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Film reveals secrets of success for Tebow, Texas Tech
Steve Muench's weekly film study looks at the big days of Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree and Florida QB Tim Tebow, as well as other draft-related college football matchups.
Originally Published: November 3, 2008
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Steve Muench | Scouts Inc.
Hitting or missing on a draft pick can be the difference between making the playoffs and playing golf in January for NFL teams, so it should come as no surprise that scouts leave no stone unturned when evaluating players' skill sets. It's a grueling process that involves seemingly endless film sessions, but there are games that can make scouts sit up and pay particular attention.
These are the games that feature a prospect lining up against one of the best units or players in the nation and/or playing in a game with substantial implications for his team.
Here are five such matchups that caught my eye in Week 10 and what I took from the film of each performance, as well as notes on contributions from younger players:
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Steve Muench played four years of Division I-AA football before joining Scouts Inc. in 2002. He has evaluated both NFL and college players for Scouts Inc., but his current focus is on the NFL draft.
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