Missouri Vs. North Carolina, Independence Bowl 2011: Open Thread For Prospect Watchers

by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 26, 2011 4:00 PM CST in 2012 NFL Draft

Good evening football fans. As you well know, those of us dedicated to the St. Louis Rams are unfortunately forced to start our NFL Draft talk earlier in the season than most other fans. With the Rams proud owners of a 2-13 record, that's certainly the case this week as the more exciting games of the NCAA bowl season get underway. Tonight's matchup is the Independence Bowl featuring Missouri vs. the University of North Carolina.

The connections for Rams fans are obvious. First, there's Missouri, that being the home state of the Rams, for our more geographically challenged fans out there. The Rams have a couple connections to UNC, most notable their first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, defensive end Robert Quinn.

There are lots of top prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft on display in this game, so there should be much to talk about tonight. Drop your comments here as you watch the players play and the game unfolds.

Right below this post is a list of some of those prospects as well as links to scouting reports.

For more on the game and the teams, check out SB Nation's story stream.

The game starts at 5 p.m. Eastern, and you can watch it on ESPN 2. It's being played in Shreveport, LA.

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wow @ D. Jones

Go up and get it

Sam Bradford

by Jombari on Dec 26, 2011 4:12 PM CST reply actions

Jones drop

Was looking good until he dropped that wide open comeback.

Sam Bradford

by Jombari on Dec 26, 2011 4:27 PM CST reply actions

lame

I was excited…..not anymore

WE SUCK. THAT IS ALL.

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 26, 2011 4:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

jones also lost an easy football, led to potential INT (under review)

never liked him as a player, but he’s really not selling me today

by TheBirds on Dec 26, 2011 5:14 PM CST up reply actions

i want nothing to do with dwight jones

He droped another one, and he catches with his chest….WTF….I can catch with hands…..HE HAS NO AWARENESS…..he sucks….I have only watched half a quarter too!!!!

WE SUCK. THAT IS ALL.

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 26, 2011 5:15 PM CST via mobile reply actions

drop

Jones

WE SUCK. THAT IS ALL.

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 26, 2011 5:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Stay away from Jones

3 dropped balls. Easy ones at that

Sam Bradford

by Jombari on Dec 26, 2011 5:25 PM CST reply actions

Just got to the airport flying home

First play to Jones: drop. No thanks

Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!

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by sergey606 on Dec 26, 2011 5:25 PM CST via mobile reply actions

We have enough WR's that drop easy balls (DX)

We don’t need anymore.

2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!
"I learned that Madonna will be singing at the Super Bowl. I thought this was football not the soundtrack to your menopause." ~ RAMpage28

by RAMpage28 on Dec 26, 2011 5:26 PM CST reply actions