Oliver's a Houston defensive lineman projected to near the top of the first round of the draft. He's been sitting out, seemingly to preserve his draft status. Had a spat with the head coach over wearing a jacket designated for active participants only (http://www.espn.com/college-football/st … applewhite).
This week, he played the first half but not the second... a moment ago the guy was literally crying on the sideline as Memphis put the wraps on a rout of his team. Not sure why he was out, but there was no "smoking gun" play where you could see he got injured.
I'm no scout but it seems crazy to use a high draft pick on this guy. Wouldn't surprise me if he fell out of the top 10 picks. Just doesn't seem like a team player. Played in a lesser conference. More highly touted players have got to the NFL and fizzled out.
NFL teams don't need an occasional guest performer, they need stars.
Bring back Reed V. "Pie" TurkPalmer Eustachy.