Frank Misaege gives us a 49er twist to the game as he is a San Francisco 49er NFL Team Columnist and senior writer at NFL Draft Dog.com. The 49er Coaching staff coached the South team, who won the game 17-16 in dramatic fashion after a late fourth quarter drive.
Well, it turned out to be a very interesting game in the 2nd half...gotta love Coach Mike Martz' call to end the game. I thought it was pretty cool of Ainge to Praise Martz over and over after the game...which made me think, if he can do that much in five days with these college players, just think what he can do with Shaun Hill and Alex Smith between now and Sept. Anyway, it gave me a good feeling just seeing him on the sidelines calling plays.
As for the guys who got my attention during the game, here they are and my observations:
- QB John David Booty. I still don't understand why he's not ranked higher among the QB's...all the guy's done is win. I thought he was the North squad's best QB...he makes plays, is smart, and to me is simply a winner. I think he improved his overall stock in this game.
- LB Dan Connor. Pretty easy to see why he's so highly regarded...should be the first ILB drafted, hands down. Has a nose for the ball and can hit...sure wouldn't mind seeing him lineup beside Patrick Willis. But, I don't see Nolan drafting a LB with his first pick, and he'll be gone by the time their 2nd round pick comes up.
- DT Sedrick Ellis. Woah...what a load this guy is. I could see him on our DL...he'd instantly upgrade it. But, he'll be long gone before the Niners pick. Whoever gets him, they've got a S-T-U-D. Seems to have the stamina, too...he was still really bringing it at the end of the game, a fact I'm sure not lost on scouts.
- WR Lavelle Hawkins. Just as he did in practice, this guy's a player, and he showed it. Great athleticism and leaping ability...he'd be a nice playmaker in Martz' offense. Being a local guy, I'm sure Niner scouts have tons of film and live game analysis of his abilities.
- DE Lawrence Jackson. Terrific compliment to Ellis on the USC defense...he'd translate to an OLB in a 3-4 defense. Nice burst...I can see him playing a long time in the NFL.
- DT Trevor Laws. Outstanding motor...another guy Nolan had to be impressed with. Niner DL Coach Tomsula would have a ball coaching this guy. Like Ellis, didn't seem to wear down at the end of the game.
- CB DeJuan Tribble. Seemingly a bit "undersized" for an NFL CB, but the guy just makes plays. Has excellent closing speed and a nose for the ball.
- RB Chauncey Washington. Some project him to be an undrafted player, but I don't think so. He could help a lot of teams...nice size, decent speed, fine receiver.
- QB Erik Ainge. I liked what he did in the 2nd half...not that highly rated, but he's got that ability to make plays. Played in the rugged SEC, so I think he just might be more NFL-ready than some think.
- WR Donnie Avery. Made some nice catches...showed excellent speed and ability to go get the ball. Another guy you could see thriving in a Mike Martz offense...could be a heckuva slot player.
- DT Red Bryant. Big, bad dude...with proper coaching, this guy could be a force in the NFL. Moves pretty well for such a big guy. Wouldn't mind seeing him in crimson and gold with the "SF" logo next fall.
- WR Andre Caldwell. Made some nice plays, including the game winner. Kind of similar to Early Doucet, he'd be a good slot player in the NFL.
- RB Tashard Choice. Has nice combination of being a tough runner, very capable of running inside, and a good receiver. I've always liked his game.
- TE Brad Cottam. Huge TE...injury history, but if he could stay healthy. he could really create some nice mismatches in the NFL.
- WR Harry Douglas. Not hard to see why he caught Nolan's eye...very quick, good hands...a playmaker. Nice run to get South deep into red zone at the end of the game.
- RB Matt Forte. Also not hard to understand why Nolan really likes this guy. He's looking for a bigger back to give Gore some relief...catches very well out of the backfield and really finishes off his runs.
- DT Marcus Harrison. Another big, tough guy from the SEC...could be a good DE in a 3-4 defense.
- FB Jacob Hester. This guy is just one tough football player...any coach would love to have him on his team. Can do anytthing you ask him to...great character guy, too.
- Peyton Hillis. Big RB...very good power...decent moves for a big guy and can catch the ball. Could be devastating on screen passes...
- DE Kendall Langford. Made the key 4th down stop to give the South the ball for their game-winning drive. Has room to fill out some more...could become a very good DE in the NFL.
- CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. One fo the stars of the game...terrific ball hawking skills...tremendous closing speed. Kid's a player...and helped his draft stock tremendously.
- DE Jeremy Thompson. More than likely an OLB on 3-4 defense teams...showed good speed and quickness.
