Joel Buchsbaum

Joel Buchsbaum (1954 - December 29, 2002) was an American sportswriter who worked for Pro Football Weekly from 1979 until his death.

Career

Buchsbaum was noted especially for his NFL Draft analysis and evaluation of college football players. He was a guest commentator for KMOX in St. Louis and KTRH in Houston.[1] He is considered one of the first "draft experts" in sports media.[2] In 2003, he received the Dick McCann Memorial Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[3]

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gollark: Anyway, yes, just don't share your password?
gollark: > I mean none of the accounts are based on my IP anyway... what?
gollark: Well, with Python AND SOME ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE, yes.
gollark: An actual 10 year old probably can't program competently and would download someone else's script to do it.

References
  1. "Joel Buchsbaum, 48, Who Won Renown as Pro Football Analyst". nytimes.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. McKenna, Henry. "'The Godfather of the Mock Draft' Turned Down a Job From Bill Belichick". thebiglead.com. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. "MCCANN AWARD WINNERS". profootballhof.com. PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
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