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The Tampa Tribune, Monday, April 24, 1995 Anient; rinnrnn Sports-5 Pick sends message to UF receiver if "It's something I've been doing all along, proving my doubters wrong," said Salaam, who was taken by Chicago with the 21st overall pick. (Nittany) Lion's share: Penn State had three players selected in the Jr first nine picks Ki-Jana Carter (first, Cincinnati), Collins (fifth, Carolina) and TE Kyle Brady (ninth, New York Jets), r. The last time three players from the 7 same school went in the top 1 0 was -1987, when Miami's Vinny Testaverde j-(first, Tampa Bay), Alonzo Highsmith (third, Houston) and Jerome Brown 1 (1 0th, Philadelphia) were taken. 1 Hyde and seek: Former University of Miami coach Dennis Erickson, now with the Seattle Seahawks, was blasted by columnist Dave Hyde in Sunday's editions of the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. According to ESPN reports, Bucs first-round DT Warren Sapp failed six drug tests while at UM.

The school's drug policy reportedly calls for dismissal after three positive tests. And to that, Hyde wrote: "Miami officials deserve to be grilled harder than Dennis Fung on this. Sapp kept being hailed as the next Cortez Kennedy when he could have become the next Len Bias. Maybe he thought he was doing Sapp a favor by not turning toinrln.lhsiead, he did Sapp a disservice by not confronting him, by allowing the problem to grow and Sapp to think he's so good he can get away with anything." Hyde's parting shot: "I once thought he Erickson was unfairly ridiculed by South Florida fans. No more.

He left Miami whining that fans' expectations were too high. He evidently was right. They expected class in a coach. They expected solid judgment and first-class leadership. They got scum.

He's all yours, Seattle." Free-agent alert: QB Terry Dean, DB Larry Kennedy and PK Judd Davis of Florida, LB James Roberson of Florida State and QB Frank Costa of Miami were not drafted, but should sign free-agent contracts. Central Florida WR David Rhodes of Mulberry High, the state's all-time leading collegiate receiver, also was bypassed. Mr. Irrelevant: Boston College defensive back Michael Reed wasn't high on a lot of draft lists, but he will get massive attention. Reed was the final pick (249th overall by Carolina), earning him the title of "Mr.

Irrelevant," an honor reserved for the final player taken. Reed will follow tradition during Irrelevant Week is celebrated June 25-30 in Newport, Calif. It includes a banquet, golf tournament and parties. Heisman snub: Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam of Colorado was the fifth running back selected. Player Pos.

School NFL team RdOver. Kevin Carter DE Florida Rams 16 Derrick Alexander DE FSU Vikings 111 Warren Sapp DT Miami Bucs 112 Ellis Johnson DT Florida Colts 115 Devin Bush DB FSU Falcons 126 Derrick Brooks LB FSU Bucs 128 Patrick Riley DT Miami Bears 252 Corey Fuller DB FSU Vikings 255 Greg Jefferson DE UCF Eagles 372 Chris T. Jones WR Miami Eagles 378 2ack Crockett FB FSU Colts 379 Tamarick Vanover WR FSU Chiefs 381 Chris Cowart LB FSU Chargers 4100 Larry Jones RB Miami Redskins 4103 Jack Jackson WR Florida Bears 4116 Jamie Brown OT FAMU Broncos 4121 Clifton Abraham DB FSU Bucs 5143 Cedric Davis DB Tenn. St.1 Cardinals 5150 Kez McCorvey WR FSU Lions 5156 James Stewart RB Miami Vikings 5157 QMar Ellison WR FSU Chargers 5162 Henry McMillian DT Florida Seahawks 6180 Eddie Goines WR N.C. St.2 Seahawks 6203 C.J.

Richardson DB Miami Oilers 721 1 A.C. Tellison WR Miami Browns 7231 Howard Smothers OT B-CC Eagles 7248 1 Davis prepped at Brandon High; 2 Goines prepped at Lakeland High Facing the music: Sapp wasn't the only player to surfer because of positive drug tests. Tennessee DB fP Ronald Davis missed the last four games of his college career because of a positive resi. rrojeciea as a first-round pick, he slipped to Atlanta in the second. Atlanta's doubts were erased when Davis met with Coach June Jones and team officials last week and his honesty was Compiled by PAT YASINSKAS '''I I 1 Arena Football if Ex-Gator makes cut at Storm camp By CHRIS MARTI Tribune Staff Writer ST.

