StuperBowl 2010 – Mel Jr’s Mock Draft

(1) Stephan Koechlin – In 2009, leadership and a steady hand guided the Thunder to another championship. A discipline and organized attack, with a veteran line-up kept the Thunder booming all day. Kaiser iced the day in championship fashion with a game winning interception. Dominate on both sides of the ball, he’s simply the best on the board.

(2) Chris Koehler – Yet another Swan victim; besides being a leader of a stout green D, the offensive was his undoing. Keels managed to keep going and showed up all day. Suffering through a tough year, I have no doubt that he will be ready and pushing hard to get another championship.

(3) Eric Wiseman – Like Phil Mikleson, he’s good, really good, just ask him. And his drafting… well that was surprisingly good too. Eric Surrounded himself with Stuperbowl vets, which lead to another championship. Eric has been on a roll of late and his game has some swagger to it, that being said, he would dearly like to add an MVP to the resume. This could be the year.

(4) Brian Dunham – . Working for the TTC, obviously kept Brian well rested and very prepared last year - with Brian taking home the StuperBowl Champion and MVP trophy. The arrogant self-promoter was a force all day and complimented Stephen very well; these two teaming up again would no doubt lead to another final berth.

(5) George Trakosas – Played with a big chip on his shoulder and it showed. Questions abound regarding his work ethic seem to motivate George, a re-birth of sorts. A key leader for a very talented Gold Rush team; his brash attitude matched his play last year and it is making us, like John 3:16, believers once again. Favourable conditions will give George an opportunity to flash those game breaker skills.

(6) Derek Smith – The 10^th anny final was a bitter pill to swallow for Derek. A good day hit the wall in the final moments as the Thunder denied Gold Rush the championship. Derek worked his tail off all day, it was like he was playing out his option year! Too expect the same effort and commitment this year…well… I just don’t see it. Last year really left a mark.

(7) Norm Smyth – Did an admiral job on the offensive side of the ball. His play dipped as the day went on, mainly due to the fact he drank enough beer that would have killed a small- to medium-sized Asian family. Even hammered, Norm flashed his defensive skills, showing why he’s one of the top DB’s in the draft.

(8) Matt Froggatt – It was Déjà vu for Froggatt, as his complete crunch-time incompetence brought back memories of the 2005 debacle. Mathew always seems to find himself in dramatic stuperbowl situations and it has obviously has taken its toll given the alcohol abuse over the off-season. That being said, he had a tremendous day under centre and I fully expect Matt to come out gunning, given the embarrassing ending of Stuperbowl X.

(9) Dave Butt – Often the butt of jokes, butt this year, au contre, look who’s climbing the chart! Cleaned up and looking sharp, Dave looks to keep the mo-jo going this year. Dave credits an off-season, thanks to his Wii Fit, sessions of hot yoga and meditation, which more if anything has us concerned. That being said, he plays with alligator blood and he will steal any game in the last five minutes if you let him. A big time disrupter, Dave will be in the middle of it all day.

(10) Tim Horton – Usually strong both ways…. on the field that is, Tim felt the added pressure that comes with being a top pick. In 2009 he seemed rather pressed and tight all day. I fully expect the former MVP to bounce back, and as history has shown, he can cause a lot of headaches for opposing teams when on his game.

(11) Mark Horton – The rookie came out of nowhere to be a solid player for Gold Rush. And he simply got better as the day went on. Mark looks like the kind of impact player who could drive your team to a championship and the fact that he knows exactly how much these games mean, makes him a legitmate threat. His cover skills have scouts buzzing about a potential, a 1^st round pick in the near future.

(12) Mike Wiseman – Sickened with the disasterous QB situation the Green Machine was saddled with, Mike seem more interested in the Bud cans than the game. It’s well known that Mike has been roster poison of late and once the big ticket item on the draft board, don’t be surprised to see him in the Dollarama clearance bins come the 3^rd round.

(13) Dave Carriere – Hard to rank a guy when he pulls a no show for the big day. However, talent is talent and I feel that if anyone can end the Germans reign as championship, the Wrangler can do it. This QB match-up would be dream final (only Montana-Marino could compare). Obviously getting Dave focused for 1 game, let alone 3 will a daunting task for any team that drafts him.

