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Tough Loss

2008-11-10T20:17:00.000-08:00

Eagle Nation-

Man, what a tough loss Sunday night. Damn...just leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. We needed that one bad. We are gonna have to scratch and fight our way into the playoffs. We no longer control our own destiny...so that sucks. We'll just have to make it happen.

I really wanna contribute to this team and do whatever the coaches ask of me. I do wish I was playing more, but that's life in the NFL man. I just gotta keep preparing and working hard and do whatever it takes to help this team win. Next up is my hometown Bengals.

I was born in Dayton OH, so this is a homecoming for me. In fact, I'll have about 15 family members in attendance, so that will be cool. Should be a fun game. It's a must win...as just about all of them now are. I wish I had some time to hang with em, but road games just don't allow that.

Still moving in and getting settled in Philly. Boxes everywhere...but it's coming. At least I got guitar hero setup!

Keep the faith Philly fans...season is far from done.

Peace!

Back at it

2008-10-25T08:32:00.000-07:00

Hey all-

Well vacation is over, and it's time to DO WORK again! I had a really nice bye week. My mom's birthday was on the 14th, so I surprised her and flew back home. It was pretty cool. I was on the phone with her wishing her a happy birthday, and then walked in the house. She had no idea I was coming, or that I was even there, so she just kept talking to me on the phone. Finally she figured out my voice wasn't coming from the phone anymore, but from the same room! Freaked her out. Pretty cool though.

Then my boy Jeff came up last weekend and hung out with me. We had a blast. I hadn't seen him in awhile, so we chilled out and enjoyed ourselves. Just a great little break from football for a couple of days.

This week was back at it though, and it felt good to start working again. Got the Falcons tomorrow, so I'm hoping to put that BC punk Matt Ryan on his back. I'm hoping to get some good PT this game too.

I'm hoping to score some Phillies tickets as that would be sweet to check out a game there. We'll see.

Talk to ya'll soon!

Trev

Vacay

2008-10-14T08:06:00.000-07:00

Well six games down, 10 to go. It's been an eye opening six weeks for me. Just getting adjusted to the NFL-life has been tough, but fun. Going up against guys I've watched on TV has been pretty cool too. Meeting new guys, being part of a new team after being on one team for the last 5 years has been a new experience. I definitely have to say this team is very tight...everyone gets along and yet knows what our jobs are. It's a good situation.

I was excited to play more against the 49ers, and hopefully I can play more and more as the season goes on. To be effective inside, you need rotation so as the season wears on I'm sure I'll continue to get some PT.

Since we won, Coach Reid gave us off til next Monday, which pretty much made our entire week. It's nice to have some time off and be able to get things done around the house and finish moving in. He told us right after the game on Sunday and said "See you all Monday" and we were like damn, then he said "NEXT Monday" and we all erupted. Coach Reid is a funny dude.

Anyway, I'm off. Thanks to everyone that's bought those Club 93 shirts...that means a lot to me!

Holla!!!

Another tough game

2008-10-03T08:13:00.000-07:00

We got another tough game against a division opponent this week...it just doesn't get any easier does it? Life in the NFC East is tough...but we're prepared and ready to go. We need this game to stay on pace with the Cowboys. With the gameplan we have in place, I think we'll be ready.

Tough game against the Bears...thought we were gonna pull that one out. We'll learn from it and be a better team for it. It was a sweet atmosphere though...under the lights...Solider Field...pretty cool. I have to say in my first couple games in the NFL, I've been in some big games...two nationally televised games, under the lights, against the Cowboys...pretty crazy.

My thigh is still healing up, so that's good. I am 100% prepared for this game, so hopefully I get some good reps. I'm pumped about how our line is playing...just gotta keep getting after em.

Still moving in and getting my place livable. My girlfriend it out here too now so that's been nice. She actually just got a job so she's been busy with that as well.

Anyways, cheer us on this weekend. I hope I see some Club 93 shirts out there!!!

Holla!

