by Timothy Domzalski ’14
You have seen the game. You have seen him throw the pig-skin. And no doubt you have talked or heard about him in your classes. Brian Hoyer ’04, Saint Ignatius grad, and current Browns quarterback, has led the Browns to its first victory of the season against the Minnesota Vikings 31-27, throwing three touchdowns, as well as being the first Browns quarterback to throw over 300 yards (321 to be exact) in his debut start. Doubtless since we all go to Saint Ignatius we must adore him, right?
Well this reporter was sent forth to find out how Ignatius really feels about him.
One optimistic student, Luke Patterson ‘14, said, “He is the Browns’ most valuable player, and he deserves more than what he has.”
A more reserved Peter Heidar ‘15 thought, “He did well, except he did throw three interceptions.”
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“It was refreshing to see a quarterback of professional calibre.”
Christopher Bunder ‘14[/pullquote] Christopher Bunder ‘14 stated, “It was refreshing to see a quarterback of professional calibre, who looks relaxed in the pocket and in control of the offense.” Yet he described his overall feelings as “cautiously optimistic.”
One Junior was so excited he could only blurt out “FOOTBALL!”
Another student said he was “livid over having too much homework and could not see the game.”
A student who wished to remain anonymous, surely in fear of massive waves of threatening e-mails said, “Well I’m not a Browns fan so I don’t really care (about the most important thing to happen this year for Ignatius).”
Hoyer may have thrown three interceptions, but he got Cleveland a win and what more can Cleveland ask for.
The real star of the game however, may have been Cleveland Browns punter/holder Spencer Lanning who was the first player with a punt, extra point, and touchdown pass in one game since 1968. So, lets hear it for Spencer.
