Ex-Buckeyes Find Home In NFL

Ready to go

When all of the undrafted free agents saw that the lockout was lifted, their agents quickly moved to action, and just about a day later they had homes. Some big names like Dane Sanzenbacher and Justin Boren were quickly taken off the free agent list. Now we get to see how they turn out in the NFL. So let's take a look at who was drafted and where they ended up.

- Dane Sanzenbacher, Chicago Bears
- Devon Torrence, Minnesota Vikings
- Brandon Saine, Green Bay Packers
- Dexter Larimore, New Orleans Saints
- Justin Boren, Baltimore Ravens
- Bryant Browning, St. Louis Rams

I really wanted Sanzenbacher for the Bengals, but it's a smart move for him to go to Chicago, because he'll get a lot of playing time with the thin lines of the Bears receiving core. I'm really interested to see if he can have a break out year in the next couple of years. I think it's interesting that the Packers signed Brandon Saine, and I have to think he will some sort of a returner, but I don't see him in a running back role in the NFL. Justin Boren is going to be a fantastic lineman for the Ravens, and could fit in nicely with the running game-style of play. I really think these group of guys will do well in the NFL, and we can't wait to see them on Sundays.

Live Blog: The Decision.

Well everybody, the wait is over. Were starting around 8:30-8:45, and then from then on, Lebron James will hold all of Ohio in his hands. Hope to see you here.

Tonight is the Night!!!

LeBron promises to announce his decision on 'The Decision' within the first 10-15 minutes, for those of you who haven't seen this yet, try not to tear up (I did, seriously). Tonight is the night, and only time will tell.

Be sure to join us for the live blog tonight at 8:45 pm!!!!

'The Decision': The Details, plus Live Blog!

So it looks like we'll have full LeBron coverage tomorrow from about 6pm until midnight on ESPN. Here's the details of tomorrow night according to ohio.com. Also, please join us for the Live Blog here at Inside The Shoe, which will include Ian, SBB, and I. Come join us in the tearful, or fantastic night. Live Blog starts at 8:45 PM, EST. The regular 6 pm Sportscenter will be extended from one hour to three which will lead right up to 'The Decision'. The actual decision isn't expected to come until around 9:45. Immediately following 'The Decision' will be a two hour Sportscenter special... Looks like the King will own the night tomorrow in sports...literally...

Is Lebron Staying?

Update, Breaking News: Chris Bosh is headed to Miami, and sources say it's down to Cleveland and Miami for Lebron.

All of the signs today point to yes. It started out with Lebron getting a twitter account. At first glance it may not sound like a big deal, but he probably created it because it means he's going to announce his decision sometime soon. He's up to about 70,000 followers within 3 hours. I have 18 after about 6 months. Then the bigger sign. The Akron Hammer is trying to recruit Chris Bosh to come to Cleveland. That sounded fine and dandy, but Chris Bosh said specifically he doesn't want to play in Cleveland.

Teammates?

After that, the Raptors said they would be glad to have a sign and trade with the Cavs for Bosh. In return, they would get Anderson Varejao and/or J.J. Hickson, Delonte West and perhaps  Anthony Parker. Along with, a probable draft pick. Sounds like a hefty price, but if it gets Lebron and Bosh, then a championship is that much closer to coming to the Cavs and Cleveland.

Let's have some fun.

This sounds like Lebron is coming to Cleveland and so is Bosh. I wouldn't say it's a done deal, but I feel pretty good about our chances. We will keep you updated.

Your POW.

Lebron James free agency has begun, and Ohio fans across the nation hold their breath for what they hope will be a good decision. Most think he will be headed to the Bulls, but the other part is thinking Cleveland. Nobody truly knows, including Lebron, until about Sunday night. Monday morning is the time to tune in. Lebron will be making his decision. Good luck.

Super Monday.

We've got a lot of topics to cover today, as big news has hit from a couple of sides on the sports world.

First off, the expansion of conferences is heating up once more, as the Big Ten Council met in Park Ridge to discuss. The Dispatch also reports and prints emails from Gordon Gee to and from Jim Delany, and a big key to this is Delany saying that they are fast tracking the expansion. This most likely is due to the fact that the Pac 10, over the weekend, dropped the bomb inviting Texas, and many more Big 12 schools. This is huge, and could lead the Big Ten to making some tough decisions in the future. Nebraska and Missouri have been given an ultimatum, the Big 12 saying, by Friday, you either need to pack your things or get comfy.

Is this the future Lebron??

Lebron James is said to be favoring the Chicago Bulls, but Gilbert is leaning hard on hiring Michigan State coach Tom Izzo for the job, and he hopes that will sway LBJ's choice towards the Cavs. I'm not sure this is a good thing, because it's giving Lebron too much power. If he wants Calipari, then the Cavs will get him. I don't like it, and neither does anyone else. If it does get Lebron to stay, he better stay his entire career, because he is basically managing the Cavs.

Celtics tie the series at 1, and will head to Boston for what should be a good home stretch. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers have to be feeling some heat right now, as they were expected to be 2-0 in the series at this point.

The Reds battled back yesterday to take the game into extra innings, and then finally closing it out. They look good, and are tied for first as the Cards lost in extra innings to the Brewers. Bronson Arroyo didn't get the win, but the Reds still got it done.

Your POW.

It's time again for the POW, which means the Spring Finals will finish the offensive series Saturday. This picture was due to last nights final collapse of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Once again they fell short of their goal. Now speculation is that Lebron will be leaving us for good. The thing I don't understand about the Cavs are the last minute and a half, they trotted up the court, half-heartedly shooting 3's and missing by a mile. Even when Mo Williams was shooting his hardest, he didn't make them. This is it, Lebron, it's decision making time. If you would like to suggest photos for the POW, please send them to insidetheshoe2009@hotmail.com and we will get them in!