Category Archives: Drafts

Responding to the 2013 NFL First Round Draft Picks in 5 Words or Fewer

It’s pretty customary for SpreeGoogs to celebrate drafts with instant, but brief reactions. Without seeing any of the players in last night’s draft play a snap of pro football, I’m about to unleash some instant diagnoses of the picks. And … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Mock Draft – Part 4

This is it: The Mock Draft finale that caps off our pretending right before the real thing gets underway tonight. Catch up with some of the classics (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) or consult the list below to get … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Mock Draft – Part 3

Draftacular. That’s all I can say about where we’ve been with this mock so far. Part 1 and Part 2 were flawless and it’s about to continue with an exhilarating third edition. Here’s a quick reminder about where we’ve been. 1. Kansas City … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Mock Draft – Part 2

Welcome back to our 2013 NFL Mock Draft. For the full explanation of the first eight picks, read Part 1 or check out a quick refresher with the list below (* denotes a trade) 1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT (Texas … Continue reading

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2013 NFL Mock Draft – Part 1

Draft season means a lot of things. Well, mainly it means one thing: NFL teams are about to sign a bunch of new players. And because of that, it means another thing: mock drafts. I like mock drafts the way … Continue reading

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NFL Draft Preview: Evaluating Running Backs with the Barry Sanders Test

The week leading up to the NFL Draft is always one of my favorites. I’m a fan of all drafts, but the number and complexity of positions, picks and team needs is more robust in football than other sports, creating … Continue reading

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Responding to the 2012 NBA Draft Picks in 5 Capitalized Words or Fewer

Here it comes, START SCREAMING: 1. New Orleans Hornets – Anthony Davis  ONLY OPTION 2. Charlotte Bobcats – Michael Kidd-Gilchrist SURPRISED THEY DIDN’T SCREW UP  3. Washington Wizards – Bradley Beal TRADE FORCED THEIR HAND  4. Cleveland Cavaliers – Dion … Continue reading

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I Didn’t Make This, But I Wish I Did

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One Year From Now, I’ll Call This “I Told You So”

Happy Draft Day everyone! I don’t’ know why this isn’t a national holiday. Fans get excited, prospects get excited, media get excited, some people get traded, some people get drafted, some teams get better, some teams get worse. There’s lots … Continue reading

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2012 SpreeGoogs NBA Mock Draft – Picks 23-30 (Plus Podcast)

Hold on, folks. This is it. The grand finale of our four-part mock draft/podcast extravaganza. If you’re just catching on now, play catch-up with these links: Picks 1-7 Pick 8-14 Picks 15-22 Quick mock draft recap: 1. New Orleans Hornets … Continue reading

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2012 SpreeGoogs NBA Mock Draft – Picks 15-22 (Plus Podcast)

Did you survive that podcast ambush yesterday? Well get back on your feet, because we have another two parts for you today. To see/hear the first two parts of this mock draft, click here and here. To listen to the third part, click that … Continue reading

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2012 SpreeGoogs NBA Mock Draft – Picks 8-14 (Plus Podcast)

Welcome back for chapter two in our 2012 NBA Mock Draft/Podcast Journey! For the first part, click here or if you’re looking for a super-quick recap, look at the list below. We’ll round out the rest of the lottery picks … Continue reading

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2012 SpreeGoogs NBA Mock Draft – Picks 1-7 (Plus Podcast)

There’s something different about the 2012 NBA Draft. I still love drafts just as much, and mock drafts even more, but this time, I found some other people who love mock drafts, and collaborated for a 5-man Mock Draft. And … Continue reading

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An NFL Draft Surprise From SpreeGoogs to You (It’s a PODCAST)

Last week at the end of my instant reactions to the NFL Draft picks, I left you with anticipation of some kind of cool surprise. As you may have guessed from the capital letters in the headline, this surprise is … Continue reading

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Responding to the First Round Picks of the 2012 NFL Draft In 5 Words or Fewer

I like drafts. More than like drafts. I love drafts. I feel the same way about drafts that Cookie Monster feels about a swimming pool full of Chips-Ahoy. Tonight was the first round of the NFL draft and I’m about … Continue reading

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