ERIK AINGE NFL DRAFT PROFILE: THE VIEW FROM ROCKY TOP

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ERIK AINGE NFL DRAFT PROFILE: THE VIEW FROM ROCKY TOP
FanHouse found this 4/24/2008 on www.rockytoptalk.com [flag]
2004 or Look! It's another Manning! Back in 2004, Tennessee was searching for a starting quarterback to replace four-year starter Casey Clausen. The candidates included sixth-year senior C.J. Leak, LSU reject Rick Clausen (Casey's younger brother), and two decent recruits – dual-threat Brent Schaeffer and pocket passer Erik Ainge. Here's what Ainge's recruiting profile looked like ... [link]

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Massive Overhaul for Tennessee Football
Published 4/24/2008 by Ryan Ferguson at FanHouse
... , with some draft gurus saying he could go as high as 15th overall. He's a prototypical John Chavis linebacker and should do well. David Cutcliffe, the Manning Maker, says that whoever drafts Erik Ainge is going to get a bargain, a statement that essentially acknowledges that he's not going to go as high as he should. It's a shame, because he's very, very good. After that, tight end Brad Cottam seems to be getting the most interest. He was injured most of his senior season, but stellar days at the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine improved his draft stock ...

Headlines, Links & Lies … The Lazy Man’s Edition
Published 4/25/2008 by lawvol at Gate 21
... A Look at Erik Ainge’s NFL Prospects (along with neato charts, numbers and a bunch ‘o videos) – Rocky Top Talk ...

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According to the Associated Press , Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton had surgery on Monday on his right throwing elbow. Athletic trainer Jason McVeigh claimed Crompton should be back to full speed in 3-5 weeks. Crompton is the assumed starting quarterback for the Volunteers as last year’s starter; Erik Ainge is in this weekend’s NFL Draft. For more recent news from the NCAA ...
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Jets Make Some Interesting Day Two Picks

JoeCaporoso posted 4/28/2008 from mvn.com

Looking closer at Dwight Lowery, Erik Ainge and the rest of the Jets second day picks.
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Here is the 2008 New York Jets draft class: 6 - Linebacker, Vernon Gholston , Ohio State 30 - Tight End, Dustin Keller, Purdue 113 - Cornerback, Dwight Lowery, San Jose State 162 - Quarterback, Erik Ainge, Tennessee 171 - Wide Receiver, Marcus Henry, Kansas 211 - Offensive Tackle, Nate Garner, Arkansas
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The Jets select Erik Ainge Quarterback from Tennessee. … please hold your comments on him needing to start for the Jets until tomrrow … Although he’s 6″6″ 220 pounds, don’t mistake him for Joe Flacco. Anecdotally, Ainge is a game manager and his accuracy improved dramatically in 2007. Ainge saw substantial playing time over his time at UT, and Tennessee ...
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