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GoMocs	The BJ Coleman plays in the Shrine Bowl and works toward the NFL thread	Lead	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 11 12 11:38 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None The BCS title game, in many ways, is only the beginning -- at least for the fortunate college football stars invited to prominent all-star games. Scouts want players to take advantage of these opportunities. Players show a passion for the game by accepting the invitation and putting aside concern that they might expose weaknesses or even incur an injury that could put their first payday in jeopardy. Prospects from relatively small programs are there to prove they can stand out regardless of the competition. Others clearly are talented but may have durability or character questions to answer. The three most prominent all-star games -- the East-West Shrine Game, NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl and Senior Bowl -- kick off in the next two weeks and scouts will be kept busy tracking hundreds of prospects with thousands of questions to answer. You won't have to expend the same energy. NFLDraftScout.com has done the legwork and will be on the scene throughout the draft process, providing answers all the way up to April's 2012 NFL Draft. Here are prospects with the most on the line in upcoming all-star games: 4. B.J. Coleman, QB, Tennessee-Chattanooga: Coleman originally signed with the University of Tennessee out of high school but elected to transfer to UTC because he believed he wasn't being given a fair shot at the starting job with the Vols. Not surprisingly, the strong-armed quarterback quickly emerged as one of the elite talents at the FCS level, throwing twice as many touchdowns passes (43) as interceptions (21) in his first two seasons. A shoulder injury robbed Coleman of three complete games in his senior season and he finished with disappointing numbers overall in 2011, so he'll enter the week of practice at the East-West Shrine game lacking the hype of Miami's Jacory Harris, Florida's John Brantley or even San Diego State's Ryan Lindley. A strong week of practice in St. Petersburg, however, and you may see his stock soar. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/16825218/ten-players-with-something-to-prove-during-allstar-process Last Edited By: GoMocs Jan 17 12 7:53 AM. Edited 3 times.
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GoMocs	2012 NFL Draft: It's East-West Shrine Game Week	#1	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 16 12 1:29 PM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The college football All-Star game circuit kicks off this week with the East-West Shrine Game and I only tell you about that because it will be a great opportunity to see some of the prospects we've been talking about the last few weeks/months in action, particularly at QB. Though the Shrine Game is probably a step-down in prestige as compared to the Senior Bowl (is it? Maybe? I don't know), it will feature some of the nation's better players and a multitude of possible 'sleeper' type guys at every position. I will go a little more in depth about this as the week goes on and try and share some prospects to keep an eye on during Saturday's game, but I'll wanted to give you a little primer. The game's roster's are here, and like I said the game is definitely worth watching for possible quarterback options for the Seahawks. Some speculate that if the Seahawks don't take a QB early they could take a shot on a mid to later round player and there are a few guys in this game that could fit the profile. The game's six QBs are B.J. Coleman of Tennessee-Chattanooga click here for more
GoMocs	All-star previews: Lots of talent to watch at NFLPA, East-West games	#2	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 16 12 1:33 PM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	East-West: Breaking down "small school" players in these all-star games is a great measuring stick for evaluators as non-FBS prospects match up against players from the SEC, Big Ten and the other major conferences. There are a combined 20 small-school players participating in the East-West Shrine Game and the player I am most anxious to watch is QB BJ Coleman from Tennessee Chattanooga. The former Tennessee transfer has a lot of tools that pro teams look for at the quarterback position, including size, arm strength and determination. Coleman had better production last season than he did as a senior, but much of that is attributed to a shoulder injury that is near 100 percent healed. Every draft class seems to have a non-FBS quarterback who emerges as a mid-round pick, and Coleman is the frontrunner to be that prospect in the 2012 draft class. Scouts will be anxious to see how quick he can digest and decipher information, which will go a long way to determining if he belongs with the big boys. click here for more
GoMocs	NFL Draft 2012: QB B.J. Coleman Possible Sleeper Target For Seattle Seahawks?	#3	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 16 12 5:39 PM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Scouting Tennessee-Chattanooga QB B.J. Coleman, one of the players to watch in this week's East-West Shrine Game. Follow @sbnseattle on Twitter, and Like SB Nation Seattle on Facebook. Jan 16, 2012 - With the 2012 NFL Draft quickly approaching, some of my time in covering the Seahawks for this site and for Field Gulls will inevitably be spent looking toward the future and one of the biggest questions on every fan's mind is what the Hawks will do at the quarterback position. There are several roads the team could take in terms of the quarterback position and the two most likely avenues are free agency and the Draft. If they decide to take the Draft route, they could move up in round one to select a player like Robert Griffin III, they could stand pat and select a player they like in their current #11/#12 spot, or they could opt to wait until the 2nd, 3rd, or later rounds to take a flier on a less heralded or less developed player. Because Robert Griffin III and other likely first-round QBs have been extensively scouted and talked about here and pretty click here for more
