Looks like we got a rookie OT & DB afterall

[9ER_UK]

So he went to college and drank? That's a headline!?!?

Naah really tho, all that kinda stuff does make me concerned a little but I did have an eye on him through the off season. Herman Johnson was my man for the low rounds, far from happy the Crads snapped him, but Boone is another of the physical beasts down there.

Looking forward to seeing if he can straighten out and compete.

[Fast9'er]

Here's a thread on Boone

http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/forum/b...-49ers-74.html

[RETURN2GLORY80]

On Boone, what's the worst he can do? go back to binge drinking chit, all the great,stalwart players from the 70"s did it let us bring back the good ol'days.

[GIANTNINERFAN]

This kid is a right tackle only with our R handed qb staff. Footwork issue sounds like another ex Niner as in Kwame Harris but UFA is alot better and cheaper if you need to cut him....

[Saint_Sebastian]

Originally Posted by prospector

Alex Boone (born May 4, 1987 in Lakewood, Ohio) was a college football offensive tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was regarded as a top prospect at his position in the 2009 NFL Draft[1] but concerns about his alcohol use, which has included up to thirty to forty beers a day and two alcohol-related arrests, have impacted his draft positioning.[2]

He was convicted of driving under the influence in 2006[3] and was arrested on February 1, 2009 after allegedly jumping on car hoods, yanking on a tow truck cable and trying to break a window; police reports indicate that they were forced to taser Boone to subdue him.[4]

He played high school football at St. Edward High School in Lakewood.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Boone



Duuuuuuuuude. This looks like a job for Singletary. Does this kid have any skills on the field?

Motivational, spiritual coach trying to establish his self as coach meets naive, alchoholic with great potential...

This is a made for TV movie waiting to happen:

any suggestions on a Title for the film :thinking:

[49erJames]

He's gotta be tough to go pound 30-40 beers and still manage to play college ball.

[JonnyT]

Originally Posted by Fast9'er

Here's a thread on Boone

http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/forum/b...-49ers-74.html

This could be very interesting...

[dagored]

Originally Posted by Faithful54

what an un educated statement... im an ohio state fan, Alex Boone is a good offensive linemen who should have gone in the first 3 rounds. the alcoholism is gonna require treatment and the potential to make millions along with a good 12 step program we might have an AMAZING addition to our OLine

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If this kid is serious about admitting he has a problem and the desire to correct that problem, I'm in favor of giving him a chance to succeed. Many folks do things in college that they outgrow when they leave school. Alcoholism is beatable if the person takes ownership of his/her problem and works to change. There will be a lot of temptation to overcome in the NFL but a person with strong character would be able to succeed. I sincerely hope he is successful!
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[JsLA11]

Originally Posted by Faithful54

what an un educated statement... im an ohio state fan, Alex Boone is a good offensive linemen who should have gone in the first 3 rounds. the alcoholism is gonna require treatment and the potential to make millions along with a good 12 step program we might have an AMAZING addition to our OLine

Or someone who can't get out of their own way due to a disease of dependency. I hope he works, but pro sports gives you as many chances as your talent warrants. No one will hold his hand, so if he wants to make it he will have to help himself. Money and success are sometimes fuel to the fire.

[Ovalshine]

Originally Posted by Saint_Sebastian

Motivational, spiritual coach trying to establish his self as coach meets naive, alchoholic with great potential...

This is a made for TV movie waiting to happen:

any suggestions on a Title for the film :thinking:

Not sure about the title, but I'm sure Kirk Cameron would star in it.