Ready for the Bears

2008-09-22T07:52:00.000-07:00

Well, I've got 3 games under my belt, and already anxious for the Bears. We've had some exciting games, especially the Monday night game against the Boys. I ended up only playing one snap that night, and went from scoring a TD to getting kneed in the thigh and being out of the game...quite the turnaround. I can't believe I didn't scoop up the ball...it was right there. I'm hoping to turn these "almosts" into reality sooner or later.

I didn't play a ton in yesterday's game, but I'm hoping to get a good week of practice in, let my thigh keep healing and be ready to contribute 100% next week against the Bears. I'm hoping my boy Jeff can make it to the game this weekend. Would be fun to see him.

I finally moved in to my condo, and it feels good. It's been a lot of work, but at least I can sleep in my own place. My bed is awwwwwwwesome. Love it. Still lots of stuff to setup, but at least I can get a good nights sleep!

Make sure you check out the new Club 93 shirt, Obey the Laws. My bro designed them and they're pretty sweet. Would love to see someone out there with one on!

Anyways, look for me this weekend. I'll be the one standing over Kyle Orton!!! BOW!

Peace,
Trev

Pure domination

2008-09-09T09:07:00.000-07:00

Well my first official NFL game is in the books, and I had a blast. I was getting super hyped in pregame warmups. They were bumping some killer music, everyone was getting into it. It is definitely a different environment than ND that's for sure. I saw my fam in the stands and they were into it, and that just got me more into it! I was ready.

In the tunnel before introductions it was dark, and all you could see was the top of the players' heads bouncing, hearing people screaming, yelling and getting pumped up...just made me so HYPED!! Running out onto the field was sweet. Fireworks going off, fans screaming...definitely memorable.

The game was also a lot of fun. After my senior year at ND, I had my share of losing so this was a breath of fresh air. Having an offense that actually put up big numbers was very nice. Plus the rotation they used on the DL kept us all fresh. I haven't felt this good after a game since I don't know when. It was nice.

I would have liked to make a couple more plays, but oh well. I thought I was gonna get a sack on my 2nd play in there, but I got pulled down from behind when I had a clear shot to the QB. Then I laid on the ground for what seemed like 30 seconds just swiping at Bulger's feet. Makes me laugh thinking about it. I'm not sure what happened, or why I didn't get up to make the sack...but it was an unreal experience.

Next up is the Boys...Monday Night...under the lights...Texas Stadium...Romo...Owens...time to rock. This is big time. Time so show everyone we're for real and the best in our division. Can't wait.

Holla at yer boy!

Time for the real thing

2008-09-02T06:52:00.001-07:00

Yo-

Well it's officially gameweek. Time to put the preseason behind us and focus on the real thing. I'm pumped to play a game that actually counts. Preseason was good for learning, and figuring out how to play in the NFL, but I'm ready to get on the field and produce some Ws that actually mean something. Bring on the Rams.

This week we're just putting in our Rams package. Really focusing on what we have to do to stop them and start off the season the right way. It's a lot of study off the field as well as on.

Off the field...I've just been getting ready for my house closing later this month. I'm still living in a hotel which isn't all that great, but I'm gonna buy a TV here soon for my new place so that will get me excited.

Anyways, have a good week. I'll get getting ready to blow up the Rams and perfect my sack dance. Holla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally got one

2008-08-25T07:46:00.001-07:00

Well this weekend I finally made the switch and got the sweetest piece of electronics this side of the Pacific ocean...the iPhone. My bro has one, a couple of my boys have one...I was overdue. I turned in my Sprint junk and got my shiny new toy. I have to say, I love it already.

I'm still trying to get my texting skill up to speed, but that will come with practice...I just wish you could text in landscape mode for fat fingered bruthas like myself. I'm also still checking out the app store and see what I need to download. So far I've heard good things about Pandora radioShazam and Cube Runner. This phone will definitely be keeping me busy in the near future. I honestly can't believe I went this long without one.

As for the game last week, I wasn't too happy with my performance out there. I definitely didn't play as well as I would have liked. It's preseason, and I'm still learning tho, so come regular season I should be tip top. One more game this week, and I'm actually starting! That is pretty sweet. I'm hoping Favre plays at least one series so I can say I played against him.

Holla at yer boy!

