On Saturday night, I was watching the end of the USC and Notre Dame game with him. At the very end they kept showing shots of the two quarterbacks. The one from USC, John David Booty (no, I'm not making that up), is very good looking. And, for that matter, Brady Quinn from ND is also good loo
king.Anywho, Jim says, "Isn't he a pretty boy?", referring to John David Booty. To which I replied, "Absolutely. He looks like he could be a model."
So, immediately my mind starts thinking of all the quarterbacks I'm familiar with (college and pro) and I say, "Why is it that the quarterback is always a pretty boy? I mean they always are good looking. You don't ever see an ugly quarterback."
"Yeah, you're right," said my husband, now also distracted by this very deep revelation.
I actually could've left the conversation end right there. But Jim then pipes up with a very profound observation.
"It's probably because (they're cute) they've always had a lot of confidence (i.e. cockiness) and been thrust in leadership positions (i.e. leader of the popular group), all stuff that you need to make it as a quarterback."
Interesting? What do you gals (and guys) think?
Is the reason that most quarterbacks are good looking because their looks helped prepare them for the position or is it just a coincidence? Or, maybe you disagree with the original premise that all quarterbacks are good looking.
I know, I know...life altering discussion here.
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I would have to say that MOST quarterbacks are good looking, not all - I am more of a fan of professional football, and there are a few that would not be considered good looking - just can't name any right now!
I am not sure. Jim definitely has a point - I am leaning towards aggreeing with him, at the moment
Former Eagles backup QB Koy Detmer would be an example of an exception to the rule. Although, maybe the rule only applies to starting quarterbacks.
I would also propose that the physical qualities required to be a good quarterback (versus a good lineman) tend to correspond with 'pretty' attributes -- proportional body shape, tall, muscular, tough chin, broad shoulders, etc. You don't often see a good quarterback who's short, squat and flabby (until they retire).
I have no idea how cute any football players are ...there could be monkeys in those uniforms and I wouldn't know the difference!! However, Jim's theory sounds pretty convincing (I'll run it by Jay later!).
Good grief.... What exactly does the quarterback do? And how can you see him through the helmets?
Just being painfully honest here: I'm looking less at the cute faces and more at the ridiculously tight pants, wondering how on earth any of them can feel even slightly masculine in leggings that definitely don't flatter their tight little butts!
Tracy W
PS MK: I don't know if I believe that you've never noticed if they are cute or not? :)
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