Does anyone have info on Chris Van Hoy? - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Woods · 04-26-2005

A bio, for example.

Thanks.

Dough Boy · 04-26-2005

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Originally Posted by Woods

A bio, for example.

Thanks.

I found this:

By Nick Eatman
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
April 8, 2005, 4:43 PM (CDT)

IRVING, Texas -- The Cowboys worked out about a dozen local prospects Friday at Valley Ranch as part of their annual "Dallas Day" workout before the draft.

The club is allowed to bring in players who either went to college or local high schools within a 50-mile radius of the organization.

Friday's workout included Louisiana Tech running back Ryan Moats, who rushed for 1,774 yards last season. Moats, who is considered a first-day pick (first three rounds) went to Dallas Bishop Lynch High School.

The Cowboys also looked at several former TCU players, including quarterback Brandon Hassell, wide receiver Reggie Harrell, tight end Cody McCarty, tackle Anthony Alabi and linebacker Martin Patterson.

Other players visiting including Missouri cornerback Shirdonya Mitchell, Missouri wide receiver Thomson Omboga, Morgan State receiver Tommy Manus, West Texas A&M receiver Anthony Armstrong, and Louisiana Tech defensive tackle Chris Van Hoy.

Last year, the Cowboys drafted two of the players who attended the Dallas Day workout, in cornerback Jacque Reeves, of Lancaster, and wide receiver DeSoto's Patrick Crayton. Next week, the Cowboys are expected to bring in 20 players to visit with the coaches and tour the facility, although they will not work out. In the past, these players have ranged from top-five picks to players who could go in the later rounds. Players expected to visit this year include USC wide receiver Mike Williams and Maryland linebacker Shawne Merriman. Here is the entire list of players who worked out Friday at Valley Ranch:
Anthony Alabi, OT, TCU
Anthony Armstrong, WR, West Texas A&M
Issa Banna, FB, Northwestern (La.)
Jeremy Davis, LB, Stephen F. Austin
Jonathan Evans, FB, Baylor
Reggie Harrell, WR, TCU
Brandon Hassell, QB, TCU
Trey Haverty, WR, Texas Tech
Michael Hawkins, DB, Oklahoma
Joey Hawkins, TE, Texas Tech
Kaleen Jackson, LB, Texas A&M
Tommy Manus, WR, Morgan State
Cody McCarty, TE, TCU
Ryan Moats, RB, Louisiana Tech
Thomson Omboga, WR, Missouri
Martin Patterson, LB, TCU
Johnny Randle, LB, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Jamaica Rector, WR, NW Missouri State
Jonathan Simon, DT, Colorado State
Tyson Thompson, RB, San Jose State
Chris Van Hoy, DT, Louisiana Tech
Sam Wilder, OT, Colorado

Good to see Chris Van Hoy get a workout with the Cowboys also.
I believe that his dad played for the Cowboys!

Woods · 04-26-2005

Thanks D.B.

Dough Boy · 04-26-2005

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Originally Posted by Woods

Thanks D.B.

Still no bio, but here's other tidbits -

Defense
Rose's new 3-4 front will give Tech a different look. Senior Chris Van Hoy, a 6-4, 308-pounder, will occupy the all-important nose spot. Van Hoy is a two-year starter who has showed promise in the past but is still waiting on that breakout season.

Nose tackle Chris Van Hoy, Sr. - The 308-pound Van Hoy has been a rock in the middle over the last few years with 25 career starts. He made 40 tackles last year and should be the anchor of the young line moving to the nose.

Senior defensive tackle Chris Van Hoy also set two marks this summer. Van Hoy power cleaned 350, which broke his own record of 335, while also surpassing Jamie Nichols old bench press mark of 405 with a lift of 415.

Senior defensive end Jemelle Cage set a back squat record for his position by squatting 605 pounds this summer, surpassing Chris Van Hoy's old mark of 560.

Not a whole lot about him. La Tech switched to a 3-4 this year and he played the NT spot. His first 3 seasons they played a 4-3. The boyz did bring him in for a work out. The one thing he has in his favor his size 6"4' - 310 and he has played in a 3-4 front.

Woods · 04-26-2005

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Originally Posted by Dough Boy

Still no bio, but here's other tidbits -

Defense
Rose's new 3-4 front will give Tech a different look. Senior Chris Van Hoy, a 6-4, 308-pounder, will occupy the all-important nose spot. Van Hoy is a two-year starter who has showed promise in the past but is still waiting on that breakout season.

Nose tackle Chris Van Hoy, Sr. - The 308-pound Van Hoy has been a rock in the middle over the last few years with 25 career starts. He made 40 tackles last year and should be the anchor of the young line moving to the nose.

Senior defensive tackle Chris Van Hoy also set two marks this summer. Van Hoy power cleaned 350, which broke his own record of 335, while also surpassing Jamie Nichols old bench press mark of 405 with a lift of 415.

Senior defensive end Jemelle Cage set a back squat record for his position by squatting 605 pounds this summer, surpassing Chris Van Hoy's old mark of 560.

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He sounds like a guy to put on the PS for a year. Seems like a weight room junkie as well, which is a good thing.

I was wondering why we didn't bring in a guy like Means as an UDFA, esp. since our only true NT is probably Fergy. But maybe this guy Van Hoy has more potential?

Dough Boy · 04-26-2005

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He sounds like a guy to put on the PS for a year. Seems like a weight room junkie as well, which is a good thing.

I was wondering why we didn't bring in a guy like Means as an UDFA, esp. since our only true NT is probably Fergy. But maybe this guy Van Hoy has more potential?

I was hoping we signed Means as a UDFA also. How many pure NT's do we have under contract. I think Van Hoy and Fergy. For Van Hoy to make this team, he will have to have a good camp. We have a lot of good players in the front seven now, but only one option at NT. We absolutely need a back up NT. I don't know if Van Hoy is that guy.

Woods · 04-26-2005

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I was hoping we signed Means as a UDFA also. How many pure NT's do we have under contract. I think Van Hoy and Fergy. For Van Hoy to make this team, he will have to have a good camp. We have a lot of good players in the front seven now, but only one option at NT. We absolutely need a back up NT. I don't know if Van Hoy is that guy.

Completely agree. I'd figure with a 3-4 defense, we'd want more depth at the nose.

Maybe they are going to bring in another player or two down the line for depth purposes and competition behind Fergy.

Weren't we also looking at the DT Evans from the Jets just before the draft?

Ashwynn · 04-26-2005

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We have a lot of good players in the front seven now,

Wow - that is one of the greatest things I have seen in the last few days. and we could not say that 3 days ago. Great time to be a boys fan.