PETERSBURG Regardless of what happens during the Tampa Bay Storm's training camp, Stacey Simmons can take pride in the fact he already has survived the toughest cut. The former receiver at the University of Florida (25 receptions for 392 yards and four touchdowns in 1987) and Dunedin High was the only prospect among the approximately 100 participants at the Storm's April 8 open tryout to receive an invitation to this week's preseason practice. Simmons, a science teacher and assistant football coach at Pinellas Park High, was one of 19 players who took part in the first day of workouts Sunday at the Huggins-Stengel Complex in St. Petersburg. The two, two-hour practices took their toll on Simmons, who limped off the field with cramps toward the end of the afternoon session.

"I knew with the number of people we'd have today we were going to have to do a lot of reps and I'd be in for a rude awakening," said Simmons, hampered with knee and leg injuries during his professional and college career. Not that Simmons, 26, was complaining. Selected in the fourth round of the 1990 draft by the Indianapolis Colts, he also had brief stints with the Los Angeles Raiders, the World League's Orlando Thunder and Shreveport of the Canadian Football League. "I just want the opportunity to play some football," Simmons said. "I have to try and take advantage of something like this." First-year Storm coach Tim Marcum said Simmons' speed distinguished him from the other prospects at the FRED FOXTribune photo Jay Gruden, center, Jake and John Gieselman work on during a drill at Tampa Bay's "I thought I might go before the fifth round, but when I saw Notre Dame's Bobby Taylor not going in the first, I figured to be waiting a while.

All I wanted was a chance." So did Goines, the Wolfpack's all-time leading receiver who suffered a season-ending knee injury Nov. 5 against Maryland. who will graduate in May with a degree in mass communications and public relations, said he's "85 percent" after rehabilitation. "I don't want to dwell on what might have been," said Goines, who was selected as the student speaker for N.C. State's graduation ceremony.

"But you can't help but realize that the injury hurt you, probably cost you some money. "I want to show everyone that I'm more than a sixth-round pick. But regardless of whether I went in the first or sixth round, my intentions have always been to be a great player in the NFL. I have a good opportunity because Seattle has been weak at receiver." The also have holdover irian.Blades, free-agent acquisition 'Ricky Prbehl and first-round pick" Joey Galloway of Ohio State. Tribune staff writer Joey Johnston contributed to this report By CHRIS HARRY Tribune Staff Writer GAINESVILLE The blindside shot of reality that leveled Jack Jackson on Saturday rivaled the best hits any free safety ever laid on the University of Florida's star wide receiver.

And it may have been just what Jackson needed. As he waited and waited and waited in vain, as it turned out for his name to be called during the NFL draft's first three rounds, Jackson considered his future in professional football. think there's a message here that maybe everything had started coming too easy for me," said Jackson, who bypassed his senior season to enter the draft. "I'd gotten to the point where I was beginning to take things for granted, so this was an eye-opener. This all gave me a chance to reflect on what I'd done and what I needed to do." Jackson will be doing it for the Chicago Bears, who chose the record-breaking Ail-American in the fourth round Sunday with the 116th overall pick.

Fellow underclassman James Stewart, a Miami running back, lasted until the fifth round, when Minnesota made him the 157th pick. "It's an excellent situation," said Jackson, who will be reunited with former Gator teammate and quarterback Shane Matthews, a Bears reserve. "They're looking for a third receiver to catch some passes and a guy to return some kicks. I think it's a good start." As a junior last fall, Jackson caught 57 passes for 855 yards and a Southeastern Conference-record 15 touchdowns. Rated by most scouting services as one of the top five wideouts, Jackson was the 13th player selected at his position.

"I guess a lot of people questioned me," Jackson said. "My attitude, the so-called cockiness and arrogance were the biggest knocks against me, along with my size. Once again, I've got to go out and prove myself." Jackson was among four Gators selected in the two-day draft, while Stewart was among seven Hurricanes picked. Florida State led all IjSm Why Walt? Get a Datel IT'S FREE 10 CALL AND BKOWSE THROUGH EWOOt OF LOCAL rWSONAL AP9 long Term Casual Doling TELECOMPANIONS (8)3)274-5454 Own a Digital Beeper trom Trade-ins welcome. Tampa 884-0054 Lakeland 688-8850 Largo 538-0444 Statewide 1-600-239-6474 (2) MobileComm" A BEUSC47H Company Hi 1 cr mm a Marcum said.

