Tinker Town: "Money talk and bull talk walks, or so that is what I keep hearing. Because it is certainly true that we need the money that we get to keep paying our way with, and to keep buying the food we need to feed our family, and friends with. It is also very true that people do not live on bread alone. We do have a spirit to take care of, nurture, and enjoy.
The wonders coming from our immortal soul many times is much greater then the rewards that we receive from the money that we use to buys consumer goods with. What is best for our family's and us, is a choice well worth thinking about."
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Report: Eagles interview Brian Kelly
Looks like the Eagles want Brian Kelly on their sideline.
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Updated Jan 10, 2013 1:03 AM ET
PHILADELPHIA (AP)
The Philadelphia Eagles interviewed Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly for their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press.
Penn State's Bill O'Brien and Oregon's Chip Kelly interviewed with the Eagles last week, but chose to stay at their schools.
The Eagles have interviewed six candidates and plan to meet with four others.
Kelly recently called coaching Notre Dame his ''dream job,'' but he wouldn't be the first to explore his options, perhaps even to get a raise to stay put.
News of the interview comes just two days after Notre Dame lost to Alabama in the BCS national championship game, a 42-14 Tide blowout that was a sour ending to the Fighting Irish season.
Notre Dame had won its first 12 games, raising hope among its fervent fans that the program was back among the elite after years of mediocrity.
Just a year ago, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick gave Kelly a two-year contract extension to keep him with the Fighting Irish through the 2016 season. Terms have not been released.
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Georgia's Jarvis Jones is a surefire first-rounder, but are others leaving school early making a good call? NFL Draft early entries.He has done the same thing in South Bend, begging the question of whether he is ready so soon to make a fresh move, this time to the NFL, or is perhaps trying to parlay a better contract out of Notre Dame.
It wouldn't be the first time that's happened to the Eagles during this search.
Regardless of any candidate's intentions, the Eagles have proceeded slowly.
General manager Howie Roseman, owner Jeffrey Lurie and president Don Smolenski plan to meet with former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith on Thursday.
''Jeffrey has been very adamant with us that the key is getting the right guy,'' Roseman said in an interview on the team's Web site. ''The key isn't getting the right guy as quickly as possible, so that's what we're going to do.''
They met Denver offensive coordinator Mike McCoy on Sunday and plan to interview Indianapolis offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and Cincinnati offensive coordinator Jay Gruden.
PEYTON'S PLACE
Well, and seven other QBs' place, too. See who's in the playoffs, and when they play.''This whole organization is built to support a head coach and they know that - not only in actions but in words - and all they have to do is call Andy Reid,'' Roseman said. ''It's been a positive experience.''
The interview with Chip Kelly last Saturday lasted for several hours, fueling speculation that he was going to take the job. But Kelly, who also was pursued by Cleveland, opted for the second straight year to pass up the NFL. He turned down Tampa Bay last year.
What do they discuss in meetings with candidates?
''Everything, every aspect of the organization, how they run meetings, how they run training camp, what they're looking for in players, what they're looking for in coaches,'' Roseman said. ''You have to have a plan and know what you are doing in every area.''
This is the third time Lurie is hiring a new coach since he bought the team from Norman Braman in 1994. He hired Ray Rhodes on Feb. 2, 1995, after a long, exhaustive search that included a flirtation with former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil. Lurie needed less time to hire Reid, giving him the job on Jan. 11, 1999.
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Good morning, Tiger Fans,
The number of Tigers who have opted to leave LSU early for the NFL has now climbed to ten as Chris Faulk added his name yesterday, according to multiple reports. Prior to this year, the largest number of players to leave LSU early for the NFL draft in a single year was three. This year's 10 include Barkevious Mingo, Sam Montgomery, Kevin Minter, Bennie Logan, Eric Reid, Tharold Simon, Spencer Ware, Michael Ford, Brad Wing, and Chris Faulk.
Several of you have asked what to make of this “exodus,” so I decided to reach out to NFL draft expert, and DandyDon reader, Mike Detillier for his opinion on the matter. Mike was very gracious in answering my questions, and I think you’ll enjoy reading his response. I particularly like the way he responded when I asked what LSU would have to do to get back to the top of the SEC. His answer included the phrase, “There needs to be a change in this offense from a coaching standpoint and from a scheme standpoint.”
