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Malcolm gets a mulligan: Kelly gets to run 40 again

Eddie Griffin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:53:09 +0000

Well, Malcolm Kelly is getting a do-over, sort of.

After running times of 4.75 and 4.68 in the 40 and then pinning the blame on it for being unable to run on the surface that he wanted, the OU receiver and potential first-round pick will get a chance to run the 40 again for scouts tomorrow, and his wish will be granted this time around, as he‘ll get to do it on Astroturf.

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Has Kelly talked his way down the board?

Eddie Griffin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:13:18 +0000

Not too long ago, Oklahoma receiver Malcolm Kelly appeared to be on the verge of locking down a place as the first receiver to be taken in the upcoming NFL Draft .

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NFL Draft prospect Heath Benedict dies at 24

Eddie Griffin — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:49:42 +0000

Newberry College offensive lineman Heath Benedict was found dead in his Jacksonville home on Wednesday evening.

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Wednesday Roundup: The Future’s decided, but The Present leaves us guessing

Eddie Griffin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:31:32 +0000

The Terrelle Pryor saga is finally over, as he (unsurprisingly) chose Ohio State, who he was all set to choose last month before deciding to delay his announcement.

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Mock Draft Shakeup: Texans sign RB Brown, Stewart goes on the shelf

Eddie Griffin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:13:32 +0000

Another draft domino fell on Thursday, as Chris Brown wrapped up a move from one AFC South team to another, going from the Titans to the Texans, where he‘ll be the next hopeful to try to nail down the starting spot in Houston‘s backfield.

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Cornered Market: Small school stars nab spotlight

Kelsey McCarson — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:23:46 +0000

Every season, NFL GMs are faced with a dilemma. Should they spend a draft pick on a player based on his ability to immediately contribute, or should they go for broke and select someone based on pure potential?

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Catching On: WR class could be best since ‘96

Kelsey McCarson — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:50:15 +0000

The 1996 NFL Draft class was one of the best ever for the wide receiver position. That class saw the emergence of future NFL greats Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn, Marvin Harrison and Terrell Owens from the collegiate level to the NFL. This year, many experts are predicting an equally impressive crop.

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Race for 2nd: Mendenhall or Stewart?

Kelsey McCarson — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:04:27 +0000

After Darren McFadden‘s crazy awesome NFL Combine, it immediately became apparent that he would be the first running back selected in the 2008 NFL Draft. Now, only if the 2nd best option was as clear…..

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Post-Combine Draft Risers: It’s a good time to be from Purdue, and to be fast.

Eddie Griffin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:06:06 +0000

Dozens of draft prospects went into the NFL scouting combine looking to improve their draft standing by impressing the plethora of scouts and coaches in attendance in Indianapolis.

From the sure bets to the sleepers, just about everyone had a little something to prove and improve.

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Horns Aplenty: Charles, Sweed lead crop of talented Texas draft prospects

Kelsey McCarson — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:33:10 +0000

When Mack Brown took over the University of Texas football program on December 4, 1997, a marked improvement in the talent level of the team was immediately apparent after he reeled in his first class.

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