Smith announcing Bills draft pick good move
The announcement that Bruce Smith will accnounce the Buffalo Bills first round draft pick is a surprise. I have to admitt that it was a great idea, and personally it hit me hard.
I first heard about it on the 20/20 sports report on WGR Sports Radio 550. My first reaction was wow that is a great way to honor the people at Virgina Tech. Smith is one of the greatest VA Tech players of all time. With him announcing the pick there sure should be a lot of emotions running throughout the nation.
I have to admit that sitting here and then surfing the web, and then getting to ESPN.com and seeing the announcment right there near the top of the National Football League section was hard. It hit me like a ton of bricks, and finaly sunk in that the massacre was real. I know that it has been over a week, but for everyone it hits at different times. For me it takes a while to sink in.
However, Michael Vick should call commisioner Roger Goodell, and tell him that he has to decline to take part in the draft tommorrow. In light of the fact that his house in Virgina was raided for animal cruelty. DeAngelo Hall, and Virgina Tech football head coach Frank Beamer will also participate in the draft.
In all it is a good move by the league. Eventhough it should be an interesting draft it will also be a somber one at the same time when Bruce takes the stage. Hopefully, instead of calling out Bruce and cheering fans should be chanting Hokies, Hokies, Hokies.