Player Profile: Troy Nolan
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 3:27 PM EST
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PrintI am not as good as Gatophan at doing this types of things...i don't go as in-depth and analytical as he does, but deal with it lol, maybe he will do a follow up or something (just throwing it out there Gator, you don't have to)...anyway, this is Troy Nolan, S from the Arizona State University Sun Devils, and i know you guys are thinking that i am being a bit biased, but all i have to say is, suck it lol...I see him going in the 5th or 6th round...here is the analysis on him from NFL.com
he is 6-1 207 lbs
Analysis
Positives: Good size. ... Standout player both years of Pac-10 competition. ... Ball hawk at free safety. ... Willing to bait quarterbacks and can make the big play. ... Reads the quarterback's eyes and gets a good break on the ball. ... Better field speed than timed speed in coverage. ... Can time his leaps. ... Good hands for the interception. ... Good agility to avoid blocks and come up to support the run. ... Heavy hitter willing to throw his body into the pile.
Negatives: Has to prove the straight-line speed to be effective as a free safety in the NFL. ... Despite size, ducks his head too often when taking on blocks and can lose track of the ball. ... Overaggressive. ... Can put his defense in a tough position by overrunning the action. ... Takes questionable angles to the ball. ... Medical check on 2006 knee injury.
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I went to every ASU home football game this past season, and although we had a TERRIBLE season, Troy Nolan was a brightspot...he made some huge plays for us, coming up with key breakups and picks, and jacked some people up, i am remembering one hit against Stanford where he knocked the guy out.....he did overpursue at times, which led to big plays for the opposition, but if he comes to the Dolphins he will be learning from 2 vets that can teach him to read the plays better, and he will improve...he also did some punt and kick return for us and did a decent job...He definitely won't be a starter for us, especially since we have Bell, and now Wilson, but i think he will be good in spot duty and could eventually become a starter for us after Bell and Wilson move on...your thoughts below
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o and also
i’ll prob be putting up some Pac 10 guys (under the radar guys) since i know many of you guys never hear about this side of the country….
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 3:34 PM EST reply actions
thanx pacman lol
we do need depth at safety and he is a triumverate type guy.
i dont like trifecta
cant spell triumverate
"Life is a butterflies dream"
Kasigi Yabu
lol
Thanx for the info.
And smiley face.
but i am still a spelling disaster waiting to happlan.
"Life is a butterflies dream"
Kasigi Yabu
by uncle finster on Feb 28, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
I mean happen aaargh
"Life is a butterflies dream"
Kasigi Yabu
by uncle finster on Feb 28, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
what worries me most about Nolan...
…and let me preface this by saying that I didn’t watch many – if any – ASU games this year, is that he ran a 4.64 40 – which is slow for a safety.
he does hit hard
but WOW that is slow
"Life is a butterflies dream"
Kasigi Yabu
by uncle finster on Feb 28, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
thats one of
his downsides, but i think he’ll be able to make due and give us some other things when he on the field…btw where did u find the 40 time…i looked and couldn’t find it, i think i’m retarded…and yes uncle finster he does hit HARD
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
draftcountdown.com
they have the combine numbers:
http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/ScoutingCombine/Results.php
thank you sir
much appreciated
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
MHTD
Dont be so hard on your self! And ithink he can make due especialy close to the line. I still cant spell aaargh
"Life is a butterflies dream"
Kasigi Yabu
by uncle finster on Feb 28, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
when was i hard on myself?
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
retarded?
and i was just attempting humor. didnt mean anything by it. sorry if i offended.
"Life is a butterflies dream"
Kasigi Yabu
by uncle finster on Feb 28, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
haha no not at all
i didn’t know what you were talking about…yea i’ll admit, i have my moments where i am completely retarded lmao…you’ll know what i’m talking about when it happens
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
Theres that R word again..lol
Glad we cleared that up. GO DOLPHS!!!
"Life is a butterflies dream"
Kasigi Yabu
by uncle finster on Feb 28, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
and there is your spelling again lol
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
nice post man
can’t say as I know much about him. I liked the way you defended your post though…lol, that was funny
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by HuskerDolphin on Feb 28, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
eh, i try
thanks
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
lol we all have our crosses to bear
and i keep getting splinters!
"Life is a butterflies dream"
Kasigi Yabu
by uncle finster on Feb 28, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
Troy Nolan #14
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions
why is he smiling
while his friend is touching his “naughty place”?
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by HuskerDolphin on Feb 28, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
lol....just did.....
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by HuskerDolphin on Feb 28, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
yea i'll admit this is kinda gay
lol, but this is after he returned one for a td (not sure if it was an INT or kick/punt)
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
could also look like
he buddy just racked him a good one………knocking out mouthpiece and the ball with one nutshot
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by HuskerDolphin on Feb 28, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
hahaha good point
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Feb 28, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
Ever since the Fins waived Hagen
I’ve been hoping the Fins would get another Sun Devil via draft or free agency. Wouldn’t mind Nolan.
They could always draft me though. I run a respectable 40.
Seriously?
very hard to judge when they play different positions
especially when they play on different sides on the ball….
"eh, your a cool dude regardless of who you love" -cbdolphin talking about Little Nicky 21
-No excuses, No explanations
by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Mar 1, 2009 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
I'm just afraid of AZ St. after Hagan
I was just gomessing with you. Hagan was such a flop and I wanted to believe that he was going to be good
Bring back FinsX
*oops. . ."messing"
it’s Sunday and I’m bored. The old lady is bored and driving me crazy
Bring back FinsX
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