Click here to check out the full interview: “DandyDon.com Asks NFL Draft Expert Mike Detillier About LSU’s Early Departures”
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LSU hit hard by NFL draft: Ten juniors, have decided to leave the Tigers to play pro football
by David PaschallSEC FOOTBALL UNDERCLASSMEN
LEAVING FOR NFL
Arkansas RB Knile DavisArkansas OL Alvin Bailey
Auburn DE Corey Lemonier
Florida S Matt Elam
Florida DT Sharrif Floyd
Florida LB Jelani Jenkins
Florida TE Jordan Reed
Georgia NG Kwame Geathers
Georgia LB Jarvis Jones
Georgia LB Alec Ogletree
LSU OT Chris Faulk
LSU RB Michael Ford
LSU DT Bennie Logan
LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu*
LSU DE Barkevious Mingo
LSU LB Kevin Minter
LSU DE Sam Montgomery
LSU S Eric Reid
LSU CB Tharold Simon
LSU RB Spencer Ware
LSU P Brad Wing
Missouri DT Sheldon Richardson
South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore
Tennessee QB Tyler Bray
Tennessee WR Justin Hunter
Tennessee WR Cordarrelle Patterson
Tennessee DE Darrington Sentimore
Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel
Texas A&M DE Damontre Moore
- did not play this past season
NOTABLES STAYING
Alabama QB AJ McCarronAlabama LB C.J. Mosley
Florida DE Dominique Easley
Georgia QB Aaron Murray
Tennessee OT Ja'Wuan James
Vanderbilt WR Jordan Matthews
YET TO ANNOUNCE
Alabama OT D.J. FlukerAlabama RB Eddie Lacy
Alabama CB Dee Milliner
Texas A&M OT Jake Matthews
They won't start the 2013 season on top.
Ten LSU juniors have elected to forego their final season in Baton Rouge and enter the NFL draft, including the talented defensive end tandem of Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery. Throw in cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, the 2011 Heisman Trophy finalist who was kicked off the team this past August, and the number swells to 11.
"We are fortunate at LSU to be able to recruit the style of high-school player that can develop very quickly into an NFL-caliber athlete," LSU coach Les Miles said. "We invest in them, coach them and prepare them for the next step of their career. Generally speaking, every one of these guys is in position to return to school to get their degree, and one [linebacker Kevin Minter] has already graduated.
"We recruit very talented players with the understanding that there is a choice they may have to make following their junior year. It's an individual decision and one that has to do with them and their family."
LSU finished the 2011 regular season with a 12-0 record before roaring past Georgia 42-10 in the SEC title game. The Tigers had defeated Alabama 9-6 in overtime at Tuscaloosa, but they were throttled by the Crimson Tide 21-0 in last January's BCS title rematch in New Orleans.
They went 10-2 this past season before losing to Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd announced Wednesday that he was returning, a decision Miles has received in recent days only from safety Craig Loston.
"I met with each player and provided them with as much information as I have so that they can make a quality decision in regards to their future," Miles said. "We wish these guys great fortune as they pursue this next step."
Alabama had not announced any player departures as of Wednesday evening, but it is expected that right tackle D.J. Fluker and cornerback Dee Milliner will declare. Tailback Eddie Lacy, who rushed for 321 combined yards in the SEC championship and the BCS championship, is also likely to leave.
The deadline for underclassmen to declare is Tuesday.
LSU isn't the only SEC school bidding multiple farewells, as Florida and Tennessee are losing four players each. Safety Matt Elam, defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, linebacker Jelani Jenkins and tight end Jordan Reed are the Gators who have declared, while the Volunteers are losing quarterback Tyler Bray, receivers Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson, and defensive end Darrington Sentimore.
Georgia has lost linebackers Jarvis Jones and Alec Ogletree and nose guard Kwame Geathers, who went public with his decision Wednesday. Texas A&M has lost tackle Luke Joeckel and defensive end Damontre Moore, with tackle Jake Matthews yet to decide.
Longtime ESPN analyst Mel Kiper has Jones, Moore and Joeckel as the top three overall prospects in April's draft, and he has Ogletree seventh, Mingo eighth and Milliner 10th. Kiper has 10 SEC underclassmen among his top 24 prospects and 12 SEC players total, which includes Alabama senior guard Chance Warmack (No. 5 prospect) and Georgia senior nose guard John Jenkins (No. 20).
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Greg Brown, who spent the past two seasons as Colorado's defensive coordinator, was hired Wednesday as Alabama's secondary coach.
Brown served as Arizona's co-defensive coordinator in 2010 before leaving for Colorado and has a background that includes 15 years as an NFL assistant. He replaces Jeremy Pruitt, who was hired last month as Florida State's defensive coordinator but coached the Tide on Monday night.
