Have been pretty interested in the NFL draft and where players that were big stars in college were drafted. Pretty different than the MLB draft, as these players have already done their apprentice time in college and go to work right away, but as always the creme gets the first picks. It was great watching CJ Spiller (Clemson) get a top spot, and Gruden predicts him to be the NFL rookie of the year. He just missed being a candidate for the Heisman and drafted before others for consideration, which goes to show, just like in baseball, the best stats from college (or HS) doesn't mean that you are going to excel at the next level. And of course, injuries will always pull you down lower than your actual talent deserves to be picked at.
Speaking of injuries, there is a player drafted last year by the cards, 4th round paid 75K, who was predicted to move quickly through the system as a reliever ( not high velo but a devastating cut FB). His low signing bonus was due to an injury that everyone knew about, the cards tried rehab, but to no avail had surgery on his capsule this week. Have no idea when he will or if he will ever return.
Dave takes the bump tonight, Springfield has a 10-4 record, won 3 in a row, let's keep it that way son. :)
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