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Show SPORTS 6 - DIXIE SUN discussed for 2008 NFL Draft Top 10 might be the player tr " rI for the Falcons with conviction of Michae' Vick. If the team is ing to move forward they need to draft L -n- Ryan Leaf or Peyton Manning7 This is a question some general managers have lost their jobs over or made a career over. I am talking about the NFL draft, or as my associate Layne Roberts considers, Christmas. The franchise quarterly It The St. Louis Rams had a forgettable the corner back from Tennessee State or the linebacker with the brightest future in Keith Rivers from USC. The Saints should improve from an offense that was just anemic last season. They do need more defense, so in that light this pick would make sense to me. At nine, the Cincinnati need help Bengals in every department, both on and off the field. It is a shame the team has had so much potential when the players are not serving jail sentences. The offense is decent, but they lack defensive presence. They are not going to get the I think the offers 510 will be back on cour$1n Bulger and Jackson P11 but come back at tnt full need Wr strength. help on defense, and !:3 They there is only one in opt Howie Longs son, Long So look for the Rams defense to be improved if they go this selection. Now onto the No. pick in the draft and y, P11 t"-- i according to some reports, Miami Pn v1'1 the an Long,18" begun to talk to agent for Jake it looks like it will to be one of LSUs defensive linemen Kirston Pittman and Glenn Dorsey team up tackling Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. Dorsey figures draft this the top year. picks Chris Longs or the Glenn Dorseys of the draft, but they might sneak in and grab Rivers, or if Vernon Gholston falls to them it would be good for them. The eighth pick belongs to my beloved and I just Ravens to trade up try pray they or for some freak chance Matt Ryan falls all the way to eighth, but thats not likely to happen. They need help at most positions on the offense and in the linebacker department. If I had to make a pick at whom they will take I think they ight look for the heir ), ) I apparent to Jonathan Ogden. Offensive tackle Ryan Clady might be the choice for them or Rivers to help the aging Ray Lewis. The seventh pick in the draft belongs to the New (C England Patriots and the rich did not get richer as they get this pick because of a trade with San Francisco. They need defensive help to go with the elderly linebacking crew they currently have and cornerback help. (18-1- I love some pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Now there is an draft are Jake Ryan-QB-Bosto- Darren McFadden-RB-Arkansa- (4-1- n s and Glenn Dorsey-DT-LS- The Falcons, Raiders and Chiefs are seeded three, four and five, respectively, because of a coin toss that determined their spots. Dont think any of these picks will turn around these franchises right away; they have these picks because their teams suck. The Chiefs like most of these teams, need help at a lot of positions on offense and defense. They gave up ), I ntrMneAZah 3Md a4d Symplunxy Ordxe,ti Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.rn. Jcwfi E n iet JtirZe Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.rn. i L i - MANHATTAN, - Kansas State freshman Michael Beasley giggled like a kid, as he did so often this season, and you could almost hear those times this winter when he spoke about SpongeBob SquarePants, his love for macaroni and cheese or how he used a water pistol to soak his roommate. On Monday, Beasley officially became an adult in the basketball world. An x ward, Beasley announced he is headed for the NBA after one year at But right up to the very end, he proved he's still the same kid. When spokesman Tom" Gilbert asked him whether he was ready to begin his news conference, Beasley said "no" and burst into uncontrollable laughter. Wildcats coach Frank Martin said Walker also has declared for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent, meaning he can withdraw his name before the draft and return to U Beasley, projected by many as the future No. pick, is working with Vocal Spring-Voic- 1015 big offensive numbers to opponents last year, and I look to them to sure up the defense. Because I dont think Jake Long will be around when they make their pick, Dorsey would be a good fit. However, if they dont go that route any other of the top five would be a good choice. has a Oakland decent defense but needs help on offense. The team drafted Russell No. overall last year, so Ryan is out. I get the feeling it will come down to Dorsey and McFadden, and I think they might end up taking the RB to have a duo of McFadden and Fargus. And they might need to draft a new owner if one is available. Atlanta really needs a QB, and Ryan (4-1- 1 (4-1- Friday, April 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.rn. Individual Suident Feifon Sp nmf hand C oncerC C Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.rn. Rebel Chorus, Chamber Singer?, Women Men s Chorus , Jd zz Project s 1 agent Joel Bell, though he hasn't signed with him yet, his mother, Fatima HcUtal Chorus, Martin