McKelvin gives back to Troy community

[YardRat]

http://www.troymessenger.com/articles/2008/05/06/sports/sports01.txt

More than 150 Troy faithful went out to support the No. 11 NFL Draft pick of the Buffalo Bills, otherwise known as Leodis McKelvin, Monday night.

McKelvin was at the Santa Fe Cattle Co. signing autographs from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and he said it was all he could do to support a town that has been so good to him.

"This is great," McKelvin said. "This is my way to give back to the Troy community that has been so great to me during my time here. Troy gave me a scholarship to play football and the people here will always be on my mind."

"I can't wait to get to training camp," he said. "It will be a lot of hard work, but I know it will be great to be up there with all the veterans."

[Pride]

Both rookies... saying and doing all the right things.

[Mitchy moo]

Both rookies... saying and doing all the right things.

They'll do them on the field as well. :nod:

[HHURRICANE]

I've been a little concerned about McKelvin's apptitude but this was good to hear.

[jamze132]

I've been a little concerned about McKelvin's apptitude but this was good to hear.
I wonder how much of his speach was edited, gramaticaly speaking...

[jamze132]

I think this is probably more how it sounded...


"This is great," McKelvin said. "Ya know what I'm saying? This way I get to give back to Troy community that been crunk to me during my time, know what I'm sayin'? . Troy gave me some chance to play footballs and people here will always be my mind."
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"I can't wait fo train camp," he said. "It will be a lots of hard work, ya know, but I know it be great to be up there with the veterans."




---sorry, McLovin, I love ya...

[Dr. Lecter]

I've been a little concerned about McKelvin's apptitude but this was good to hear.

Why?

Because he has an accent?

The guy is not dumb.

[JJamezz]

10 bucks says he spells better than either of you two..

[Dr. Lecter]

How many of us graduated college on time while playing sports full time?

Too many people are putting way too much stock into McKelvin's public speaking skills.

[HHURRICANE]

Why?

Because he has an accent?

The guy is not dumb.

Dude, drop the accent excuse. His accent isn't the problem. I live down here and work with people with heavy accents.

It's his ability to actually produce an answer to a question.

[Dr. Lecter]

I have several interviews with him as well. He is obviously nervous. When in a more relaxed setting (i.e. on 97 Rock last week) he sounds much better and is pretty fluid.

The guy is not dumb.

[Pinkerton Security]

I've been a little concerned about McKelvin's apptitude but this was good to hear.

apptitude. good.

http://potencial.wordpress.com/2008/03/23/2008-wonderlic-scores/

However, I am a tiny bit concerned after seeing this, not sure if it was posted before but Ellis got a 14 out of 32 and McLovin got only 13....hardy wasnt listed.

i know being students of the game might be more important, but those scores arent exactly stellar.

[YardRat]

Nobody cares about the Wonderlic if you perform on the field. Just ask all of the Hall of Famers that scored below 10.

[justasportsfan]

I hope he used a stamp for his autograph . We don't need excuses that he's tired from signing autographs if he doesn't start catching INT's.

[HHURRICANE]

Nobody cares about the Wonderlic if you perform on the field. Just ask all of the Hall of Famers that scored below 10.

Can you name them? I'm not trying to be sarcastic. Just curious.

[HHURRICANE]

apptitude. good.

http://potencial.wordpress.com/2008/03/23/2008-wonderlic-scores/

However, I am a tiny bit concerned after seeing this, not sure if it was posted before but Ellis got a 14 out of 32 and McLovin got only 13....hardy wasnt listed.

i know being students of the game might be more important, but those scores arent exactly stellar.

Dude, great find. Awesome!!!!

I don't think his accent caused him to score a freakin 13. Ouch.

Yes, now I'm officially worried. No wonder the Pats passed on him.

[The Spaz]

http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=/wsj/2005/10/01/0510010051.php

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=676852&format=print

[DrGraves]

as long as he hits randy moss in the mouth at the line of scrimage and then picks its off for six, thats all that matters...

[JJamezz]

Those numbers aren't fractions.. they show the test was taken more than once :crazy:

McKelvin scored a 34 the second time out, so wtf is the problem?

[tampabay25690]

I bet Leodis can't wait to see his 1st WINTER game when the winds are ripping into RALPH WILSON STADIUM off of Lake Erie.....

[blackonyx89]

http://www.troymessenger.com/articles/2008/05/06/sports/sports01.txt

More than 150 Troy faithful went out to support the No. 11 NFL Draft pick of the Buffalo Bills, otherwise known as Leodis McKelvin, Monday night.

McKelvin was at the Santa Fe Cattle Co. signing autographs from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and he said it was all he could do to support a town that has been so good to him.

"This is great," McKelvin said. "This is my way to give back to the Troy community that has been so great to me during my time here. Troy gave me a scholarship to play football and the people here will always be on my mind."

"I can't wait to get to training camp," he said. "It will be a lot of hard work, but I know it will be great to be up there with all the veterans."


Keep it up! You're doing well and let's hope that that will result in a great saeson. It's called karma baby!!! :D: