BRADY QUINN'S SELF-PROMOTION

Much has been written about Notre Dame quarterback, Brady Quinn, and his apparent obsession to be the #1 pick in this weekend's NFL draft. Few players, if any, have ever pushed themselves as the top pick. Most simply go out and do their best in the camps, and hope for the best.

So, is Brady wrong for all of his self-promotion?

The young quarterback has never made a secret about his goals for college football. He wanted to be a starter at Notre Dame. Mission accomplished. He wanted to be on the national championship team. Mission failed. He wanted to be the Heisman Trophy winner. Mission failed. He wants to be the number one pick. We'll see this weekend. Most experts have him going no higher than #2, and some as low as #9.

Still, not bad.

Let's face it. No matter how much Brady, or anyone else, talks about how they want to be number one, the teams doing the picking aren't influenced by it. Yet, in Brady's case, maybe they should be.

Here's why.

Brady has shown a great personal drive to accomplish certain goals. Yes, he has failed in many of them, and suceeded in some. Yet, he keeps driving, and he doesn't give up. That inner drive, if he can harness it for team honors and not personal glory, can set well for him in pro ball.

I like the drive I see in him.

Even if he doesn't get to be number one, which is doubtful he will, his inner drive can help any team that does draft him.

That was my turn.

Now, it's yours.

Post a comment, and let other readers and me read what you think.

Your's for Sports Excellence,

Wes