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08:26 AM ET 01.05 | The significant departures from Madison may not include Montee Ball, after all. [Ball], who appeared ready to jump to the NFL after a prolific junior season, is returning to the University of Wisconsin. A UW source said Ball has told people in the football program he is returning for his senior year. Ball was expected to announce his decision on Wednesday, with another source indicating a news conference was being set up. It never happened, either because Ball wanted to make sure of his decision, or because news broke about two coaching departures, following a chaotic day at the UW football offices. ... [Jay Norvell] has emerged as a candidate to be the offensive coordinator.

Wisconsin State Journal

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January 5, 2012  08:41 AM ET

Are there lots of RB's that are ahead of him in the draft order? I know there's James and TR but who else?

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January 5, 2012  08:47 AM ET
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And whom will they have as QB next year, will matter some, not a lot.

nah, QB is an afterthought position. Not really that important...

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January 5, 2012  08:55 AM ET
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Are there lots of RB's that are ahead of him in the draft order? I know there's James and TR but who else?

I think the pro "gurus" have him rated ahead of James. I can't think of many in the nation that would be better pro prospects than him...but what do I know...I picked Clemson in last night's game!

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January 5, 2012  08:56 AM ET
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nah, QB is an afterthought position. Not really that important...

This year, LSU and Bama have proven this statement to be 100% correct.

January 5, 2012  08:57 AM ET
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I would pick Ball over James...TR is #1... no doubt... Kid from UDub is leaving as well..Polk...

Kid from Boise is good too.

January 5, 2012  08:57 AM ET
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TR is #1... no doubt... Kid from UDub is leaving as well..Polk...

That kid looks about as NFL ready as any runner I've seen in a while.

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January 5, 2012  08:59 AM ET
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This year, LSU and Bama have proven this statement to be 100% correct.

That's so counterintuitive. You'd think the QB is by far the most important. He has the most decisions to make play in and play out but I guess if you have an amazing defense and RB's and o-line, I guess the passing game is more of an afterthought.

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January 5, 2012  09:07 AM ET

speaking of afterthought QB's, did you see the article on Yahoo about Bama's former qb McElroy being very candid about how dysfunctional the Jets are. I'd hate to be him going back into the locker room.

January 5, 2012  09:09 AM ET
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Holy freakin' Cow!70???????I think the NCAAA will begin an investigation :)

Holgersen should have been at the casino last night!

January 5, 2012  09:10 AM ET
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speaking of afterthought QB's, did you see the article on Yahoo about Bama's former qb McElroy being very candid about how dysfunctional the Jets are. I'd hate to be him going back into the locker room.

Not a great career move

January 5, 2012  09:12 AM ET
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speaking of afterthought QB's, did you see the article on Yahoo about Bama's former qb McElroy being very candid about how dysfunctional the Jets are. I'd hate to be him going back into the locker room.

I think McElroy is supposed to be a real smart dude...is that correct Guido? But making that statement isn't smart!

January 5, 2012  09:12 AM ET
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speaking of afterthought QB's, did you see the article on Yahoo about Bama's former qb McElroy being very candid about how dysfunctional the Jets are. I'd hate to be him going back into the locker room.

I think McElroy is supposed to be a real smart dude...is that correct Guido? But making that statement isn't smart!

 
January 5, 2012  09:14 AM ET

Sorry about the double Effin FN...hey, that rhymes.

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