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Home Magazine Issues April 1998 Wisdom in a Multitude of Counselors

Wisdom in a Multitude of Counselors

The NFL Draft covered so colorfully this April by an array of ESPN expert commentators has once again captivated the American football psyche with an over-analysis of this "game within the game." The annual reloading of America's major college and professional football teams through the recruiting and drafting process challenges to exceed the game itself in importance. Any wise coach knows having the right names on the backs of the jerseys can overcome any number of coaching shortfalls. The personnel evaluation and acquisition process culminating for the new pros in the NFL Draft designates in seven rounds those 210 fortunate players who have an immediate shot at a financial independence scant few of their college classmates may ever enjoy. As a coach, you may have observed one of your "once-in-a-career" prodigy players go through this unique ritual. The great playing career lures the

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