Saturday, January 29, 2005

That's Zip Pride, Baby

Did you happen to catch the Senior Bowl today? Fellow Zip Charlie Frye won the MVP, with a 10-12, 138 yard, 1 touchdown performance. (Gee, I wish I could get Frye to do that in EA's NCAA Football. Evidently, that's not "in the game.") Frye showed good arm strength, nice mobility, a pocket presence, and most importantly, he didn't turn the ball over. He frankly outclassed Kyle Orton, his fellow North squad teammate, and projected first-day draftee.

Frye is the MAC's third all-time leading passer, and he's second in all-time yardage from scrimmage. He achieved those stats on a much lesser team than Chad Pennington, Ben Roethlisberger, or Byron Leftwich performed with. Plus, he has a GPA over 3.0, and he's been a blessing to the Akron community with his volunteer work. From tiny Willard, Ohio, to the NFL, he's the embodiment of the American dream for most "small-time" athletes, and he would make any parent proud. Congrats to him, and I look forward to following his career at the next level.

Please, Cleveland, pass up Rodgers or Smith with the third pick, and take this guy in the second round!

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