NFL Draft Characters & Shenanigans
This week on the Girls on the Sideline pod, the girls are discussing how the NFL Draft has far exceeded Lindsay’s initial expectations and the record-breaking number of people in attendance. They also discuss some of the fun shenanigans and unexpected surprises that took place throughout the three-day event, including how the draft picks were announced, the “old-fashioned rivalry” feel throughout the event, and one of the most heartwarming events that took place throughout the draft.
“It felt like a very talented and exciting class that came in this year.” Whitney Melancon
Highlights of Today’s Episode:
- The Philadelphia Eagles really stepped up to the plate this weekend
- The way fans reacted each time Roger Goodell stepped on stage
- This year’s Mr. Irrelevant, Irrelevant Week, and the Mr. Irrelevant jersey
- The great talent of new players entering the NFL this year
- The surprising player picks that took place late in the Draft season
- Could John Lynch win MVP of the 2017 NFL Draft?
- LSU and Stanford having two players drafted in the Top 10
- The University of Michigan had the most players drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft with 11 players, followed by Alabama’s 10, Miami’s 9, and a three-way tie of 8 players each for Utah, LSU, and Florida
Lindsay’s MVP & LVP of the Week:
- This week’s MVP award goes to – Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics – was elbowed in the mouth during the playoff game this week, resulting in losing a tooth. He picks up the tooth then goes on to score 33 points and 9 rebounds.
- This week’s LVP award goes to – Virginia Tech fans for their over-the-top response to former VA Tech QB Jarod Evans’ tweet about not getting drafted for the NFL.
Whitney’s MVP & LVP of the Week:
- This week’s MVP award goes to – The Baltimore Ravens for allowing 14-year-old cancer survivor T.J. Onwuanibe announce the Raven’s draft pick.
- This week’s LVP award goes to – ESPN – for announcing on the same day of the NFL draft that they are laying off 100 people.
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