rookies

One of the things their teammates like most about the rookies is their enthusiasm.

USATODAY.com - Golden State rookies find that NBA life is hard work 2002

As NFLN is now a sort of Class AAA for NFL TV — breaking in rookies and letting vets dropped by bigger networks stay in the game — Theismann will work with ex-Fox analyst Brian Baldinger and Sterling Sharpe, who was at ESPN and NBC.

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All rookies from the 2007 season were eligible to be re-drafted in our first round.

Peterson at top of the heap in '07 NFL draft do-over 2008

All rookies from the 2006 season were eligible to be re-drafted in our first round.

Upon further review: Young was best choice for Texans 2007

One of the team's four rookies is Brandan Wright, who, at 19, is one year older than the eldest of Nellie's 13 grandchildren.

Warriors ride last season's wave to camp in Hawaii 2007

Though rookies Jensen Lewis and Rafael Perez have had good years, they remain rookies who don't know the pressures of playing in the post-season, especially in Boston.

Scout's take: Cleveland Indians 2007

Secondly, the fantasy axiom of never putting too much stock in rookies — especially rookie pitchers — took quite a beating in 2006.

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"The list of rookies is just incredible this year, and a lot of them are two years older than Crosby," says Bob McKenzie, an analyst for Canada's TSN.

USATODAY.com - As Lemieux watches, Crosby set for NHL debut 2005

One similarity between the two rookies is their rebounding.

USATODAY.com - Future looks like Magic for Howard 2005

What we never know about rookies is whether they will have the proper mental approach and toughness needed to utilize their talent.

USATODAY.com - Thornton makes points with drive to succeed 2002