Joe Mays draft mention

[met1990]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/specials/draft/2008/04/14/sleepers/index.html?eref=T1

Joe Mays, OLB, North Dakota State: The All-American linebacker is a fiery one-gap defender effective in run defense and pass coverage. Mays, a consistent three year starter, is being pursued by the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles.

[bisonmike2]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/specials/draft/2008/04/14/sleepers/index.html?eref=T1

Joe Mays, OLB, North Dakota State: The All-American linebacker is a fiery one-gap defender effective in run defense and pass coverage. Mays, a consistent three year starter, is being pursued by the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles.

The Colts would be a great fit for Joe. They've never shy'd away from a guy due to size.

[Till]

Oh man. If he ended up in Philly I'd be a happy man. They need some size in the middle of the linebacking corp. He'd probably need some time to pick up on Jim Johnson's complicated defense, but you don't have to teach Joe how to hit.

[G-city Bison Fan]

No doubt man...I would love to see him playing on Sundays.

Joe reminds me of HB Blades, played middle linebacker for Pitt and got drafted in the 6th round by the Redskins last year. He got in some playing time for London Fletcher from time to time, but HB is an inch shorter and about 6 lbs heavier. But their style of hard hitting, sideline to sideline is very similar.

[Bison101]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/specials/draft/2008/04/14/sleepers/index.html?eref=T1

Joe Mays, OLB, North Dakota State: The All-American linebacker is a fiery one-gap defender effective in run defense and pass coverage. Mays, a consistent three year starter, is being pursued by the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles.

I think Joe would be very happy on either team.

He'd be even happier on the Bears.

But he'd be even happier if he was on the Bears with Drago!

[TheDoctor]

I just hope he ends up somewhere where he has the best shot at making the team. Joe is a great guy and he deserves great things. I am nerviously awaiting the draft for both Joe and Drago. ;)

[OldBison]

I read somewhere, don't remember in what rag, that it is likely both Drago and Mays will be undrafted free agents. Many teams don't waste a draft pick on a punter, much less one from a lower division. That may actually be better for them given what happened to Craig Dahl. He was able to pick and choose where he had the best opportunity to make the team. That won't happen if either are drafted.

And really, what is the difference between being drafted in the 7th round versus being a FA?

[TheDoctor]

I read somewhere, don't remember in what rag, that it is likely both Drago and Mays will be undrafted free agents. Many teams don't waste a draft pick on a punter, much less one from a lower division. That may actually be better for them given what happened to Craig Dahl. He was able to pick and choose where he had the best opportunity to make the team. That won't happen if either are drafted.

And really, what is the difference between being drafted in the 7th round versus being a FA?

I agree. What's the difference? The difference is that your agent gets to hook you up with the team you have the best shot making. If your drafted in the 7th round, your stuck with that team. However, Joe wants to be drafted. He feels the greatest feeling would be hearing his name called, no matter what round it is. ;)

[ndsubison1]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/specials/draft/2008/04/14/sleepers/index.html?eref=T1

Joe Mays, OLB, North Dakota State: The All-American linebacker is a fiery one-gap defender effective in run defense and pass coverage. Mays, a consistent three year starter, is being pursued by the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles.

Eagles fan right here... Would love to see him in a Philly uniform

[SirHinn]

Good comparison for Joe Mays, Zach Thomas. Both were tackling machines in college, both loved to make the big hit, both were said to be undersized for their position, and both will be known as guys who have proven critics wrong.

[OldBison]

Here is David Coulson of the FCS draft outlook from the Sports Network:

Below is a list of the top 25 FCS players, heading into the draft:

