The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the end of the season NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. (By the way, The Sports Bank was graded as the most … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (5/1/12)
Archives for April 2012
Six Iowa Hawkeyes selected in NFL Draft
Six members Iowa Hawkeyes were selected in the 2012 NFL Draft. This marks the third straight year the Hawkeyes have had six players taken. Offensive lineman Riley Reiff, the third Hawkeye junior to enter the draft in the last three years, was a first round selection of the Detroit Lions, becoming Iowa’s third first round pick in the last three years. Iowa joins Alabama as … [Read more...] about Six Iowa Hawkeyes selected in NFL Draft
Taking a look at the Green Bay Packers complete 2012 NFL Draft
With the 2012 NFL Draft in the books, we can now say the Green Bay Packers made an emphatic attempt to improve the one facet they struggled in the most last season. General Manager Ted Thompson went away from his "best player on the board," motto and strictly went after defense. Not since 2004 had Green Bay started out their draft with three consecutive defensive players. … [Read more...] about Taking a look at the Green Bay Packers complete 2012 NFL Draft
NBA Draft: Where Do The Charlotte Bobcats Go From Here?
The Charlotte Bobcats could not have had a worse season. Actually, if winning 7 of 66 games isn’t embarrassing enough, it would be even more embarrassing if the Bobcats didn’t end up getting the #1 pick in the June draft. This team has a lot of improving to do and it starts with cleaning house. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Where Do The Charlotte Bobcats Go From Here?
Jose Canseco playing again: Can-Am League’s Worcester Tornadoes
Jose Canseco has a new team, maybe that would explain why he left Twitter. He's going to be too busy playing ball again this summer to tweet. Which is a shame because I'm really going to miss his thoughts on ecological history and maritime disasters. As he pushes 50 year old, here's what the slugger is up to: … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco playing again: Can-Am League’s Worcester Tornadoes
Michigan St. Legend, NBA Prospect Draymond Green: exclusive part 3 of 3
There's already been a movement to have Draymond Green's number retired at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. That's how much he meant to the Michigan State Spartans and Big Ten college basketball. He's also an NBA draft prospect, potentially in the first round. The Sports Bank's Ngozi Ekeledo had a very detailed exclusive with Green, discussing his past, present and … [Read more...] about Michigan St. Legend, NBA Prospect Draymond Green: exclusive part 3 of 3
Badgers continue NFL Assembly Line; 6 more Wisconsin players drafted
"It speaks volumes. Last year we put more players in the NFL than anyone in college football," Wisconsin Head Coach Bret Bielema said following the Badgers spring game. "I thought it was pretty cool this year we had six players through six rounds. Our kids are excited for it, it's definitely a great pat on the back for our program, I believe we'll probably have another at … [Read more...] about Badgers continue NFL Assembly Line; 6 more Wisconsin players drafted
NIU QB Chandler Harnish: 2012 NFL Draft MR. IRRELEVANT
(Update: the Indianapolis Colts have selected NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish with the final pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. So the Colts bookend the draft, with QBs) Northern Illinois University is kind of known as the mid-major version of "Tailback U." The DeKalb, IL institution has produced some of the most electric runners (LeShon Johnson, Michael Turner, Garrett Wolfe and … [Read more...] about NIU QB Chandler Harnish: 2012 NFL Draft MR. IRRELEVANT