Woody Hayes vs. Jim Tressel

Read the following Cleveland Plain Dealer article before reading this post:
http://www.cleveland.com/livingston/index.ssf/2011/05/woody_and_the_vest_--_two_coac_1.html

Bill Livingston has been writing in the sports section of the Cleveland Plain Dealer for quite some time, and I have been reading his articles for quite a few years as well. I would just like to say that this article, though very brief, was one of my absolute favorite works of his since I can remember evaluating them.

Cleveland Browns Draft Breakdown

Over the weekend the Cleveland Browns participated in the 2011 NFL Rookie Draft along with the other 31 teams in the league.
1.) The Browns traded their 6th overall pick in the first round to the Atlanta Falcons, in return the Falcons gave the Browns their first round pick (27th overall), second round pick and 4th round pick in this year's draft and first and fourth round picks in next year's draft.
2.) The Browns made another trade on Day 1 of the draft. Swapping first round picks with the Kansas City Chiefs and moving from 27th to 21st in round one. With that pick the Browns selected defensive lineman Phil Taylor from Baylor University.
3.) Additionally, the Browns added another defensive lineman Jabaal Sheard from University of Pittsburgh and wide receiver Greg Little from University of North Carolina on Day 2.

NFL Lockout Reinstated

After a U.S. District Court judge ruled in favor of ending the lockout last week, just a few days before the 2011 Rookie Draft, another ruling was passed in a seperate court that officially reinstated the conditions of the initial lockout. So, as far as the newly drafted rookies go, they are not allowed to sign contracts or meet with their new cocaches and teammates. Additionally, teams may not sign any undrafted or regular free agents that remain on the market. No telling what is going to happen now!

Cleveland Indians Fast Start!

The fighting wig-wammers of the Cuyahoga finished the month of April with an 18-8 record. The franchise's best start since before 2002. Fan favorite Grady Sizemore came back in the middle of the month and jolted the team with his new burst of energy. Big bopper Travis Hafner has returned to his playing form from 3 or 4 years ago. Asdrubal Cabrera has truly begun to flourish as a legitamate threat at the plate to opposing pitchers. Additionally, the Tribe swept 4 three game series from various opponents during the month. A full breakdown of the team's successes can be found at the following link...videos included.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-indians

NFL Security Staff Gets Beefed Up

Tennessee Titans players were met at the door of the team's training facility by what they called "excessive" security. The full article can be found here: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6443628.

"The security detail may not be needed in the future. The NFL sent a memo to clubs saying players can resume voluntary workouts at facilities, meet with coaches and go over playbooks starting Friday. The Titans haven't had a chance to meet as a team with new coach Mike Munchak or pick up playbooks, a crucial delay for a franchise trying to rebound from a 6-10 season."

This passage from the article strikes me as the most odd out of all the other parts.

2011 Master's of Golf In Review

As we sit a couple weeks out from the 2011 Master's tournament I can't help but ask the question? Who won? Does anybody remember? (Hint: It wasn't Tiger Woods) Anybody? I didn't think so. The winner was a South African by the name of Charl Schwartzel. Oh yeah! I remember him now... NOT!

My 2011 NFL Mock Draft

Pick 1- Carolina- Cam Newton QB Auburn
Pick 2- Denver- Marcel Dareus DT Alabama
Pick 3- Buffalo- Von Miller LB Texas A&M
Pick 4- Cincinnatti- Patrick Peterson CB LSU
Pick 5- Arizona- Robert Quinn DE UNC
Pick 6- Cleveland- A.J. Green WR Georgia
Pick 7- San Francisco- Blaine Gabbert QB Missouri
Pick 8- Tennessee- Nick Fairley DT Auburn
Pick 9- Dallas- Tyron Smith OL USC
Pick 10- Washington- Jake Locker QB Washington
Pick 11- Houston- Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska
Pick 12- Minnesota- J.J. Watt DE Wisconsin
Pick 13- Detroit- Aldon Smith DE/LB Missouri
Pick 14- St. Louis- Julio Jones WR Alabama
Pick 15- Miami- Ryan Kerrigan DE Purdue
Pick 16- Jacksonville- Brooks Reed DE Arizona
Pick 17- New England- Anthony Costanzo OL Boston College
Pick 18- San Diego- Cameron Heyward DL Ohio State
Pick 19- New York Giants- Gabe Carimi OL Wisconsin
Pick 20- Tampa Bay- Cameron Jordan DE California
Pick 21- Kansas City- Nate Solder OL Colorado
Pick 22- Indianapolis- Mike Pouncey OL Florida
Pick 23- Philadelphia- Jimmy Smith CB Colorado
Pick 24- New Orleans- Da'Quan Bowers DE Clemson
Pick 25- Seattle- Muhammad Wilkerson DT Temple
Pick 26- Baltimore- Akeem Ayers DE/LB UCLA
Pick 27- Atlanta- Justin Houstin DE/LB Georgia
Pick 28- New England- Mark Ingrahm RB Alabama
Pick 29- Chicago- Derek Sherrod OL Mississippi
Pick 30- New York Jets- Marvin Austin DT UNC
Pick 31- Pittsburgh- Aaron Williams DB Texas
Pick 32- Green Bay- Corey Liuget DT Illinois

DEBATE!