ATHENS, Georgia — Nobody has ever accused Georgia quarterback Carson Beck of going all ‘Tin Cup’ and playing with reckless abandon on the football pitch.
If anything, he takes joy in being boring. Yes, boring.
“If you watch guys like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and some of the greats, during those moments when you just couldn’t stop them, it’s because they’re always in the right place with the ball at the right time,” Beck told ESPN. “It can be monotonous to watch at times, but it helps football teams win games.
“Obviously, it’s wonderful to do something spectacular, but I’m there to win. And with the skill I have at the University of Georgia, it’s all about moving the ball down the field, getting first downs, and throwing touchdowns. That is the name of the game, and if it is dull, I will accept it.”
Nonetheless, Beck has a bit gunslinger in him, with competitive embers that burn deep but not always publicly. His longstanding friend, Brendon Quinn, said Beck is not afraid to “go for the green” when the time comes.
For example, a few years back, they were playing golf at Quinn’s home course, Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club in Jacksonville, Florida, when they reached the 17th hole, a 525-yard, par-5 dogleg left with a significant water hazard about 260 yards from the tee box.
Beck calmly took out his driver. As he addressed his ball, he could have well been positioned in the pocket, preparing to deliver a strike on a crossing path.
“It must be 300 yards to clear the water,” Quinn informed Beck.
Beck nodded and said, “I know, but I’m going to hit the driver and don’t really care where it goes.”
