NFL Combine schedule for Boise State players Young, Pettis, Thompson, Johnson, and Winterswyk
by Kevan Lee on Feb 24, 2011 7:00 AM PST
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PrintThe NFL Combine begins its meat market today with the first set of interviews, weigh-ins, and jokes at the expense of Nathan Enderle's physique. I'll get things started. Is that your chest or did someone rent a bounce house?
Boise State's Austin Pettis, Titus Young, Jeron Johnson, Brandyn Thompson, and Ryan Winterswyk are in attendance, which means David Augusto is also probably in attendance somewhere too. Hit the jump for the details on when you can see Young and Pettis run the 40 as well as the schedule for all Bronco players at the Combine.
The 40-yard dash
As Chadd Cripe reminded us all in yesterday's Idaho Statesman, the 40-yard dash is important - not in a pure football ability way but rather in a cool shiny object kind of way. It is NFL scout catnip. That said, it can earn you major bucks.
Here are the days to watch the NFL Network and check your Twitters for Boise State's player 40 times:
- Sunday: Titus Young and Austin Pettis
- Monday: Ryan Winterswyk
- Tuesday: Jeron Johnson and Brandyn Thompson
It should also be noted that Titus Young is pretty dead set on running the 4.2 range when it comes time for his dash. He and LSU CB Patrick Peterson are the two players predicted to run the fastest. For the record, Orlando Scandrick ran a 4.32 at the combine in 2008.
The majority of the NFL Combine will be broadcast on NFL Network. Check your local listings. Clear your Sunday dayplanner.
The rest of the schedule
Not that any of it matters because it's not the 40-yard dash, but here are the dates and times for all the Combine events:
| Offensive linemen and tight ends | |
|---|---|
| Thursday | Measurements, interviews |
| Friday | Psych tests, interviews |
| Saturday | 40-yard dash, stations, skill drills |
| QBs, running backs, and receivers |
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|---|---|
| Friday | Measurements, interviews |
| Saturday | Psych tests, interviews |
| Sunday | 40-yard dash, stations, skill drills |
| Defensive linemen and linebackers |
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|---|---|
| Saturday | Measurements, Interviews |
| Sunday | Psych tests, Interviews |
| Monday | 40-yard dash, stations, skill drills |
| Defensive backs |
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|---|---|
| Sunday | Measurements, Interviews |
| Monday | Psych tests, Interviews |
| Tuesday | 40-yard dash, stations, skill drills |
Get to know your NFL Combine drills
The NFL.com website has loads of resources on the Combine, including a sortable database of past achievements, a full list of attendees, live streaming coverage (maybe), and analyst Mike Mayock explaining every single combine drill to you while wearing sweatpants. (HT: Mikrino)
If you've ever wanted to know what a shuttle drill is supposed to look like, Mike Mayock will mime it to you.
WAC players at the NFL Combine
The list of invites. Tim Rattay weeps for LaTech football.
- Boise State: S Jeron Johnson, WR Austin Pettis, CB Brandyn Thompson, DE Ryan Winterswyk, WR Titus Young
- Idaho: QB Nathan Enderle, TE Daniel Hardy, S Shiloh Keo
- Nevada: TE Virgil Green, QB Colin Kaepernick, DE Dontay Moch, RB Vai Taua
- Fresno State: DE Chris Carter, QB Ryan Colburn, WR Jamel Hamler, OG Andrew Jackson
- Hawaii: RB Alex Green, WR Kealoha Pilares, WR Greg Salas
- Utah State: CB Curtis Marsh
- Louisiana Tech: None
- San Jose State: None
- New Mexico State: CB Davon House
Your turn
Will you be watching the NFL Combine this weekend? Think Titus Young can run a 4.2 40? What do you think Austin Pettis will run? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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I have to admit
As much as I loved having these guys playing for us, I really don’t give a rip about the combine. I mean, good luck to all of them but I’m now way more interested about the newcomers/back-benchers coming into their own for BSU in 2011and beyond. That and I really don’t like the NFL all that much. It is, however, the only pro sport I’ll watch. I simply detest the NBA, NHL means absolutely nothing to me, and MLB annoys me. Soccer, golf, tennis? Gay.
I don't care about the combine per say...
I pretty much feel the same way as you about pro sports. It’s barely watchable. However, I find it fun to watch the combine and see how everyone performances, and then watch the draft to see where they end up.
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by reflectivity on Feb 24, 2011 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
If you don't have NFL Network...
NFL.com posts a lot of combine coverage among other things on their site.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
"It's hard to imagine a more complete football team than Boise State" - Kirk Herbstreit
"Watch the point, catch the fat." - Larry Fitzgerald
by JRig on Feb 24, 2011 1:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions
who has the better upside at wr in the nfl. young or pettis?
The University of Utah is off to the Pac-12 Conference and will be in the South Division. Hopefully we will get to the first ever Pac-12 Championship Game. Jon " Bones " Jones gets his chance for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title when he faces off against Shogun Rua. Jon Jones will win.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Feb 24, 2011 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
Probably Young
Because of his speed and game breaking ability. He’s been drawing comparisons to Desean Jackson. However, I think Pettis has the potential to be a solid receiver in the NFL.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
"It's hard to imagine a more complete football team than Boise State" - Kirk Herbstreit
"Watch the point, catch the fat." - Larry Fitzgerald
I think Pettis would fit in perfectly with the Colts or Patriots
and Titus would be a perfect complement to the Super Chargers
Obviously you're not a golfer...
COMPLETELY agree! about Pettis
Pettis would be great with the Colts or Pats. Maybe the Saints too….
by ElPepeGrande on Feb 25, 2011 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
It seems odd
That Titus publically wants to run a time that is significantly faster than anything he has run before. In the past few years, the Spring 40 times have been posted, and I don’t remember Titus being in the same conversation as Ebo, Thompson, Martin, DJ, Avery…I do remember that Marshall was smokin’ fast from the DE position. I have always though that Titus was more quick than fast.
Does anyone have any insight here?
Did he skip the 40s in past Spring sessions? Or is improving his technique going to shave that much time?
In the article....
He said his fastest recorded 40 time is 4.35. He says with his new coaching on technique he’ll run a 4.2. And yes, there is such a thing as god-given speed but you can absolutely improve your speed with proper technique. Running is very fundamental and coordination based.
If Titus is predicting a 4.2 at the combine, you have to figure he’s ran a 4.2 while practicing right?
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
"It's hard to imagine a more complete football team than Boise State" - Kirk Herbstreit
"Watch the point, catch the fat." - Larry Fitzgerald
the unoffical 40 times
are in the 4.4s.
4.4 is not 4.2.
I hope this isn’t another example of Titus having a knuckleheaded streak.
Why would you publically say that you were going to run a 4.2. Why not just run it and let everyone else talk about it? Or…run a 4.4 and let them talk about Julio Jones instead.
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