IBB Weekly Motivator: Week 5

The Morning Hangover - Wonderlic Chatter

Posted 4/30/2008 on 10,000 Takes

A low Wonderlic score doesn't mean a quarterback can't succeed in the NFL. Dozens of players have gone on to be successful quarterbacks with a low score. Unlike the Minnesota Vikings, however, most teams don't have two quarterbacks with such low scores on their roster : Wonderlic score in 2006 for Tarvaris Jackson: 19 Wonderlic score in 2008 for John David Booty: 14 Not sure if it's just us ...

A USC Football Player Got A Low Test Score? What? ['s Wonderful]

Posted 4/28/2008 on Deadspin

"If your Wonderlic score is lower than the age of consent in your state, you may be a redneck." I'm not all that convinced that IQ testing is all that relevant when it comes to drafting NFL quarterbacks, but I will say this: If I needed a partner to diffuse a bomb, I'd pick LSU quarterback Brian Brohm before I'd choose USC's John David Booty. According to Mac Mirabile's annual look at the ...

CURIOUS INDEX, 4/28/08

Posted 4/28/2008 on EDSBS

Ever watch John David Booty throw a pick and say to yourself, “I bet that guy’s Wonderlic score sucks.” Take a donut, cavalier: you are correct. Booty got a 14, tied for lowest in the available qb scores in this year’s draft. The other: Andre Woodson. Both are idiots who now, most likely, have more money than you do. Go ask them if they want to play ...

CONFIRMED: John David Booty Can Barely Read

Posted 4/27/2008 on The Gutty Little Bruins

That’s right, John David Booty only scored a 14 on his wonderlic test , which is a sort of IQ tests that the NFL Draft uses to see if a particular QB is an idiot or not. Well, Booty is an idiot. A score of 14 means barely literate. However, Booty’s score WAS in the top 10 percent of all USC players! Congrats, JDB! Alright I made that up. Sue me. Hat Tip to the Wiz.  ...