NFL Mock Draft Challenge 2010

While the NHL playoffs may be bring the most exciting hockey of the year, the guru looks forward to April for another reason: the NFL Draft. From a managerial standpoint, there is no comparison. There are so many players to fill so many positions on so many teams that anyone with a knowledge of college and pro football can relate to. It's just a great time.

As before, the guru is looking for qualified competitors for his fantasy football expert league. Anyone who can handle the intricacies of the NFL is fully capable of competing in the guru's league. Now is your chance to prove yourself worthy.

Any individual with an email address is eligible to compete. To enter, simply send an email to FANTASYguru37@gmail.com with the following information: an alias/pen name (optional), your picks, and the tiebreaker (more on that later). List the picks in ascending order.

Only the first round will be scored. You will receive 10 points for correctly identifying which player will be taken in every draft slot. (Note that if teams trade picks, the player you choose for that pick will be the one that counts. For example, if you predicted that Mark Sanchez would go to Cleveland last year at #5, you would still get 10 points even though the Jets got him at #5.) You will receive 3 points for correctly identifying which position will be drafted. (For example, if you thought that Detroit would draft Sanchez at #1, you would get 3 points even though they picked Matthew Stafford.) Players will be classified as quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, and kickers (that crazy Al Davis). Tiebreaking procedures are as follows:

1. The pick that Tim Tebow will be taken at. This can be in any round.

2. The length of time the first round will take to complete. (Example: 8 hours, 43 minutes)

3. The color tie Roger Goodell is wearing.

There is no charge to enter the contest. Sending money will not increase your chances of winning. Only one entry per email address. In the case of multiple entries, only the first entry will be scored. All entries are due by 6:00 PM (1800 hours) on the evening of April 22, 2010.

The winner will receive a special invitation to compete against the guru himself in a highly competitive fantasy football league. Good luck to all challengers. Remember, only the best and brightest gain access to the FG37FFEC.