Two Games Down

2008-08-20T08:52:00.000-07:00

Well, I survived my first two games as a Philadelphia Eagle. It's definitely a whole different game from college ball. Everyone is a lot faster, bigger, and hits a lot harder. All in all I feel pretty good about how I performed. I think I held my own and didn't make any major mistakes. I know there's a lot of room for improvement, and I am working hard and listening to the coaches and veterans so I can get out there and dominate. I'm still a little banged up but am taking really good care of my body off the field. Hopefully I'll be back to 100% in no time.

The carnival this past Sunday was pretty cool. It's fun to meet all these kids who are just so excited to meet you and be in the NFL atmosphere. I remember feeling the same way when I was little and it's really cool to be on the other end.

Other than that, I am just enjoying being back in Philly. The more I get out in the city the more I love it. Despite the healthy diet I'm on, I had to stop at Tony Luke's for a cheesesteak. So good. I have also found an awesome BYOB in Old City near where my new place will be. Anyone have any suggestions for places I just HAVE to go? Let me know!

I'm feeling ready for our next game against the Patriots. My agent and my girl are going so I know I'll at least have two fans. Hopefully more...you all better cheer loud from wherever you are!

Coulda been shoulda been worse than you would ever know

2008-07-31T22:04:00.000-07:00

Eagle Fans-

Any idea on the title? What band?

Just checking in real quick to let you know how things are going. Camp is keeping me REALLY busy. It's a full time commitment. It's weird, it's like a full time job...oh wait, it is. So I'm just working really hard, getting better every practice. Watching film has been really useful too. The coaches do a great job of showing you exactly what you're doing wrong so you can work on it next time. Sometimes it's tough cuz it seems like all you see is what you're doing wrong...but then you have to realize that's what film is all about - watching your mistakes and learning from them.

When I do get a spare minute, I am usually taking naps or watching Family Guy. Stewie cracks me continuously.

Foot is doing pretty good. Sore, but no setbacks so I'm pumped about that. Still getting treatment and taking care of it.

Pretty cool to see all the fans at practice...keep coming out.

Also, check out the Club 93 shirts in the store...my bro has em now and is ready to ship out. Check em out as I think they're pretty sweet.

Talk to you guys soon.
Trevoooooooooooooooooorious

Quick hello

2008-07-27T10:26:00.001-07:00

Hey all-

Don't have much time as camp is keeping me super busy, but wanted to give a quick update on camp.

My foot is slowly getting better. It still hurts, but I'm gonna try and give it a go this afternoon if all things go well. I'll let you guys know how it goes for sure. I'm definitely excited to get out there and test the foot and do some hitting! It's long overdue.

Other than that, just been in the classroom, learning as much as possible while still trying to stay in shape. I'm rooming with Vic, along with Kimo and Montae. They're all good guys.

On a side note, I'm SUPER pumped for my boy Jeff as he got called up to the Cubs. He even got to pitch on Friday, and was hitting the upper 90s with his fastball. That's the way to do it big dog!!! Look for him to dominate hitters all year for the Cubbies.

Alright, back to camp. I'll check in again when I get some free time.

HOLLAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Time to DO WORK

2008-07-21T21:33:00.000-07:00

What up everyone-

Whew. I'm officially an Eagle. Contract got done today, and I am totally pumped. Lots of emotions...relief, excitement, wonderment, anxiousnes...felt em all today. I was in contact with my agent all day as he was giving me and my bro updates. He told me to head to Lehigh around noon as they were close. So I drove out there and waited and just basically drove around the campus, which is pretty sweet by the way, until I heard more.

So when the call finally came in that we had a deal, I immediately parked and headed in to officially report. It was definitely a good feeling for sure. Now it's time to get down to work and contribute to this team.

I should be ready to go later this week as I tweaked my foot training back in MN. It's nothing too serious, just a mild sprain that should heal up. I've been in Philly for awhile now getting treatment and trying to get ready for camp. I'm almost there.

Anyway, thanks for both the Eagles and my agent for getting the deal done, with no time to spare no less.

Talk to ya soon. I'll check in from camp and let everyone know how things are going.

Oh, one final note, the spectacle that is the Flaming Lips are playing back in MN this Wednesday at the 10,000 Lakes Festival. If you can make it out there, I'd highly recommend it. You won't regret it.

