Thank goodness the NFL Draft finally takes place this afternoon... I'm amazed at how it gets bigger each year...did we need Matthew McConaughey with a "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" tie-in? Please move the draft back to 12 noon so I don't have to be battered over the head with the "pre-draft special". Hasn't that been ESPN's programming the last few weeks?
The lucky 13th pick in the first round belongs to the Redskins-- and there has been quite a bit of talk surrounding potentially trading up to get USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. As previously stated in this space, I'd prefer an offensive or defensive linemen--but will the Skins go for simply steak or sexy sizzle?
Maryland wide receiver Darius Heyward-Bay is a potential first round pick-- and unfortunately instead of all eyes in College Park on their next pro, the Terps will be holding its annual spring football game this afternoon. At basically the same time (3:30 kickoff at Byrd; the draft starts at 4pm). It's akin to holding Midnight Madness the same time the Redskins host Dallas.
In today's marketplace where there's only so much airtime and column space to go around--holding the spring football game the same day as the NFL Draft is one sure way not to get your program noticed. How much video and audio from today's tilt will make the area sportscasts? Minimal, especially with the Caps remaining alive and the NBA playoffs raging--not to mention the Nats and O's. I know the University likes to have the spring game on "Maryland Day"--but Virginia and Virginia Tech do it right in having their spring showcase during a different weekend.
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