GoMocs	Monday East Practice Notes	#4	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 16 12 6:16 PM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Day one is in the books, and the East roster really showed why they likely have the most depth of the two teams, especially at almost every position on offense and the better defensive backs. The biggest winners were BJ Coleman, Tim Benford, and Josh Norman, but take a look at who impressed. Quarterbacks -Of all the quarterbacks, it was obvious that Chattanooga's BJ Coleman was leaps ahead of the other quarterbacks. He delivers a tight pass, has the arm to sling it around, timed outside passes well. He wasn't connecting deep down the field, and his touch and accuracy past 15 yards was a concern. Still, he found a rhythm with some receivers, and I expect him only to get better as the week goes on. Along with his abilities as a passer, he was a vocal leader, challenging, motivating, directing the receivers well. Looks like he'll get the "character/leadership" grade easily this week. click here for more
GoMocs	Chattanooga's B.J. Coleman, Tim Benford trying to shine at East-West Shrine Game (TFP)	#5	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 17 12 7:29 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The opportunity to increase their NFL draft stock began Monday for two Chattanooga natives. Former McCallie School and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga quarterback B.J. Coleman and former Tennessee Tech wide receiver Tim Benford from Red Bank High are in St. Petersburg, Fla., this week for Saturday's East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field. "It's a business trip," Coleman said Saturday. "I'm going to meet a lot of different people, a lot of scouts, and it's going to be exciting. ... It's a big, big, big week." Coleman arrived in Florida on Saturday after spending the previous three weeks training in Hattiesburg, Miss. On Sunday all of click here for more
GoMocs	Re: NFL Draft 2012: QB B.J. Coleman Possible Sleeper Target For Seattle Seahawks?	#6	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 17 12 7:41 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Not that you didn't already know this but the Seattle Seahawks need to think about the quarterback position, be it in the 2012 NFL Draft or in some other way. The NFL Network's Jamie Dukes went through the first round to determine what needs each team would best be served to fill. When it came to Seattle, he came to a familiar conclusion. Pied Piper Pete Carroll picked a pair of pickled quarterbacks. Though Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst haven't been awful, their games have worms. See the above comments on serviceable quarterbacks. Jamie's Judgment: Find a franchise quarterback, wide receiver or cornerback. You'd be hard-pressed to find a mock draft out there that doesn't already have the Seahawks taking a quarterback here. With Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III likely out of reach, guys like Arkansas' Tyler Wilson and Tenn-Chatanooga's B.J. Coleman have started to come up. For all news and information regarding the Seattle Seahawks, please visit Field Gulls. For lots more mock draft coverage, head on over to Mocking the Draft. http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2012/1/17/2712733/nfl-mock-draft-2012-seahawks-quarterback-wide-receiver
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Posts: 37685 Jan 17 12 7:43 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Shrine Game Notes: East Roster- Day 1 Filed under: All-Star Game Notes — Leave a comment January 16, 2012 East Roster Notes: Quarterbacks: BJ Coleman, QB, Chattanooga: Coleman was far and away the best quarterback on the East roster and was in my opinion the best quarterback of both practices. He measured in at 6’3”, 234 pounds and had huge 10 ¼ inch hands (this was apparent when I shook his hand when I chatted with him after practice, he has a very strong handshake). His arm strength was apparent from the first throw he made and his passes cut right through the wind. His mechanics looked good as he has a compact, over the top delivery. The ball really shoots off of his hand and he has a quick release. He threw a couple nice deep balls today and demonstrated quality play fakes which I like to see. His accuracy was a bit erratic at times so he has room to improve from an accuracy perspective, but he easily has the best arm in St. Petersburg. He did have a couple wobbly throws during practice and that is something I noticed when I watched film of him, so that’s something I will be keeping a close eye on. I’ll have an interview with BJ up later in the week, so look out for that! Austin Davis, QB, Southern Mississippi: Davis was probably the second best quarterback on the East today. He doesn’t have as strong of an arm as Coleman or John Brantley, but he still made some impressive throws over the middle and had a nice deep ball one play after Coleman’s beautiful deep ball early in practice. You couldn’t tell the difference between who threw the ball if you only saw the ball, which is a plus for Davis. Davis’ height will make it hard to boost his stock since he measured in at just over 6’1”, 218 pounds. He isn’t the most physically impressive quarterback, but a couple times after a play I saw him pull a receiver aside and talk with him. That definitely impressed me, and it gave me a sense for the intangible qualities I’ve heard he has. It’ll be