Two local Tampa boys make good. QB Aaron Murray from H.B. Plant High School went on to set SEC career records for completions, TD passes and passing yards during his four years as a Georgia Bulldog, before being drafted by the NFL in May of this year. Aaron’s games in his senior season were watched by TV audiences ranging from 1.5 million to 3.5 million per game.
Brother Josh, a budding baseball star from Jesuit High School, washed out in six years of minor league play, posting a .213 career minor league batting average in six seasons at the single A level, retaining his good looks but very little family dignity. Ah, but here’s the rub. After a grueling season, Josh emerged victorious last night in wooing the adoration of Ms. Andi Dorfman on the finals of the Bachelorette reality TV show. Over 7.5 million viewers endured the three hour finale (including my wife).
So, who is the more famous Murray brother now ? Hint: can you even name the team that drafted Georgia football star and emerging NFL QB Aaron ? WHAT THE HECK !