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ESPN: As always, proof is in the pudding

StickierBuns
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Vikings not surprised by J.J. McCarthy's eye-opening NFL debut:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46224693/nfl-minnesota-vikings-jj-mccarthy

As a result, McCarthy said he didn't enter Monday night looking to prove himself to the team.

"I feel like it was more proving it to myself," he said, "because I feel like this team, their belief in me is something I tremendously appreciate. ... Being able to really show who I am in the biggest moment was something that was really cool, but it was more just about proving it to myself."

Many games to be played, many things to prove for JJ. Areas for clean up for sure. One game at a time.
#1 · Sep 12, 8:12 AM
StickierBuns
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JimmyinSD wrote:
did he got to a regular high school or one of those academies for all stars that recruit all the best the area has to offer?
Went to a regular Catholic high school, Nazareth in La Grange. Transferred to IMG Academy in Florida when Nazareth cancelled football season over COVID his senior year.   "In two seasons as the starting quarterback at Nazareth, McCarthy led his team to a 26–2 record with consecutive appearances in the IHSA Class 7A state championship game, winning the state title as a sophomore in 2018. In his lone season at IMG, McCarthy led his team to an 8–0 record and a consensus high school football national championship."
edited Sep 12, 2025 10:02 AM
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