[FarmBoy]

I just watched the game highlights on NFL.com. The pick was nice, but the pass break up in the end zone was more impressive to me. It's pretty amazing that he could step in a game like that, after not being on the team for a full weak, let alone never playing in a live game, and holding his own against Brady's offense. It makes you wonder what else Harbaugh et al are hiding on their practice squad...

Question: how do you even get signed off a practice squad like that? Did the Dolphins just notice him during pre-season games (assuming he played in those) and file away that info in the off chance they need a back up safety? I'm really curious about NFL team back offices and how they gather and manage data on players.

Here's the official Stanford report from the weekend: http://www.gostanford.com/ViewArticle.db...M_ID=30600

It looks like 18 former players saw action last week. Stanford could have several alums making deep playoff runs, if not Super Bowl wins this year.

[FarmBoy]

I just watched the game highlights on NFL.com. The pick was nice, but the pass break up in the end zone was more impressive to me. It's pretty amazing that he could step in a game like that, after not being on the team for a full weak, let alone never playing in a live game, and holding his own against Brady's offense. It makes you wonder what else Harbaugh et al are hiding on their practice squad...

Question: how do you even get signed off a practice squad like that? Did the Dolphins just notice him during pre-season games (assuming he played in those) and file away that info in the off chance they need a back up safety? I'm really curious about NFL team back offices and how they gather and manage data on players.

Here's the official Stanford report from the weekend: http://www.gostanford.com/ViewArticle.db...M_ID=30600

It looks like 18 former players saw action last week. Stanford could have several alums making deep playoff runs, if not Super Bowl wins this year.