O'callaghan-much respect due

[holyredeemer]

I know alot of people aren't going to believe this, but I thought I would just post it anyways. When Ryan was drafted by the Pats, I was caught by total surprise because I hadn't even known he was up for the draft. Ryan played football for Enterprise H.S. in Redding California. I played safety/lb for Central Valley Highschool, which is a small town outside of Redding. My H.S. team and I played Enterprise once a year, and I had alot of friends on that football squad.
They were an unbelievable H.S. football team for our area. Always playing smashmouth and destroying everyone they faced up against. I remember Ryan in particular. He was fast, huge, and incredibly strong. Alot of players on that team had a mouth on them, but he was quiet and just killed ya. I don't know how the guy is doing lately, but I just find the whole idea of a local player, whom I played against, is now in the NFL and on my favorite team to boot.
Don't know if he'll ever read this, but I just want to wish him the best of luck on his new career. Our town of Redding is a **** town, and it's always awesome to hear of young people finding a way out of it.
So, here's a cheers for Ryan and his family.:eat3:

 

[Remix 6]

i think hes a steal for us. he fell a lot .. was a 2nd rounder but i guess injuries got to him.

 

[flutie2phelan]

Glad u put that up, holy.

Twice last summer it was my privilege to spend a few days each time in the majestic Shasta - Lassen area,
centered on Redding as you know (but others may not.)

This will add quite a tickle as i, also, follow Ryan's career with interest ... much like the fillip i feel following our duo from Porterville (Sanders and Mankins).

 

[maverick4]

re

His new nickname is officially "Billy Bob"

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[bishbash]

Viewing his highlight reel, he looks like a mountain that can MOVE (when he wants to)!

 

[Gon_Trevil]

For some reason, I think I believe you.

 

[holyredeemer]

Glad u put that up, holy.

Twice last summer it was my privilege to spend a few days each time in the majestic Shasta - Lassen area,
centered on Redding as you know (but others may not.)

This will add quite a tickle as i, also, follow Ryan's career with interest ... much like the fillip i feel following our duo from Porterville (Sanders and Mankins).

Yeah, Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen are some of the most beautiful sites around. The snow lifts on Shasta are a blast, and boarding on that lake during the summer is great fun too. May I ask what you were doing there for those few days? Vacation??

 

[Holy Diver]

JJ Arrington, and Marshawn Lynch almost always had their big runs busting up through his lanes. From all the Cal fans here in teh bay, they agree that this guy was a steal.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Three shoulder surgeries, multiple concussions, something wrong with the wrist. He had a rough college career, that's for sure.

 

[bucky]

Three shoulder surgeries, multiple concussions, something wrong with the wrist. He had a rough college career, that's for sure.

And amazingly he only missed 1 game in 4 years! The 2 concussions are defintely a concern though.

 

[ilduce06410]

the more concussions you have...

Three shoulder surgeries, multiple concussions, something wrong with the wrist. He had a rough college career, that's for sure.

the higher your risk of having subsequent concussions.
PAC-10 has been a tough conference for decades, with hard hitting and speed-burners to boot.
the shoulder surgeries explain why he has an upside on upper-body strength.
but the concussions are a point of concern. nfl is 'not for long' for a reason. he could be retiring at age 26.