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Brian Dawkins elected to Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame


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Published April 28, 2009 at 1:42 p.m.
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Also named 'Professional Athlete of the Year in South Carolina' ... Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins was elected to the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame and chosen as the Professional Athlete of the Year by the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday ... "What a tremendous honor it is to be elected to the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame and be named Pro Athlete of the Year for South Carolina," Dawkins said. "The Lord has blessed me to play this game at a high

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Grading Draft Grades (a look at the 2008 NFL Draft evaluations)


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Published April 28, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.
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More photos » ... by Ed Andrieski - AP ... The national football pundits think the Broncos were crazy to draft cornerback Alphonso Smith after signing several veteran defensive-backs in free agency ... Browse more photos » ... As I mentioned yesterday, we as football fans LOVE to read draft grades. It provides validation on so many levels - if we are pleased with our team's draft, we enjoy the confirmation of a positive grade from Mel Kiper or Clark Judge. On the other hand, a negative review

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Anthony's 26 points lead Nuggets to franchise's most lopsided playoff win, 121-63 over Hornets


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Published April 27, 2009 at 11:31 p.m.
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Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets looked like the only ones having fun in this party town ...

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Fun Facts About 2008 - A 2009 Denver Broncos Draft Analysis


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Published April 27, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
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More photos » ... by Ed Andrieski - AP ... For many draft "experts" and Broncos fans, the reaction to Denver's choice of Knowshon Moreno at #12 on Saturday resulted in cries of, "Not another running back!!!!!!" ... Browse more photos » ... Draftivus Weekend 2009 may be over, but it seems to me that the only draft-related activity as fun as predicting the outcome is in sifting through the results and grading them. Sure, it's a little early to do so; but we all do it, and I'm pretty sure we all

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MHR University Special Report - A Profoundly Powerful Draft Strategy (2009)


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Published April 27, 2009 at 1:40 p.m.
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Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts ... The first part is called "The Pledge". The magician shows you something ordinary: a deck of cards, a bird or a man. He shows you this object. Perhaps he asks you to inspect it to see if it is indeed real, unaltered, normal. But of course ... it probably isn't ... The second act is called "The Turn". The magician takes the ordinary something and makes it do something extraordinary. Now you're looking for the secret ... but you won't find

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Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations


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Published April 27, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.
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You know, this has been a great weekend for MHR.  Our leader got to cover the draft as a credentialed member of the legitimate media, our staff kept the information flowing, and our community contributed thousands of comments and many outstanding Fanposts throughout the two days.  It was a triumph for this site, and now I am exhausted.  And, yes, it's back to the day job tomorrow, for another five days.  Please forgive me if this is a shorter than usual ST&NO, but my eyes hurt and my

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Your Turn! - Grade the 2009 Denver Broncos Draft


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Published April 26, 2009 at 9:26 p.m.
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You've read all the comments, the quotes from the players, the coaches, the talking heads and all of us here on MHR and across the web.  You've taken it all in, and hopefully come to some kind of early conclusion.  Now take a stab at grading the 2009 Denver Broncos draft ... Below are all the picks, provided with a bit of commentary from Styg.  Six offensive players, 4 defensive players.  Look at it, and make an educated decision based on what the Broncos did, what they addressed, instead of

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The drug war and marijuana: 3 letters


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Published April 26, 2009 at 9:04 p.m.

Re: “U.S. should put an end to war on drugs, legalize pot,” April 21 editorial ... As a retired police detective, I thank you for your support for ending the most dysfunctional public policy in America since slavery. Having worked the trenches of the drug war spanning three decades, I know exactly how this policy caused much more death and suffering than the use of the drugs themselves. In speaking to hundreds of my fellow officers across America, there is majority support to

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Josh McDaniels discusses Day 2 of the 2009 NFL Draft


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Published April 26, 2009 at 8:03 p.m.
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More photos » ... by Ed Andrieski - AP ... about 16 hours ago: ... Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels talks about this weekend's NFL draft at its conclusion at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Sunday, April 26, 2009 ... (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) ... Browse more photos » ... HEAD COACH JOSH McDANIELS ... END OF 2009 NFL DRAFT PRESS CONFERENCE ... Opening statement ... "Day two is officially over, well I don't know if the draft is over, but our part in it is. I am very happy

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Denver Broncos Select C Blake Schlueter, TCU


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Published April 26, 2009 at 5:34 p.m.
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This is a smart move, even we don't see immediate dividends ... He is a bargain basement fill in at center, with the agility and quicks to make you feel confident in his upside.  His scouting report from NFLDraftcountdown: ... Strengths: ... Good athlete ... Quick and agile ... Terrific balance ... Excellent mobility and range ... Smart with nice awareness ... Tough, aggressive and plays with a nasty demeanor ... Great motor ... Nice work ethic ... Experienced ... Weaknesses: ... Severe lack

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