Trev OUT!

Time Travel

2008-07-13T22:18:00.000-07:00

What's up guys

Exciting things are happening here a the site. As you can see my bro really came through huge with a brand new and truly awesome web page. I really hope you guys like it there are a lot of cool new features that have really amped the site up.

As for me it's been a wild couple months. I'll try to take you guys through it.

OTA's were pretty good. I wasn't to sure what to expect but it was a really good way to get further into the system and start learning what my role is gonna be on this team. Coach Johnson really likes to go heavy on the install, but he has some pretty sweet defenses dialed up. It was cool to get out there and play with my boy Vic again. Just like old times. It was great to get to know Bunk, Mike P., and the other guys also.

I have really gotten to know Philly in the short time I have been there. After tons of looking I finally found a place that I like in Old City. Besides house hunting, I have just been trying to get my body right for camp. Lots of running and lots of lifting.

I am back home in Minnesota right now, but I will be back out in Philly in a few days. I'm bringing my parents along too so that they can get a look at my new city.

Well I hope you guys like the new site and I need you to all send me some positive energy so I can get through this camp.

best wishes

trev

Good weekend

2008-05-26T20:39:00.000-07:00

What up everyone-

Just wanted to say a quick hello before practice starts again tomorrow. I had a blast this weekend as Victor and I road tripped out to Ocean City, MD to see my boy Ambrose and have some good times. We hung out on the beach, and just kicked it. It was definitely a good time. Most definitely felt like a big timer rolling in Vic's Range!! It was good to see Ambrose too. He starts his for real big time job in NYC next week...he'll be making some serious dough.

Tomorrow practice starts up again, with rookies and selected vets. Gotta keep learning the system so when camp comes around in July, I'm ready to go and not still learning so much. That way I can just play, instead of thinking of how to play...a big difference. It's been a good experience so far and everyone has been great. Gotta keep plugging away.

Still deciding about living arrangements for the upcoming year. Leaning towards renting somewhere in Philly my first year to see what areas I like before I actually buy. We'll see though...lots to do!!!

Well, I'll talk to ya'll later. HOLLLAAAAAAAAA!

Trevoooooooooooor

Catch up from Philly

2008-05-19T17:05:00.000-07:00

What up everybody,

Sorry it's been so long since my last blog. My life has been a whirlwind since my name got called on draft day. After a couple trips out to Philly for a press conference and mini-camps I had some time off the enjoy the beginnings of summer in Minnesota with family and friends. We had a lot of cookouts and bonfires to take advantage of the nice weather. We even took my brother Drew's boat out on the lake to kick off the beginning of wakeboarding season. Not everyone was brave enough to get in the water... it was only about 52 degrees!

Now I am back out in Philly, going to meetings, working out, and getting ready for the upcoming season. I flew into town last night and got settled in to my hotel. Today I got up and worked out, mostly lifting legs and running agility drills. I also went to a rookie meeting and hung out with some of the guys at NovaCare for a while. I have a lot of down time to figure out some of the logistics of moving to Philly. Can't wait to be a permanent Philly resident!

Your guy,

Trev

IT'S TIIIIIIIIIME!!!!

2008-04-22T22:10:00.001-07:00

WOW

Thats pretty much all I can say these days. The pre-draft process is finally over and it feels good, real good. I had a workout today with the Saints today and it went really well. That was my last thing I had to do before this weekend. What can I say I'm JACKED UP about it.

I'm going to be chillin here in Minnesota waiting for my name to scroll across that screen. I can't wait...I literally can't wait.

Wish me luck

Your boy,

Trev Laws

Crunch time

2008-04-16T19:59:00.000-07:00

Hey peeps-

Well the draft is now only 1.5 weeks away...pretty crazy. I am just so anxious to know what team wants me enough to call my name....hopefully on the first day! Whoever takes me is gonna change my life so much...new city, new friends, new teammates...just insane to think about. I'm definitely looking forward to starting that phase of my life...it should be mad fun.

