Zach Miller (TE) from THE Arizona State University went early in the second round to the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders get a great blocker with amazing hands, okay speed and a great field presence. He will do it all, block, catch, lead, anything. I think this is a great pick. Congratulations Zach Miller, always a Sun Devil.
Zach Miller player bio...........(thesundevils.com)
Ps. The Dolphins just took Phoenix local John Beck (QB) from BYU
.....The Arizona Cardinals select Alan Branch (DT) from Michigan.
The Cards traded up with the Raiders for the first pick of the 2nd round. I think Alan Branch is a GREAT pick for them. A huge body on the defensive line who was projected as a possible first round pick. He's fast, quick and a big hitter. I think the Cards had a great sense of mind to trade up and take him. Wisenhunt with another nice pick.
Alan Branch scouting report.........(about.com)
...The Arizona Cardinals select Levi Brown (OT), from Penn State.
Well thats it. Offensive line help is definitely a much needed area to work on for the Cards. You can't knock them for picking him up this early. Should they have gone for defense? Maybe, but right now bolstering that offensive line is the most important thing. Levi Brown should be able to contribute immediately. Coach Wisenhunt knows what he's doing....don't worry.
Levi Brown Draft Report..........(nfldraftcountdown.com)
As we reported yesterday Ty Abbott was getting ready to sign with ASU. Well sure enough he pulled the trigger tonight and signed on. It's great to have him on board and we wish him the best of luck next year.
Welcome Ty!
He's doing much better. He can now react to his mothers voice and squeezes her hand whenever she asks. Cornerbacks coach Al Simmons also visited him and asked him to reach out to touch him and Chad did so. He is recognizing very familiar voices and making movements. At this stage they hope he will be out of the coma in a week or so. Things seem to be progressing everyday.
...and struck out seven but gave up six hits, including two home runs and two doubles. He walked four and hit two batters. This was the Big Unit's first game back for the Diamondbacks.
Big Unit roughed up in return.....(espn.com)
We all know Mr. MVP (soon to be MV3) is an amazing basketball player. The numbers he puts up, the leadership, the way he makes other teammates better, all of that. But Steve Nash is also a soccer junkie. He formed a close bond with Dirk Nowitzki over soccer. His brother Martin Nash has made 30 appearances with the Canadian National Team. His sister Joann was the captain of the University of Victoria women's soccer team for three years. Nash attended a private boarding school in Victoria, and decided to focus on basketball in his early teens, but still played soccer through high school, and was named British Columbia player of the year in soccer as well as basketball in his senior year.
Well thats all good and nice...let's see Stevie Nash in action.
The last one is by far my favorite...he puts his skills to practical use! Too bad they don't allow it in the NBA. Steve Nash also claims he is a Tottenham Hotspur fan. Ugh.
The Desert Vista (AZ) shooting guard is ready to sign with ASU sources say. Abbott led Desert Vista to 29-2 record in 2006-07 senior season, averaging 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block per game.
Suns guard Leandro Barbosa was named the winner of the 2006-07 NBA Sixth Man Award, honoring the league’s top player in a reserve role.
Barbosa received 101 of a possible 127 first-place votes, from a panel of 127 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. -suns.com
Today was the first game on the Suns road to the Championship. Our frequent commenter Sauceman has a recap...
