Brent Zwerneman · @BrentZwerneman
17th Oct 2013 from TwitLonger
Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin on his record-setting QB with the Houston Cougars, Case Keenum, named starter today for the Texans vs. Chiefs on Sunday:
"It’s really a neat situation for him. Here’s a guy who was an undrafted free agent who was coming off a sixth year of eligibility after a devastating knee injury. What a great story.
"It’s just a testament to his passion and his hard work and his demeanor – to work through all of those things and then be able to start his first NFL game after not even being on the active roster.
"Everybody has got an idea what a prototypical quarterback looks like. The way the game is played now they come in all sizes and there’s no doubt Case has always had the ability to play at a high level, and he was consistent (at UH) in doing so. You don’t set the NCAA (passing) record just by luck. He knows what he’s doing. He’s looking forward to this opportunity and I look for him to take full advantage of it.
"I just sent his dad a text. As a coach, when you have players like Case, you’re almost like a parent. You’re always rooting for them like they’re one of your kids. I’m just happy for his whole family. There’s probably not been a story of a guy who’s gone through what he’s gone through and to get to start in the NFL after not even having been activated …" (Sumlin gets emotional here and his voice cracks).
"He’s gone from sweats to starting. There’s a little bit of pressure involved in that." (chuckling)