interesting to see how he does the rest of the week, but he’s never going to throw great passes from the far hash to the opposite sideline, he just doesn’t have that kind of arm strength. I’m not sure he has upside as a starter like Coleman does, but I do think he has the potential to stick on a roster and develop as a back-up. John Brantley, QB, Florida: Brantley definitely has a strong arm but from the first throw he made you could see the hitch in his throwing motion. His mechanics definitely need work because his throwing motion dips down which elongates it. He has the arm strength to mask it a bit, but his mechanical flaws were obvious when he was alternating snaps with BJ Coleman early in practice. His arm strength was apparent, but his accuracy was inconsistent. Here’s hoping he picks it up the rest of the week because he left something to be desired today. https://tommeltonscouting.wordpress.com/tag/bj-coleman/
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Posts: 37685 Jan 17 12 7:48 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	check out the scouting tweets in this article: http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2012/1/16/2712078/east-west-shrine-game-2012-qb-b-j-coleman-shines-on-day-1
GoMocs	Mocs' Coleman turns heads at first Shrine practice (WRCB)	#9	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 17 12 7:50 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WRCB) -- B.J. Coleman wasted no time separating himself from the pack in his first practice for the East-West Shrine Game. The former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga quarterback and NFL Draft hopeful "wowed" several writers and scouts in attendance at the East squad's padless workout on Monday. Coleman, who measured at 6-foot-3 and 234 pounds upon arrival Sunday, is one of three signal callers on the East roster for Saturday's all-star game at Tropicana Field in St. Pete (4 p.m. ET on NFL Network), joining Southern Mississippi's Austin Davis and Florida's John Brantley. Optimum Scouting's Eric Galko said it was "obvious that Coleman was leaps ahead of the other quarterbacks," and offered a complete breakdown of the Chattanooga native's first impression. "He delivers a tight pass, has the arm to sling it around, timed outside passes well," Galko wrote in his daily East practice report. "He wasn't connecting deep down the field, and his touch and accuracy past 15 yards was a concern. Still, he found a rhythm with some receivers, and I expect him only to get better as the week goes on. "Along with his abilities as a passer, he was a vocal leader, challenging, motivating, directing the receivers well. Looks like he'll get the "character/leadership" grade easily this week." Galko wasn't the only one impressed by Coleman's click here for more
GoMocs		#10	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 17 12 7:58 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	As the Washington Redskins prepare for their No. 6 selection in the 2012 NFL Draft, many mocks expect head coach Mike Shanahan and Co. to target a quarterback. Not surprisingly, big names like Stanford's Andrew Luck and Baylor's Heisman Trophy-winning passer Robert Griffin III to get hard looks. As CBS Sports Dane Brugler writes, however, a small school darkhourse playing at the 2012 East-West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg on Saturday could emerge as a player with a strong week of practice. There are a combined 20 small-school players participating in the East-West Shrine Game and the player I am most anxious to watch is QB BJ Coleman from Tennessee Chattanooga. The former Tennessee transfer has a lot of tools that pro teams look for at the quarterback position, including size, arm strength and determination. Coleman had better production last season than he did as a senior, but much of that is attributed to a shoulder injury that is near 100 percent healed. Every draft class seems to have a non-FBS quarterback who emerges as a mid-round pick, and Coleman is the frontrunner to be that prospect in the 2012 draft class. Scouts will be anxious to see how quick he can digest and decipher information, which will go a long way to determining if he belongs with the big boys. It's unlikely the Redskins would select Coleman in the first round, especially if talents like Griffin and Luck remain on the board. If Washington doesn't like what it sees at No. 6, however, Coleman could be a target in a later round if the Redskins stock up at another position in the first. http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2012/1/16/2712150/2012-nfl-draft-east-west-shrine-game-bj-coleman
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GoMocs	Randy Smith: Next Opportunity For B.J.	#11	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 17 12 10:53 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	It’s been a long time since things have been “normal” for former UTC quarterback B.J. Coleman. After taking part in a summer camp at the University of Tennessee following his junior season at McCallie, Coleman committed early to the Vols and Coach Phillip Fulmer. Everyone including myself, was excited about the likeable Coleman having a chance to play for the Vols. After doing some good things as a red shirt freshman in 2008, he went through spring practice with new Coach Lane Kiffin, and when Kiffin refused to name him the starter, other unpleasantries were exchanged and Coleman transferred to UTC. He was the first starting quarterback for new Coach Russ http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_217434.asp
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Posts: 370 Jan 17 12 8:52 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Barkley and Wilson staying in school had to have done a lot to help BJ's chances. I think he will do well if he can just get a chance.
