scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇-tiŋ 
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills
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Such oversimplified scouting reports are not necessarily fair.
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Adam Bryant, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
That included sophomore guard Aidan Mahaney, still adjusting to being No. 1 on the opponent’s scouting report.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
That puts him in a unique position among all the top prospects gathered in Indianapolis this week for the league’s scouting combine.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
That might be another factor: veteran coaches with deep knowledge of the Mountain West and its teams, which translates to more efficient scouting reports and game plans, which translates to lower shooting percentages and few points.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024
Before then, the NFL scouting combine – which is just two weeks away – will bring more attention to the pre-draft process.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Cleveland Browns officials are in Indianapolis for the scouting combine, but no players the Browns will scout or potentially draft are more important than two veterans who missed most of the 2023 season.
—Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
On Tuesday, the NFL released the list of 2024 draft prospects who were invited to the scouting combine.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Maryland football will send four players to the 2024 NFL scouting combine, which will be held Feb. 26 to March 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024
Adam Bryant, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
That included sophomore guard Aidan Mahaney, still adjusting to being No. 1 on the opponent’s scouting report.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
That puts him in a unique position among all the top prospects gathered in Indianapolis this week for the league’s scouting combine.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
That might be another factor: veteran coaches with deep knowledge of the Mountain West and its teams, which translates to more efficient scouting reports and game plans, which translates to lower shooting percentages and few points.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024
Before then, the NFL scouting combine – which is just two weeks away – will bring more attention to the pre-draft process.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Cleveland Browns officials are in Indianapolis for the scouting combine, but no players the Browns will scout or potentially draft are more important than two veterans who missed most of the 2023 season.
—Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
On Tuesday, the NFL released the list of 2024 draft prospects who were invited to the scouting combine.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Maryland football will send four players to the 2024 NFL scouting combine, which will be held Feb. 26 to March 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024
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scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇t-iŋ
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups
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