Go Gus

I have to admit that I was pumped to see that Gus Frerotte has been named starter for the Vikings. After 15 years, Gus is still out there playing. I have always had a soft spot for him since the Redskins picked him (7th round, Tulsa) back in 1994.

Heath Shuler was supposed to be the star but there was something about Gus. Pretty soon Gus had the job and the love of the fans. Now was he the star I and many other fans had hoped for? No. But he had a few good years, particularly 1996 when the Skins started out 7-1 only to fold in the second half of the season. That collapse wasn't on Gus. He lost heart breakers at home to the Cards and the 49ers (where he out-dueled Steve Young and the pigeons that we all over the field that day) and if the Skins had won either of those games they would've made the playoffs and who knows. He was also the last QB to start at RFK. Unfortunately, he will always be known as the guy who head-butted a wall.

He has bounced around the league as a backup (Rams, Lions, Broncos, Dolphins, etc.)and keeps collecting a pay check. I doubt he'll last the season as the Vikings starter, this is more of a move of frustration by their coach, but still for a guy who was an afterthought 15 years ago, he's shown how to last.