GoMocs	This game makes kids the stars	#13	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 18 12 7:31 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	TAMPA -- You probably haven't gobbled up tickets to Saturday's East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field. There are plenty of seats there for the gobbling. College football all-star games aren't much to see unless you're a kid with an NFL dream in your head or a scout with a stopwatch in your hand. This will be the 87th East-West game. It's tryout time. It's business. That's not the biggest reason why it matters. "Let me tell you something," said BJ Coleman, a quarterback from Tennessee-Chattanooga who'll play for the East on Saturday. "We dream NFL dreams. But these kids right here — they're my heroes." On Sunday, buses pulled up to the Shriners Hospital on the USF campus in Tampa. East-West players rumbled off. The children were waiting. This had nothing to do with mock drafts — it was the real deal. This game raises money for hospitals that never stop giving. For a couple of hours, big, strong young men played with small, strong fighters in wheelchairs, in body casts and all the others trying to beat their own kind of odds. What does anyone know about the East-West Shrine game? Probably as much as they know about Shriners International, the 140-year-old non-profit fraternal order that to most means those funny hats, tiny cars, oh, and that charity football game we never watch. The Shriners opened their first children's hospital in 1922. There are now 22 hospitals in the Shriners system, including the one in Tampa, which is also home to Shriners International world headquarters. These hospitals have treated hundreds of thousands of children, specializing in orthopedics, spinal injuries and conditions, burn treatment and other services — regardless of a family's ability to pay. "We try to make dreams come true," said Richard http://www2.tbo.com/news/opinion/2012/jan/18/spsporto1-this-game-makes-kids-the-stars-ar-348638/
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Posts: 37685 Jan 18 12 12:54 PM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Charting the QBs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_big_board_rankings.html&position=qb
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Posts: 37685 Jan 18 12 1:22 PM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	BJ Coleman of Chattanooga was confident deep, getting the ball out quickly and over the top, utilizing his big arm and velocity. He did struggle to place the ball well in the red zone, floating passes out of the endzone at times, but he overall looked composed and had some great vision as a passer in traffic. Not perfect day, but better than yesterday with his accuracy, and still week-long, the best quarterback here. Also, look out for my interview notes with him in the "Daily Notes" tonight. http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2012-shrine-game-wednesday-east-practice-notes.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
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Posts: 37685 Jan 18 12 2:17 PM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Shrine Game - East Practice: Day 1 \| RookieDraft.com ↑ BJ COLEMAN - QB - TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA: Coleman’s arm has that wow factor with a nice release and great velocity on his passes. He’s a real general type at the healm, who at one point yelled out to LaRon Byrd of Miami and ; "Let’s pick up the pace! Let’s get it!" after both had early drops in passing skeleton drills. It wasn’t all roses for Coleman with some timing issues on basic routes, threw behind on a slant route and overthrew two deep out passes to the sidelines. Outside of that he had a great day ripping the football through the wind and showing off his ability to fit the football into a tight window. Shrine Game Notes: East Roster- Day 2 " Tom Melton's NFL Draft Blog BJ Coleman (Chattanooga) looked pretty good as usual. His accuracy is still not where I would like it to be, but he continues to look like the best quarterback at the Shrine Game. He threw well on the move today from what I saw but still seems to be working on his footwork. He drives the ball well though, and just needs coaching and I think his accuracy will improve. He was less erratic today, so hopefully he continues to improve over the course of the week. I haven’t seen him make very good reads so far this week either and he should have thrown a pick today, but he has the intangibles and is reportedly a huge film junkie so I don’t think that will be an issue down the line. He’s a developmental guy with impressive intangibles from what I have been able to find out about him, but he will need time once he gets to the NFL. Give him a couple years though and I think he can be a starter. http://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/1/18/2714841/coffee-and-cigarettes-seahawks-links-for-wednesday
Chattanoogamocs		#17	[-]
Posts: 33884 Jan 18 12 2:38 PM Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Give him a couple years though and I think he can be a starter. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier --Colin Powell
GoMocs	East-West Shrine Game 2012: Top NFL Prospects	#18	[-]
