smazza Posted April 24, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 9,895 Content Count: 66,072 Reputation: 2,429 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Share Posted April 24, 2004 in trib TAMPA - This is what the hard work and dedication was for. This is why they put in the extra time in the weight room and forced themselves to work out when their bodies wanted a day off. South Florida's Maurice Jones, J.R. Reed and Huey Whittaker hope the blood and sweat they've poured into football will be rewarded by being drafted. ``I'm ready for it,'' said Whittaker, a 6-foot-4, 234-pound receiver. ``I'm not worrying about when I'm picked; I just want a team to give me an opportunity to play on the next level.'' Reed, a 5-10, 201-pound safety, echoed Whittaker's feelings. ``I'm going into the draft open-minded,'' Reed said. ``I don't care who picks me or what round it is. I'm just hoping to be blessed enough to be selected.'' Jones, a 6-0, 249-pound linebacker, says he's not consumed with the process and will watch only part of today's draft. ``It's exciting, but I'm going to treat it like any other Saturday,'' he said. ``I'm not going to be glued to the TV. Everyone's got all my numbers, so they can find me.'' Draft analyst Mike Detillier projects Jones as an early fourth-round selection, Reed a late fourth- to early fifth-round pick, and Whittaker a sixth- round choice. If that's the case, the three will have to wait until Sunday to find out their football futures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulls96go Posted April 25, 2004 Group: Member Topic Count: 724 Content Count: 10,219 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/17/2002 Share Posted April 25, 2004 good article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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