Official Test Layout Thread

**T.Dot** · 07-26-2009, 05:53 PM

Defensive Roster

Defensive Ends

Jason Lamb (SR) 6'5/275
Jameon Hardeman (JR) 6'1/230
Terrance Lloyd (FR) 6'4/230
Jared Edwards (FR) 6'4/255
Deantre Harlan (FR) 6'4/240
Zac Scotton (SO) 6'7/260

Defensive Tackles

Phil Taylor (JR) 6'4/355
Chris Buford (JR) 6'5/270
Trey Bryant (SR) 6'2/315
Kaeron Johnson (FR) 6'1/285

Outside Linebackers

Earl Patin (JR) 6'2/225
Antonio Johnson (JR) 6'0/210
Antonio Jones (SR) 6'2/235
Tevin Elliott (FR) 6'3/225
Elliot Coffey (SO) 6'0/220

Middle Linebackers

Joe Pawelek (SR) 6'2/240
Chris Francis (JR) 6'0/235

Cornerbacks

Dominique Criss (JR) 5'10/195
Antareis Bryan (JR) 6'2/190
Trentson Hill (SO) 6'0/190
Ahmad Jenkins (SO) 5'11/180
Clifton Odom (JR) 5'11/195
Romie Blaylock (SO) 5'10/170

Safeties

Jordan Lake (SR) 6'1/215
Jeremy Williams (SR) 5'11/210
Tim Atchison (JR) 6'1/205
Michael Valdez (FR) 5'10/185
Byron Landor (JR) 6'1/208
T.J. Scranton (SR) 5'11/190

Special Teams

Kickers

Dary Stone (SR) 6'1/175
Ben Parks (SO) 6'2/200

Punters

Derek Epperson (JR) 6'3/235

The Chosen One. The Touchdown Reaper. Nickname is 'Tachi'

**T.Dot** · 07-26-2009, 10:12 PM

Season 1, Episode 4: A Turn for the Worst
July 17, 2007

I was in shock.

Five minutes ago my worst fears involved belts and swearing but now, with Officer Gladbrook's solemn words they were torn apart. Like I said I was never close to any of my family, but even now my stomach turned as I pictured their cold bodies lieing rotting on the carpet.

Gladbrook put his hand on my shoulder and shook me a little but I didn't respond. Finally, after what seemed like a lifetime, I looked up into large brown eyes that radiated sadness everywhere.

"Collin, I-uh want you to know that if you need anything, anything at all please, just ask." He said quietly, as if not to be overheard.

I didn't respond, I wanted to run far, far away where I could forget all about the past hour. Somewhere in the back of my mind I knew that wasn't possible so I murmered 'I need some fresh air' to Gladbrook and strolled outside consumed with grief for my parents, grief for Sarah and Michelle, who would never grow up and experience life's wonders and, through I did not want to admit it, terror at the thought of being alone in this world. Going to college alone, having no one there with me when I get married, no place to take my kids, it was all gone in one night.

Then I remembered. Larry. How could I be so stupid? I hated myself for thinking this, but I knew Larry still lived in the basement of our small house and since Gladbrook hadn't said his name I'd assumed he was still alive, but why wasn't he at the police station to console the only other living member of the Johnson family now?

I reached a hand into my pocket and grabbed my battered Nokia cellphone and frantically started to dial Larry's cell number.

"4-0-4-6-3-8-9-0-3....." I muttered under my breath as I jammed the phone up to my ear.

I had the feeling before I called the number that something was wrong. Gladbrook would have obviously have known Larry was living with us after that very public breakup with the Kansas City Chiefs three years ago but, then why hadn't he said anything. Still, after the sixth ring my stomach dropped as Larry's low drone of a voice hit my ear.

"Ayo you reached LJ's phone, hit me up later or leave a message, ya digg?"

My shoulders slumped and my head drooped as I admitted defeat. It had seemed like the last member of my family had deserted me. But why?

That question lingered in my head as I made my way back inside the police station where Gladbrook quickly caught up with me.