Player School Position Projected Round

1. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State, CB, 1 2. Joe Flacco, Delaware, QB, 2 3. Dexter Jackson, Appalachian State, WR, 2-3 4. Josh Johnson, San Diego, QB, 3-4 5. Antwaun Molden, Eastern Kentucky, CB, 3-4 6. Kendall Langford, Hampton, DE, 3-4 7. Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina, WR, 3-4 8. Brian Johnston, Gardner-Webb, 4 9. Arman Shields, Richmond, 4-5 10. Kerry Brown, Appalachian State, OG, 5-6 11. Jerome Felton, Furman, FB, 5-6 12. Chad Rinehart, Northern Iowa, OG, 5-6 13. Corey Lynch, Appalachian State, FS, 5-6 14. Thaddeus Coleman, Mississippi Valley State, OG, 5-6 15. Bryan Smith, McNeese State, OLB, 5-7 16. Brandon Keith, Northern Iowa, OT, 5-7 17. Mike Dragosavich, North Dakota State, P, 6-7 18. Demetrius Bell, Northwestern State, OT, 6-7 19. Chad Simpson, Morgan State, RB, 7 20. Jason Foster, Georgia Southern, WR-KR, 7 21. Tim Hightower, Richmond, RB, 7 22. Rudolph Hardie, Howard, DE, 7 23. Joe Mays, North Dakota State, ILB, 7 24. Brennen Carvalho, Portland State, C-OG, 7 25. Bobbie Williams, Bethune-Cookman, FS, 7

17. Mike Dragosavich, North Dakota State, 6-6, 212, Punter

Dragosavich caught the attention of the NFL when he averaged 46.5 yards per punt as a sophomore in 2005. He followed that up with a 46.2 average in 2006 and 45.4 as a senior. Though there were few doubts about his leg strength, Dragosavich turned heads at the Senior Bowl with three punts for a 58-yard average, including kicks of 68 and a game-record 69 yards. Extremely athletic for a kicker, Dragosavich also played baseball in high school. Runs in the 4.9 range and is a competent tackler. The two-time All-American also has shown ability as a passer, completing a key 47-yard pass in a tight win over Sam Houston State in 2007. Dragosavich placed 11 of 27 punts inside the 20-yard line as a senior, but scouts think he still needs more work on placement. There are also some minor concerns about the length of his stride and the quickness of his delivery, but those are fine-tuning things that should be worked out in the NFL. Dragosavich is ranked as the No. 2 punter in the draft by most sources and should get a call in the sixth or seventh round.

23. Joe Mays, North Dakota State, 5-11, 245, Inside Linebacker Mays was a big force for NDSU as it made the transition from Division II to FCS, but he was somewhat overlooked until turning in a solid pro day performance. His stock rose after Mays ran a 4.6 40-yard dash, alleviating concerns about his speed. Opposing teams made obvious efforts to build game plans away from him during his senior year, hurting his tackle numbers (90 in 10 games). Showed his versatility with 240 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 25.5 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hurries, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and 10 passes defended during his final three years. Placed eighth in the Buchanan Award balloting and made back-to-back All-America teams. Had a solid week at the Texas vs. The Nation all-star game. Size is a bit of a concern as an inside linebacker, and Mays really doesn't have the speed to switch to the perimeter. But he could find a niche in the right system, particularly one that utilizes the 3-4, where his blitz ability could be harnessed. Some team could take a chance on him in the last round, or he could fight for a position as a priority free agent.

The rest of Coulson's player by player analysis can be found here:

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/around_the_fcs.htm

[TheDoctor]

Nice find OB. Anyone notice that every report on Joe, whether it is print or video can't find anything wrong to say about him, other than the fact that he is short? He's going to be just fine! I know it AND I can't wait to see it all happen for him. ;)

[lakesbison]

talked to joe.. dude is just jacked..


out of top 25. only 1 from the gateway conference. (NDSU wasnt in it last year, so im not including drago.joe)

whats up with that?? seriously.

[Mr. Burgundy]

So I run into "Lakes" at the Hub last weekend with his buddy....who is actually a really nice guy and honest. Anyway, Lakes says....Hey, you know that girl (insert name)....yeah, we were just with her. My group is like....who cares.

His buddy says....Lakes, we weren't with her, we were in the same bar as her....that is all. It was absolutely priceless. To trust lakes would be pretty difficult. The guy means well, but he would say anything on here to make people think he has some rube cred.

Sorry Lakes. Thanks for the beer!

[BisonNeil]

talked to joe.. dude is just jacked..


out of top 25. only 1 from the gateway conference. (NDSU wasnt in it last year, so im not including drago.joe)

whats up with that?? seriously.

