The Draft - Williams, Pete
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The NFL draft is the most closely followed sporting events not involving an actual athletic contest. Pete Williams explores this world from the inside out, exposing the multi-layered feeding freenzy that swarms around America's top college players. The Draft follows a handful of NFL hopefuls through the ups and downs of the 2004-2005 college football season and the pre-draft process, culminating with the 2005 draft. Among the prospects are Virginia defensive end Chris Canty, who overcomes a devasting early-season knee injury to re-establish himself as a top draft hopeful, only to suffer a…mehr

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The NFL draft is the most closely followed sporting events not involving an actual athletic contest. Pete Williams explores this world from the inside out, exposing the multi-layered feeding freenzy that swarms around America's top college players. The Draft follows a handful of NFL hopefuls through the ups and downs of the 2004-2005 college football season and the pre-draft process, culminating with the 2005 draft. Among the prospects are Virginia defensive end Chris Canty, who overcomes a devasting early-season knee injury to re-establish himself as a top draft hopeful, only to suffer a detached retina in a
An explosive look at the NFL Draft from the inside out that exposes the multilayered feeding frenzy that swarms around America's top college players. The Draft follows a handful of NFL hopefuls through the ups and downs of the 2004 college football season and the predraft process, culminating with the 2005 draft. Among the prospects are Virginia defensive end Chris Canty, who overcomes a devastating early-season knee injury to reestablish himself as a top draft hopeful, only to suffer a detached retina in a nightclub skirmish; and Fred Gibson, a talented but rail-thin Georgia wide receiver who struggles to put on the weight needed to go over the middle in the NFL. It's a complex environment, with college coaches attempting to protect their "student-athletes" from exploitation (while fully aware that they can only remain competitive if they attract NFL-caliber players to their schools), along with sports agents and NFL scouts trying to stay a step ahead of their competition. These parties provide a multi-angled view of the world of emerging NFL talent. The reader follows the season through the eyes of a host of power players and scouts, from veteran agent Pat Dye Jr. to Jerry Maguire clone Jack Scharf, to the coaching divisions of Florida State University and the University of Virginia--headed by longtime Bill Parcells disciple Al Groh. Also central to the narrative are the Atlanta Falcons and former executives Rich McKay and Tim Ruskell, who use a character-based evaluation system to set their draft board. These parallel stories weave together, culminating in draft weekend, to create a gripping and fascinating look at a world few see from the inside.
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Pete Williams is not just a small business owner, entrepreneur and Professor-of-Practice at Deakin Business School.He's also a dedicated husband, father to two boys (one of whom is neurodiverse), and the Chair of WeRide Australia.Pete is known for his innovative approaches to business growth through the global movement that is the 7 Levers Framework, as detailed in his award-winning book 'Cadence: A Tale of Fast Business Growth'.In his latest book, 'duck YEAH!', Pete draws from the whirlwind of juggling various roles and hats to offer a cheeky yet insightful look at managing life's chaotic demands. Pete invites readers to recalibrate their priorities and rediscover the joy of living a life worth giving a duck - and a fuck - about. Whether it's navigating the pressures of entrepreneurship, academia, advocacy, or family life, Pete brings a fresh perspective on what it means to manage our daily "ducks" effectively.