"You alright Collin? I saw you out there on your phone, everything good?" He asked me in a fatherly tone.

"You were spying on me?" I arched my eyebrow at him, and thought astoundingly about the fact I could use sarcasm at a time like this, "I was just calling my uncle, to see if things were ok, you know." I finished quickly.

Now it was his turn to arch an eyebrow. "Would that uncle of your's happen to be Larry Johnson?"

"What's he got to do with anything?" I sniped back, knowing I was getting closer to the center of things.

"Nothing Collin, but if you'd sit down I can get you some coffee I'd like to ask a few questions about him." It wasn't a question as much as an order so I resigningly sat down in a black armchair in front of Gladbrook's desk. A minute later he came back with two steaming cups of coffee, placing one down in front of me and sipping the one left in his hand.

"Collin I'd like to know if Larry ever brought any strange people home with him." He asked me as he fiddled with his coffee cup.

I thought for a minute. Now that I thought about it, in the almost two years Larry lived with us he had never once brought a girl home which, now that I thought about it was strange for a former NFL player, especially one with his status.

"No," I responded slowly, "He hasn't brought anyone home now that I think of it.

"Did you ever notice him bring anything strange home?"

We were definetely getting to the thick of things now. I decided to be as honest as possible.

"Sometimes he brought square cases home but he said they were just stuff he got shipped out from KC, you know." I said coyly.

Gladbrook suddenly got up from his desk and walked around to face me, looking older than I'd ever seen him.

"Mr. Johnson, I should not be telling you this but I know how it feels to lose a loved one or loved ones suddenly," He said strongly through he would not look at me, choosing instead to look over my shoulder, "But, preliminary evidence shows that your uncle, Larry, was a drug runner and a large one at that. You could call him a kingpin if you wanted...... But, according to the evidence we gathered from the house which included over five grams of cocaine, he has become our primary suspect, I'm sorry."

**T.Dot** · 07-26-2009, 10:34 PM

Projected Big 12 Standings

Big 12 North

1. Nebraska Cornhuskers
2. Kansas Jayhawks
3. Kansas State Wildcats
4. Colorado Buffaloes
5. Missouri Tigers
6. Iowa State Cyclones

Long has the North been the weaker of the two Big 12 divisions and this year is no different. With no one team ready to take a stranglehold on the North championship and every team except Iowa State having a realistic chance at winning the North title, this could be an interesting season to watch. In Nebraska, the state's pride and joy trots out their best scuad in a few years headlined by tailback Roy Helu and big nose tackle Ndamukong Suh, the Huskers feel this is the year they return to glory. In Kansas, the Jayhawks are still on cloud nine after their breakout 2007 and with star quarterback Todd Reesing as well as his two favorite targets, Dezmon Briscoe and Kerry Meier, returning they could easily meet those expectations from that magical year. In Kansas State Bill Snyder takes over a team that lost it's biggest playmaker Josh Freeman early to the NFL Draft. If the 'Cats want to have a big year they need another QB to step up big. Dan Hawkins has the Buffs of CU ready for action with a rejuvenated offense led by tailback Darrell Scott and his son Cody Hawkins, a three year starter at quarterback. The Buffs haven't won more than 6 games since 2006 but this year could change that. Gary Pinkel's team lost playmakers Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin and does not have any visible replacements for them but the Tigers return a strong defense led by outside 'backer Sean Weatherspoon that could save this team from turmoil. Up in Ames, there is not much left in the cupboard Gene Chizik left bare except for quarterback Austin Arnaud, a player compared to Donovan McNabb. With or without Arnaud, the Cyclones' will still flounder in mediocrity this season.

