Al Woods' Draft Days: 'Too Nervous to Watch' (Pt. 1)
by AlWoods on May 4, 2010 8:50 AM CDT
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(MAAAAN! -- It feels good to say that as someone who's actually playing for the Saints!)
Life has suddenly gotten to be very, very, very, very, very, very busy for me - Ha! Sure, I've had a lot going on - pretty much - all throughout 2010, but my world's been spinning much faster since the NFL Draft went down. And because a lot of people seem to be interested in what my draft experience was like, I figured I'd share it with you guys here on the net...
Despite not keeping up with the draft via the TV, I did, however, text my agent (Albert Elias) about a million times to find out what round was going on and whether or not it looked like I might be picked up by someone. This method of following the draft was easiest on my nerves, because I already had so many thought-bullets flying around in my head that were full of worrisome questions like...
"In what round am I gonna get picked? Am I gonna get drafted at all? Will I just get an invite to a mini-camp?"
Every possible concern a person who was in my position could have ran through my mind during those stressful draft days. Seriously, because I was so nervous, I had to go walk around the block a couple times to simply cool off. I was just ready to hurry up and find out where my life was about take me.
I've got part two for ya tomorrow, so hang tight with me, alright. Oh, and thanks for having me! This is too cool.
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Welcome Big Al!
Enjoy it all. There are so many people who are envious of your position. Take it all in and savor every moment. I am sure the nerves and intensity of draft day will pale to the feeling when you and Saints go back to the Super Bowl this year. TWO DAT!
My appreciation of the Saints can not be measured in nipples and dimes...nickels and boobs...money!
Hi, Al. Welcome to the Saints and to CSC
Uh…. Uh…… Sorry, I’m one of those guys who gets a little starstruck. Don’t know what to say to celebrities so I just say something. So, do you throw up before games? Did you throw up at the Combine?
Thanks for sharing your stressful draft day experience with us. I got an upset stomach just reading it.
It was then I knew that I'd had enough,
Burned my credit card for fuel
Haha!
Starstruck??? …LOL!!
And no… Never before have I thrown-up at a competitive event. Great question, though! (I think).
Get at me on Facebook.com/NFL.AlWoods
Can you do me a favor.
Squish Favre on September 9th please.
My appreciation of the Saints can not be measured in nipples and dimes...nickels and boobs...money!
Pretty please?
"We've got 27 ways to add up to 11 (players on the field). I came up with another one last night." -- Greg Williams
Just saw on NFLN that QB Jim Kelly threw up before nearly every game. And he’s in the hall of fame. Maybe more scrambled eggs and polish sausage at the pregame meal, with a gallon of grapefruit juice??? Just a suggestion. Thanks Al!!
It was then I knew that I'd had enough,
Burned my credit card for fuel
Mark Schlereth used to pee on himself during games.
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LOL!!!
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by Dave Cariello on May 6, 2010 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Cade McNown threw up during a nationally televised game while at UCLA.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
The best part
Was the crowds response.
Missing home and my Saints.
by Brazil meets LA on May 4, 2010 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I Remember
You always say something totally inappropriate when you meet star. HAHAH. What did you say to that corner back last year?
Missing home and my Saints.
by Brazil meets LA on May 4, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The best part
was the crowds moan as he was puking.
Missing home and my Saints.
by Brazil meets LA on May 4, 2010 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome to WHO DAT nation!
I would have been nervous too. We’re glad you’re with us. Please come back to CSC anytime and best of luck to you this year.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on May 4, 2010 9:37 AM CDT reply actions
Congrats, Big Al. What’s your current body mass index? Have you ever played on Momentum Turf before? Are you aware that 94 is thusfar the only number worn by more than one member of the Saints Hall of Fame? Both Jim Wilks and Joe Johnson wore it. Are you ready to carry on that tradition of excellence? Do you like hamburgers? Have you ever used StarCaps or an asthma puffer? Would you throw me your jersey, if I let you have my Coke?
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
by coldpizza on May 4, 2010 9:40 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Well...
I’m not big on coke, but give me a shirley temple and my jersey is all yours.
…I KID, I KID!!! You guys are hilarious.
Get at me on Facebook.com/NFL.AlWoods
by AlWoods on May 4, 2010 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
I can almost gaurantee that you'll see a sign in the crowd offering you shirley temples for your jersey at every home game now.
Snap, place, kick! And it's good! It's good! It's goo-hoo-hood! Pigs have flown! Hell Has frozen over! The Saints are going to the Superbowl!
by Joseph William Stern on May 5, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Great post Al. By posting here on CSC, you will get yourself one hell of a fan base by the time the Vikings game rolls around...
We’ve always been jealous of the other blogs who had player/bloggers. CSC is big-time now, thanks to you.
"They're ready to be like 'Same Old Saints'" - Roman Harper, on each of the New Orleans Saints vanquished foes of 2009
How could I forget...
"They're ready to be like 'Same Old Saints'" - Roman Harper, on each of the New Orleans Saints vanquished foes of 2009
we did
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by Dave Cariello on May 4, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Woah!
It’s Al Woods! On CSC! :insert googly eyes here: Welcome! I’m looking forward to seeing what you can do in the trenches. Good luck!
Hey Al
…who’s your favorite player on the team?
