Former Duke Cheerleader Now Starting QB Of Syracuse

Greg Paulus is now the starting QB of Syracuse. I know before he decided to go to Duke, he was a hell of a QB in high school and even contemplated to go to Notre Dame who heavily recruited him. He may have some rust on him because he is four years removed from playing football, but since Syracuse has been awful at football, they might as well get the pub. The real question is.... Does this make Greg Paulus less gay? I think not.

Twists and Turns in the GP3 Saga

After working out for the Green Bay Packers last week, Pro Football Talk reported that other teams have expressed interest in seeing what the former Duke PG could bring to the table. The only problem? He had no agent to contact.

Then late yesterday, word broke out that Paulus attended a Michigan practice and had interest in walking on to the Wolverines squad this fall. The idea that a year of college ball would better prepare the former Gatorade HS Player of the Year for the NFL. The reaction by Michigan fans was mixed. Some see this as a blessing for Rich Rod's second season as there is no incumbent QB ready to lead the charge while others would rather suffer another 3 win season before watching a Dukie run their offense.

Either way, God bless GP for trying to live the dream. Most guys in his shoes would flunk out of some D League in Europe and then try to get into the coaching.

From espnChicago.com -

I'm sure a lot of Bears fans started laughing when they read that the Packers worked out former Duke basketball player Greg Paulus. If you were one of those people, let me give you some advice: Wipe the grin off your face.

While Paulus might have looked goofy and out of place sometimes on the basketball court, he was anything but on gridiron. I actually covered several of his football games while I was in school at Syracuse. At the time, he was leading his Christian Brothers Academy squad to a state title, and in the process, earning the Gatorade National Player of the Year award.

I played high school football in Florida and have followed the recruiting game for years, and I can honestly tell you that Paulus was one of the most impressive high school quarterbacks I've ever seen. Seriously. The kid could throw the ball 60 to 70 yards down the field with just a flick of the wrist. He was sneaky fast and eluded tacklers all over the field. He made plays that you wouldn't believe.

Packers Eyeing Greg Paulus

Yes, that would be the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. Looks like the Assistant Floor Slapping Coach position will have to wait for Duke's Greg Paulus. A league source confirmed the Packers worked out Paulus last week looking to fill a need at the backup QB position.

Paulus was a former All-American High School QB who turned down scholarships to Notre Dame and the U, choosing instead to study jumpball under the tutelage of Coach K. The decision paid dividends early as Paulus was a 3 year starter before a demotion his senior year.

This would be quite a turn of events for Greg, following Duke's loss in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, it was widely believed that would be the last anyone would see of him - at least as a competitor. He certainly possesses all the requirements to fill a seat down the bench from Coach K, a natural fit once Wojo moves on.

The kid was an absolute stud in high school so this really isn't that strange of a move and it would not be suprising to see some other teams kick the tires as well. In addition to being the Gatorade Player of the Year his senior season, he set six passing records in the state of New York and started the US Army All-American Game.

Duke Ties Record for Most Wins EVER

In a Decade.

With Gerald Henderson's masterful performance in last night's game against FSU (he scored 9 points in the final two minutes including a badly needed three ball to put his team up for good), Duke moved into a tie with Kansas for the most wins in a decade by a D1 Basketball team.

268 wins in a decade. Only one other team can claim this feat and it shouldn't be long before the Blue Devils put some space between Kansas to solidify the record. UNC has 261 this decade so the only way for Duke to be topped would be for first round losses in both conference and NCAA tournaments. I would not put this past Coach K teams of late but I don't know, something tells me we might make a run at the Elite 8 this year.

On a side note, it was awfully emotional watching GP3 slap the floor at Cameron one final time. You want to talk about a true blood and guts type of guy. A 9-5, blue collar type that would fit in well on any Boston team but definitely a Belichick run one. A guy who lost his starter's job at the beginning of the year and took it like a true team player, staying in ready mode and always coming off the bench to wet monster threes right when the team needed it the most. If athletics are not in his future, there is always a spot open for him at the end of K's bench, right next to Wojo and Collins.