Vladimir Ducasse reacts after being selected by the Jets in the second round of April’s NFL Draft.
Now that Vladimir Ducasse has a four-year deal worth $3.25 million, don’t expect any significant changes in the spending habits of the New York Jets’ second-round draft choice.
“I don’t need anything special,” the former Stamford High School star said in his typical understated manner.
Ducasse is about to enter his first training camp working at guard instead of tackle, the position he played at the University of Massachusetts, and with an opportunity to earn the starting job vacated when the Jets cut Alan Faneca.
“It’s not a big deal where you play on the offensive line,” Ducasse said. “Your job is still to protect the quarterback and create a way for the running backs. It doesn’t matter where you are on the line. Your job is always the same.”
I’ll have much more on Ducasse in a feature in Sunday’s edition of The Advocate.
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off the topic but how about the performence of the stamford b.r. team? I think that if coach kelly was coaching instead of walsh they would have had a better chance to advance. disappointing results coming from that team.
Comment by John — July 25th, 2010 @ 7:46 pm
John,
Word on the street was that the team was “totally out of control ” in the dugout and on the field and that they embarassed people that they represented Stamford in such a poor fashion as a whole.
Surprising considering the Coaching Staff and some of the “good kids” they had there.
As for discussion, Bobby V to the Cubs not that far-fetched. Also, it’s time the Mets parted ways with Manuel and Minaya and promoted someone to finish out the season.
The Mets are disaster and the Skill Sets Wilpons don’t care. If they don’t make a move now, then the apathy will show and they should just sell the team.
Comment by Full Disclosure — July 26th, 2010 @ 10:38 am
FD-
i do not think it is surprising considering the coaching staff.what a joke. that team,while talented, did not represent stamford well at all. does anyone know the selection process for the staff and the players? and how was one player even on the roster after commiting crimes and going to jail?
Comment by John — July 26th, 2010 @ 12:42 pm
John
Not familiar with what you are referring to. Obviously if the “kid” is not in prison then he is “free” to play.
Nice to see how well the 15 yr olds performed this year. Kudos to all of those involved and the players on a great run.
FD
Comment by Full Disclosure — July 27th, 2010 @ 3:10 pm
David,
Cheerleading is DEFINITELY a sport. Let’s take a vote !
Full
Comment by Full Disclosure — August 3rd, 2010 @ 12:26 pm
Back today after 10 days off. I’ll try and set one up later, plus an open forum since a couple of posts have gotten off topic.
Comment by Dave Ruden — August 3rd, 2010 @ 2:27 pm