Bonus Coverage: Day 1 NFL Draft Delicacies
Tip of the Cap: To the Raiders & Cardinals for delivering Fernando & Love!!! Perhaps the gridiron worm is churning in the Southwestern part of the country!?!
Winners: 1. J-e-t-s, Jets, Jets, Jets. Pass rusher, uber-talented TE, and one of the Fernando's money targets from IU Omar Cooper...the Jets soared in Round 1.
2. Browns. Correct the Browns. They were able to trade down and grab a premiere tackle (Utah's Spence Fano), then nabbed WR KC Concepion
I know...the Raiders, Cardinals, Jets, Browns all making their fanbases happy momentarily!!!
Head Scratcher: The Rams. Not sure GM and Coach McVay are on the same page regarding the selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson!?! Simpson to LA
Names to keep an eye on early in Round 2:
*Washington WR Denzell Boston; will the Bills nab another weapon for Josh Allen? If not, I don't think Boston slides past the New York Football Giants at #37!?!
*TE Eli Stowers, apparently the Dude apparently doesn't set the world on fire as a blocker...but this former QB has magnetic hands! Might the 49ers nab him!?! Stowers rocked the combine! 49ers traded back and currently own the first pick of the 2nd round (#33), as well as pick #58, and could use a future replacement for George Kittle.
*Defensive Linemen Kayden McDonald (Ohio State) & Christian Miller (Georgia)...if McDonald is on the board at #36--he is joining Fernando in Las Vegas!
*There are a ton of defensive backs and safeties on the board: S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and Tennessee's CB Colton Hood should go early!
Enjoy the draft, enjoy your weekend--see you in the stands or on your set! BF
April 23, 2026
Tip of the Cap: This one goes to my son Noah, who blasted a career high 94 (out of 100) while trapshooting a couple of weekends ago...our youngest kiddo, will be a Fresno State Bulldog next fall. Well Done Kiddo!!!
Broadcasting Schedule, Roadrunner & Big West Softball Notes:
This weekend I will be in Bakersfield for softball as CSU Bakersfield hosts UC Riverside for a 3-game series...on Saturday April 25, the first game of the doubleheader at starts at noon (PST) with the 2nd game scheduled for approximately 2:30 p.m...then on Sunday the two teams return for a single contest beginning at 11 a.m....all 3 games, aired on ESPN Plus...currently the Roadrunners (6-15 conference record) are in 8th place, a game behind both CSUN (Northridge) and UC San Diego who both own a 7-14 record...the top 6 teams qualify for the Big West Conference Tournament to be played in Fullerton May 6-9...CSUN host UCSD this weekend, then next weekend UCSD travels to Bako, while CSUN heads to the "Beach" to take on Long Beach! The race for the #6 is on...currently Fullerton holds the top spot (19-2) followed by UC Santa Barbara, The Beach, Hawaii, and UC Davis...keep on eye on Fullerton, as they can really knock the ball around the yard--junior Titan Sarah Perez leads the BW with a .435 average...Fullerton has walloped 42 home runs, while simultaneously leading the league in fielding an ERA...they are a fun-loving, swaggy group, who just might make a little noise in the NCAA tournament! First they will have to win the conference tournament, which was won by the Gauchos a year ago...similar to the way Cal Poly SLO made it to the Sweet 16 in Women's Volleyball, I can envision Fullerton making a tournament run...the Titans captured the D-1 crown in 1986, under legendary coach Judi Garman...one of the Fullerton's top arm-Trisha McClesky--is a CenCal native, from Merced (Merced High). McClesky leads the BW in wins (14) and innings pitched (145).
Luv and Love for the NFL Draft!
The draft is almost here! It sure sounds like there can be a lot of zaniness tonight when names are read in Pittsburgh...about the only consensus is that Indiana's Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza will be heading to Las Vegas...THE HOPE IS REAL in Raiderland! For those of you who haven't read up on the draft like my sporty spouse, here are a couple of first round themes to keep an eye on:
*Where is the Love?!? Most pundits have Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love as the first running back coming off of the board...but when and where will he land? Keep an eye on the New York teams, who both could use a "splash", and I would think the Irish's Subway Alumni would luvvvvvvv to see their guy end up calling MetLife Stadium Home!?!
*New York, New York...as I write this, the Jets and Giants each own two picks in the top 16...will Love be in the air for the Big Apple? Will the Jets stay at #2...or might they trade down? Might the Giants with the #5 and #10 do likewise? Might the Giants trade up--and snag a load of Love!?! Fun times for the fans that follow the Big Apple's teams. (The Chiefs own a pair of picks as well in the first round--but as they are over exposed and they even had a Hallmark Movie based on their fandom, we won't mention them...I am a fan of T-Swift by the way, just saying!)
*Not to be outdone, the Cowboys pick at #'s 12 and 20...might they be feeling the pangings of Love? Could the 'Boys looks to grab a share of tonight's limelight by making a Draft-Day-Deadline-Deal!?!
*Who will be the first defensive player selected? Will it be one of the two Ohio State Buckeye's projected to be selected very early-Arvel Reese and Caleb Downs? Which Edge Rusher (Defensive End) and tackle hears their name first this evening? Need a little more drama...which Wide Receiver (dare I say Deva?) is the first to come off the board? Another Buckeye, Carnell Tate's is frequently mentioned as the guy QB Rooms would welcome with open arms...when will Bama QB Ty Simpson come off the board?!? First round? Second Round (Friday). Will he be the 2nd QB selected or will their be a surprise? The knock on Simpson, he doesn't have a ton of starts under his belt...keep an eye on the Cardinals, Jets, and Steelers who could all use a signal caller! Will LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier be the "Riser" of the draft!?!
*How about the defending Super Bowl Champion Seahawks? Seattle only owns four draft selections...might Seattle, and the Raiderzzzz make a deal?!? The Silver and Black own 10 picks, including 3 in the 4th round...new LV Head Coach was the offensive coordinator for the champs a year ago...wonder if they might strike a deal? Could the Raiders and 49ers swing a deal? Santa Clara of San Francisco selects is slotted at #23--a prime locale to trade down with a team who wants to come back up into the first round! Whoa Nelly.
*Could a San Diego State Aztec (Yeah I am a bit of a Homer!?!) hear his name in on Thursday? Corner back Chris Johnson appears destined for a late Round 1, early Round 2 selection!?! How about a couple of Dudes from U!?! The Canes were a play or 2 from capturing the Natty...I would expect to see a little Green and Orange on the screen tonight!
Enjoy! Remember to Say Hello When our Path's Cross. Fernando, Fernando...
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