Quarterback gives interesting insight on draft
Who needs Mel Kiper when you have the starting quarterback for the defending national chamapions?
Thursday evening, Alabama's Greg McElroy sent out a nearly-endless stream of Twitter messgaes while watching the first round of the NFL Draft and gave insight to nearly every draft.
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Not only did it get the attention of many Crimson Tide fans, but national media as well, causing the number of his followers to skyrocket.
Here's a sampling:
Sam Bradford selected first overall: "Nobody deserves it more than Sam Bradford. He is such a hard a hard worker and has battled from serious adversity."
A few picks in: "According to my buddy, Tebow will be in the first round. He's a great football player. Gotta appreciate what he brought to the college game."
The follow-up: "I will be at 'Dega this weekend. And my buddy will remain private but he does play for the gators."
When Eric Berry went to Kansas City: "Eric Berry crushed me last year on the third play of the game."
On Russell Okung (sixth pick): "According to Zac Robinson last summer, Okung is a freak and a stud. Can't wait to see how everything unfolds tonight."
On Rolando: "According to my source, Rolando is looking at either Denver or the New York Giants. But you never know in the draft."
The follow-up: "The hardest hit last year resulted in broken ribs. His name was Brandon Spikes."
Joe Haden goes to Cleveland: "Gotta funny story about Haden. On the screen to Mark in the 3rd quarter, he ran right by me and said, 'Dang, nice sell bro.'"
Rolando selected: "Yes!!!!!!!"
The follow-up: "Couldn't be happier to be wrong in my entire life. Our leader and one heck on a player. So glad to see him come off the board."
Another pick: "Kareem is next most likely. Let's keep our fingers crossed for sooner rather than later."
The follow-up: "Seriously, how does everyone feel about the draft. I love it so much."
Another follow-up: "I love the delayed reaction from everyone when they show the draft parties of all the players."
San Diego trades up for Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews: "Mathews is unreal on film. Watched it when coach Mac came to Bama. He is awesome. Great pick."
Broncos trade down, positioning themselves for Tebow: "I wonder why the Broncos traded down, wanted Rolando perhaps?"
Earl Thomas taken by Seattle: "One more stud I played against. As fast as anyone I've seen on film. Such a great and intelligent player."
Mike Iupati selected by San Francisco: "Mike Johnson said Iupati was awesome. Obviously he was right."
Pittsburgh's pick is made by someone through the Make-A-Wish Foundation: "Wow, so cool to be able to announce the 1st round pick for the NFL Draft. Zachary Hatfield, you are an inspiration."
Florida's Markice Pouncey going to the Steelers: "According to Cory Reamer, Pouncey was the most physical player he's seen on film. Looking forward to following his career."
Sam Weatherspoon goes to Atlanta: "I know Chase (Daniel) is happy to see another Missouri Tiger being drafted early. They are producing some great talent."
Jackson is the 20th pick: "KJ is going to Texas!!"
The follow-up: "KJ made me a better player day in and day out. So happy to see a guy have so much success. He deserves it so much. I'll be rooting for him."
Jermaine Gresham goes to Cincinnati: "Carson (Palmer) is a longtime friend of the family and I'm excited to see what he can do with a player as talented as J. Gresham."
More on Jackson: "I love the Cowboys more than anything, but I'm anxious to see how Kareem matches up against Miles Austin and Roy Williams."
Denver takes Demaryius Thomas: "Colin Peek played with Thomas, said he was a physical player. Couldn't showcase it much in the offense, but he's a stud."
The follow-up, in response to a question: "College football is a small world, so it's easy to know everyone."
Dez Bryant to the Cowboys: "Dez! He's one of the best players I've seen up close. Played him two years (ago) and he killed us but he is unreal."
Denver picks Tebow: "Did I call the Tebow pick or what!!"
The follow-up: "They just showed one of my best friends, Pat Benoist, #30 for Vandy. He got stiff-armed by Tebow. Hahahahahahaah."
Another follow-up: "Tebow is such a role model. Everyone should appreciate what he did for the college game."
Dan Williams of Tennessee goes to Arizona: "Once again another guy who lit me up. Dan Williams was a big man. Definitely under-appreciated. He wrecked havoc all day against us."
The follow-up: "Not one highlight of me getting clobbered. I'm a little disappointed."