GOAT Talk - Michael Pratt
Today at 6:00pm Central Standard Time, Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt has the opportunity to be cemented in history as perhaps the greatest quarterback of all time to lace up the Olive and Blue. Pratt currently sits tied for 1st with most passing touchdowns of all time for the Wave.
As we look towards this major accomplishment, it's important to also look back and discuss what makes Pratt just so special compared to his predecessors. Through the decades, the wave have had a few notable names step under center. Names such as: Shaun King, J.P. Losman, Patrick Ramsey, and Ryan Griffin. Heck, they even once had a Montana running the show for a brief time.
These names, littered with former NFL draft picks (aside from the son of Montana), also tend to appear at the top of every list for Tulane history. As we currently stand here are the career leaders for passing stats:
Many of the guys on this list have a lot in common. For example, Patrick Ramsey and J.P. Losmam were both exceptionally high draft picks, with Losman going 22nd overall to the Bills and Ramsey going 32nd overall to the Commanders (previously the 'Skins). Shaun King, drafted in the 2nd round, was an integral part of the Bucs early playoff success, ultimately being a backup on the Super Bowl team of 2002. Many forget he was 14-8 all time as a the Bucs starter, and one would argue he would have done just as well as Brad Johnson during the Super Bowl year. Ryan Griffin was largely considered NFL ready, but just never seemed to pan out in the league, though he is also a Super Bowl champion because of the Bucs success.
So where does Michael Pratt stand amongst this bunch? The first and most glaring thing that stands out is Pratt has unquestionably been the best decision maker at the position, protecting the ball while ranking amongst the greats. Barring some massive disappointment, it is expected that Pratt will most certainly break the all time passing touchdown record. As for the all time yardage record, through his career (skewed because of injuries/playing limited action in games), Pratt averages 208.3 yards per game. Given this information, and that Pratt has 9 games remaining, barring any injuries or set backs, Pratt would be right on pace to also break the career passing yards record at Tulane with 9,371 yards. This, unquestionably would leave Pratt being the most decorated Tulane quarterback of all time.
Where Pratts legacy will stand when it comes to draft position and subsequently his NFL career remain to be seen, but one thing stands true regardless, Michael Pratt is one of the most polished, and prolific passers the Tulane Green Wave have ever seen.
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