For the draft I think we're just gonna hang at my parents house with family and chill out. Then if/when I get drafted, we'll invite a bunch of friends over to celebrate and have a bit ol party. Should be a good time. I know we're planning on getting some of it on video, which I'm sure we'll get on the web shortly after.

Well all of my visits went really well. It was good to get to know the coaches and see what they're all about. Should be fun no matter where I get drafted.

On a bad note, I've been crazy sick this past week with pneumonia. No good. I'm feeling a little better now though and hopefully will feel 100% soon. I'm just glad this didn't happen during the combine or anything...would have been terrible.

Other than that, just been keeping in shape, enjoying my family and friends, rocking UA gear and waiting for the draft. Let's get it on!!!

Oh, check out the new Raconteurs CD...outstanding. You'll love it. Especially the first and last songs on the disc...just dirty.

Holla at me!
Trevoooooooor

Quick hello

2008-04-07T14:42:00.000-07:00

Hey all-

Just wanted to give a quick hello and that I'm flying out today to make my first visit to a NFL club. I'm pretty excited about it. I'm anxious to see how things go, and just how these things work. Should be fun.

I'm officially out of South Bend. I drove home this past weekend for good. Lots of great memories from South Bend that I'll take with me forever. I'm also excited to begin the next phase of my life though. It was a good send off weekend though, as Ambrose was there, and Victor flew in from Philly to help us send SB off properly. It was fun seeing him as I haven't seen him in quite awhile.

You guys should also check out Jeff's blog page, as he's blogging more and more right now as his season has started. He's pitching in TN for the AA club there. Shouldn't be too long before he's blowing people away in the Majors!!!

Anyways, I'll be busy the next couple of days with team visits, but I'll try and get out another blog to let you know how they went.

Holla!!!!

Just a Waiting Game

2008-04-01T14:53:00.000-07:00

Hey what's up-

I have been back in ND for a couple weeks now and it has been tough to get used to the cold weather. My blood really thinned out after those few months in SoCal. It has been good here though. The pro day went really well I am happy about that. I am also glad that the hardest parts of this really long job interview that I have been going through are over. Since the pro day things have been pretty chill though. I have just been working out with Sullivan and hanging out with all the fellas.

I got to go home for Easter, which was great. I got to eat some good food and see my family. It's always nice to go home. We had an Easter egg hunt for my 20 month old niece, Avery. I was also in charge of creating some fake Easter bunny tracks which really got a reaction out of her.

That is pretty much about it though. Things have been pretty mellow lately around here. This week I am just workin out some more and slowly moving out of my apartment. We have a packed house so we have to get a Uhaul to put our stuff in for the long drive back to Minnesota. If all goes well we are planning on leaving on Saturday. After I get back home I have a few team visits scheduled. As of now I am planning on going to the Vikings, the Redskins, and the Rams.

So the process is coming to an end. Just a few weeks left to wait and see which city I will be starting the next phase of my life in. Pretty crazy stuff...

Your boy,

Trev

Gearing up for the Pro Day

2008-03-13T17:43:00.000-07:00

Whaddup everyone-

Well I had an outstanding weekend with my bro, Daniel, who was visiting from Minnesota. We visited some cool spots and he really enjoyed his time in sunny California. Seems like everytime someone comes out to visit, they wanna move here! Murph ended up getting us into a gala for a fundraiser for the Freedom Writers Foundation. The owner of Wahoo's was there, so was Titio Ortiz. Ended up being super fancy and super fun. We were definitely living the life!! Then we went out to the peninsula and enjoyed some good food and drink at Sharky's. The weather was super nice all weekend, so we hung out by the pool quite a bit too...doesn't get much better than that!

Dan left Monday, and after that it was time to get back work in prep for the ND pro day. I'm ready to go and dominate this last workout (most likely) before the draft. Been working a lot on positional drills, as well as cardio to make sure I'm in shape for the beating they're gonna put me through. I'm ready though, and I fly out to ND on the 15th.

Been packing up my apartment too...which is pretty crazy. It's really felt like home here lately...definitely could live out here for a couple years. Not much to dislike about the area. Who knows where I'll end up though! Also been meeting with financial advisors getting prepped for all of that madness...insane.

