Incredible Shrinking Team

[GrandGreen]

Let fire whoever is in charge of NT conditioning. Apparently based on the updated roster, almost every player has got shorter over the summer. I did read on the practice blog that they are using measurements and weights actually recorded this year. I applaud the honestly but not many programs use the correct numbers. Several years ago just for grins I compared the heights listed in college rosters versus the heights as measured at pro combines. Based on that modest survey, on average players' heights were actually 1 1/2 inches shorter than reported. Only one player was actually as tall as listed.

So when you see that NT players are much shorter than any team we play per the game programs, don't panic.

[ADLER]

Let fire whoever is in charge of NT conditioning. Apparently based on the updated roster, almost every player has got shorter over the summer. I did read on the practice blog that they are using measurements and weights actually recorded this year. I applaud the honestly but not many programs use the correct numbers. Several years ago just for grins I compared the heights listed in college rosters versus the heights as measured at pro combines. Based on that modest survey, on average players' heights were actually 1 1/2 inches shorter than reported. Only one player was actually as tall as listed.

So when you see that NT players are much shorter than any team we play per the game programs, don't panic.

Actually, I like the practice. The service academies use accurate heights and weights on rosters. I think it gives their opponents a sense of overconfidence.

What advantage is really gained by fudging the figures. All these players are going to be measured at the NFL combines anyway if they have professional aspirations after college.

Adrian Awasom was listed at Stafford High School at 6-4, listed on the North Texas football roster at 6-5, and was listed on the North Texas basketball roster at 6-7. The NFL combine measured Adrian at 6-3.

Edited August 6, 2008 by ADLER