Summary

The recent developments in sports across college athletics, the NFL, and the NBA highlight a dynamic period of transitions and strategic shifts. As the NFL Draft concludes, college football programs are focusing on young recruits to replace stars like Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, with players such as Miller Moss and Garret Nussmeir stepping into significant roles. In the realm of sports business, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is advocating for an 18-game season, promoting it as a revenue booster despite concerns about player health and schedule impacts. The NBA playoffs are showcasing a generational shift, with young talents like Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous Alexander emerging as potential new faces of the league in the absence of veteran stars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry. Additionally, the NFL Draft made history with a record number of quarterbacks picked early, notably Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., despite his new team, the Falcons, recently investing heavily in veteran QB Kirk Cousins. 

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1st Quarter: College Sports

With the NFL Draft wrapping up last week, many college teams are now focusing on their younger recruits to fill the shoes of their recently drafted stars. The transition from NCAA to the NFL is a significant step for young athletes, and schools. Players like Miller Moss and Garret Nussmeir looks to fill in the shoes of No.1 overall pick Caleb Williams, and Heisman winner Jayden Daniels respectively.

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2nd Quarter: Sports Business News

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is making a strong push for a newly revamped 18-game season. His plan includes additional player safety measures and modified bye weeks to accommodate the extended schedule. Most NFL owners are in support of Goodell's plan, seeing it as a way to increase revenue and fan engagement. However, the proposal is still under review, with considerations for its impacts on player health and season ticket holder arrangements being closely analyzed.

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3rd Quarter: Professional Sports

It's been 2 weeks since the NBA playoffs started, and the first round is just about wrapping up. This postseason marks a new age for the NBA, as it's the first without stars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, or Steph Curry in the second round since 2005. Their absence has opened the door for new talents to make their mark on the game, highlighting a shift in the league's dynamic. Young stars like Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous Alexander look to make themselves as the new face of the league.

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4th Quarter: Deeper Dive Story

The NFL Draft concluded last Saturday and was remarkable for its emphasis on quarterbacks, with six quarterbacks being taken in the first 12 picks – the most in NFL history. The most surprising pick first round pick was Washington’s Michael Penix Jr to the Falcons, a team that a few months ago signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a 4 year $180 million dollar deal. In other news, the defending National Champions, the Michigan Wolverines stood out with an impressive 13 players being drafted. Players included quarterback JJ Mccarthy to the Vikings, running back and National Championship MVP Blake Corum to the Rams, and defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the Bengals.

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The Bulletin Brief:

Filling the shoes of new NFL draftees (ESPN)

Owners support Goodell's push for 18 game season (SBJ)

Lebron, Steph, and KD’s amazing playoff statistic (Yahoo)

Draft for all 32 NFL teams (ESPN)

Michigan leads all schools in NFL Draft with 13 (Athletic)