We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Mold Breaker

By Alan Grant
ESPN The Magazine

Thursday, September 9, 1999

Who knew he could play quarterback? He is just a kid, you know. His favorite movie is a flick called The Sandlot. He still dreams of being a professional mountain biker. Even his mom thinks he doesn't look like a pro quarterback. So how did a guy with a passion for snowboarding and the ability to turn a predictable passing game into an X Game end up resurrecting a dormant franchise?  Is Jake Plummer the next Joe Montana? There's more slacker in him than hard hat. His wiry frame and buck- ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.