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Football / NFL Draft Policy / Antitrust Law #764041

FNC Evening News for Friday, Feb 06, 2004
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(Studio: Rick Folbaum) Report introduced.

(New York: Todd Connor) A federal judge’s ruling against the NFL’s current draft policy featured; details given about the ruling which states the NFL rule that players must be three years out of high school before they can enter the league violates antitrust law and the reactions to the ruling. Written statement from NFL executive vice president Jeff Pash† that players who stay in school longer have better and longer careers in the NFL quoted. [Former Ohio State University running back Maurice CLARETT†- comments on effect of ruling.] [Sports business consultant Ken SHROPSHIRE†- comments on high school football players.]

Reporter(s):
Folbaum, Rick;
Connor, Todd
Duration:
00:01:50

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