Cowboys contingent perked up when Idaho offensive guard Mike Iupati took the stage

[cowboyjoe]

It may have been only a coincidence, but the Cowboys contingent perked up when Idaho offensive guard Mike Iupati took the stage. Iupati was measured at 6 feet 5 and 325 pounds. Iupati was a finalist for the Outland Trophy, given to the nation's top lineman.

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[ShiningStar]

whats the bio on him Cowboy Joe? I am very interested in this prospect.

 

[dallascowboyfanboy]

It may have been only a coincidence, but the Cowboys contingent perked up when Idaho offensive guard Mike Iupati took the stage. Iupati was measured at 6 feet 5 and 325 pounds. Iupati was a finalist for the Outland Trophy, given to the nation's top lineman.

U might have got excited too. The Outland Trophy goes to best DL not OL. Nebraska's DT Ndamakung Suh won Outland this year

 

[The Realist]

He's a good one but I'd rather use a 2-3 on Ducasse at OG vs a 1 on Iupati.

 

[Phoenix]

U might have got excited too. The Outland Trophy goes to best DL not OL. Nebraska's DT Ndamakung Suh won Outland this year

Um, you are dead wrong.

The Outland Trophy goes to the best interior lineman, period, on either side of the ball.

 

[VThokie7]

U might have got excited too. The Outland Trophy goes to best DL not OL. Nebraska's DT Ndamakung Suh won Outland this year

You might have got excited as well, the Outland Trophy goes to the best INTERIOR linemen, offensive or defensive... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outland_Trophy. Bengals OT Andre Smith from Alabama won last year.

 

[RS12]

Would love him wearing the star next year.

 

[JPM]

Unless he really blows his workout I actually see him moving up in the first round. I don't think he'll be there when Dallas picks.

 

[Doomsday101]

It may have been only a coincidence, but the Cowboys contingent perked up when Idaho offensive guard Mike Iupati took the stage. Iupati was measured at 6 feet 5 and 325 pounds. Iupati was a finalist for the Outland Trophy, given to the nation's top lineman.

I'm sure they did when it appears he will still be on the board around where our pick is. I would think most guys who appear to be in our range the Cowboys are looking closely at. He is a good player who could help fill a need as well so if he ends up being our selection I would more than welcome it.

 

[RS12]

It may have been only a coincidence,

It was no coincidence, a blind man knows where the team needs new blood.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

U might have got excited too. The Outland Trophy goes to best DL not OL. Nebraska's DT Ndamakung Suh won Outland this year

No it's awarded to the top OFFENSIVE lineman in the nation.

 

[Bach]

It was no coincidence, a blind man knows where the team needs new blood.

Yeah, but that hasn't stopped our self-appointed GM from totally ignoring obvious weaknesses in the past.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

IF Dallas were to spend a first round pick on a lineman it should be on a LT!

 

[Doomsday101]

No it's awarded to the top OFFENSIVE lineman in the nation.

You are correct:

The Outland Trophy is given annually to the nation's best interior offensive or defensive linemen by the Football Writers Association of America.

 

[Don Corleone]

IF Dallas were to spend a first round pick on a lineman it should be on a LT!

Best player available. Reaching for an LT can be trouble. Now if one happens to drop down that far, then so be it.

 

[AmishCowboy]

IF Dallas were to spend a first round pick on a lineman it should be on a LT!

Free was drafted to be a LT and Brewster the RT, we could use a interior Lineman for sure, someone to replace Proctor, Preston and McQuiston.

 

[The Realist]

Not that it's impossible but can anyone name a good 6-4 RT?

 

[Big Dakota]

Not that it's impossible but can anyone name a good 6-4 RT?

Ya, many starting NFL RTs are 6-4 or under. Jets Damien Woody is 6-3. Packers Mark Tauscher is 6-3. Ravens Michael Oher, maybe the best rookie OL to come along in 10 years is 6-4. Patriots Nick Kaczur is 6-4.

Those are just the playoff teams.

 

[cowboyjoe]

It may have been only a coincidence, but the Cowboys contingent perked up when Idaho offensive guard Mike Iupati took the stage. Iupati was measured at 6 feet 5 and 325 pounds. Iupati was a finalist for the Outland Trophy, given to the nation's top lineman.

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[cowboyjoe]

whats the bio on him Cowboy Joe? I am very interested in this prospect.

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 330 | 40-Time: 5.20

Official Bio

Strengths:
Excellent height and bulk --- Huge frame with long arms --- Outstanding strength --- Physical and aggressive --- Superb athlete with good quickness and agility --- Mobile with great range --- Dominant once locked on --- Uses his hands well --- Explosive with a violent initial punch --- Stout at the point of attack --- Gets a terrific push in the run game --- Appears to be a natural knee bender --- Wide base and nice balance --- Has a mean streak and finishes his blocks --- Solid instincts and awareness --- Intense and Competitive --- Hard Worker --- Team Leader --- Offers positional versatility --- Still has considerable upside.

Weaknesses:
Is still raw and learning the game --- Footwork and technique will need refinement --- Feet aren't overly nimble --- Concentration will lapse at times --- Has some trouble in space --- Gets caught reaching --- Minor communication issues --- Did not always play against elite competition.

Notes:
Last name is pronounced "EYE-u-pah-tee" --- Was a three-year starter and a team captain for the Vandals --- A consensus 1st Team All-American in 2009 --- Named 2nd Team All-WAC in 2008 and 1st Team in 2009 --- Played both guard and tackle in college and could project to either position at the next level --- Younger brother, Andrew, plays defensive tackle for the Oregon Ducks --- Didn't begin playing football until he moved to California from American Samoa when he was 14-years-old --- English is his second language, which led to some academic problems and him being lightly recruited by major programs out of high school --- Sat out the 2005 season while getting his grades in order --- Missed some time with a shoulder injury in 2008, which eventually required off-season surgery --- Didn't allow a single sack as a senior --- Fantastic blocker with a rare blend of size and athleticism who hasn't yet reached his full potential --- Legitimate 1st Round talent

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