Big 12 South

1. Oklahoma Sooners
2. Texas Longhorns
3. Oklahoma State Cowboys
4. Texas A&M Aggies
5. Baylor Bears
6. Texas Tech Red Raiders

In a division where half the teams are usually seen in the top half of the polls throughout the season, one loss is something that coaches dreed especially when you have the juggernauts of Oklahoma and Texas in your division. All six of these teams is capable of sticking with any opponent any given Saturday so look out for some upsets. In Norman and Austin, the programs named after their states hold two star quarterbacks nearly guaranteed to be in New York this December for a certain awards presentation. However, these teams have much more talent then just Colt McCoy and Sam Bradford including, for Texas, players such as Jordan Shipley, Adam Ulatoshi, Sergio Kindle and Rodderick Muckleroy and for the Sooners of Oklahoma, DeMarco Murray, Trent Williams, Gerald McCoy and Ryan Reynolds. October 7th in Dallas will be a HUGE game. The other Oklahoma team boasts perhaps the most dynamic offense in the nation led by Zac Robinson, Kendall Hunter and Dez Bryant. Points, points and more points will be flowing in Stillwater. Mike Sherman is trying to rebuild a once proud Texas A&M program now rocked with scandal and mystery. Helping him this year will be quarterback Jerrod Johnson and his plethora of running backs such as Bradley Stephens and Cyrus Gray. Down in Waco, Art Briles takes a second crack at the South competetion led by star quarterback Robert Griffin and hard hitting linebacker Joe Pawelek. Can the Bears take a gigantic leap forward this season? Mike Leach leads the same old spread offense at Texas Tech but this time with the main connection being Taylor Potts to Edward Britton. Sound weird to you?

**T.Dot** · 07-26-2009, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by -- Dash --

Gotta copy me T?

nah I was gonna workoff it tho, decided to just make something from scratch tho, lol

**T.Dot** · 07-27-2009, 09:54 AM

Commited Prospects:
Signed Letters of Intent
None

**T.Dot** · 07-27-2009, 10:37 AM

Week 1: Baylor @ Wake Forest

(1-0) @ (0-1)

Photo: Antareis Bryan falls to the ground after picking off Riley Skinner in last night's game.

31 @ 27

Winston-Salem, North Carolina (AP)-- In cold, wet conditions at BB&T Field, the upstart Baylor Bears started their season off well with a big win over ACC power Wake Forest.

Both teams started the season on equal footing at 0-0 but that would quickly change as sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin III of the Bears drove his team down the field for an easy touchdown run by third stringer Jarrod Salubi. In fact, touchdowns were not hard to come by in the first frame as each team scored twice to send the game deadlocked at 14 into the second quarter.

"We knew going into quarter number two our 'D' needed to stand up and make some stops on [Wake Forest QB Riley] Skinner or else we were done." Baylor coach Art Briles said after the game.

The defense would not dissapoint as, in the midst of breaking up Skinner's first incompletion of the game, Bears junior corner Antareis Bryan came up with the football for Baylor's first interception of the season. Bryan would also add another interception in the fourth quarter off a batted ball that just missed hitting the turf.

"Obviously it felt great to get those picks but I know I need to work harder if I want to be considered elite." Bryan said.

Indeed, the corner opposite Bryan, Dominique Criss, had so much trouble covering slippery Deacons wideout Jordan Williams, that Bears defensive coordinator Brian Norwood had to assign another cornerback, Clifton Odom, to help the struggling Criss in coverage. Williams would burn the pair for 8 catches and 135 yards as Skinner's main target.

Lost in all the offensive fireworks and star power was Baylor's junior tailback Jay Finley who had one of the most quite 200 yard rushing games in recent memory. One of the many highlights the back produced was a fantastic 65 yard touchdown off of a failed option. He finished with 207 rushing yards on only 20 carries.

"It felt great to be out there again playing football and I hope I can have this kind of success all year." Finley said.

Thanks in part to Finley's gigantic effort and Skinner's four turnovers, the Bears would survive a grueling game and win 31-27 after a late Skinner rushing touchdown moved it closer.

"We could do much better but nobody is perfect and we'll take a result like this every time if it means a W in the win column." Briles said.

The Bears return to Waco this week to prepare for their home opener Saturday against the Connecticut Huskies and their All- Big East linebacker Scott Lutrus.