never tried to stand in his way. "Like I told him, if I had a son his age that was the best player in college basketball, I'd tell him he's got to go," Martin said. Beasley stands to be the first player chosen in the NBA draft, held June 26 in New York City, in 18 years. Guard Steve Henson went in the second round to the Milwaukee Bucks in 1990, and the Wildcats haven't had a pick since Golden State selected Mitch Richmond as the fifth overall choice in first-roun- d for- But this is no joke- may be losing freshman Bill Walker, too. " e aP be Michigan OT, which would be a great picl, P my opinion. The offer,, sive line is so vital to '0L success of an NFLfrs,r0 chise. This pick woulo he open up a lot of doorT,e for the South Beach on offense and could be ' cornerstone pick years to come. K for em This is all subject' iavi change over the nest lihg week and a half. The hre have been talks that aid Dallas is trying to up and get McFaddeand who knows if 4 will. There are ahva; y surprises (see TedC Jr. last year), butyo. l will just have to tune to ESPN on the Apr. to see. If I am wrom about the whole the. just remember ever thought Brian Bosv and Ryan Leaf were ,0jc going to be great Nf,eld players. en m the . hre Michael Beasley declares dn f iiiCii'if :ic. eligibility for NBA draft (MCT) l Chris Matt College, Rogers-Cromarti- and if the team went with Rivers or CB Leodis McKelvin from Troy they cant make a bad choice; they need young guys in the defense. The Jets need a little of everything, but they also need defensive help the most. If for some reason Glenn' Dorsey falls they need to pick him up, but I think they might look at Cholston from Ohio State to sure up that defensive line and put over- whelming feeling the top five players in the 2008 Kan. 5yuipkony season r injury-ridde- n So what does your team need7 Well, I am going to throw some names and teams out there, and we will see where these GMs fall or rise Now these picks are based off team needs, best available (according to experts), and my own (6-9- ar 13) wreck. opinion. With the 10th pick, the New Orleans Saints ) need defensive help. Now it depends on what your views are as to what wins championships; I say it is defense. So if I were the Saints GM, I would look at Dominique Rogers-Cromarti- wasiust a traged, This pick would fill need and will more tl likely be the best plav ta available to them at re time. draft is right around the corner, and as a Baltimore Ravens fan I am looking forward to some kind of hope in this draft after the struggle my team experienced after last years ship- (7-9- that void. Last sea fill BY JARED BURTON Dixie Sun Sports Editor Smith, said "It's time for me to take my game to the next level," said Beasley, who averaged 26.2 points and 12 4 rebounds per game, holds 30 school records, multiple Big 12 marks and six NCAA . bests for "I proved myself over the course of the season It's time for new challenges single-seaso- n 2007-08- " 1988. three-yea- r guaranteed contracts, and the No. overall pick will receive $4,019,000 his first season; $4,320,400 the second; and $4,621,800 the third. The No. 2 pick gets $3,595,800 that first season. Bell, who is based in Gaithersburg, Md., said he expects talks to start as early as Tuesday about potential endorsement deals for Beasley. "We're going to speak to a variety of companies, whether it's shoes, trading cards, beverages, etc., etc., and I anticipate there's going to be great interest," Bell said. 1 The possibilities enticed Beasley as much as anything. "It's the right decision for me and my family financially," he said. "1 can take care of my family, make sure our lives are better." Still, Beasley insisted it wasn't a to leave Beasley said Sunday night that he was leaning toward remaining a Wildcat. On he )ne rill Ke he Monday morning, aid ready to move on. le "He even came to tl house (Monday) ave ' Ma, I need help.' No; help only did he need ironing his clothes, bilen us really still wanted to tv talk," Smith said. Pei ' Michael, when youn a decision, you'll kno,n your heart that it's thlru jpr right time,' and it was time. right 3 Beasley surfaced tve on schedule to change an State's fortunes. His es, impact will last for ye' art according to Martin, that includes recruits and-!at- l lSSC J rip "It would be a lot Lottery picks get T, rl me difficult moving for" if he never played tell you that," said Martin, who guided d Wildcats to their first NCAA Tournament f appearance in 12 yea' "Mike has opened dot for us in the world of j a f lege basketball that i ; year ago were not opt; for us. Hes going to rt resent Kansas State! ketball for the next years, 82 times a seat "Mike has put our brand out there agaij people know that Kar State basketball is ha and he's put us on na ; j al television. You cou'-all that with the fad had success, and it'sa ' powerful message douJ Beasley, though, want to be remember i as basketba savior. "I don't want pedestal, don't to her want1' underneath anybod) said. "I just" Beasley P to be the stand-uthe goofy kid, who h play basketball " (c) 2008, The Kans City Star. Distributed McClatchy-Tribun- by e Information Services lers on |