Be sure to check out the News page and check out my brand new logo...it's PIMP. It just fits me, and since it's family created it makes it even better. Hopefully we'll be coming out with some t-shirts and stuff with that logo on it, so be on the lookout for that. Can't wait to rock the TL logo!

I'll try and hit ya'll up before the pro day, but with packing and traveling it may be tough...I'll try though. As always, thanks for reading!

TREVOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!!!

Last Cali Weekend

2008-03-05T19:39:00.000-08:00

Hey out there

Well it's finally coming to an end. I feel like SoCal is my home now since I have been out here for so long. Probably the thing I will miss the most will be the weather. Going back to the harsh cold of South Bend is going to be a dagger. I leave for ND next Saturday, the 15th. I still have a lot of work to do and a lot of fun to have before I arrive on campus.

This being my last weekend in CA, I decided to invite my lil' bro Dan to come down and enjoy it with me. I know he is going to love it down here. He is living up in Duluth, MN right now and he is gonna freak out when he sees what it's like down here. I plan on bringing him down to the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. I wanna get out in the water and surf or bodyboard, but finding a wetsuit that fits this bod could be a tough task.

Other than that I am still on the grind working hard everyday trying to impress all the critics.

It has been a crazy trip and it is not even close to it end.

Take it easy

Trevooooooooooor!!

Combine Recap

2008-03-01T13:48:00.000-08:00

Hey all-

Well I'm done with the combine and it feels great. I'm really happy that it's all done, and even happier that I performed well. It was a crazy process, and something that is pretty unique to go through. It was stressful to go through all the interviews, and meet all the big time coaches...especially when they tried to mess you up by throwing you a curveball just to see how you'd react. It was good though.

As far as the drills, I was real happy with my bench, which was tied for 1st among DTs, and my vertical which was 1st overall among DTs. I always knew I had some hops! I'm pleased with my 40, even though I would have loved to get it under 5 seconds. Oh well I guess. It was still a good time for a DT, so I'm not too worried. My 3 cone was also really good and I was happy about that. For the ND pro day, I don't think I'm gonna do any timed drills again, but instead just focus on the positional drills. I think I did well enough on all the drills that I can do that...it's not a for sure thing yet...but that's what we're leaning towards.

This week I got back into training, but now I'm working more on cardio training for the positional drills, whereas before I was working more on speed training for the combine. It's a little bit different type of training, but I'm still hitting the weights and keep my strength up. I'm working with a positional coach a couple times a week to go through some drills, and he really pushes hard. It's good...but man do I hate to see him cuz I know I'm about to DO WORK!!

I have about two weeks before I head back down to ND to get ready for the pro day, which is on the 19th. Then I'm pretty much done, except for private workouts for teams if they want. Then it's the draft!!!

Well today I'm about to have some fun. Me, Sully and our agent Brian Murphy are gonna go race some high speed go-carts!! I'm pumped! Should be a blast. Then we're gonna head out for dinner and enjoy ourselves. Kind of a congrats on a good combine for us. We're pretty stoked.

Check out the news page as I just did an interview with a Houston radio show and we have a link to the audio there. It was cool.

Oh, we're also working on an official logo for the site...it's pretty sweet. My cousin Markus and brother Drew are putting it together...we'll be able to put it on some t-shirts and stuff too. Should be sweet. Look for that soon!

Talk to ya'll next week!
Peace!

From Indy

2008-02-25T05:45:00.000-08:00

Yooooo-

Well, the combine is here and it's a crazy time. From the first moment you arrive, people are talking to your or poking or prodding you to see how you react and what you're made of. It's really kinda insane. At one point they take your x-rays, put them on a board and you go stand under them. Then the teams come around and look at them, poke you, pull you, twist you...all kinds of things to see where your weak spots are. I started laughing at one point because I looked down and there were literally four people grabbing me, one on each limb. It was pretty funny if you think about it.

Anyways, on to the updates. If you remember awhile back one of my goals was to weigh in over 300lbs. Well, I can check that one off as I weighed in at 304 lbs officially. Nice. I also measured 6' 3/4". That is actually a quarter of an inch TALLER than Sedrick Ellis. Not sure why I get dinged for my height and Sed doesn't...but oh well. So I was happy about that.