You seem to be saying that there was only one Gateway player in Coulson's top 25 FCS draft picks. Is that correct? If that is what you are saying you are wrong and you must not have read the column. There are two lineman from UNI on that list, the LT and RT.

[UTH]

The guy means well, but he would say anything on here to make people think he has some rube cred.


Here's a good truth-checker. Let Lakes prove his rube cred by answering one question about Joe. Then sit back and wait for the answer. If Lakes is right, he will have proven his worth. If Lakes is wrong, then everyone can gladly go back to working him over. In the meantime, I'm sure that most will just assume that he's wrong and continue beating the poor guy down.

Here's my question for Lakes: With which finger of which hand does Joe Mays pick his nose?


*i'm talking habitually here, not "that one time back in freshman english"
**absolute proof is needed, lakes. i'm pulling for you. don't screw this one up. reps if you're right. good luck.

[extremerouge]

thanks for the info old bison!

[lakesbison]

BURGANDY!!! WhAT THE !!

1st of all. it was the "FARGO MAXIM GIRL" and yes I gave you her real name.

#2. she was at sports bar and yes she talked to me. and at the hub after you walked away.. but alas.. I did construe that as hanging ....

#3.. dude that nite at the hub was crazy!! I didnt do anything to get myself in trouble at up in the soki bar.

#4... im takin that beer back that we gave you!

#5 ill ask joe which finger.. but that's not very nice to ask him

[TheDoctor]

While everyone is having a pissing match to figure out who knows who and who picks what with what, I thought I'd mention that Joe called last night from Cincinati and said he had a great day meeting the coaching staff and working out for the Bengals. One more team to add to the list of potential suitors. I said "wow, they bought you a ticket and flew you out there. Thats more behavior of a team that is looking to draft someone in the late rounds, than a team that might be interested in letting someone come in as a free agent." Either way, things are shaping up very well for Joe and I couldn't be any happier for him and proud of him. ;)

[lakesbison]

yes sir B1son.. cinci yesterday, new york today..

JOE is a jetsetter for shizzle!!!!

burgandy= out of the loop

[TransAmBison]

burgandy= out of the loop


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I see it now...the opening match (Burgandy vs Lakes) before the main event (SDBison's crew vs Slick's homeboys) on the Spring Game day. Wow, this could be a full ticket by next weekend! We could also put Wildbill & Brewster vs any/all Bison Faithful.

[TheDoctor]

yes sir B1son.. cinci yesterday, new york today..

JOE is a jetsetter for shizzle!!!!

burgandy= out of the loop

New York today? Um....no.........he's flying in this afternoon and will be coaching at the scrimmage. Nice try though Lakes. ;)

[aces1180]

New York today? Um....no.........he's flying in this afternoon and will be coaching at the scrimmage. Nice try though Lakes. ;)

As a writer and a PR person, I love facts.

Lakes just got

http://www.caam.rice.edu/~hn5115/pics/misc/owned.jpg

http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/owned.jpg

http://www.slapyo.com/wp-content/owned004.png

Ok, one more.....

http://usversusthem.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/arod-owned-by-tek.jpg

[NDSUstudent]

New York today? Um....no.........he's flying in this afternoon and will be coaching at the scrimmage. Nice try though Lakes. ;)

http://lakes.justgotowned.com/

:nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:

[TransAmBison]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w145/dhkace513/fail.jpg
And one more for Lakes...

[NDSUstudent]

yes sir B1son.. cinci yesterday, new york today..

JOE is a jetsetter for shizzle!!!!

burgandy= out of the loop

And for good measure.....

http://americanpatrol.com/POPUPS/IMAGES/BS-Meter.gif

[Tatanka]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s96/Tatankabucket/Rule34.jpg

[lakesbison]

ha ha.. hilarious.

I was just ASSUMING NEW YORK for his AcCELARTION PROGRAM.

GEEEZUZ!!! DO I HAVE TO SAY "ASSUMING" before everything I post??

I will if that helps you out.. but I see you have MUCH more fun when I just open my big mouth..

[UTH]

ha ha.. hilarious.

I was just ASSUMING NEW YORK for his AcCELARTION PROGRAM.