"He stepped on the a 4.5 and he can catch the ball." players on the training camp roster -who participate in Sunday's practices were lineman Sylvester Bem-bery, back Eddie Brown, offensive- -specialist LaFrance and defensive backs Tracy Dowden. of guys that aren't here that I'd like Marcum said. "I thought the limited that were here gave a great effort. I off-season conditioning and some seemed too overweight." fr the matter and announced they were fining Ingle $250 but taking no action against Musgrave. "Just a short-track racing incident," NASCAR spokesman Kevin Triplett said.

"Well, you know, it was a heat-of-the-moment thing, I'm sure. At Martinsville or any of the short tracks, people always get kind of antsy," Musgrave said. "The accident with Ricky Rudd was just a racing accident." Ingle didn't comment. Wallace's victory meant Darrell Waltrip once again came up short in a bid to end a winless streak that has reached 77 races dating to September 1992. Fittipaldi benefits when Cheever runs out of gas NAZARETH, Pa.

Eddie Chee-ver's fuel tank ran dry with less than two laps remaining in the Bosch Spark Plug Grand Prix, making Emerson Fittipaldi the recipient of a victory that had looked nearly impossible only moments earlier. Cheever, apparently on the way to giving A.J. Foyt his first victory as a team owner since 1981, tried to squeeze the final 94 laps out of one Storm quarterbacks Kelchner, right, their passing training camp. tryout. "I like Stacey," grass field and ran Among the 12 did not of other commitments receiverdefensive George Sanders and Corey "There are a lot to have here," number of guys could tell some did didn't, but no one rs Wallace halts MonteXarlo streak, wins A Tribune Wire Service Report ff-ft If ft macpad nffiic Mmowri Report jured.

NASCAR officials reviewed Hanes 500 tank of fuel and came up nearly tank of fuel and came up nearly two state teams with a school-record 10 selections, including three first-rounders. FSU's previous record was seven players in 1990, when the draft included 12 rounds. Meanwhile, two Tampa Bay area products also were selected on the draft's second day. Tennessee State cornerback Cedric Davis, a Brandon High graduate, was a fifth-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals. North Carolina State wide receiver Eddie Goines, a Lakeland High graduate, went to the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round.

"I went to the mall to get some Cardinal stuff when I heard the news," said Davis, a four-year starter who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds. "They didn't have much, but I got a few things. I'm happy and proud to be going there. Arizona coach Buddy Ryan has an aggressive defense and that's my style." Davis will be reunited with Brent Alexander, his former Tennessee State teammate who is a Cardinals free safety, and assistant coach Robert Ryan, who recruited him in high school. "When the season started, I was a guy just hoping to get into somebody's training camp," Davis said.

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Plenty of twisted fenders, a driver slugged in the face and RESULTS 2 another victory mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm by Rusty Wallace. At Martinsville Speedway, some things never change. "It's been a pretty wild day, huh?" Wallace said after holding off Ted Musgrave as darkness fell Sunday to win the rain-plagued Hanes 500. Wallace's victory in a Ford Thunderbird released the stranglehold of Chevrolet's new Monte Carlo, which had won the first seven events of the season. Wallace led three times for 175 laps, including the final 50, and finished three car-lengths ahead of Musgrave, a fellow Ford driver.

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The CompuBox punch stats showed Foreman landed 249 punchb es, 111 of them jabs, out of 543 Tu thrown. Schulz connected on 229 of 482 punches. "He ran," complained Foreman; "You don't run when you're fighting for the championship." At tfle final bell, Foreman's left -eye had a lump above it bigger than a golf ball. Schulz, 221 pounds to 256 for, Foreman, did a lot of circling but also stood and exchanged punches with Foreman. He won most of the exchanges, especially in the second half of the fight Foreman simply- couldn't put his punches together.

"I was dead out there," Fore-' man admitted. "I was dead for 12," rounds. I was fighting for all the guys 50 years old." Foreman is four years shy of 50 but he was an old, old fighter Satur day night. i From Page 1 den, some of the estimated crowd of 11,000 started chanting, "U-S-A." "When I heard that 'U-S-A, I thought I'd die rather than let them down," said Foreman, who won the 1968 Olympic heavyweight title in Mexico City and then carried a small American flag around the ring. 'U-S-A' pulled me through, and I was able to do it for them." What pulled Foreman through was his punishing left jab and Schulz' lack of punching power.

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