Jay,

I couldn't agree more. What a boring-arse draft day for the NFL. When your invitees @ Radio City are mostly lineman (I know those guys are necessary piece of every team's puzzle), but these guys aren't the point-makers like a QB, RB or WR. Honestly, how exciting is a O-lineman to the average NFL fan? Well, unless you're Miami and in that case any sign of fresh-blood is welcomed.

Overall, congrats to our drafted Tigers. I really was worried about the effect Groves' heart surgery would have on his draft status, and despite spin that said it wouldn't have an effect, I really think it did hurt him a little (landed 52nd). As for the others, it's nice to see the 4-5 other AU players get a shot in the NFL as well.

No comment on Mark May other than he's a ESPN homer who plays up to the "it" team like the rest of the sports media. LSU has holes to fill and cooky Les, and Alabama still has Sarah Jessica Parker at QB with "used car salesman" King Saban at the helm. Lets all be glad Auburn stays under the sports media's radar for at least a little while.

And finally, thank you, thank you, thank you for updating us on what position Dick Trickle finished at Talladega. Man, if only he could land the Viagra or Cialis sponsorship. I think his pole position could "rise" with such a move! ..Sry...had to. 8-)

.....But, I was excited to read about Auburn's performance in the draft. I think Pat Lee may play the longest. He showed that he has the speed to stay with anyone. I'm not sure Coach Muschamp was the best technique coach, but Lee will get brought up to speed on that in NFL camp, I'm sure!

.....Slept Friday, worked 13.5 hours Friday night, took a shower and then ran tennis practice for my son's tennis team, since the real coach couldn't be there. Played Dungeons and Dragons with high-school buddies till midnight, on no sleep, a pot of coffee, and a sack of Milo's hamburgers. Picked up a new, neato staff for my wizard!

.....On Sunday, the tennis coach wanted to watch the car race at Talladega, so my wife and I ran the tennis match against Gardendale, which our team barely won. I conked out at 8:00 PM, without ever turning the TV on, all weekend. Watching tennis is hard. I tend to get animated during sports events that I care about. You're not allowed to make noise at a tennis match. And you're not allowed to coach players during the match. "Move up on their second serve! He's working your backhand! Step over one step! Keep your racket up when you're playing the net!" These things want to come out, and I have to keep biting my tongue!

.....Read about the Tiger baseball team's collapse against Bama. Grrrrr.

Draft day brings either an endorsement or an indictment  for your team, or so goes the popular perception. The draft means absolute squat for the upcoming cfb season, but people still want to use it as a referendum on your team.

The only one I really ever watched was 2005, when I witnessed the first time an entire backfield of a team, ever got drafted in the first round. Since I no longer give a crap about pro football, I only care that the Auburn guys get their chance.

Hey, did UAT keep their streak alive of no first-rounders this century?

apparently D.J. halls attitude and reputation greatly hurt his draft potential. I am surprised that no one took Simeon Castille or Wallace Gilberry in the 6th or 7th. And I wouldn't place any importance on the draft for the upcoming collegiate season. But its nice to one up the bammers in any way and it does pay dividends when recruiting (especially if the drafted players or undrafted free agents have a decent career).