Tony Romo, Cowboys
Romo attended Eastern Illinois University, and although he won a number of awards and was second in Div I-AA in passing efficiency, he went unnoticed in the draft. He was the first Eastern Illinois University play to win the Walter Payton Award, but was passed up although the Cowboys showed interest. Following the draft, he signed with them as a free agent.

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Tony Romo in College

Eli Manning, New York (Giants)
Unlike older brother Peyton, Eli Manning continued on with the Manning legacy at Old Miss. During his time there, he threw 81 touchdown passes (third in the SEC) and won a number of awards. He was a Heisman candidate in 2004, but finished third.

 The most significant part of his college career, however, was probably his draft. He was expected to go first, a draft pick that belonged to the Chargers. He made it well known that he would not sign with them, forcing to negotiate a trade with the New York, who had fourth pick and choose Philip Rivers.

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Eli Manning in College

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
We could talk about Manning’s controversial decision to attend Tennessee even though he was heavily recruited as part of the Manning legacy at Old Miss. We could talk about how Manning became an all-time leading passer while at the school and smashed a number of school and SEC records. Or, we could talk about how Manning possibly shoved his ass in a trainer’s face during his junior year? Which would you like to talk about?

Ok, ass story it is.

There are two conflicting versions of this story. Manning says that he was in the locker room and another athlete made a snide remark. So, he mooned him (typical guy). The trainer happened to be in eyesight, which he didn’t realize and he doesn’t understand why she didn’t just laugh it off as a joke.

In the trainer’s version, however, she was kneeling behind him to check a pain in his foot. According to her lawyer, “”entirely unprovoked, Peyton Manning decided to pull down his shorts and sit on Dr. Naughright’s head and face.” She went on to describe how his balls were in her face. I’ll save you the pain.

Of course, Manning really did have some great accomplishments in college. He was the runner-up in the Heisman vote, and was projected to go as the first pick had he not returned for his senior year. He ended up going first the following year instead, and Tennessee has since retired his number.

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Peyton Manning in College

Tom Brady, New England
Brady played at the University of Michigan, and his time there was somewhat frustrating. During his first two years, he got little playing time, and Brian Greise (now of the Bears) really shined. He was stressed by the lack of opportunity, and at one point frequented the team’s psychologists’ office, but he channeled that energy and beat of Drew Henson for the starting QB position in 1998. During that year, he set the Michigan record for most pass attempts and completions. He came back for his senior year and led the Wolverines to a Big Ten conference title and a win in the Citruis Bowl. He was the #199 draft pick (a compensatory pick) in 2000.

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Tom Brady in College

David Garrard, Jacksonville

As a red-shirt freshman, Garrard took over the starting quarterback position at East Carolina in 1998. His junior season, the team ended with an 8-4 record, with Garrard ending the final game with two amazing touchdowns. His senior year, their record was a bit mediocre at 6-6. The team played in the GMAC Bowl, and ironically, he was pitted against Byron Leftwich of Marshall. Leftwich and Garrard later competed for the Jacksonvill QB position, and although Marshall won the won game 64-61 in double overtime (the highest bowl game score in history), Garrard was given the NFL QB position.

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David Garrard in College

Brett Favre, Green Bay
Favre attended Southern Mississippi, the only school offering him a scholarship. They pushed him to play defense, but he insisted on playing QB. So, they agreed…and he became their new seventh-string quarterback. With some luck, he got to play in the third game of the season against Tulane, and the coaches were astounded by his skills, even though he was hungover (hey, wouldn’t you drink too if you weer SEVENTH string?). Favre began starting quarterback, and remained in that position during his entire time at Southern Miss. During his senior year, he was in a near-fatal car accident, but even that didn’t keep this all-stat down, and he bounced back to once again lead the team. He was drafted by the Falcons during the second round.

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Brett Favre in College