Word: draft
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Well, somebody in the pro ranks must not agree with Bob's assessment of Ivy League talent. In fact, after Thursday's annual pro draft, it looks as if Blackman will be able to take his pick of this year's unbeaten seniors if he needs to fill any coaching positions at Illinois. One thing is sure-the pros aren't interested in them...
Ironically, the only number one choice from the Ivy League in the history of the draft didn't collapse under the pressure of the pro ranks. To be sure, Calvin Hill was Rookie of the Year in 1969. But usually, there is a conspicuous paucity of Ivy League players chosen in the draft. This year was no different: Blackman's covey of Dartmouth seniors was passed by with one exception-cornerback Willie Bogan, who was selected by Baltimore in the eighth round. This is the same group which dominated the All-Ivy team with seven first team selections...
Harvard did even worse in the draft. Surprise. Richie Szaro was probably the only Crimson senior with a real shot at being drafted, but he was overlooked. Other possibilities, however slim, such as Pete Varney, Rick Frisbie, and Gary Farneti, obviously didn't dazzle the pro scouts...
...peculiarities of Harvard place-kickers. In any event, now Szaro will be able to approach the teams of his choice-Dallas and Green Bay-as a free agent. But there are a lot of unemployed collegiate kickers right now-the pros took only four in Thursday's draft...
...urge favorable congressional action on these proposals to reform the draft and make it as nearly fair as we can for the time it is needed," Nixon said...