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Experts agree that this year, (although that may have been was drafted in the first-ever the Steelers of the time were rounds 2-5 will have a greater review for some of you), here NFL draft! Okay, so not the terrible), but both went on to SPORTS number of talented players are some interesting historical same Shakespeare. This become all-time greats for than in previous years, and records and facts about the Shakespeare, much like his other teams. that the talent in round one is NFL draft: more famous namesake, did Currently, 13 #1 overall CORNER not as high overall. In round 2, The first NFL draft nbt play a single down in the picks have been inducted into he NFL draft has be- teams are allowed 7 minutes occurred in 1936. The first NFL. the Hall of Fame; the most come nothing less The draft is split into three to make a pick; in round 3, overall pick ini the draft was In 1974, the Pittsburgh recent, (UCLA), Tthan a spectacle. From days. that number is recluced to 5 Jay Berwanger, who was Steelers had what most would who was the 1st overall pick hopeful fans awaiting their - Day 1: The 1st round. This minutes. Again, usir4e-last drafted by the Philadelphia consider the .single-best draft of the Dallas Cowboys in favorite team's draft picks— is typically the most exciting year as a time estivate, day Eagles after winning the class ever. They drafted four 1989. was the their team's future—to casu- round, as teams jump up or 2 should take apprdximately powntown Athletic Club's future Hall-of-Famers: Lynn first of these #1 overall picks al NFL and down the draft board in order 3.5-4 hours. award (now known as The Swann, Jack Lambert, John inducted to the HOF. fans who are simply miss- to pick their favorite player -Day 3: Rounds 4-7,3Th is ); he never Stallworth, and Mike Webster. In 2000, the New York ing football, the NFL draft (or the best player available). day is usually only interesting played a down in the NFL, as Aside from Berwanger, the Jets had four 1st-round picks; has changed from what used The best talent (obviously) is to the most diehard fans (or he asked for too much money. only #1 overall pick to not play although the HOF may not be to be a footnote in the morn- taken in the first round, and those with a family member This year's draft class a down in the NFL was Ernie in the future of any of them, ing newspaper to prime time first-round choices tend to be hopefully awaiting that set the record for most Davis. After becoming the they were decent players television. As this year's 78th the most highly hyped and special phone call), as teams undergraduates (either juniors first African American to win (John Abraham, Shaun annual NFL draft comes to highly talented players from are now looking at the bottom or third-year sophomores) the Heisman Trophy, Davis Ellis, Chad Pennington, and pass, here are some general the big-name schools. Teams end of their boards, and talent entered, with 75; this marks was drafted by the Cleveland Anthony Brecht). facts about the draft that you are allowed 10 minutes to is in general not as high the third straight year that Browns; unfortunately, Davis USC is the only school to should know: make their selection. Using (although low-round picks this record has been broken. was diagnosed with leukemia ever produce back-to back The current draft system is last year's time as an estimate, can become huge steals— Oakland Raider punter the same year and passed #1 overall picks; in 1968, the composed of 7 rounds. Each this round should take think Tom Brady). Teams now Ray Guy is the only punter away a year later. Vikings selected USC tackle team is allotted one pick per approximately 3 hours. have 5 minutes/selection; day to ever be drafted in the first Hall-of Famers Johnny #1 overall, and round (some teams have more -Day 2: The 2nd and 3rd 3 should take between 6.5-7.5 round of the NFL draft. He Unitas and Len Dawson were the following year the Bills or less depending on trades rounds. Still high in talent, hours to complete. was drafted by the Raiders at both drafted by the Pittsburgh selected Heisman Trophy of their picks to other teams). the 2nd and 3rd rounds And, now that you are #23 overall in 1973. Steelers. Neither had real winner O.J. Simpson. can still be quite exciting. aware of the draft process William Shakespeare camellias Steelers though (as /-` BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING: HEAVY HEARTS AROUND THE COUNTRY CORY LOVEC of the actions witnessed on after an incident like this date. Well, Rancourt didn't fans alike that, although we a playoff spot with their one Monday, April 15th. (organizations, and most really do it alone; he was may sometimes think the point earned from going Sports Writer The bombings happened people in general, hope they accompanied by 17,565 other outcomes of sports are life-or- into overtime), will not be anic. Shock. A hope just hours after Fenway Park never have to deal with such singers or at least those who death situation. they really remembered a year from that what was happen- (-1.5 miles from where the an event). could hold the tears back long are not, and them are much' now. One year from now ten p ing was not going to incident occurred) emptied With heavy hearts, the enough to sing. In fact, in more important things in life. years from now, those other turn into déjà vu; hopes that after the conclusion of a Red Boston Bruins resumed preparation for writing this The Bruins game was not special moments of that night the unthinkable happenings Sox game. As is common game play on the Wednesday article I watched a video of an unimportant game. In fact, (like the anthem) 'will be. of 9/11 were not going to be practice in sports with a after the attack. In front of a the anthem; it wasn't long it was quite the opposite. With Said Bruin's player Patrice repeated. Those are just some tragedy like this, local- sellout crowd of 17,565 and before . I was in tears, and a win, the Bruins would have Bergeron: "What happened of the things that were run- area sporting events were accompanied on the ice by throughout writing about it clinched a spot in the playoffs. the last few days, it put things ning through the minds of cancelled, including a Boston the Boston Fire Department I had chills. It's truly one of Plus, the Bruins wanted to into perspective [...] you Americans when the bombs Bruins game and a Boston Honor Guard, Rene Rancourt, those moments that those in win not only for themselves, make sure you realize the exploded at the Boston Mar- Celtics game. It's always the Boston Bruins' iconic attendance (and 'even those but for their city; for their we're trying to do this for oui athon. But now, it seems as difficult for organizations anthem singer, delivered who - just- Watched from afar) country. Yet, a thrilling game, city and it was special to be though what is thought to to decide how long to wait what may become one of his will certainly never forget, one in which the Bruins lost part of it." have been a terrorist attack before resuming game play most memorable anthems to ancr;it.' reminds athletes and in overtime (still clinching meant to invoke fear in Amer- icans has not done so. No, in Your Custom contrast, it has rallied Amer- icans and sparked more anger Graphic Solution! than fear. Polls conducted by Fox News indicate that over the years, the number of Americans concerned about a terrorist attack has ranged from a high of 43% (October 2001) to a low of 20% graphics (September 2002). When asked just the day after the bombing, 58% of those polled stated they were angry, while Graphic Design Prints Wra s Signs only 27% say they felt worried. 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