NAU QB Sean Norton: 'Wildcats are doomed.'

[Jacks76]

This just in: NAU QB Sean Norton can toss 80 yard touchdown passes on the fly while avoiding the vaunted Lumberjacks pass rush -- as he is falling down. Head coach Jerome Sauers praised Norton for his exceptional talent and work ethic.

"This guy's the real deal," said Sauers after a recent Lumberjacks scrimmage. "He could play for anybody in the nation. And I mean anyone."

Norton, a Parade All-American and recent transfer from Fresno State, had this to say about the prospect of facing the Arizona Wildcat's defense:

"The Wildcats are doomed," said Norton. "They'd better get their bibles out and start praying real hard. I'm going to destroy them."

Paul

[Jacks76]

This just in: NAU QB Sean Norton can toss 80 yard touchdown passes on the fly while avoiding the vaunted Lumberjacks pass rush -- as he is falling down. Head coach Jerome Sauers praised Norton for his exceptional talent and work ethic.

"This guy's the real deal," said Sauers after a recent Lumberjacks scrimmage. "He could play for anybody in the nation. And I mean anyone."

Norton, a Parade All-American and recent transfer from Fresno State, had this to say about the prospect of facing the Arizona Wildcat's defense:

"The Wildcats are doomed," said Norton. "They'd better get their bibles out and start praying real hard. I'm going to destroy them."

Paul

What no comments yet?

Paul

[AppGuy04]

Hey, I can throw it 50 yards on a field by myself tooxsmiley_wix

Is he gonna talk smack before every game? I hope so!!

[CopperCat]

Hey, I can throw it 50 yards on a field by myself tooxsmiley_wix

Is he gonna talk smack before every game? I hope so!!

He can surely talk smack.xrolleyesx (this guy has a mouth!)

Lets see if he is worth any real "smacking" that takes place on the field.

[Griz Fan]

Hey I am impressed with this guys smack!
With this kind of cocky confidence he is either gonna be exceptional or fall flat on his face, nothing in between.

[GoldandBlack]

Absolutely fantastic material for the opponent's locker room. "doomed...pray....destroy" would generally do the job for most teams.

I guess he figures Arizona will need some motivation to play an FCS school, and he figured he wanted to play them at their best.xrolleyesx

[Jacks76]

Absolutely fantastic material for the opponent's locker room. "doomed...pray....destroy" would generally do the job for most teams.

I guess he figures Arizona will need some motivation to play an FCS school, and he figured he wanted to play them at their best.xrolleyesx

That's a classic quote: "[They're] doomed. They'd better get their bibles out and start praying real hard. I'm going to destroy them."

Sean Norton is my hero.

Paul

[Jacks76]

Hey, I can throw it 50 yards on a field by myself tooxsmiley_wix

Is he gonna talk smack before every game? I hope so!!

Here is the actual quote, taken in context:

"Looks like the Sun Devils aren't the only team Arizona has a rivalry with. Overheard at a recent Lumberjacks' scrimmage:

Northern Arizona quarterback Sean Norton, when asked about the prospect of facing the vaunted Arizona defense, had this to say: '[They're] doomed. They'd better get their bibles out and start praying real hard. I'm going to destroy them."

Lucky for Norton, the cameras weren't rolling at the time."

Paul

[BigApp]

throwing it 80 yards while falling down is a nice attribute. But can he make that 8-yard touch pass on 3rd and 7?

[slostang]

I prefer a player that does his talking through his actions on the field. I am not a big fan of smack.

[Jacks76]

I prefer a player that does his talking through his actions on the field. I am not a big fan of smack.

Me neither. But who cares?

Paul

[JALMOND]

Maybe he should be more concerned about Western New Mexico first. As the Cats found out last year (and also Colorado), you overlook that first opponent and they may bite you.

[AZGrizFan]

This just in: NAU QB Sean Norton can toss 80 yard touchdown passes on the fly while avoiding the vaunted Lumberjacks pass rush -- as he is falling down. Head coach Jerome Sauers praised Norton for his exceptional talent and work ethic.

"This guy's the real deal," said Sauers after a recent Lumberjacks scrimmage. "He could play for anybody in the nation. And I mean anyone."

Norton, a Parade All-American and recent transfer from Fresno State, had this to say about the prospect of facing the Arizona Wildcat's defense:

"The Wildcats are doomed," said Norton. "They'd better get their bibles out and start praying real hard. I'm going to destroy them."

