United Football League Conducts 2011 Draft via Twitter

When Auburn University quarterback Cam Newton was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the first pick of the 2011 National Football League Draft last Thursday, millions of people were watching live on ESPN or NFL Network, or following along via any number of sports sites on the Web. When Texas A&M QB Jerrod Johnson was selected by the Hartford Colonials with the first pick of the 2011 United Football League Draft, hundreds of people followed the activities via Twitter.

When Auburn University quarterback Cam Newton was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the first pick of the 2011 National Football League Draft last Thursday, millions of people were watching live on ESPN or NFL Network, or following along via any number of sports sites on the Web.

When Texas A&M QB Jerrod Johnson was selected by the Hartford Colonials with the first pick of the 2011 United Football League Draft, hundreds of people followed the activities via Twitter.

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