmen to record a sack in 2003… __________________
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01-05-2005, 05:18 PM	#6
DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $5624952	from last year: Channing Crowder Comparison: Strengths Out of this world talent at linebacker, is a true star in the making. Crowder is wonderfully developed for a player his age. Plays like a 5th year senior and he is a true freshman. Love his athletic ability, is a very nimble and agile kid that can flat out tackle. Crowder is very aggressive football player with unreal instincts and passion for the game. Weaknesses He is an athletic freak, he can run, he is tough, strong and aggressive. I really don't know a weakness in him at this point because he is so young. The only thing he will have to do is improve every single year and not get complacent. If he puts on 10-20 pounds to his great athletic frame he will improve his stock even more. What will bother NFL teams though is his history of injuries. He just underwent his 2nd knee surgery in as many years. He must come back and show that he has moved past the injuries, and still perform at a high level. He has a lot of time though. Summary Love his athletic ability, he can rush the passer, he can play tough run defense and he can tackle in the open field. Is really a gem at linebacker because very few kids play at such a high level being at so young. Channing could be the best inside linebacker in the nation in a very short time, great athlete with wonderful instincts and skill as a football player. --Jeremy Osborne __________________
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01-05-2005, 05:23 PM	#9
DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $5624952	He is one of the best tacklers I have ever seen. He just devours anyone with the ball and is ALL OVER the field. He has amazing athletic ability, instincts, and is always in position. There will probably be more info on him in the future. He just declared for the draft today. He's a true sophomore. __________________
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01-05-2005, 05:28 PM	#10
unlurking MVP Join Date: Aug 2003 Casino cash: $7737309	2 knee injuries? Since that info is last years, was he able to stay healthy this year?
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01-05-2005, 05:38 PM	#12
royr17 MVP Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lovin my kids Casino cash: $-1521324	I think we should get Mitchell from Oklahoma or that MLB from USC, dont remember his name, just know that it is hard to pronounce.
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01-05-2005, 06:03 PM	#13
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8179900	The two draft services I use have Crowder going in the 1st round, around 20th. Personally, I think we should avoid MLB in the draft. We need a FA MLB that can take charge right away.
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01-05-2005, 06:34 PM	#15
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