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August 16, 2006

fun with Rosey

Pats middle linebacker Rosevelt Colvin is one of the more entertaining players to talk to, and yesterday was no different. He used the word "matriculate" when he was talking about the progress of the linebackers and defense. Though he used it improperly, it didn't deter him; Colvin joked he'd have a "word of the day" from now on.

Asked about Cardinals running back Edgerrin James, Colvin talked more about the Miami native's hoops skills than field ability.

"`Edge' is a very good running back. I had an opportunity to play basketball with him about a month ago; he's a decent basketball player. He’s got a decent three-point shot, that makes him a decent baskeball player. Am I better than him? It's a different style of game. Just like if I played running back, I’d probably be more of a downhill runner, he's more of an edge, cut back kind of guy. If he played outside linebacker, I don’t know what he would be. But as far as his basketball game, I think he’s an outside, perimeter guy. I’m more of a Charles Barkley, Grandmama type of guy."

Grandmama, of course, is former Charlotte and New York forward Larry Johnson. Colvin played basketball in high school and averaged 14.4 points and 15 rebounds a game his senior year.

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Posted by: Ken at August 16, 2006 5:48 PM