Every year I am drawn to the National Football League draft. College players from across the nation anxiously await to hear their name called for a chance to play professional football while earning a lot of money.
This year's event took on a little extra meaning for this diehard Arkansas Razorback fan. Hog quarterback Ryan Mallett was expected to be a high selection because of his strong arm and his familiarity of the professional offensive system.
However, it didn't exactly happen as quickly as I, as well as other fans, expected it to happen. And I'm sure it didn't happen soon enough for Mallet as he fell to the third round, the 74th overall pick to the New England Patriots.
This is probably a good opportunity to talk about patience but I see another issue that evolves from this episode. It is a prime learning opportunity for us all to see how character is important. Whether it's true or just a perception, Mallett's off the field activities hurt him in the draft and probably cost him millions of dollars as well.
Nothing is more important than your character. You may be rich, you may be famous, you may be the most successful person in your chosen field but if you have no character then you really haven't achieved much. Also, if you continue to do the right things in life then you never have to worry about remembering what you did!
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