Why don't you guys quit arguing semantics? White clearly was not in top condition, and no where does anyone claim he gained 30 lbs.

The bottom line is this: He obviously can perform, even against good defenses (see the Rose Bowl). Also, if he was a bum player, he wouldn't have been splitting carries with Reggie Bush. He is a first round pick, especially if a team is going to take the guy from LSU (Addai I believe is the spelling). He did very little in college and would be the real leap of faith pick if taken that high.

4/16/2006 11:04:45 PM

true, i suppose it would be more a matter of perceived potential

4/17/2006 1:13:19 AM

hes no T.A. though

4/18/2006 1:03:44 PM

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"Why don't you guys quit arguing semantics? White clearly was not in top condition, and no where does anyone claim he gained 30 lbs. "

try again:

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"But something funny happened on the way to the draft -- actually, nothing happened. White, whose playing weight is about 235, weighed in at the combine at 236 and managed only 15 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press, 10 fewer than the 200-pound Bush. At USC's pro day, White checked in at 244 pounds. There have been rumors that he's hit the mid-250s. Probably not helping matters, it was revealed on Thursday that White has a torn hamstring. "

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2407432

260-225=25...so yes they say he has/did gain 20+lbs.

[Edited on April 18, 2006 at 1:25 PM. Reason : ....30 ish]

4/18/2006 1:24:40 PM

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"my cousin is a starting cornerback in the Pac 10"

4/18/2006 1:27:07 PM

I Say Draft L. White if he is there...too much to let him go...


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4/18/2006 2:10:30 PM