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a very good pro-FSU article by pro-gator Matt Hayes. That’s likely because he no longer sees us as a threat to UF.
That will change.
My values: I love my wife, admire my dog, and believe very deeply that Bobby Bowden and Paula Dean were separated at birth.
Goose Bumps
Loved the comment by EJ at the end. Getting pumped about next season. All we can pray for is that CP7 stays healthy for one full season
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 9, 2010 11:14 AM EST reply actions
Finally CP7's name is starting to get the recognition he deserves.
He is already being mentioned by some (although insignificant) on a Heisman watch list,
and I am sure he will be on many of the official watch list such as the Davey O’Brien, the Johnny Unitas, and hopefully the Heisman, Maxwell, and Walter Camp if we have a good year.
>-----:----:------>Spear 'em then Scalp 'em
I know nobody really knows for sure
But how far along is he with rehab or how long untill he is effectively healthy?
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
Off the top of my head, and i know i'm probably missing someone......
I can’t think of anyone i’d trade for CP7. Who at QB projects to be “better” at the position?
Agreed,
I’ll concede, Mallett has the stronger arm, Ponder just seems to be the “total” package. Other than sliding more, he’s everything i’d want in a QB. Super intelligent, mobile, hardworking and ballsy as the day is long!
I hope he's as accurate after the rehab process.
If he returns to form AND our D tightens up a bit, we could sneak up on a few teams.
Yeah I wouldn't trade him for anyone
Locker will probably be the first qb taken next year in the draft and him and Mallett will be the front runners in the pre-Heisman hype at the position. Lots of other qb’s coming out next year as well including Jerrod Johnson, Terrell Pryor, Ricki Stanzi, Pat Devlin, Case Keenum, etc. Ponder might not have the hype as some of these other guys, but he is more of a complete player. The only weakness he has is maybe arm strength. Personally I wouldn’t take any other qb in the country over him.
Striker: "Surely you can't be serious!" Rumack: "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley."
I would say his arm strength was fine last year
Even though it was called back for the hold, how many people could have thrown that pass he did to Fortson against USF (when he was running to the sideline and threw the 30 yd dart to the endzone)
Will he get the Rolle treatment?
Ponder graduated with a degree in finance in less than 3 years and will complete his MBA this semester. By this fall, he’ll likely be taking classes toward a doctorate
Wonder if scouts will view his lofty educational goals as a negative, kind of like they did with Myron? “He’s too smart…He’s too ambitious…”. I am really only half-kidding when I ask this…
Ponder doesn't have, among other pressures, people like jesse jackson telling him to pick up the metaphorical torch
Its a whole different set of ambitions and expectations…
I won’t comment on whether picking up Jesse’s torch would be a step backward for Myron, so as not to devolve this into a political discussion.
He didn't take a year off from Football to pursue other interests
so it’s hard to believe anyone will try to make that argument.
He's not going to take doctoral level coursework
I heard him in an interview and he indicated that he would more than likely take a few basket weaving classes and concentrate on football
smart choice
that phd work isn’t what people expect in terms of “normal” classes.
I'll almost guarantee that the FSU CoB won't let him play football and get his PhD
PhD students also have to teach classes. Could you imagine taking a leadership class taught by Professor Ponder? The football metaphors would be everywhere.
phd students
in the CoB normally only teach in the summers their first and second year and then a class a semester their third and fourth years. That’s probably the least of the workload though, seminars would take more time than football hah!
Wilson
All I hear about hear in Raleigh is how Russel Wilson is the best college QB, and how Ponder doesn’t compare.
"FEAR is just the Opening ACT!!!" Coach Coley
It's the co. you keep.
Everybody i know in the triangle will tell you RW could be great, but isn’t there yet. Then they’ll make a reference to him playing baseball.
Wilson
He did set NCAA record for most passes w/o INT and has a solid two years playing against similar competition with TD:INT at 48:12.
I’d say the NCST fanbase has every right to say Ponder’s not in the conversation. We would obviously do the same if those were our QB’s stats.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 9, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Drew Weatherford had a great TD:INT too.
Do folks have every right to say Ponder should not be in that conversation either?
My values: I love my wife, admire my dog, and believe very deeply that Bobby Bowden and Paula Dean were separated at birth.
Honestly, if CP7 keeps it up
and does what a lot of us think he can do, I don’t see another ’Nole wearing #7 again.
Change is inevitable, growth is optional. You don't need to be sick to get better
Not even.
Which is why Chris Rix wore #16
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
or two time all-american.
but does locker sealed mean number retired?
Sealed Locker is for 2 time All American.
I don’t think we retire players #’s anymore. We honor them I think Charlie was the last.
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