Monday, April 27, 2009

Recapping The Draft

Aaron Curry is certainly dominating the news. The Seattle media is in love with him, calling him "the right choice," "emotional" and a "flawless fit." One headline writer said that the Seahawks needed a "little Curry." During the draft in Radio City Music Hall, Aaron was a fan favorite .

The Seahawks are impressed with the passion that AC has for the game while Dan Collins writes about AC's dream come true. Pro Football Weekly says that there wasn't a better choice than AC to Seattle.

Down in Aaron's hometown of Fayetteville, NC, Sammy Batten with the Fayetteville Observer has been busy, writing from the perspective of those in Fayetteville while talking to Aaron's brother while Kent Babb spoke with Aaron's mom Chris.

Alphonso Smith was a second round pick of the Denver Broncos and spoke with the Denver media following his selection.

StanleyArnoux and Chip Vaughn, drafted by the New Orleans Saints, will not have to change color schemes. Coach Grobe spoke to the New Orleans media about Stanley and Chip.

Chris Paul, a resident of New Orleans, stopped by the PGA Tournament there to catch up with former classmate and Tour pro Webb Simpson.

When somebody tells you that their favorite school's signing class was highly rated, tell them that that signing class rankings do not mean a thing.

Finally, the New York Times takes a look at Wake Forest's defense in 2009 without these four drafted players.