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LOL
same as everyone else’s I guess
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by Dave Cariello on May 4, 2010 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Honestly, I thought it was cool that Al’s agent, Albert Grossman, came on CSC on draft day to post. And a few of us thought it was a joke. That’s how often it happens. Thanks, Al!!!
It was then I knew that I'd had enough,
Burned my credit card for fuel
agreed... it was cool and Thanks, Al!
"I still think we're a team of destiny. Destiny is more powerful than a curse. Whatever is meant to be will happen. Faith." - Drew Brees
Did Mr Grossman get married since the draft? His surname is Elias now, according to Mr Woods.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
Yeah
I don’t know where Stu got Grossman. It’s definitely Elias.
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by Dave Cariello on May 4, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank you for the attention to detail. No one has seen Dont Look Back? Now Mr. Dave. I am the one who is disappointed.
It was then I knew that I'd had enough,
Burned my credit card for fuel
Ha!
At least you were halfway right on the name ;-)
Al! My Big Dog! Nice work on the post! I’m looking forward to part two!
by AlbertEliasMGMT on May 4, 2010 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Ha! Busted!
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by Dave Cariello on May 4, 2010 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow! It's an honor to have you with us, Al! In honor of your posting I've written this haiku.
Al Woods, now a Saint
Breaks through the line with courage
Look out Mr. Favre
Snap, place, kick! And it's good! It's good! It's goo-hoo-hood! Pigs have flown! Hell Has frozen over! The Saints are going to the Superbowl!
by Joseph William Stern on May 4, 2010 11:23 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
That's what you like to see
A kid one hundred percent excited to be a Saint and who obviously isn’t taking the ride for granted. Work hard under Williams’ guidance young man, work hard.
welcome back jeff.
"I can eat oreos faster than him" Scott Fugita take on Payton Manning
by jeremysherwin on May 4, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
More than anything else, I’d like to see AL capitalize the L in his first name, so he’s never mistaken for Haley Joel Osment.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
Thanks for the post Al
I am looking forward to watching you mixing it up in the trenches.
"We've got 27 ways to add up to 11 (players on the field). I came up with another one last night." -- Greg Williams
Nice post Al
Good for you to take the time to say hi. If I knew how to rec this then I would but I still can`t
figure out these computer things.
Good luck in the Black and Gold and here`s to a stellar career.
Where next?
Al, I have a serious question
…although you might not be able to answer it, though you may have thought about it.
You’re lucky enough to be a Saint…but what if someone else had picked you? What if you’d been picked by, say, the Falcons? Suddenly, your favorite team has become your archrival. Emotionally, how do you deal with that? How do you quit caring about the Saints? How does any player purge himself of a long-time emotional relationship with one team, virtually overnight, and all because of a shotgun-wedding to another team?
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I've wondered that me-self...
"They're ready to be like 'Same Old Saints'" - Roman Harper, on each of the New Orleans Saints vanquished foes of 2009
Living the Dream
LSU boy, Saints fan, now drafted by the Saints. Does it get any better?
We are flattered you took the time to join our blog and mingle with the fans.
Can’t wait to watch you anchor the D line.
Keep in touch.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on May 4, 2010 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
Great to have you as a Saint Al
I just wanted to thank you for taking the time for the hardcore fans like us. It really means a lot to those of us that stick around this site all offseason to keep up with our favorite team. Little stuff like this does go a long way. I’ll be cheering for you when the season starts!
"I want to hand this trophy to the MVP of the Super Bowl -- and the MVP of the entire league.''
-- Saints coach Sean Payton, handing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Drew Brees after Super Bowl 44.
is SBN really that popular?
If so, then that’s pretty cool that actual NFL players want to come and join in on our nonsense. Welcome to the family Al!
This draft screams Dynasty. If that's the case, then I say, let the Saints Reign begin!
Welcome Al
now go git u some, opposing QB’s that is..
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
Big Al, welcome to the CSC and Who Dat Nation!!!!
Can’t wait to see you in action.
Speaking of that, there’s this guy named Brett Something-or-other who’s been saying some really nasty things about the Saints Defense and how he’s gonna’ stuff a football up there butts.
Just thought you might like to know in case he’s dumb enough to come to town.
Have fun!
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on May 4, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
Welcome, Al!
I love that you (and your agent) are posting here!
"It's better to burn out than fade away."
Welcome big Al glad to have you on the Saints
Lets fortify the D against the run and repeat superbowl champions
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on May 4, 2010 6:23 PM CDT reply actions
Welcome Aboard, Mr. Woods!
Fill the
"Why would I even consider taking the ball out of Drew Brees’ hands?’’
Al Woods, Al Woods. new kid on the block
Joins the Saints "D’, To make it a “Rock”
Joining our boys and having some fun
To clog up the middle and stopping the run
He’s young and he’s strong, with plenty of skill
And once on the field, he’s ready to kill
Enjoy our Saints team, till you grow old
I hope you retire from the Black and Gold.
Just have fun and learn all you can
And I just became your number one fan.
Welcome to CSC…………Come back often
My Magnificent Black and Gold Warriors
by saint-sly on May 4, 2010 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Al Woods?
Must admit I didn’t read any of the above but…
Al Woods? Really?
Repeat? Under construction...
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