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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 2009

Page

9

Franchitti Wins Long Beach Grand Prix

Dario Franchitti from Scotland wins the Grand Prix of Long Beach in California while Tony Kanaan of Brazil finishes third and celebrate by pouring champagne on Franchitti's back during the post race moment.

Dario Franchitti Scotland Tony Kanaan Brazil Franchitti Long Beach Calif

Kane County topples Cedar Rapids in eighth inning rally

Franklin Hernandez drove in two runs with a two run single as Kane County rallied in the eighth to beat Cedar Rapids Kernels 6-3 at Elfstrom Stadium. The Kernels loaded the ninth with a two run homer by Angel Castillo but fell short. Cedar Rapids holds a 6-4 record and heads home Tuesday for a four game set with Clinton.

Geneva Ill Franklin Hernandez Kane County Cedar Rapids Kernels Elfstrom Kernels Hernandez Cougars Angel Castillo Cedar Rapids Clinton

Myers aims for NFL through pro day and interviews

Iowa tight end Brandon Myers, a 6-4, 250 pound senior from Prairie City, missed the NFL Combine despite nine wins and strong numbers. Scouts watched him at pro day. he ran 4.74 seconds in the 40 and lifted 225 pounds 17 times. He remains hopeful, citing Aaron Kampman as a possible road map to drafted status.

Scott Dochterman the Gazette Owa City Brandon Myers Myers Prairie City NFL Shawn Greene Mitch King Iowa Aaron Kampman Hawkeyes Chiefs Brandon Albert

Minds Under Scrutiny At NFL Draft Evaluations

Kansas City Star reports teams increasingly use mental evaluations at the scouting combine to probe players childhood, behavior, and mindset for potential NFL wealth. Psych reports and gatekeeper interviews aim to reveal whether prospects can handle fame and money, amid concerns over mental health and judgment.

Vince Young Matt Jones Plaxico Burress

Smith a control artist for Kernels at 19

Cedar Rapids rookie Smith, 19, limits walks and attacks the strike zone to earn early praise within the Angels organization. Drafted by the Rays out of Newnan Georgia, he chose Gulf Coast Community College before signings.

Kernels Smith Cedar Rapids Kernels Beloit Snappers Los Angeles Angels Tampa Bay Rays Newnan Gulf Coast Community College Florida

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