Noel Devine?

[KnoMo#27]

Anybody know if Noel Devine the RB form WVU has officially declared for the Draft yet. post any links if you have any.

Thanks in Advance!

[Snarfalicious]

Anybody know if Noel Devine the RB form WVU has officially declared for the Draft yet. post any links if you have any.

Thanks in Advance!

He hasn't yet. I would love to have him on this team. But he does have some character issues that he seems to have corrected over his tenure at WVU. He is an electric back that can actually run between the tackles. I thought I read somewhere that he was leaning towards entering the Draft, though.

[iowabronco24]

I havent heard, but I've been preaching for this guy for quite some time. The guy is just an absolute freak of an athlete and would give this team a chance to make big plays in the running game. Not to mention, he could probably be had in the 3rd round.

[BroncosFreak#1]

He hasn't yet. I would love to have him on this team. But he does have some character issues that he seems to have corrected over his tenure at WVU. He is an electric back that can actually run between the tackles. I thought I read somewhere that he was leaning towards entering the Draft, though.

I don't think he will be able to run between the tackles in the NFL but I do think he would be our answer(if we get him) to Darren Sproles.

[PhillyBronco24]

I'm not sure if he is entering the draft but why are we worrying about picking up another rb?? We have a great duo in Knowshon and Buck they compliment each other pretty well I think. I dont think we need to waste a pick on a rb when we clearly need to improve at different areas. Also those scat back type guys in college come to the next level and arent half as good as they were. Prime example Reggie Bush.

[FlowdaBroncoFan]

I'm not sure if he is entering the draft buy why are we worrying about picking up another rb?? We have a great duo in Knowshon and Buck they compliment each other pretty well I think. I dont think we need to waste a pick on a rb when we clearly need to improve at different areas. Also those scat back type guys in college come to the next level and arent half as good as they were. Prime example Reggie Bush.

Ill tell you why we need another RB. Because Buck will be another year older and he has been and is injury prone. But as far as the scat back, what about Darren Sproles and Chris Johnson? They are pretty good. Tim hightower is another example. A speedy back would definately compliment Moreno greatly.

[Snarfalicious]

I don't think he will be able to run between the tackles in the NFL but I do think he would be our answer(if we get him) to Darren Sproles.

I've watched my share of WVU games being in the Big East Region, and Devine is actually surprisingly tough between the tackles. He runs a lot like Darren Sproles in actuality, whom is also a small back that can put it up the middle. He's obviously good at cutting it outside, but he isn't too much of a "juker" until he reaches open field. The only aspect of Devine that is detrimental to his chances of us drafting him is his smarts. Let's face it, not the brightest guys come from West Virginia, and we all know how much McD prides himself on drafting intelligent players.

[killacal]

I've watched my share of WVU games being in the Big East Region, and Devine is actually surprisingly tough between the tackles. He runs a lot like Darren Sproles in actuality, whom is also a small back that can put it up the middle. He's obviously good at cutting it outside, but he isn't too much of a "juker" until he reaches open field. The only aspect of Devine that is detrimental to his chances of us drafting him is his smarts. Let's face it, not the brightest guys come from West Virginia, and we all know how much McD prides himself on drafting intelligent players.

plus they say he can bench 400lbs

[Snarfalicious]

plus they say he can bench 400lbs

Yeah, I heard that on the broadcast of their bowl game. That's pretty amazing. But you can tell he's a pretty strong fella, he is very well proportioned for a guy that stands at 5'7" with cleats on. When I watch him play I can't help but remember watching Sproles at Kansas State, they really are similar.

[KnoMo#27]

I've watched my share of WVU games being in the Big East Region, and Devine is actually surprisingly tough between the tackles. He runs a lot like Darren Sproles in actuality, whom is also a small back that can put it up the middle. He's obviously good at cutting it outside, but he isn't too much of a "juker" until he reaches open field. The only aspect of Devine that is detrimental to his chances of us drafting him is his smarts. Let's face it, not the brightest guys come from West Virginia, and we all know how much McD prides himself on drafting intelligent players.

I've seen every single game he has played in because I live in West Virginia and am a huge WVU Fan. I've been to all his home games because I've has season tickets the past 5 years. That Pitt loss two years ago still is with me. We win that game and we trounce Ohio State big time in the National Championship Game. But instead Rich Rodriguez throws the game just so he can have the chance to recruit for Michigan as Head Coach. Instead we beat Oklahoma 45-24 in the Fiesta Bowl.
I attend WVU are you calling me stupid. Just kidding. I've met Noel and he isn't that smart but he is a good kid who just needs too stay away from the wrong crowd. He has found better friends than the gang he used to hang out with. He has come a long way these past couple years.

[bahn]

Who is better,
Devine or McCluster?

:go:

[Snarfalicious]

I've seen every single game he has played in because I live in West Virginia and am a huge WVU Fan. I've been to all his home games because I've has season tickets the past 5 years. That Pitt loss two years ago still is with me. We win that game and we trounce Ohio State big time in the National Championship Game. But instead Rich Rodriguez throws the game just so he can have the chance to recruit for Michigan as Head Coach. Instead we beat Oklahoma 45-24 in the Fiesta Bowl.
I attend WVU are you calling me stupid. Just kidding. I've met Noel and he isn't that smart but he is a good kid who just needs too stay away from the wrong crowd. He has found better friends than the gang he used to hang out with. He has come a long way these past couple years.

Thanks for the insight. I was actually recruited to play baseball at WVU, and I declined due to the lackluster standards for student-athletes. There was a common aspect of how McD described most (if not all) our draft picks: intelligent. Maybe we take a flier on a guy like Devine due to his awesome abilities, but I'm not sure we will. Don't get me wrong, I'd love love love to have Devine on this team, he is a fantastic player, I'm just not sure if McD will want a guy who might be a little slow as far as his learning process.

[Snarfalicious]

Who is better,
Devine or McCluster?

:go:

I guess you could say that's the golden question. Don't forget about guys like Brandon James, Joe McKnight, and Jahvid Best. All have similar abilities, and vary greatly in terms of their projected draft position. If I had to pick, I would say Devine just based off his body figure. They have very similar abilities, but I like the fact that Devine is built like a little rock. He looks like he could carry about 10-12 times a game if need be and avoid injury. I just worry about McCluster as he is rail thin. He has had some injury problems in his career at Ole Miss, which is only exaggerated by his small size.