Montana Grizzlies Football Challenged by Chad Johnson-esque Sac State Receiver

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Colin O'Keefe
"Who will cover 85 in 2005?" That was the title of a checklist created by Chad Johnson, wide reciever for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. Elon Paige did the same.

Paige, a second year 6'4" 190 lb receiver for Sacramento State, posted his list on the mass media pulpit that is his own Myspace Blog (link is down, Elon decided to make his blog private, guess it was too much attention) Here is an excerpt and his list of "future victims" for the Griz:
Therr are three things in life that are certain: death, taxes, and that 19 will always be open.

This is the exclusive list of future victims for 2006 (playmakers in bold):
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University of Montana
S ..17 Van Cooper Jr. 6-2 215 Sr.
S ..27 Matt Lesbock 5-11 190 Sr.
CB ..18 Jimmy Wilson 6-0 180 Jr.
CB ..13 Tuff Harris 6-0 195 Sr.
I did my best to find numbers on this guy but I really don't think there are any. From what I found, he got in two games last year and didn't do a thing. He may or may not have returned a kickoff for 10 yards while getting blown out by Cal, but that information varies between two sites.  In high school, Paige was named All Delta League after catching 17 passes for 301 yards for Laguna Creek High School of Clovis, California.

Paige does come from a great pedigree as his father Stephone Paige played nine seasons with Kansas City Chiefs and brother, Stephone II, played two seasons for Hornets.

I'll give Paige the benefit of the doubt, maybe he is always open but never gets thrown to. Confidence (see his post about it) is great for a young receiver, but this may be a step too far. Even so, he's a player I'll keep my eye on.
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