Professional sports leagues concerned that young people were turning to pro wrestling or action sports such as skateboarding or motocross have spent millions trying to find the soul of the 15to25 yearold fan. They have invested in youth programs, TV shows and even cartoons, figuring one would be the magic elixir that will make their game the next hot thing. Who knew that for the NFL it would be something the league had little to do with creating?.New York Giants: The Giants wanted Alabama MLB Rolando McClain, but they might have lucked out with Phillip Dillard with the 115th pick. Dillard was a solid middle linebacker at Nebraska and played super at the end of the season for the Cornhuskers. Before that, the Giants risked their firstround pick on South Florida pass rusher Jason PierrePaul, who is physically gifted but short on football experience.

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