Palardy and Leaverton - stories of redemption

[wombat7477]

I'm sure alot of you remember David Leaverton. Punter who was a nightmare train wreck of a metal case his freshman year. It was bad. I cringed when he came on the field. Eventually got benched.

But he kept at it and became a weapon before he left... Including a national championship ring.

Just wanted to mention the parallel with Michael Palardy. I love a good comeback story, and I love that this kid didn't quit.

 

[governmentmule]

Palardy has been impressive this year

 

[Freak]

Palardy has been impressive this year

He's probably taken more abuse from fans the past few years than any other Tennessee player.

 

[Rudy123]

I'm sure alot of you remember David Leaverton. Punter who was a nightmare train wreck of a metal case his freshman year. It was bad. I cringed when he came on the field. Eventually got benched.

But he kept at it and became a weapon before he left... Including a national championship ring.

Just wanted to mention the parallel with Michael Palardy. I love a good comeback story, and I love that this kid didn't quit.

We lost the UCLA game because of a mistake that Leaverton made. He did redeem himself and ended up playing for the RedSkins & Patriots.

 

[alldayvols]

He's probably taken more abuse from fans the past few years than any other Tennessee player.

True, but he answered under Dooley by partying hard after a loss.

 

[BODACIOUS]

Hats off to Palardy. A year ago we were sweating extra points.