- LB Wesley Woodyard. He'll be a S in the NFL...excellent hitter and always seemed to be around the ball.
Frank
Well, it turned out to be a very interesting game in the 2nd half...gotta love Coach Mike Martz' call to end the game. I thought it was pretty cool of Ainge to Praise Martz over and over after the game...which made me think, if he can do that much in five days with these college players, just think what he can do with Shaun Hill and Alex Smith between now and Sept. Anyway, it gave me a good feeling just seeing him on the sidelines calling plays.
As for the guys who got my attention during the game, here they are and my observations:
- QB John David Booty. I still don't understand why he's not ranked higher among the QB's...all the guy's done is win. I thought he was the North squad's best QB...he makes plays, is smart, and to me is simply a winner. I think he improved his overall stock in this game.
- LB Dan Connor. Pretty easy to see why he's so highly regarded...should be the first ILB drafted, hands down. Has a nose for the ball and can hit...sure wouldn't mind seeing him lineup beside Patrick Willis. But, I don't see Nolan drafting a LB with his first pick, and he'll be gone by the time their 2nd round pick comes up.
- DT Sedrick Ellis. Woah...what a load this guy is. I could see him on our DL...he'd instantly upgrade it. But, he'll be long gone before the Niners pick. Whoever gets him, they've got a S-T-U-D. Seems to have the stamina, too...he was still really bringing it at the end of the game, a fact I'm sure not lost on scouts.
- WR Lavelle Hawkins. Just as he did in practice, this guy's a player, and he showed it. Great athleticism and leaping ability...he'd be a nice playmaker in Martz' offense. Being a local guy, I'm sure Niner scouts have tons of film and live game analysis of his abilities.
- DE Lawrence Jackson. Terrific compliment to Ellis on the USC defense...he'd translate to an OLB in a 3-4 defense. Nice burst...I can see him playing a long time in the NFL.
- DT Trevor Laws. Outstanding motor...another guy Nolan had to be impressed with. Niner DL Coach Tomsula would have a ball coaching this guy. Like Ellis, didn't seem to wear down at the end of the game.
- CB DeJuan Tribble. Seemingly a bit "undersized" for an NFL CB, but the guy just makes plays. Has excellent closing speed and a nose for the ball.
- RB Chauncey Washington. Some project him to be an undrafted player, but I don't think so. He could help a lot of teams...nice size, decent speed, fine receiver.
- QB Erik Ainge. I liked what he did in the 2nd half...not that highly rated, but he's got that ability to make plays. Played in the rugged SEC, so I think he just might be more NFL-ready than some think.
- WR Donnie Avery. Made some nice catches...showed excellent speed and ability to go get the ball. Another guy you could see thriving in a Mike Martz offense...could be a heckuva slot player.
- DT Red Bryant. Big, bad dude...with proper coaching, this guy could be a force in the NFL. Moves pretty well for such a big guy. Wouldn't mind seeing him in crimson and gold with the "SF" logo next fall.
- WR Andre Caldwell. Made some nice plays, including the game winner. Kind of similar to Early Doucet, he'd be a good slot player in the NFL.
- RB Tashard Choice. Has nice combination of being a tough runner, very capable of running inside, and a good receiver. I've always liked his game.
- TE Brad Cottam. Huge TE...injury history, but if he could stay healthy. he could really create some nice mismatches in the NFL.
- WR Harry Douglas. Not hard to see why he caught Nolan's eye...very quick, good hands...a playmaker. Nice run to get South deep into red zone at the end of the game.
- RB Matt Forte. Also not hard to understand why Nolan really likes this guy. He's looking for a bigger back to give Gore some relief...catches very well out of the backfield and really finishes off his runs.
- DT Marcus Harrison. Another big, tough guy from the SEC...could be a good DE in a 3-4 defense.
- FB Jacob Hester. This guy is just one tough football player...any coach would love to have him on his team. Can do anytthing you ask him to...great character guy, too.
- Peyton Hillis. Big RB...very good power...decent moves for a big guy and can catch the ball. Could be devastating on screen passes...
- DE Kendall Langford. Made the key 4th down stop to give the South the ball for their game-winning drive. Has room to fill out some more...could become a very good DE in the NFL.
- CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. One fo the stars of the game...terrific ball hawking skills...tremendous closing speed. Kid's a player...and helped his draft stock tremendously.
- DE Jeremy Thompson. More than likely an OLB on 3-4 defense teams...showed good speed and quickness.
- LB Wesley Woodyard. He'll be a S in the NFL...excellent hitter and always seemed to be around the ball.
Frank
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