The football gods have once again been unkind to the great college quarterback who shuns the NFL for a quest at a BCS title. Texas Longhorns qb Colt McCoy was the latest to fall victim last night against Alabama in the BCS title game. McCoy was knocked out of the game on his fifth offensive play. Not only did the Longhorns lose the game, McCoy's NFL draft stock could take a hit as well depending on the severity of the injury. Millions of dollars could hang in the balance. He is certainly not alone.
Oklahoma's Heisman trophy winning quarterback Sam Bradford said no to the Detroit Lions in hopes of a college championship. Bradford's season was cut short due to a shoulder injury, and the Sooner's title hopes went up in flames. So did any hopes of a number one draft pick, and subsequent contract. Florida's Tim Tebow returned for his senior year after winning the Heisman and two titles in a three year span. True, Tebow's professional desire may not be the NFL Hall of Fame, but his quest for back to back titles fell short. Tebow was also not perceived as "effective" as years past, finishing a distant last in the Heisman ballot.
On the flip side, when you look at the early careers of rookie quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Matthew Stafford you could only deduct that forgoing their senior years were great moves. What I am suggesting is politically incorrect. All of you juniors that have NFL scouts salivating, go! Don't look back.
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