Deon Butler News

After a season's worth of revelations and honest introspection, Seahawks rookie wide receiver would like to conclude his rookie diary by admitting a lie.

Joe Paterno is about to complete his sixth decade on the Penn State coaching staff, including the last 44 years as the man in charge.

Seahawks rookie wide receiver Deon Butler and Seattle Times sports columnist Jerry Brewer continue with Part 12 of their weekly diary about what life in the NFL is like for a rookie.

As we continue to gar up for the 2010 draft, here is a look at the third, fourth, and fifth round picks that have already been traded.

Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jordan Norwood.

Deon Butler lost the football in the lights. Here he was, positioned to make the biggest play of a mostly watch-and-learn rookie season, and the moment was about to blind him.

Seahawks rookie wide receiver Deon Butler and Seattle Times sports columnist Jerry Brewer continue with Part 12 of their weekly diary about what life in the NFL is like for a rookie.

Seahawks rookie wide receiver Deon Butler and Seattle Times sports columnist Jerry Brewer continue with Part 11 of their weekly diary about what life in the NFL is like for a rookie.

The last pass Pat Devlin threw in a Penn State uniform just might linger in the Michigan State memory today.

Penn State's leading receiver has been MIA the last two games. Ohio State brought safety help over the top to take away Derek Moye, and drops last week against Indiana on top of quarterback Daryll Clark making other reads resulted in just two catches for 28 yards.

And 10 wins might be enough to earn the Nittany Lions at at-large Bowl Championship Series bid.

Derek Moye, who was a PIAA Class AA champion in both the 200-and 400-meter dashes, has added more offensive knowledge to his speed in becoming one of the Big Ten's most-explosive receivers.

Two D.C. area players were first-round NFL draft picks last year. This year's crop might be even more impressive.

Normally, draft projections -- much like those made for recruiting -- are nothing more than argument-starters. After all, they attempt to predict the future, and I haven't seen a crystal ball in a scout's or a recruiter's office.

But when colleague Jeff Nelson made mention of Scouts Inc.'s latest projection of the top prospects for the 2010 NFL draft, it was hard to look away. The D.C. area is remarkably well represented.

Seahawks rookie wide receiver Deon Butler and Seattle Times sports columnist Jerry Brewer continue with Part 7 of their weekly diary about what life in the NFL is like for a rookie.

AHMAD BROOKS Team: San Francisco Position: Linebacker Height/weight: 6-3, 259 High School: Hylton College: Virginia Years as a pro: 4th Playing career: Third-round pick by Cincinnati in 2006 supplemental draft.

No one could have realized on Sept. 24, 2005 -- at Northwestern of all places -- that Penn State was about to play one of the most important games in recent program history.

Every Penn State vs. Michigan game has to end and so does the 50-Yard Lion game journal.

It was an interesting scene on the Penn State sideline at the end of the big victory at the Big House.

Drop the talk about Arrelious Benn of Illinois or Keith Smith from Purdue. Say goodbye to Eric Decker.

Seahawks rookie wide receiver Deon Butler and Seattle Times sports columnist Jerry Brewer continue with Part 6 of their weekly diary about what life in the NFL is like for a rookie.