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Judge’s ruling could have negative impact on NFL - 2004-02-13
A federal judge ruled that the NFL's rule disallowing players who are less than three years out of high school to enter the draft was illegal because it violated antitrust laws. This decision could have a harmful impact on both professional and collegiate football.

Although the ruling may be correct legally, 18 and 19 year olds are not ready to play in the NFL. Football is a brutal contact sport that requires athletes to mature physically. An 18 year old is not as strong and fast as a 26-year-old NFL player. The youthful athletes will not be able to compete, nor will they be accustomed to the high level of competition.
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Rough stint for Dent - 2004-02-13
As Super Bowl XXXVIII came near Richard Dent was on top of the world. Poised for election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in addition to having the chance to return for a second season as the Bears assistant defensive line coach, the future looked bright. However over the past two weeks things have not gone as planned.

Although Dent’s Hall of Fame campaign made progress in his second year of eligibility, as he was among the final 10 being considered for election, he
didn’t receive the minimum positive vote of 80 percent.

While there is still a great chance Dent will be enshrined in Canton someday, the likelihood of him getting another NFL coaching gig isn’t as good.
Read the full story at Jets Confidential