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With the 75th NFL Draft fast approaching, scouting pundits have been churning out their annual mock selections in hopes of providing casual fans with an early look at possible scenarios for draft picks.  These “mock drafts,” as they are commonly referred to, are usually far from accurate and can be considered more for entertainment purposes than a tried and true blueprint.  For the uninitiated, the NFL Draft is essentially a yearly ...

Eli ManningÆs illustrious pro-football career began amidst much turmoil and controversy, following the most infamous draft day trade in NFL history on April 24, 2004.á At the time, Manning was the top NFL quarterback prospect coming out of Ole Miss, and many analysts projected him being selected number one overall by the San Diego Chargers.á So it came as no surprise to the fans and media when Manning ...

As of late, many sports fans have questioned the motivating factors of professional athletes.á They have cited huge salaries as the primary culprit for why their idols have lost the passion and love for the game that the iconic sports figures of the past possessed so righteously.á Fortunately, sports provide us with a unique opportunity to actually measure a playerÆs performance through statistics.á Thus, the question remains: Does a sports ...