Today was a trip too. Started off on the bench press. Again, I had set a goal of above 30 reps before the combine...and I can check that bad boy off too cuz I put up 35 reps!!! I am pretty pumped about that. It can be intimidating walking into that room and seeing everyone just staring at the bench. I focused though, and just started pumping myself up. Funny thing happened as I was doing that...the dude that was counting and helping with the bench started getting into it too...and started yelling at me "show em what you got!!", then he pulls out "show em what you got WOLFMAN! Show em WOLF!"...I was like WHAT? I went with it though and absolutely destroyed the bench. I actually tied for 2nd among DL only 2 behind the leader. Some other notables...Kentwan Balmer got 33, Sedrick Ellis got 34, Demario Pressley got 28 and Red Bryant got 20. So I'm pretty proud that I beat all of those guys.

Then I took the Wonderlic test, which wasn't too bad. After that it was meetings, meetings, meetings. Some of the teams were the Jets, Bears, Steelers, Cowboys, Panthers, 49ers and Browns. Some 3-4, some 4-3...so we'll see.

I had 7 straight meetings to end the night. Some went well, some not so well...all part of the process I think. A lot of times they do stuff just to rattle you to see how you handle it...just gotta do what you can. One team was showing some tape of our season and asking all kinds of questions about the defense...and pretty much in each clip I did something wrong or didn't make a play...it was pretty terrible...but can't let them rattle ya...just gotta keep answering questions and try not to get flustered.

Tomorrow is the big day where we are actually on the field doing drills. I'm excited to get on there and DO WORK! Need to have a big day and finish this thing with a bang. I've had a good start so now it's time to go out with a bang. I'll holla when I get back to Cali!!!

HollaHollaHolla

The time has come

2008-02-20T20:55:00.000-08:00

Hey hey my my

Well it's time for me to get out to Indy and show everyone what I got. I'm ready for this though, it's been a long time coming and I can't wait to put all this hard training into action. All I have left to do now is pack up all my gear and get ready to leave early friday morning. I have my ipod all loaded up with my pre-workout mixes. It is mostly Modest Mouse and a bunch of classic rock songs.

Training has really slowed down lately with a big focus on recovery. Since I had a lot of extra time today I went into my agents office and we talked about this weekend and what teams want to hear from me. One of the most important things at the combine are the team interviews, and they can get pretty intense. Just imagine a room full of head coaches, general managers, and a white board. They ask all kinds of questions and it can get pretty crazy. Sometimes they just say things just to try to make you freak out so they can see how you react. Crazy.

I'll continue to write to you guys throughout the combine so you can get a better idea of what the meat market is really like.

Also don't forget to check out the sweet sale that we are having. There are some pretty good deals.

HOLLERRRRRRRRRR!!

A week away

2008-02-17T21:17:00.000-08:00

Hey hey hey-

How are things? Everything is excellent here. Had a super fun weekend, which is always a good thing. My aunt from North Carolina was in town, and my cousin lives in Burbank, so they came down and we hit up Wahoo's for some most excellent food. I love that place. Whenever someone is in town visiting, we always go there. We don't have them back home in MN, so it's a must visit. Anyways, it was fun seeing them.

Went out to the pool and laid out for like 3 hours straight today. It was soooo nice out. I pumped up the Bob Marley and just relaxed and did a little swimming. I felt like the other people at the pool were doing some serious mean muggin, but I'm sure it was all good. Just a super relaxing way to spend a day. I could definitely get used to that!

I honestly can't believe the combine is a week away!!! Time FLIES out here while I've been training. It's pretty amazing actually. I'm ready, but there's always that feeling of just not being ready that's tough to shake. I've prepared though, and will continue this week getting ready for the big weekend. I fly out Friday night, and weigh in Saturday, and then do start actually working on Sunday and Monday. Pretty crazy man...I'm pumped though...let's get this done and over with!!

Hope everyone is doing well out there. Thanks for all the fanmail everyone sends in...I do read it and it's awesome. Can't thank you enough for all of that. Keep it coming...and GO IRISH!!

GROND GROND GROND GROND

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