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Stanford Heroes to Play on Sundays

It comes as no surprise that as Stanford Football has risen to the highest ranks in college football, the NFL has taken notice. While it wasn't long ago that the program was completely ignored by NFL scouts (not a single Stanford player was selected in either 2008 or '09 draft), things have changed in recent years.

Draft Preview: Zach Ertz

Continuing the tradition of Tight End U, Zach Ertz will be the next Stanford tight end to make his way to the NFL, joining Alex Smith, Evan Moore, Konrad Rueland, Jim Dray, and Coby Fleener. Depending on whom you listen to, Ertz should come off the board as soon as the second half of the first round or early in the second. Whenever he's chosen, the team that picks him will be landing a stud. For proof, check out this Sports Science clip from ESPN.

Draft Weekend Recap

Andrew Luck (Round 1, Pick #1, Indianapolis Colts)
Taken in the spot he would've occupied had he left college a year ago, Luck fell in the laps of the Indianapolis Colts. How eager were they to get started on the Luck Era? They jettisoned Peyton Manning, one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play in the NFL. You know all that, of course. Robert Griffin III was the second pick, and Luck and RG3 will be forever linked. After finishing one and two in the Heisman balloting four months ago, it was no surprise that they were the top two picks in this draft. There were some voices calling for the Colts to choose RG3 over Luck, but most rational minds saw this as nonsense. Even so, the two will be compared constantly, beginning with the first preseason games in August and extending for the duration of their careers. Griffin, however, will likely see more success this year, as his Washington Redskins are a much better team right now. When Luck stands in the huddle this fall, most of the faces looking back at him will be first- and second-year players. One face, however, will be familiar -- but more on that later.

ESPN's Sports Science on Coby Fleener

You already know that Coby Fleener is good, but did you know he can dunk on an elephant? That he can win a tug-o-war with Sumo wrestlers? Here's the proof...