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20 Little-Known Facts About the NFL Draft


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http://www.lostlettermen.com/slideshow/20-little-known-facts-about-the-nfl-draft

 

1980 was the first time the NFL draft was televised. Chet Simmons, president of the year-old network ESPN, asked then-NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle (left) if ESPN could broadcast the event. Rozelle’s response? “Why would you want to do that?” In 2013, nearly 8 million people watched the draft on TV.

 

 

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Late April, 1994; the Panthers are still a year away from existing as a full fledged team. 

 

My best friend calls me up and says "Hey, me and Johnny are gonna watch the NFL Draft on ESPN.  Wanna join us?"

 

I respond with something like "Man, if I ever get to the point where I'm so addicted to football that I actually take time out to watch the NFL Draft, just get me some professional help" :unsure:

 

He managed to talk me into it anyway, and as a result I was watching when Bill Tobin went on his "Who the hell is Mel Kiper Jr" rant.

 

Kept watching with the same buddies for close to ten years after that.  Every year when they introduced Kiper, all of us would say in unison "Who in the hell is Mel Kiper Jr" :lol:

 

Live far away from those friends now, but still have the memories, still watch the draft, and still haven't sought professional help.

 

Good times :D

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