After my recent post about how dramatic the world of college football can be, Russ had the idea that I ought to have a weekly football post, talking about the most recent news and dramatic events. Believe me, there would be no end of relevant material, but honestly, I know I just don’t have the time and the discipline to do something like this on a weekly basis.
But I will mention something now.
The New Your Jets are not doing so hot. Yeah, I know they’re not a college football team, but their second string quarterback is Tim Tebow, lately of the Florida Gators, and their third string quarterback is Greg McElroy, lately of the Alabama Crimson Tide. (Two of my favorite quarterbacks!) Their first string quarterback has been doing pretty badly, lots of interceptions, so a decision has been made to elevate one of the lower quarterbacks to the starting position. But it’s not going to be Tebow—they’re moving up McElroy!
If you’re a Crimson Tide fan, this is BIG. As a quarterback, McElroy hasn’t done anything BUT win football games—almost literally. He never lost a game in high school, and he never lost a game in college, until South Carolina in 2010. All told: three losses in his entire football career as a starting quarterback.
If there’s one thing McElroy knows how to do, it’s WIN FOOTBALL GAMES. So why not start him?
I’m not a fan of the NFL but I’m anxious to see how McElroy does in his new position, and whether or not he can turn things around for the NY Jets.
Now, one more thing about football, and then it’s off to bed. The other day Russ and I found this really great You Tube of Alabama football called “Finish,” showing some of the best examples of how we finish a drive to bring in a score. One of the things I really love about this video is the great music, by Jan Hammer. It’s interesting to me how football and music can really complement each other so well sometimes. Even if you don’t like football, you’ve got to love this music! Enjoy.
