Friday, September 25, 2009

Bradley George is putting it all together

Quarterbacks usually have one trait that stands above the rest.

Warren Moon had a rocket for an arm and Randall Cunningham's athleticism carried the Philadelphia Eagles. Brett Favre's unquenchable desire forces him to stay in the NFL much longer than he should and Tony Romo has a penchant for costly mistakes.

While Texas State quarterback Bradley George (at right, Daily Record File Photo) has size and talent, it's his leadership that guides the Bobcats.

"Maybe it's because he's 10 years older than everyone else on the team, but everybody looks up to him," Texas State co-offensive coordinator Travis Bush said. "He stabilizes this team."

George has been the Bobcats' rock for the last five years. He stuck with the program through two coaching changes and took over as full-time signal caller in 2007.

While his statistics poke you in the chest (2,660 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2008), George's poise wins you over. He's a well-spoken man with a lot of experience and wants the best for his university.

"This is my last year, so I'm trying to make the most of it," George said. "I want to take it game by game, but right now, anything less than another ring is a let-down to me."

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