The Sock 'Em, Bust 'Em Board Because that's our custom

Everybody’s back or leaving!

Hi! I’m back all the way through Wednesday, then I’ll pick you up on the way to Phoenix as part of a fun trip that will take us home through Fort Worth, Texas, for the TCU game Jan. 4.

The guy above is back, which we first learned in a press release two weeks ago and then remembered in today’s post-regular season/pre-bowl news conference that, honestly, wasn’t long on news. Dana Holgorsen did say “a few” players will submit their paperwork to the NFL’s draft advisory board. Near as I can tell, there are only three players, and these are not surprises.

Just so we’re clear here, it is not the same as entering the draft. It’s asking the NFL for an honest answer to the question: Should I enter the draft? I know Smallwood had a nice season and Shell is a guy the league has had an eye on for a long time. I think Worley’s the one to wring hands over here. I’ve talked with folks who think he’s one of the handful of best corners available and that he’ll open eyes when teams put stopwatches and tape measures to him.

I’ll see you for the game tonight, yes?