NOLA Russell sizes up being possible top pick (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

LSU News · Feb 24, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS -- JaMarcus Russell's powerful right arm is the stuff of legend. His imposing frame speaks for itself when he walks into a room. And his performance in the Sugar Bowl left enough of a lasting impression that he has been projected as the likely No. 1 pick in the NFL draft ever since.

Link To Original Article

SabanFan · Feb 24, 2007

There are some good quotes in this article:

First-year Raiders Coach Lane Kiffin wasn't tipping the team's hand when he was asked if Oakland's decision to release veteran quarterback Aaron Brooks on Thursday signaled the direction of the draft.

"No, I don't think so. This decision was not made because of that," Kiffin said.
Click to expand...

Ummmm...OK, Lane.

"Sometimes you're bigger than most of the defensive guys. It's a lot of fun when you've got big guys trying to tackle you and you're not really falling. You're still able to make plays," said Russell
Click to expand...

It was fitting (Brady Quinn) took up noticeably less space on the podium than Russell, because he has been living in Russell's shadow ever since the Tigers trounced Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.
Click to expand...

And my favorite:

Russell was funny at times. When asked how big he was when he started playing football at age 6, Russell pointed at one of the smaller reporters off to his right and joked, "About his size."
Click to expand...

Log in or Sign up

NOLA Russell sizes up being possible top pick (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

LSU News TigerForums LSU News Bot

SabanFan The voice of reason

Share This Page