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January 24, 2007, 05:16:34 PM
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SportsNation Buzzmaster: (4:18 PM ET ) Thomas Clayton is here! Thomas is a WR at Kansas St. and just got here yesterday!

SportsNation Buzzmaster: (4:18 PM ET ) You just ate a Krispy Kreme!

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:19 PM ET ) This Krispy Kreme is great!

SportsNation Buzzmaster: (4:19 PM ET ) How's Mobile so far?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:20 PM ET ) It's been cool so far. I got acclimated pretty quick. One of the def. coordinators for Tampa was at KSU so it is nice to see a familiar place. I was up until 1am learning the playbook last night. The first time I touched the ball today I scored so that was exciting.

7th Grader(Seattle): Thomas, what was it like when you beat Texas?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:20 PM ET ) It was awesome. It was just great to be a part of that.

ryan (melrose,ma): How many Krispy Kremes can you eat Thomas under 1 minute?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:21 PM ET ) Probably about a dozen.

Russ (Dyersville): Did you dance after the TD?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:21 PM ET ) No. I just ran back to the huddle and got ready to do it again.

Ryan (Medford,MA): What's the main focus you think needs improved while in Mobile,Thomas?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:22 PM ET ) I want to make sure I'm a thorough receiver. My receiving is good but I want to make it better.

Matthew ( Maryland ): Thonmas do you think is better You or Ted Ginn?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:22 PM ET ) We play two different positions!

Tavis (D.C.): Do you feel pressured to work harder since you haven't been down there all week?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:23 PM ET ) I felt that pressure the night before but once I got on the field I let it all hang out and I played well.

Mike (Florence, MS): Thomas, what is the craziest question you've been asked by an NFL person this week?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:23 PM ET ) Someone asked me to show my abs.

7th Grader(Seattle): is there any team you rooted for gorwing up?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:24 PM ET ) Washington Redskins. I grew up in that area and I sold sodas at the stadium.

Willie (Portland, OR): So what's it like going to school in Manhattan, KS?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:24 PM ET ) It's a confined town. Very family oriented. A great place to play college football.

Eric (Jacksonville): What do you plan on doing after football? besides ab modelling

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:25 PM ET ) Potentially broadcasting. Or acting. Who knows.

Russ (Dyersville): What part of the pro life are you most looking forward to?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:25 PM ET ) Good question. Just fulfilling my childhood dream. The whole thing. Everything about it.

Ted (Salem,Mass): Hi Thomas,Do you try and not pay any attention to what those draft gurus say about your stock leading up to the NFL Draft?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:26 PM ET ) I don't pay attention to that. It fluctuates and changes all the time. It's nice to be at the Senior Bowl though because you can up your stock.

Trevor (TX): Your not on my A-List for beating the 'Horns, but I'll let it slide. What do you think your rating will be in Madden 08?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:26 PM ET ) It better be at least 90. As long as I am scoring TDs it doesn't matter.

Mike (AR): Is it difficult trying to pick up the pro style offense in such a short period of time.

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:27 PM ET ) Some of the terminology was the same as KSU so I was able to pick it up pretty quick.

Tavis (D.C.): What is your biggest concern after this week and preparing for the Draft and NFL?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:28 PM ET ) My only concern would be getting drafted to the wrong place. You hear about guys going to a system that isn't good for them. I want to flourish wherever I go.

Jordan (Portland,Maine): What team do you use while playing Madden?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:29 PM ET ) I'm usually the Colts. They are about to win the Super Bowl.

Russ (Dyersville): Thomas, seeing as all these NFLers are getting hot girlfriends, who you gonna hook up with?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:29 PM ET ) I like Brittany Daniel.

Mike (AR): What's your official height and weight?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:29 PM ET ) 5'10 1/2 and 222 lbs.

YeYo (ASU): What is it like knowing that in a few months you will be in the NFL?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:30 PM ET ) It really hasn't sunk in yet. It's very surreal. But it is reality. I was just talking to the coaches and how it doesn't seem real but it is.

Trevor (TX): What current NFL player do you look up to the most and try to model your play like?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:31 PM ET ) Edgerrin James in his prime was a guy I loved to watch.

Tavis (D.C.): Who comes first in regards to the paycheck after you sign, your family or you?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:31 PM ET ) I want to make sure my parents are OK first and then get some hot wheels.

Brandon (Worcestor,MA): Do you think KSU has a shot at winning the Big 12 title next year?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:32 PM ET ) Absolutely.

Mike (Shinnston_: XBox or Playstation?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:32 PM ET ) Playstation.

Ben (Tallahassee): Are you saying that Edge can't play no more?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:32 PM ET ) No, not at all. When he was with the Colts he was my absolute favorite. I told you I was a Colts fan!

7th Grader(Seattle): have Many NFL temas talked to you?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:32 PM ET ) I've talked to more than half of them already.

Russ (Dyersville): What number do you want to get next year?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:33 PM ET ) Doesn't matter to me.

Mike (AR): Who's your biggest critic?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:33 PM ET ) Myself. By far.

5thgrader (NY): Thomas what jersey do u like best out of the 32 teams in the nfl?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:34 PM ET ) Bengals.

Ryan (Medford,MA): Hey Thomas,Where will you be staying on nfl draft day?

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:34 PM ET ) I'll be with loved ones.

SportsNation Thomas Clayton: (4:34 PM ET ) Thanks for the questions! Tune in on Saturday!


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It is a tragedy because now, we have at least an extra month without Cat football until next year. I hate wasting my life away but I can hardly wait until next year.

January 24, 2007, 06:07:50 PM
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I really liked Clayton and think he got a bad wrap with fans.  Had he had scobey's or Sproles' line I think he would have been a 1200 yd back easily.  Having Roberson would have helped as well.

January 24, 2007, 06:11:28 PM
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Maybe, but there were too many times he was barely touched on the ankle and fell down with running room in front of him.

Only when it became apparent his job was in jeopardy did he start to play.. then he got injured.

January 24, 2007, 08:31:53 PM
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was he really injured?  i never really followed it a whole lot cause the other guys stepped in and played well, but what happened to him and how is he able to come back for the senior bowl?

January 24, 2007, 08:33:40 PM
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Because he injured his leg prior to the Baylor game.....recovered in a couple weeks.........and then used a "pinky finger" injury to keep him out the rest of the year.  Or as he stated to me at the bars......"I'm not really worried about tryin to come back this year, I'm more focused on preparing for the NFL"

January 24, 2007, 08:55:19 PM
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as long as he reflects on KSU in a positive way, i don't care.  guys getting drafted is good for recruiting, and we didn't really need him back this year.

January 24, 2007, 09:20:10 PM
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How did he get invited to the senior bowl in the first place?

January 24, 2007, 09:38:12 PM
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HUGE PARADOX:  Prince loves all things NFL.  NFL will take a serious look at Clayton.  Prince is not a big Clayton fan.