Paul

Was that in Spring practice? Or did you mean Wildcats?

[Jacks76]

Was that in Spring practice? Or did you mean Wildcats?

Spring scrimmage.

Paul

[Jacks76]

In terms of talent, who does Sean Norton remind you of in the pros? Maybe Neil Lomax or Steve Young?

Paul

[Frosty The Snowbuff]

This just in: NAU QB Sean Norton can toss 80 yard touchdown passes on the fly while avoiding the vaunted Lumberjacks pass rush -- as he is falling down. Head coach Jerome Sauers praised Norton for his exceptional talent and work ethic.

"This guy's the real deal," said Sauers after a recent Lumberjacks scrimmage. "He could play for anybody in the nation. And I mean anyone."

Norton, a Parade All-American and recent transfer from Fresno State, had this to say about the prospect of facing the Arizona Wildcat's defense:

"The Wildcats are doomed," said Norton. "They'd better get their bibles out and start praying real hard. I'm going to destroy them."

Paul


Ahh.....that Fresno Mentality is in the state of Arizona now??? Ut-oh

I know this was a scrimmage and all.....

But I'd be fussing at allowing that 80-yards pass actually being completed more than anything...

[AZGrizFan]

Spring scrimmage.

Paul

The lumberjacks pass rush is "vaunted"? xeyebrowx

[Peems]

i can't wait to see what this guy says about APP and UM

[GoldandBlack]

In terms of talent, who does Sean Norton remind you of in the pros? Maybe Neil Lomax or Steve Young?

Paul

A little early to compare a JuCo transfer without any FCS conference or FBS game experience to a pro quarterback.

Ask me this time next year.

[AZGrizFan]

i can't wait to see what this guy says about APP and UM

Actually, the probably have a better chance of beating UA than UM OR App. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

[Jacks76]

Sean Norton played 3 games for the Fresno State Bulldogs last season, including a game versus FBS #14-ranked LSU. In that game, he completed 13 of 20 passes for 134 yards and 0 TDs against the #1-ranked defense in the country. He was a Parade All-American and passed for over 44 touchdowns and 4,000+ yards his senior season at Hart HS in California.

Paul

[GoldandBlack]

Sean Norton played 3 games for the Fresno State Bulldogs last season, including a game versus FBS #14-ranked LSU. In that game, he completed 13 of 20 passes for 134 yards and 0 TDs against the #1-ranked defense in the country. He was a Parade All-American and passed for over 44 touchdowns and 4,000+ yards his senior season at Hart HS in California.

Paul

I stand corrected on my prior statement- I still want to see a minimum full season at FCS/FBS level before beginning pro quarterback comparisons, especially to Steve Young.

[Eyes of Old Main]

Why would you smack at an FBS team? Wouldn't you want to fly under the radar? Seems like a poor choice of time to smack a potentially sleeping giant.

[Jacks76]

Why would you smack at an FBS team? Wouldn't you want to fly under the radar? Seems like a poor choice of time to smack a potentially sleeping giant.

Maybe Sean Norton just wants to fire up his team, knowing they are underdogs anyway?

Paul

[james_lawfirm]

I prefer a player that does his talking through his actions on the field. I am not a big fan of smack.

Me neither. Good teams limit the trash talking to pointing to the scoreboard.

[james_lawfirm]

This just in: NAU QB Sean Norton can toss 80 yard touchdown passes on the fly while avoiding the vaunted Lumberjacks pass rush -- as he is falling down. Head coach Jerome Sauers praised Norton for his exceptional talent and work ethic.

"This guy's the real deal," said Sauers after a recent Lumberjacks scrimmage. "He could play for anybody in the nation. And I mean anyone."

Norton, a Parade All-American and recent transfer from Fresno State, had this to say about the prospect of facing the Arizona Wildcat's defense:

"The Wildcats are doomed," said Norton. "They'd better get their bibles out and start praying real hard. I'm going to destroy them."

Paul

Jack:
When he comes to Boone, please ask him to bring his brain along with his mouth. He'll need more of the one and less of the other.

[already123]

norton said this?! where are you getting your information from?...seems a bit bold for a guy who isnt even starting.

plus, I have seen play...good arm but 80 yards is definitely pushin it (that must be a hell of a wind lol). Wouldn't be suprised if Kriesien can launch it 80...he's got a CANNON.

The Jacks have a lot more to take care of before they can start talkin about a major upset like that.

