Brohm Staying In School

[Stanny]

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/6370448?FSO1&ATT=HMA

I feel like there's still some things we can do here at the University of Louisville," Brohm said Monday, adding he made his decision Saturday night.

Brohm threw for 3,049 yards and 16 touchdowns for the Cardinals in 2006 while helping Louisville to a 12-1 record, a Big East title and a win in the Orange Bowl. Louisville finished sixth in the final Associated Press poll, tied for the highest final ranking in school history.

Brohm's decision caps a tumultuous week for one of the nation's hottest programs. Coach Bobby Petrino resigned eight days ago to become the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons and running back Michael Bush chose to enter the NFL draft rather than accept a medical redshirt.

New coach Steve Kragthorpe met with Brohm several times since accepting the job on Tuesday in an attempt to get Brohm to remain at the hometown school he help put on the map.

Brohm said after Louisville's regular-season finale last month that he expected to return, but wavered in the days leading to the Orange Bowl. He called the idea of coming back next fall "appealing" after throwing for 311 yards in Louisville's 24-13 win over Wake Forest, but said he'd weigh all the factors before making a final decision.

Brohm had been projected as a first-round pick by some draft experts who thought his 6-foot-4, 226-pound frame and accurate right arm will translate easily to the NFL. Brohm has thrown for 6,751 yards and 41 touchdowns in three season. Both marks are fourth on the school's career list.

 

[007]

Colt Brennan declared, so it should be interesting to see how the QB position shapes up...

 

[Raider Nation]

Probably a smart decision in the sense that Brohm is most likely the 3rd QB taken this year and could have been selected anywhere from #8 -- #20. Waiting a year means his stiffest competition will come from Erik Ainge and Colt Brennan if he stays in school, which would mean Brohm is the clear cut #1 QB next year and potential 1st overall pick in the '08 draft.

 

[RHC]

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/6370448?FSO1&ATT=HMA

I feel like there's still some things we can do here at the University of Louisville," Brohm said Monday,

Yes, you're quite right, Mr. Brohm. You can still break your leg, blow out your knee, tear your rotator cuff, get a series of concussions, separate your shoulder, get turf toe, tear your groin, tear your hammy, tear your achilles, and generally suffer any other number of football-related injuries.

And you can do it all without the help of Papa Petrino.

What a fool.

 

[hawaiianboy]

Colt Brennan declared, so it should be interesting to see how the QB position shapes up...

Word around here is that he got a late first to early second round draft grade from the NFL advisory committee... I still think he's better off staying in school and getting more game reps than holding a clipboard... It's also being said that June Jones has got a firm "we'll take him if he's there" indication from some team much like he got from the Broncos about Ashlie Lelie... My guess is his quick release would make him attractive to Mike Martz at the top of the 2nd should they not take a QB in RD1...


Had Brohm stayed healthy this year, I think he may have declared... That's he's been a bit injury prone may have caused him to drop a bit IMO...

 

[massraider]

Word around here is that he got a late first to early second round draft grade from the NFL advisory committee...

Wow. Who was the last QB from an offense like that that went that high? I'd be shocked if he was rated up there.

 

[Raider Nation]

Wow. Who was the last QB from an offense like that that went that high? I'd be shocked if he was rated up there.

I too have heard that the NFL Draft Advisory Panel evaluated him and gave him a late 1st grade. I'm not sure I agree nor do I think that it's wise for him to come out this year when the only QB looking worthy as a sure-fire franchise type is Brohm next year. Apparently, there's been talk in some circles of June Jones wanting to get back into the pro game. I wonder if that influenced Brennan's decision at all.