Gradowski spews

jdiggy · 10-06-2006, 10:44 AM

GRADKOWSKI KNOWS: The Bucs' rookie backup quarterback, Bruce Gradkowski, who'll be making his first NFL start in place of injured starter Chris Simms, is well aware of what Sunday's game against the Saints means.

And he has a way to gauge just how he might play in the Superdome.

"Anytime I throw up, I feel like I'm going to have a good game," Gradkowski told reporters in Tampa. "So I might have to. But I'm going to be excited. The nerves are going to be running a little bit. But that's normal.

"When I get the nerves running, I feel like I'm ready to play. It's going to be fun. I'm just going to go out and have a good time. Just remember: This is football. This is what I've been doing since I was 8 years old."

Gradkowski, from Toledo, will become the fifth quarterback from a Mid-American Conference school to start in the league this season. He joins Cleveland's Charlie Frye of Akron, Jacksonville's Byron Leftwich of Marshall, the Jets' Chad Pennington of Marshall and Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger of Miami (Ohio).

I get the feeling this kid doesn't exactly have nerves of steel. From his quote, I think he's nervous already, and just putting up a front. What are the chances we see him puking all over the field on Sunday?

With injuries along their O-line, our D should have a good day. He may crap his pants too.

Hey Rookie! Welcome to SACK CITY!

http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...540.xml&coll=1

Brann · 10-06-2006, 11:06 AM

I can't really imagine too many worst first starts you can have as a QB. Patchwork O-line against a D that's going to be out for blood in a deafening Superdome? That's gonna be rough. I almost feel sorry for him.

fhotard · 10-06-2006, 03:05 PM

Somebody give that man a puke bag!
We don't want him puking on our brand new turf!

MatthewT · 10-06-2006, 04:51 PM

I do not give the rookie much of a chance on Sunday. The Tampa o-line is in pretty bad shape, and the Saints D is capable of bringing it. I am not saying this will mean a win for the Saints, but I will say the Tampa offense is going to have a very rough game. If I was a betting man, I would bet that Tim Rattay plays the entire second half.

Crusader · 10-06-2006, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by fhotard

Somebody give that man a puke bag!
We don't want him puking on our brand new turf!

Be sure to bring a body bag too.

D24pick · 10-06-2006, 07:10 PM

All the times he gonna hit the ground, he'll have a big puke factory

10-06-2006, 10:44 AM	#1
jdiggy 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ol' Metry Posts: 239	Gradowski spews GRADKOWSKI KNOWS: The Bucs' rookie backup quarterback, Bruce Gradkowski, who'll be making his first NFL start in place of injured starter Chris Simms, is well aware of what Sunday's game against the Saints means. And he has a way to gauge just how he might play in the Superdome. "Anytime I throw up, I feel like I'm going to have a good game," Gradkowski told reporters in Tampa. "So I might have to. But I'm going to be excited. The nerves are going to be running a little bit. But that's normal. "When I get the nerves running, I feel like I'm ready to play. It's going to be fun. I'm just going to go out and have a good time. Just remember: This is football. This is what I've been doing since I was 8 years old." Gradkowski, from Toledo, will become the fifth quarterback from a Mid-American Conference school to start in the league this season. He joins Cleveland's Charlie Frye of Akron, Jacksonville's Byron Leftwich of Marshall, the Jets' Chad Pennington of Marshall and Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger of Miami (Ohio). I get the feeling this kid doesn't exactly have nerves of steel. From his quote, I think he's nervous already, and just putting up a front. What are the chances we see him puking all over the field on Sunday? With injuries along their O-line, our D should have a good day. He may crap his pants too. Hey Rookie! Welcome to SACK CITY! http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...540.xml&coll=1

10-06-2006, 11:06 AM	#2
Brann Ill-tempered Texan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pascagoula, MS Posts: 228	RE: Gradowski spews I can't really imagine too many worst first starts you can have as a QB. Patchwork O-line against a D that's going to be out for blood in a deafening Superdome? That's gonna be rough. I almost feel sorry for him.

10-06-2006, 03:05 PM	#3
fhotard 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 263	RE: Gradowski spews Somebody give that man a puke bag! We don't want him puking on our brand new turf!

10-06-2006, 04:51 PM	#4
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,705	RE: Gradowski spews I do not give the rookie much of a chance on Sunday. The Tampa o-line is in pretty bad shape, and the Saints D is capable of bringing it. I am not saying this will mean a win for the Saints, but I will say the Tampa offense is going to have a very rough game. If I was a betting man, I would bet that Tim Rattay plays the entire second half.

10-06-2006, 05:00 PM	#5
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,986	Re: RE: Gradowski spews Originally Posted by fhotard Somebody give that man a puke bag! We don't want him puking on our brand new turf! Be sure to bring a body bag too.

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