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Joe namath was the best until the pros went after his legs.

His problem was his boss "Bear Bryant" used to be a sauced on Sunday afternoon TV in Alabama. Not many people would talk about it. LOL

as sauced

I come from North Texas and high school football
is second to religion and mineral rights. Names
are made or lost for decades depending on a game
or style of play. It is that serious .

At my senior year football banquet,our line coach
went to N. Tx. State as did Don Maynard. In fact Coach
Reuch and Maynard were roomies. Luck had it that Don
Maynard was our banquet's speaker.

Don started by proudly mentioning the fellowship of
Christian Athletes he helped found and talked about
never drinking or smoking for fear he would not "make
the big show". Then in a devilish boys grin he told a Joe Namath story of being in the huddle with two games left in the season. The Jets had to win one to make the playoffs.
It was third and three when Namath asked the left guard if a trap could get the 1st down. The guard looked dazed and didn't answer. As Joe started to repeat the question the guard said " huh, no , yes ,right on TWO" Joe knew he was dazed from a shot to the head. Joe asked the left end if holding the line backer would a sweep get the 1st ?. The end complained he was being held every play . Well Joe turns looks to Emerson Boozer and asks "what ya wanna do , go up the middle or 'round the end ?
Boozer said " man if they ain't gonna block no better than that, don't give me the ball".

to which Don Maynard said Joe didn't miss a beat and said
"ok...let's throw the interception and get outta here"

Gawd, you're right. I remember the Coke and bag of Golden Flakes on the desk in front of him...and a very nervous "host" watching the Bear very carefully as he discussed the game film. Those were classics.