Growing up, I watched Notre Dame football frequently. There was always one guy who was my favorite player. Most of them would fade into history except one: Brady Quinn.
Quinn was the most developed quarterback that I had ever seen in my life. The way he threw the ball was a flawless motion with his five-step drop back and his solid arm.
Brady threw only nine touchdowns and threw fifteen interceptions as a freshman. Personally, I didn't think he would last as the starting quarterback. Then as a sophmore, Quinn threw seventeen touchdowns and ten interceptions. He made some improvement but it still wasn't enough. As a junior, Quinn showed his ability to play football. He threw for an amazing thirty-two touchdowns with only seven interceptions.
When he was a senior there was too much hype on the heisman-hopeful. Although he threw for thirty-seven touchdowns and still only seven interceptions, he still was not the top dog in college football. He was still my idol and also my favorite. I used to sit in my computer room and watch highlight film of him as long as I could. I memorized the way he ran, threw, handed off, his drop back, and even how he called an audible!
I will never forget his last game at Notre Dame Stadium. The team came out in green jerseys against Army. I remember him leading the pack on to the field and praying in the end zone. He ran out so swift and calm. But what sticks out in my mind is the way he left the field.
With about 2:30 left in the game, Notre Dame received the ball. The starting offense stayed in the huddle for a TV timeout, and then it happened. The crowd started chanting, "BRADY! BRADY!" and I became emotional.
He walked off the field with his finger pointed up to the dark sky.
I will never forget Brady Quinn. He brought Notre Dame back to where it was meant to be. I am so thankful for him and wish him the best of luck in his professional career.
Ordinary people are forgotten, but legends are always remembered.
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7 months ago
Good sentimental article, but a bit short. Try to expand on BQ's accomplishments and how he changed Notre Dame.
7 months ago
Brady Quinn sucks
7 months ago
How can you be a legend if you never won a bowl game. Brady would always fall apart when it really mattered. He never won once verus USC. And his actually last game verus LSU went real well I mean they only got blown out!!!!
7 months ago
I totally agree that BQ is a legend. I loved to watch him play in college and can't wait until he gets his chance in the pros.
7 months ago
" I used to sit in my computer room and watch highlight film of him as long as I could."
Wow, wait a second, this is uterly gay. You are in love with him.
6 months ago
why r u being anonymous. If u want to say someting about my writing then tell me who you are. Its people like you that have no class and have to make fun of others because ur life sucks too much. Tell me your name.
6 months ago
My name is Will Schumper. So what u gonna do now uh? Lol, Yeah my life may sucks and so what? The fact is you sound as if u were in love with Brady Quinn, and it sucks even more.
from 6 months ago
Well my life doesnt suck. I just wanted your name to see ur articles but you dont have any.
6 months ago
Hey dan im pretty sure he didnt win a bowl game o and the way you write you must be in high school do us all a favor on this website and just stop you have no future in writing
6 months ago
i am in high school idiot. also my uncle writes for the tribune, I am going to be a teacher and coach and probably won't write. One question though, How many articles have you written? O ya ZERO. when you write something please tell me
6 months ago
faaaaaaaaaaag
5 months ago
Brady Quinn is a top notch individual and will be a big star in the NFL. My son and I went to the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona and after the game we met Brady at the team's hotel. Even though he had just lost the game and was chased by his future brother-in-law all game, he took the time to talk with my son, sign his jersey and take photo with him. He also did the same for four other kids at the hotel. A year later he took the time out of his Spring Vacation and called my son for his 9th birthday. He talked to him for about ten minutes. I am not aware of many big time athletes that would do things for other people when they really don't half to. He is a class act and it says a lot about his parents and how he was brought up. I wish him good luck and I only wish others in high profile spot like him were half as nice.
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