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Catching a draft: on the process of selecting quarterbacks in the National Football League amateur draft

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  • David Berri & Rob Simmons, 2011. "Catching a draft: on the process of selecting quarterbacks in the National Football League amateur draft," Journal of Productivity Analysis, Springer, vol. 35(1), pages 37-49, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jproda:v:35:y:2011:i:1:p:37-49
    DOI: 10.1007/s11123-009-0154-6
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    Quarterback; College; Draft; Performance; L83;
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    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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