[I Bleed Purple]

And for a split second I thought he was referring to us.

[Mr. C]

Ahh.....that Fresno Mentality is in the state of Arizona now??? Ut-oh

I know this was a scrimmage and all.....

But I'd be fussing at allowing that 80-yards pass actually being completed more than anything...
And just what is wrong with the "Fresno Mentality"? :D

Having seen Norton a few times, I know he is capable. Some of us Fresno State alums would have liked to have seen him get the starting job last season. We had our struggles at QB with Tom Brandstater after all of those years with guys like Trent Dilfer, David Carr, Billy Volek and Paul Pinegar.

As a writer, I love stuff like this. I hope Norton is still firing off material when Northern Arizona is preparing for Appalachian State. That kind of stuff is fun to write about.

And, BTW, it isn't smack if you can back it up.

[blur2005]

And for a split second I thought he was referring to us.
I laughed really hard when I saw this comment.

[Mr. C]

norton said this?! where are you getting your information from?...seems a bit bold for a guy who isnt even starting.

plus, I have seen play...good arm but 80 yards is definitely pushin it (that must be a hell of a wind lol). Wouldn't be suprised if Kriesien can launch it 80...he's got a CANNON.

The Jacks have a lot more to take care of before they can start talkin about a major upset like that.

By the time the season starts, Norton WILL be starting. The only thing that would keep him out of the lineup is an injury.

[Eyes of Old Main]

Maybe Sean Norton just wants to fire up his team, knowing they are underdogs anyway?

I've got no problem with trying to fire a team up. A good leader should be doing that, but do it in the locker room and when the media's glare is pointed somewhere else. No sense in prompting a foe with many built in advantages (scholarships, resources, etc. etc. etc.) to become more focused on the game instead of hopefully looking ahead to their next FBS opponent. I hope NAU can win the game for their sake and for the sake of FCS, I just think grandstanding like this adds nothing to their chances of pulling the upset.

[McNeese75]

xsmhx That should put the kiss of death on NAU for that game anyway.

[Tod]

Right...ON!!!!

xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

[Pantherpower]

Unless he keeps running his mouth closer to kickoff, they'll have to pull this quote out of the archives as he said it in spring practice.

As Dave mentioned, it's not smack if you can back it up, but this kid would be wise to keep any additional talk about the Wildcats on the shelf until after the game.

Leading up to the game, he should give the reporters real exciting stuff like, "It will be a major challenge for our guys to step up and face a Pac-Ten defense like Arizona's. We hope to give the Wildcats our best shot and let the chips fall where they may."xthumbsupx

[Tilldog40]

Big talk from someone that transfered down a notch.

[Tailbone]

Josh Swogger could throw the ball through the uprights from the 50 yd line while on his knees.....unfortunately, there were no plays in the Griz playbook that called for that particular throw.

Accuracy, timing, touch, etc. would seem like more useful skills to me.

[Pauly LB]

Josh Swogger could throw the ball through the uprights from the 50 yd line while on his knees.....unfortunately, there were no plays in the Griz playbook that called for that particular throw.

Accuracy, timing, touch, etc. would seem like more useful skills to me.

In most leagues when your knees are down the play ends. Swogger needs to find a league where you are not considered down until you are unconscious.

[89Hen]

The lumberjacks pass rush is "vaunted"? xeyebrowx
That was my first thought too. Maybe this means their QB is fantastic, maybe it means they have no defense. xcoffeex

[AZGrizFan]

That was my first thought too. Maybe this means their QB is fantastic, maybe it means they have no defense. xcoffeex

That just struck me as funny, because I hadn't heard that in BSC circles recently.... xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx

[Jacks76]

Vaunted is a strong term, but our defense is good this year, even with the graduation loss of Jeff Wheeler.

Paul

[PSUVikings]

He looks real good NAU fans! especially in this highlight!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLsjIuqRhMU

NAU fans don't get to hyped up, he isn't that great!

[already123]

By the time the season starts, Norton WILL be starting. The only thing that would keep him out of the lineup is an injury.

From the way things have been going, from what I have seen, from reports I have heard from other players....its not anywhere near being a "hands down" thing. Norton didn't even leave the spring #1 so saying that he WILL be starting is a little forward. I usually dont disagree with Mr. C, but....

He IS good, he just seems to have a lot more work cut out for him than most, including myself, expected. Seems as if Kriesien isn't trying to give up that spot...