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Injured LSU junior tackle Chris Faulk enters NFL draft
Glenn Guilbeau, USA TODAY Sports12:54a.m. EST January 10, 2013
Story Highlights
- Chris Faulk will enter the NFL Draft
- The junior offensive tackle only played one game in 2012
- NFL Draft expert Mike Detiller says Faulk wants to avoid losing money with further injury
Junior offensive tackle Chris Faulk is still rehabilitating the injured knee that caused him to miss all but the season opener in 2012, but he announced he would turn pro on Wednesday anyway so as to guard against another injury or the aggravation of the same injury costing him money, NFL draft expert Mike Detiller said.
"It was about the possible second injury," Detillier said Wednesday. "And his stock is plummeting big time because of the injury."
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Faulk could get his stock rising again if he returned to LSU and enjoyed an injury-free season, but he does not want to take that risk.
"It's a business decision to take his shot now and maybe not risk another major injury," Detillier said. "This is a huge blow for LSU. I expected him to come back up until last week."
LSU does not return an experienced, upperclassmen tackle for the 2013 season. Josh Dworaczyk, who started for Faulk after the injury, finished his college career as a senior last season as did starting right tackle Alex Hurst. Vadal Alexander started at right tackle last season as a true freshman.
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Faulk, who is 6-foot-6 and 326 pounds, was projected to be a possible first or second round pick before his injury during practice the week after the Tigers' 2012 season opener. Last week, he and his family began researching his draft prospects.
"I would give him a third round pick grade if he is healthy," Detillier said.
The draft opens on April 25, so Faulk has plenty of time to continue to rehabilitate himself, and he has been ahead of schedule. He is not likely to be able to go at 100 percent during the NFL combine workouts in Indianapolis in February, however. He would still have several weeks, though, to work out for various teams and at LSU's pro day, which is usually in March.
"If he works out well, then he could sneak into round two," Detillier said. "If he can't work out, then he falls to round four."
Faulk was one of the nation's top offensive linemen and a Parade All-American coming out of Northshore High in Slidell in 2009. After redshirting, he started two games at right tackle late in the 2010 season. He took over left tackle in 2011, starting 13 games, and was named a second team All-Southeastern Conference player.
"Very intelligent young man and hard working," Detillier said. "He really knows how to use his hands well and is real strong in the upper body. He needs to move his feet better and become more of a knee bender than a waist bender."
Of the previous nine LSU juniors to enter the NFL draft over the last eight days, four are expected to go in the first round - defensive ends Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery, defensive tackle Bennie Logan and free safety Eric Reid. Mingo is expected to go in the top 10, Montgomery in the top 15 or 20 and Logan and Reid late.
Middle linebacker Kevin Minter could go as high as the middle of the second round or the third round, Detillier said. Cornerback Tharold Simon and tailback Spencer Ware are projected as third round picks. Tailback Michael Ford may not be picked until as late as the fifth round of the seven-round draft, which is also the expectation for punter Brad Wing.
LSU has never had this many juniors declare for one NFL draft. The most juniors LSU has ever had drafted in one year was three. And 10 may be among the highest total of underclassmen ever entering a draft from one school in the history of the NFL draft.
It is common for players projected for the first or early second rounds to leave early, but it is not common for so many underclassmen to declare when they are not expected to go until the third or later rounds, Detillier said.
"To be realistic, a lot of these young men go to school to get their PHD in football," Detillier said. "LSU is turning into the new Miami U. as far as the draft."
Several of the LSU players declaring have financial issues, though. Minter, a fourth-year junior who has already graduated, mentioned that. Simon has a young child.
Ware, Simon and Wing have also faced disciplinary issues with LSU coach Les Miles. Wing, who is a junior academically but a sophomore athletically, was just suspended for the Chick-fil-A Bowl for a violation of team rules. Ford, who is a fourth-year junior, has remained in good standing, but he has had trouble at times in academics.
"It's an individual decision, and one that has to do with them and their family," Miles said. "I met with each player and provided them with as much information as I have so that they can make a quality decision in regards to their future. We wish these guys great fortune as they pursue this next step."
Miles was not specific as to the academic or disciplinary standing of each player with his program. When recently asked if Wing was invited back for 2013, Miles did not answer.
"Generally speaking, every one of these guys is in position to return to school and to get their degree," Miles said.
An 11th player who would have been a junior on the team this past season will also be in the draft pool. That is cornerback/kick returner Tyrann Mathieu, whom Miles kicked off the team permanently in August for repeatedly failing drug tests. Mathieu will likely go in the third round, Detillier said.
All of the above mentioned players were signed to the classes of either 2009 or 2010, which mark the highest ranked classes ever signed by Miles. Rivals.com ranked them No. 2 and No. 6, respectively.
"We recruit very talented players with the understanding that there's a choice that they may have to make following their junior year," Miles said.
Glenn Guilbeau writes for The Shreveport Times, a Gannett property.
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