For every fortunate guy or gal relaxing up in the luxury boxes, there are a thousand of us sitting in the cold and rain and snow. We have a bit of Dwight Lowery in us and if truth be told, we have a bit of Mario Manningham in us.
So I thank both Greg Bishop and Mike Ogle for reminding me about what’s important.
And for one day, I don’t care about the paper ratings. I’m rooting for two different guys who have made it to the NFL, to play the game I love. The real winners today! And I am hoping with all my heart that both the Jets and the Giants made the right choice. LINK to Mickey Friedman’s 3rd 2008 Draft posts
With two games remaining, Chelsea and Manchester United are now tied for the lead in the Premier League. A bad week for United ended with as they lost 2-1 to Chelsea, and now both teams are tied with 81 points in first place.
The week began on Wednesday when Manchester United tied with Barcelona in the Champion’s League. The game could have been won, but Cristiano Ronaldo failed to convert a penalty early in the game. He shot wide right as they keeper dove left and could do nothing but put his head in his hands. The poor performance could have stemmed from the league complaining about Ronaldo’s approach to the penalty spot, calling it questionable. Obviously concerned, Ronaldo choked with an opportunity to steal an away goal in Barcelona.
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SportsGist has new podcasts focusing on the NFL draft. We talked with NFL scouts and aspiring NFL draft prospects. Get the inside scoop on some of the top players in the draft and find out about the discipline and dedication needed to prepare for the pre draft combine, both mentally and physically.
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A veteran of 34 years in the player personnel field of professional football, Tom Marino talks to SportsGist.com about the prospects in this year’s NFL draft as well as what skills a scout looks for in a player. Tom details the skill set a top rated QB should have and specifically talks about the benefits Vernon Gholston brings to a team. Listen to Tom talk about the hidden gems in this year’s draft and the players who may be a bit overrated.
2008 NFL Draft Overview Tom Marino’s NFL draft notes for 2008, great read for those looking for the hard data !
Podcast on SportsGist2 Inside the NFL Draft with Tony Marino
NFL draft expert Scott Wright talked to SportsGist.com about some of the QBs in this year’s NFL draft. Scott is a football draft expert best known for his extensive knowledge of all of the NFL draft prospects. Listen talk Scott talk about the draft status of University of Delaware QB Joe Flacko and USC QB John David Booty. He also talks about what he believes is the strongest position in this year’s draft. I was lucky enough to talk with Scott Wright, a football draft expert. Here is the full podcast on SportsGist2 Scott Wright-NFL Scout-PodCast
Nate Jones is a graduate of the University of Texas where he played wide receiver for the Longhorns. Nate talks about his high school playing days and the pressure that come along with it. He talks about his typical workout and how he prepared or the draft. Do you want to know what Nate will be doing during the draft? Well listen to the podcast to find out. Link to his new Podcast Interview by Gus Ornstein SportsGist2
Tony Hills is a 6’6”, 305 pound offensive tackle from the University of Texas. Tony talks to SportsGist about overcoming adversity and believing in yourself when the future looks bleak. He tells us about his daily routine while preparing for the UT pro day and what he expects to do during the draft. Link to podcasts on SportsGist
2008 NFL Draft Overview Gus Ornstein reviews Tom Marino Scouting Reports
Current Houston Texan Morlon Greenwood talked to SportsGist.com about his move from Jamaica to New York and how he became interested in football. Greenwood didn’t even play football until half way through high school and ended up starting at Syracuse University during his first season. Hear what Greenwood had to say about his work ethic and training regimen. Link to Podcast
Former NBA veteran of 16 years Johnny Newman talks to SportsGist.com about the life of a professional basketball player. The hard work and dedication are the characters that separate the good players from the average ones. Listen to Johnny talk about his pre game routine and how the game of basketball has changed.
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Each player talks about their experiences in baseball; from rising through the minor league ranks to their off season training routines and drills. Make sure you sign on to hear them first hand. SportsGist !