Photo: Jeremy Williams breaks up a pass during last night's game

Baylor Bears Statistics
QB Robert Griffin 16-20, 201 YDs, TD, INT, 8 attempts for 19 rushing yards
HB Jay Finley 20 attempts for 207 yards, 2 TD, 2 receptions for 20 yards
WR Justin Fenty 4 receptions for 43 yards
WR David Gettis 3 receptions for 49 yards
WR Ernest Smith 3 receptions for 38 yards, TD
OLB Antonio Johnson 9 tackles
SS Jeremy Williams 8 tackles, INT
DT Chris Buford 2 tackles, Sack
CB Antareis Bryan 2 tackles, 2 INT
K Dary Stone 1-1 FG, Long of 36

Wake Forest Deamon Deacons Statistics
QB Riley Skinner 27-36, 383 YDs, 3 INT
HB Josh Adams 13 attempts for 44 yards, 3 TD, 4 receptions for 27 yards
WR Jordan Williams 8 receptions for 135 yards
TE Ben Wooster 5 receptions for 41 yards
FS Alex Frye 12 tackles
DT Boo Robinson 10 tackles
MLB Matt Woodlief 10 tackles
OLB Hunter Haynes 8 tackles, INT
DE Kyle Wilber 4 tackles, Sack
K Jimmy Newman 0-1 FG

Baylor HB Jay Finley
20 attempts for 207 yards, 2 TD, 2 receptions for 20 yards

**T.Dot** · 07-27-2009, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Chad0034

LOL TDOT... I made that POTG layout, and that Top 25 layout. Dont care though.. you can use it.

Thanks

**T.Dot** · 07-27-2009, 10:10 PM

Week 3: Connecticut @ Baylor Preview

(1-1) @ (1-0)

Photo: Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas

What to watch for- Connecticut

-Zach Frazer. Taking over from the graduating Tyler Lorenzon, Frazer's play has been erratic this season, if he doesn't improve look for him to be replaced by sophomore Cody Endres.
-The receiving corps. At least Frazer has some good targets in Kashif Moore and Brad Kanuch but to unleash these talents, Frazer has to first get the ball to them.
-Linebacking 101. The Huskies boast perhaps the best linebacking corp in the conference with Scott Lutrus, Lawrence Wilson and Sio Moore, it will be hard for Jay Finley to match his 200 yard performance with these guys on the field.

Players to watch- Connecticut

WR Brad Kanuch | OLB Lawrence Wilson

What to watch for- Baylor

-Legs. Facing a tough defense will cause the Bears to rely more on their running game than against Wake Forest, how they do will likely decide the result of the game.
-Joe Pawelek and Jordan Lake. The defenses two stars combined for 9 tackles against Wake Forest which left both looking for more, expect a big game from both stars.
-Home game. The Bears play their first home game of 2009 so expect them to show the home crowd they are for real with a big performance against a weak Huskies side.

Players to watch- Baylor

HB Jay Finley | CB Antareis Bryan

**Lumpkin** · 07-27-2009, 10:59 PM

**Lumpkin** · 07-28-2009, 03:55 PM

Schedule Strength: C+
FCS Southeast
@Western Kentucky
FCS East
@ #20 Florida State
@ Syracuse
OPEN
Cincinnati
@Pittsburgh
#23 West Virginia
OPEN
@Rutgers
Louisville
Miami
@Connecticut

**Lumpkin** · 07-28-2009, 10:15 PM

**Deegeezy** · 07-29-2009, 06:17 PM

Question for you tech saavy guys.

Is it possible to have a song that you downloaded onto your computer in MP3 song put on your franchise page as an attachment? Is it possible to set it up for the song to play when the page is opened?

**kyhadley** · 07-29-2009, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by Deegeezy

Question for you tech saavy guys.

Is it possible to have a song that you downloaded onto your computer in MP3 song put on your franchise page as an attachment? Is it possible to set it up for the song to play when the page is opened?

just use youtube, thats what a few guys have been doing

**FishStickZ** · 07-31-2009, 06:50 PM

**Mit** · 07-31-2009, 06:55 PM

That's a pretty sick layout FishstickZ.

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