Whoever starts will enjoy THE BEST group of targets to throw to in the BSCxthumbsupx xnodx xbowx

[already123]

He looks real good NAU fans! especially in this highlight!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLsjIuqRhMU

NAU fans don't get to hyped up, he isn't that great!



Hilarious!...thats messed up but i laughed xlolx

[Ronbo]

From the way things have been going, from what I have seen, from reports I have heard from other players....its not anywhere near being a "hands down" thing. Norton didn't even leave the spring #1 so saying that he WILL be starting is a little forward. I usually dont disagree with Mr. C, but....

He IS good, he just seems to have a lot more work cut out for him than most, including myself, expected. Seems as if Kriesien isn't trying to give up that spot...

Whoever starts will enjoy THE BEST group of targets to throw to in the BSCxthumbsupx xnodx xbowx


You know you guys will have a pretty good Offense if that QB works out. You have two really good WR's and a very good RB. We were right behind you last year in most Offensive catagories. The big difference in your team and ours though is Defense. Your Defense last year was pretty bad. Ranked 7th in the BSC giving up 378 yards a game. And your pass Defense, ouch, you were 8th in the league at 251 yards per game. That was worse than UNC.xlolx Yep, you've got some Offensive weapons but there is no way your Defense will improve in one year enough to really make you a contender over Montana, Portland State, and MSU.

Our Defense held your vaunted Offense to 190 yards and Murietta and those great recievers to 90 yards passing last year. You'll face pretty much the same guys this year except they are a year bigger and stronger.

[YoUDeeMan]

Norton, a Parade All-American and recent transfer from Fresno State, had this to say about the prospect of facing the Arizona Wildcat's defense:

"The Wildcats are doomed," said Norton. "They'd better get their bibles out and start praying real hard. I'm going to destroy them."

Paul

Nice to know that Norton isn't a math major. It takes more than one person to "destroy" a team - unless that one person ends up destroying his own team with a "look at me" mentality. xrolleyesx

[SoCon48]

I prefer a player that does his talking through his actions on the field. I am not a big fan of smack.

Yep. Smack belongs to drunken fans and uninformed media not serious players and coaches.

[SoCon48]

From the way things have been going, from what I have seen, from reports I have heard from other players....its not anywhere near being a "hands down" thing. Norton didn't even leave the spring #1 so saying that he WILL be starting is a little forward. I usually dont disagree with Mr. C, but....

He IS good, he just seems to have a lot more work cut out for him than most, including myself, expected. Seems as if Kriesien isn't trying to give up that spot...

Whoever starts will enjoy THE BEST group of targets to throw to in the BSCxthumbsupx xnodx xbowx

Not to mention to the App defensive backs in Boone.xeyebrowx

[Jacks76]

Not to mention to the App defensive backs in Boone.xeyebrowx

Yup. :) I'm a Sun Devil football fan since the mid-1980s and an NAU graduate. Naturally, I hate the Arizona Wildcats and would love to see my Jacks (and Devils) pummel the Mildrats in that smelly place they call Tucson (we call it Tuscum).

Paul

[youwouldno]

I just assumed he was being sarcastic, rather than being an idiot.

[MYTAPPY]

I'm sure his first words when he arrives in Boone will be, "I bet I can throw a football clear over those mountains"...xlolx

[james_lawfirm]

I'm sure his first words when he arrives in Boone will be, "I bet I can throw a football clear over those mountains"...xlolx

Or better yet: "What mountains?"

[GreenDay17]

It is very hard for me to believe that those words came from Sean Norton. I have known him since recruiting him out of Hart HS and he has never acted like a braggart or jerk-off. He and his family are first-class.

I pushed very hard for Sean to transfer to Portland State when he decided to leave Fresno. I fully believe he would have been worth 3+ wins per season if he were a Viking - the kind of guy that would push them over the top. But alas, he decided that NAU was a better fit for him.

If you ask me (after 16 years of coaching in both the FCS and FBS) Sean Norton will be a great player for NAU.

[CopperCat]

Or better yet: "What mountains?"

xnodx
Those are more like "hills with lots of trees on them."

[already123]

xlolx
xnodx
Those are more like "hills with lots of trees on them."

[AZGrizFan]

I'm sure his first words when he arrives in Boone will be, "I bet I can throw a football clear over those mountains"...xlolx

If the coach had only put me in in the fourth quarter, we'd have won the State Championship!