<!–[if !mso]> <! st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } –> As a child of the 1960s, the word draft conjures up some pretty sketchy college-age memories of war, military, and campus protests. How times have changed. Today, especially for college-age football players, the word draft is radically different. The NFL Draft means the opportunity for professional football, stardom, and…
Read More »The NFL draft starts tomorrow in New York City.
It appears that former University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford will be the first selection.
We find out if he’s ready for the pressure of such a position as we talk with a former Georgia assistant coach, Dave Johnson. Dave was on the Georgia staff when Stafford was recruited to Athens. Also from Georgia, running back Knowshon Moreno, he may or may not be a first-round pick—Dave will also share his thoughts.
Dave is now an assistant coach at West Virginia. He talks about quarterback Pat White who is also an athlete of interest in the draft. There’s question as to whether he is best suited to play quarterback or another position.
It’s a pre-draft visit with a longtime college coach, Dave Johnson, on Sports Spectrum Today.
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