Posts: 37685 Jan 18 12 7:36 PM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The East-West Shrine Game doesn't feature any elite-level prospects, but it does have a few intriguing middle-round players. The majority of the talent is on the West roster, with players like David Paulson and Shaun Prater. However, the East boasts talents like Brandon Lindsey and B.J. Cunningham. The most interesting prospect might be Chattanooga's BJ Coleman, a strong-armed quarterback prospect. This week of practice will have a major impact on these players' draft stock. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1023273-east-west-shrine-bowl-game-top-12-nfl-prospects#/articles/1023273-east-west-shrine-bowl-game-top-12-nfl-prospects Projected: Round 5-7 Chattanooga's BJ Coleman has all the measurables needed to compete at the next level. At 6'5" and 220 pounds, he will have no problem seeing over the line and finding open targets. His biggest strength is his ability to deliver the ball with good zip. Coleman's time at Chattanooga hurts his stock a little, as he hasn't faced much top-level competition. However, he would be a perfect fit for a team looking to add a developmental prospect with upside
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Posts: 37685 Jan 18 12 7:45 PM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Quarterbacks: BJ Coleman (Chattanooga) continued to pace the group, but accuracy was still an issue for him today. I like his intangibles and he is supposed to be a film junkie, so I think that with coaching and patient development he could be a starter in two years. He’s got the arm and the tools, he just needs time. Austin Davis (Southern Mississippi), on the other hand, doesn’t have Coleman’s tools as I have pointed out since my preview and he didn’t have a very good day today. He threw a couple interceptions, missed high at times, and was generally unimpressive. He’s a solid guy but when he’s not accurate as he wasn’t today, especially early in practice, his value plummets. He can stick on a roster and possibly be a Chase Daniel type where he develops in one system and eventually becomes the primary back-up, but I think that’s his ceiling. John Brantley (Florida) continues to have some issues, but he looked more comfortable today and showed the ability to climb the pocket (when it was there) and made a couple nice throws today. He’s a project though and I imagine he will be an undrafted guy that gets a chance to make a roster in camp. http://tommeltonscouting.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/shrine-game-notes-east-roster-day-3/
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Posts: 37685 Jan 19 12 7:51 AM 2nd in Command! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wednesday will live in 2012 Shrine Game remeberence as the day in which the rain drowned the non-NFL scouts such as myself throughout, but to me, a few other non-scouting related happenings allow for some additional notes from the Wednesday practices and post-practices. I talked with BJ Coleman of Chattanooga who had some very interesting things to say, saw a few mini fights and emotion on the field today, and see which teams were interested in whom after practices. My Talk With Chattanooga Quarterback BJ Coleman I got a chance to talk with BJ Coleman more today, something I had been really hoping to do this week based on all I heard about him, and he surely didn't disappoint. He said that he had developed some really nice chemsitry with BJ Cunningham, AJ Jenkins, and Tim Benford so far, arguably the three top receivers here. He also mentioned that he and Benford knew each other a little in their high school days, so they have more in their connection than just both being from the small school ranks in Tennessee (Never played each other though.) I asked a few early questions, how was practice, who looked good, what did coaches improve (he said his footwork, trying to be polished and have it be second nature), but I really wanted to get to my main question. Based on what I've seen, being reiterated by Rotoworld's Josh Norris, and so far in practice, Coleman handles the ball, throws the ball, acts on and off the field JUST like Peyton Manning. And having that Tennessee connection I wanted to see how much was to it. Coleman told me that in his redshirt year, he asked for coaches to pull all the film they had on Manning at Tennessee, and for six months, he just studied every little thing about the All-Pro quarterback. It's uncanny how similar he is in technique and the nuances of the position to Manning, and with him being a film junkie (like Manning), and having the desire to improve himself, his work as being Peyton Manning part two (or maybe "plus one" being that he's number 19, Manning is 18) really has worked out. Along with that, he told me that he's training in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Sound familiar? It's the legendary home of Brett Favre (and Ed Werner?). And it's not by coincidence. He told me he works with Favre from time to time, mostly on the mental aspects of the game. So, having modeled his game on one future Hall of Famer (Manning) and mentally preparing with another (Favre), Coleman looks to at least be on the right track as we get closer to the NFL Draft. http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2012-shrine-game-wednesday-daily-notes.html
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Shrine Game Notes: East Roster- Day 1