APThe news that West Virginia receiver Tavon Austin ran an unofficial 4.25-second 40 (which officially was adjusted to 4.34 seconds) was eye-opening but not surprising.
The numbers, which strip away the potential illusions created by game film generated against inferior talent, confirm the best quote we heard from an NFL G.M. while attending the Scouting Combine.
“He runs like he has a rocket in his ass,” said the G.M. on Thursday. (He didn’t request anonymity, but we’ll assume he didn’t want to have his name attached to the remark.)
Apart from the fact that it conjures one hell of an image, there’s a new nickname for Austin floating around in there, somewhere.
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Hello “Rocketman”
You forgot to mention how he looks in his underwear!
Like a rocket is in his ass! Really! Hey man, do you have a rocket in your ass? You sure are fast!
Is it Assrocket? Please tell me it’s Assrocket.
Still didnt beat CK2 time right?, but hella fast.
Will look great in orange and teal, might slip to 12. If not whatever defensive end a team let slip to us cause the moved up to grab him will be fine also.
Sounds like Chris Culliver will have a couple different issues with this guy.
He also has a brother that runs like he has a missile…
Who else is picturing Tavon Austin crashing into a cliff while trying to chase down Roadrunner right now?
Move over Muscle Hamster, here comes the Rocket Ass-ter…
Rocket Ismail would like everyone to know his nickname is for sale…for the right price.
I had assrocket this morning after too many beers and tacos last night.
what ever happened to jock straps and/or cups?
Or a cheetah taped to his back.
phishfan520 says: Feb 24, 2013 3:09 PM
“Will look great in orange and teal, might slip to 12. If not whatever defensive end a team let slip to us cause the moved up to grab him will be fine also.”
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my friend: no dolphin fan refers to the team as the fish, nor do they say teal, its aqua. Sun=Orange,Water=Aqua. And Tavon will “slip” faaar passed 12. We may even get to pass on him in the 2nd round
Assrocket Austin? Sounds like a winner.
That definitely sounds like Buddy Nix, to be honest.
A rocket in the ass makes speed on the grass.
Austin will fit in well with the Patriots. He fills a bunch of needs (WR, PR, KR). Hope it happens.
Taylor mays got robbed
Was Bob Uecker the unnamed GM?
In reference to Tanaka – “He’ll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one.”
Won’t happen due to our other needs, but I’d love to see the Bears draft him.
Great journalism Florio. You heard someone say it. Whatever.
Keep up the great work. When you aren’t worried about Teo’s orientation, you are worried about Tavon’s butt. Come out of the closet!