(14) Paul Simon – Partying as I type this, Paul called in under the weather last year, however Facebook photos reared its ugly heads, as photos of Sizzle “Up in the Club” shinanigans drew the ire of the Stuper Brass. Paul is on a slippery slope these day’s, hopefully we will see the level of commitment that we’re accustomed to this year.

(15) Donnie Cunningham – . Donnie was the “Jack of all trades”/Master of None”, blocking, catching and taking snaps. He played hard with a bad ankle and that’s the type of thing you gotta deal with or you won’t be around too long. His first championship was well deserved; add the fact he picked up 10 cases of beer, some would say he should be the MVP. Let’s see if the big man can keep it going.

(16) James McCulloch – With James having the “I just lost control of my bowels” look on his face as his day ended in horror; questions loomed if James would be back. Lured from Barrie Bingo Emporium, James has made it clear that he has some unfinished business to take care of. Can the dynamic head hunter bounce back and be like the Phoenix, rising from the ashes?.

(17) Chris Sousa – It’s like the kid who brings home the satisfactory report card. It’s nice and all, but it just doesn’t cut it. Chris has the bulldog mentality and is determined and willing. We wouldn’t be surprised if someone takes him higher. Arguably the most athletic player in the draft; however, he has to win this before Sousa falls into the Diamond/Adamo wasteland

(18) Mark Cameron – Maybe it’s the drive down, or maybe it’s “My back is crumbling like blue cheese” expressions on his face throughout the day, anyway you slice it “Hammer” it is ... not pretty. Once touted as “The John Daly of the Stuperbowl”, the curtain is falling fast than the 2009-10 Toronto Maples Leafs season, for this top tier talent.

(19) Niall Smyth – Can’t blame the guy if he’s a little off considering his Colts are in the Super Bowl. Niall seems to flow to ball fast and has uncanny knack for creating separation from defenders in routes. Niall’s similar to Norm in they even have similar running styles, except for the part where Norm holds on to the football and makes tacklers miss. That being said, check the hand… the rings don’t lie. The Colts will be adding one Sunday night, will Niall follow his heroes and have one too?

(20) Ryan Tustin – It’s time to kick the tires on his StuperBowl career. Certainly, not a Toyota, it’s hard to say anything negative given the effort. A good team guy; has all the attributes with a surplus of talent; a steal at this point in the draft.

(21) Jerome Adamo – Seems to lack interest these days, however, the diminutive cover man shows outstanding footwork and movement skills. Again though, if things go sour, it won’t take long before the “I don't care because I am 10 times more excited about Jersey Shore” attitude kicks in. There is a fear that he also may get distracted watching Glee episodes on his ipod.

(22) Dan Swanarrow – When your QB and Receivers both have that dueling "Oh crap, it's gonna happen again; we're gonna mess this up, aren't we?" looks on their faces, it doesn’t bode well. As the beers went down quicker than a Church St hooker, Dan's walk to the O-line looked like he was approaching the counter of Steak Queen, confused and staggering, but hey nobody has more fun then Swan!

(23) David Yoshida – If you have issues with the website talk to this guy. Hopefully he’s rested enough so he doesn’t pass out this year. David spoke regarding his off-season conditioning “I'm working on vision right now. I get the quickness, but I can't really [do the vision]. I'm working on vision “ – not sure what he’s taking about, and would rank him lower, but really we couldn’t considering the last two.

(24) Justin Adamo – The beat goes on, 10 straight and under immense pressure Justin is staring down a barrell. It’s tough for evaluators to dismiss his potential as a multi-purpose threat, but somethings gotta give. The Haiti relief effort has been faster then this guy of late. Hopefully, he comes in conditioned and ready to finally end this nightmare.

(25) Ken Diamond – Something’s in life you just don’t do “Never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city, never go near a lady with a tattoo of a dagger on her hand, don’t have your corporate sponsorship tied into Tiger Woods, and of course.. stay away from Diamond on draft day” A career in the crisis stage and his confidence is a mess. Get this done already, this story is getting old. A decade and counting….