Posted on 04/27/2005 12:27:40 PM PDT by GodfearingTexan
This is a sad situation. I am a big time Sooner fan (even though my name on here is Texan, long story). I never fell in love with Jason White as a QB, but I admit he threw for some great yardage the last two years and he did come back from two knee surgeries to do it. I do think he was the rightful winner of the Heisman in 03. But his performances in the championship games were horrible.
Anyway, I thought he should've gone ahead and left for the NFL last year after he won the Heisman. But, alas, he asked for a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA and got to play another year. He did fine, except for the USC game.
Well, now he hasn't gotten drafted, and almost inexplicably, he can't even get an invitation to a work-out camp next week. That's according to all the current sources here in Oklahoma. He has the same agent as Brett Favre, and the guy actually called EVERY SINGLE PRO TEAM, to no avail. There were no Jason White takers to be found.
Again, according to all media outlets on the issue, the basic issue is medical (two knee surgeries), with additional concerns over his size, arm strength, and while we're at it, his ability to win the big game. Although, in fairness to Jason White, a certain QB from Tennessee seemed to have that latter problem as well and it doesn't seem to have carried over into his pro career.
So, for the first time, basically ever, a Heisman winner who has WANTED to get drafted can't get drafted. It's sad. I know there are some Jason White haters out there, but for all his drawbacks, he's a pretty cool dude. The radio people keep saying that he is probably going to enjoy a long and probably boring but lucrative career in Oklahoma as "Jason White, former OU QB and Heisman Trophy Winner."
BUSH's FAULT!
There's always the Areana League. Worked out well for Kurt Warner...
Hmmmmm.... Hope he can get the dealership management to give me a decent deal on my next pickup truck.
I'm sure he's a cool dude, but it appears that no pro team wants him. Two knees surgeries while in college.
Bummer for him, but thats life. No one drafted me either.
Oh boo frickin hoo. Hey there is always the Canadian Football League.
But other than that..
hey im not complaining. like i said, i never really thought he was all that anyway. he's got a lot of heart, and he's got an accurate arm.
I think you have already answered your own question. I think the injuries are the big thing but the pros really go in for a strong arm.
I'd suggest he consider a career in politics.
That, or get you a break on your next insurance policy...
He needs to practice these words:
"Let me go back and talk to my manager and see what we can do..."
We had a similar situation down here in Texas a couple of years ago. Major Applewhite was coming off of a great college career as a starter, albeit one that was cut short due to Chris Simms being down here. He went undrafted, but did get a contract to play for New England. He quit during training camp and returned to Texas to help coach, although I don't believe it was a paid position.
This off season, he was hired by former UT defensive coordinator Greg Robinson to be the QB coach at Syracuse. Hopefully, something similar will happen with White.
Well he can do what all crippled football players do and what my brother who was another crippled football player did after college, Sales or if he likes to drink, tend bar which is sales with amenities! LOL...
people will buy just to hear the stories
women & minorities hardest hit....
Um, you're suppose to get an education while attending college.
Poor baby. If he weren't as dumb as a box of rocks, maybe his employment opportunities would be plentiful.
Non-athletic short-yardage passer with world-beaters around him at OU. Coming out this year had nothing to do with his not getting drafted. He should go to the CFL or NFLE and tear it up if he wants into the NFL.
Wow but its not really suprising considering that JW has had knee problems. Saw him in new Orleans as LSU destroyed them for the championship and wasnt really all that impressed. Still though if Maurice Clarett can get picked you would think that White could as well. Anywho, any LSU fans here? Check this site out.
http://www.tigersmack.com
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