QB Jack Elway leaves ASU football program

Betallsports · Apr 8, 2009

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP)—Hall of Famer John Elway’s son is leaving the Arizona State football program, the school confirmed Tuesday.

However, Jack Elway plans to remain a student at the school
Sun Devils coach Dennis Erickson told The Arizona Republic on Monday, “He’s just tired of football and wants to do something else with his life.”
Elway, a redshirt freshman quarterback, didn’t play in a scrimmage last weekend, the Republic reported.

“He would have played here eventually,” Erickson said.
Elway was a standout quarterback at Cherry Creek High School in Englewood, Colo., before picking Arizona State.

The elder Elway played at Stanford before spending 16 seasons with the Broncos, leading them to back-to-back Super Bowl titles after 1997-98 seasons.

Betallsports · Apr 8, 2009

Guess you can add Another Son of a Sports Star, That's Not going to Make it. @)

eoghater · Apr 8, 2009

who was the most successful athlete that had a great pro as their parent? I can't think of any, leaning towards no one.

Jack Herer · Apr 8, 2009

Good for him if that´s not what he wants.

JakeT. · Apr 8, 2009

eoghater said:
who was the most successful athlete that had a great pro as their parent? I can't think of any, leaning towards no one.

Barry Bonds? Griffey Jr? Not really great fathers but good...

Betallsports · Apr 8, 2009

eoghater said:
who was the most successful athlete that had a great pro as their parent? I can't think of any, leaning towards no one.

Off the top of my head, I could only think of Car racings.
There are a few there for sure.

But in Football, Baseball, Basketball, etc. Not much

quantumleap · Apr 8, 2009

10 Chips off the Old Block CBC Sports Online | Oct, 20, 2005

The presence of one of the most potent father-son combos in sports history ended Oct. 15, when Brett Hull retired after 19 NHL seasons.

Brett is sure to follow his father Bobby's footsteps into the Hall of Fame, leaving a scoring legacy that, on its own, is mentioned in the same breath as those of hockey icons Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. Combine the numbers of the Golden Brett with the Golden Jet, though, and only Gordie and his son Mark are better.

Which got Sports Online thinking: the Hulls aren't the first father-son (or father-daughter) team to make the phrase "chip off the old block" ring true. Here are some other combos that have made their mark on the sports world:

Betallsports · Apr 8, 2009

Muhammad Ali & Laila Ali ?? :laugh:

FuriousDrew · Apr 8, 2009

Good for him, who needs all the pressure if professional sports is not his main passion.

Betallsports · Apr 8, 2009

Calvin Hill & Grant Hill

This father-son duo is unique because their talents stretch across two sports. Calvin Hill was a first-round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League in 1969. His son Grant was a first-round pick of the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association in 1994. The elder Hill played 12 seasons as a running back, helping the Cowboys make two Super Bowl appearances and win one championship after the 1971 season. While Grant has won an Olympic gold medal, co-rookie of the year honors and played in five NBA All-Star Games, he still hasn't had matched his college success. Hill, who signed with the Orlando Magic before the 2001 season, won back-to-back NCAA championships with the Duke Blue Devils in 1991 and 1992, but has only appeared in 15 playoff games in nine NBA seasons. He sat out the 2003-2004 season rehabilitating an injury-prone left ankle.

Betallsports · Apr 8, 2009

Bobby Hull & Brett Hull

Although their father-son relationship is reportedly rocky at best, the "Golden Jet" and the "Golden Brett" are ahead of the pack when it comes to great father-son duos. When Dallas Stars right wing Brett Hull joined the NHL with Calgary in 1986, the idea of him reaching his father's legendary numbers seemed remote. But quietly Brett, the middle child of Bobby's five kids, has piled up some goal-scoring records of his own. Brett scored his 600th career NHL goal on New Year's Eve 1999, becoming the 12th player to reach the milestone. One of those other 11 players is Brett's dad Bobby, the hockey hall of famer who scored 610 career goals over 16 NHL seasons. They are the first father-son combination to reach that plateau. During the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Brett moved into sixth place on the all-time playoff goal list, breaking another tie with his father. Both have won league MVP trophies, both have won Stanley Cup championships and eventually both will be in the Hall of Fame. But while Brett may have matched Bobby's statistics, he hasn't matched the contributions of his father to the game of hockey. The "Golden Jet," who starred for Chicago in the 1960s was a pioneer of the slap shot and curved blade. When you combine Bobby's numbers and contributions with Brett's statistics, you get the best father and son tandem in sports.

FuriousDrew · Apr 8, 2009

I guess some of the piss-off is regarding genetic talent that's being wasted. I mean what better stock is there than a future or potential HOF'er as a father.

Someone should ask Joseph Jackson, who had undeniably the most talented sperm of all time across any industry.

RobFunk · Apr 8, 2009

Joe and Kobe Bryant! Though I dont think Jellybean was exactly stellar

FuriousDrew · Apr 8, 2009

Yeah yeah we're getting off topic, but MJ is an f'ing kid in this video!

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Betallsports · Apr 8, 2009

FuriousDrew said:
I guess some of the piss-off is regarding genetic talent that's being wasted. I mean what better stock is there than a future or potential HOF'er as a father.

Someone should ask Joseph Jackson, who had undeniably the most talented sperm of all time across any industry.

Yeah, But Look at the side effects :missingte

ParanoidAndroid · Apr 9, 2009

eoghater said:
who was the most successful athlete that had a great pro as their parent? I can't think of any, leaning towards no one.

You didnt think very hard about this did you?

ham · Apr 9, 2009

Nate Robinson, whose father won the Rose Bowl MVP.

Luke Walton, whose father is mentioned among the greats.

paftraft · Apr 9, 2009

Kellen Winslow & Kellen Winslow Jr.

eoghater · Apr 9, 2009

ParanoidAndroid said:
You didnt think very hard about this did you?

rather than be a complete dickhead like you are in your other 500 posts, list some names next time. Yes, Griffey and Bonds stand out to me now.

steve3200 · Apr 9, 2009

Jimmy Walker & Jalan Rose

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