NFL.com - What if the nFL employed an NBA-style draft lottery?
The future of 14 NBA franchises rode on the random bounces of ping-pong balls Wednesday night in the league’s annual draft lottery. The New Orleans Hornets’ lucky numbers came up, so they now possess the first overall pick in the NBA draft on June 28 and will likely use it to secure the services of Kentucky’s shot-blocking National Player of the Year, Anthony Davis.
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Big Cat Country - Justin Blackmon, lost and found
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Justin Blackmon has been up and down in practice through rookie mini-camp and OTAs so far. Naturally, Blackmon is going to have a steep learning curve as he transitions from college to the NFL.
Lexington Herald - Minnifield 'playing mad' after NFL Draft snub
For Chase Minnifield and family, the 2012 NFL Draft was supposed to feel like Christmas. It wound up being about as festive for the former Henry Clay High School star as National Income Tax Preparer's Day.
The O Zone - Big Hank (Jonathan Hankins) getting ready
Quarterback may be the most important, most talked about position in football, on any level, but if there’s one thing the NFL has shortage of, it’s big, mobile defensive tackles.
Louisville Rivals - Louisville’s line should be just fine
Football is the ultimate team game. With 11 players on offense, 11 on defense, a punter, kicker and holder it takes at least 25 efficient, highly-trained and conditioned athletes on the field to win games.