GEEEZUZ!!! DO I HAVE TO SAY "ASSUMING" before everything I post??

I will if that helps you out.. but I see you have MUCH more fun when I just open my big mouth..

... and that post invites the bell for round two...

I'm thinking that lakes needs his very own topic. It can go between "Our House" and "Suggestions / Announcements". That way, lakes gets all the attention he craves (so long as he gets visitors, I guess) and Bisonvillers like B1SON can read and post in peace.

[TransAmBison]

... and that post invites the bell for round two...

I'm thinking that lakes needs his very own topic. It can go between "Our House" and "Suggestions / Announcements". That way, lakes gets all the attention he craves (so long as he gets visitors, I guess) and Bisonvillers like B1SON can read and post in peace.
Definitely needs to be in smack...

[roadwarrior]

I'm thinking that lakes needs his very own topic. It can go between "Our House" and "Suggestions / Announcements". That way, lakes gets all the attention he craves (so long as he gets visitors, I guess) and Bisonvillers like B1SON can read and post in peace.

I think he needs his own board! I would be interested in seeing how many hits it got.

[UTH]

So, of the teams that have shown interest (i.e., Colts and Eagles) and the teams that some of us fans want to pick him up, where would he make the best fit or have the shortest route to a spot on the roster?

[TransAmBison]

So, of the teams that have shown interest (i.e., Colts and Eagles) and the teams that some of us fans want to pick him up, where would he make the best fit or have the shortest route to a spot on the roster?
Lakes or Joe?

[lakesbison]

Tony Dungy called me, wants to fly me in.

His conversative ways suit my style of play to a T.


Im sure I wouldn't be an off the field distraction for them.

[TheDoctor]

Lakes or Joe?

:rofl: :rofl: It is always about Lakes isn't it? :rofl: :rofl:

P.S.- I know there close to each other, but Joe was doing his acceleration program in New Jersey, not New York, Lakes. :rofl:

[lakesbison]

jersey, york.. they both STINK!!!

[UTH]

Lakes or Joe?

You didn't hear about lakes? His fate has been sealed for quite a while. Since Brett Favre announced his retirement, the Packers have been desperately trying to fill the holes left in their roster. Lakes' place on the roster has apparently been written in stone as their starting Wide Centerback since the day after Favre's announcement. Lakes is just too modest to be the first to break the news.


Congratulations, Mr. Lakes!


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/indio_rojas/footballhitbooyah.gif
Look forward to seeing you
on the field of battle again...


*at least now there's a reason to watch the packers:nod:

[sambini]

Good Luck Joe++++++

[56BISON73]

You didn't hear about lakes? His fate has been sealed for quite a while. Since Brett Favre announced his retirement, the Packers have been desperately trying to fill the holes left in their roster. Lakes' place on the roster has apparently been written in stone as their starting Wide Centerback since the day after Favre's announcement. Lakes is just too modest to be the first to break the news.


Congratulations, Mr. Lakes!


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/indio_rojas/footballhitbooyah.gif
Look forward to seeing you
on the field of battle again...



*at least now there's a reason to watch the packers:nod:


That is if he pass the physical. Remember he supposedly blew his knee out his senior year. :D

[bisonhusker]

Lakes.....you should try your hand at weather forcasting. That way you can be wrong and nobody really cares. I just don't like when you always act like you are in the know. You aren't...and you know that.

if someone (Like B1SON) posts something, because he is sharing some info, you always join in like you knew it too....when in fact, nobody cares where the info is coming from.

Just my rant for the day.

[Herd80]

BHusker, you just have to take a deep breath and give up the rant. Do like PL and pick out the little gems and play them back....it's more fun than coming unglued for the stupid things that are said. A wise man once said "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience"

[heymch86]

saw this on espn.com, ranking the top 50 draft steals. take a look at #39 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3330097

[TheDoctor]

saw this on espn.com, ranking the top 50 draft steals. take a look at #39 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3330097

I thought for a moment that Joe was listed on a top 50 draft steals for the upcoming 2008 draft. I was going to say...wow! Yes, TB was the man. Phil would have been comsidered higher I am sure, but he was a 2nd round pick. ;)