There are so many comparisons of football players -stats, skill levels and every measurement important to predicting the next win. But really, I care very little about stats and skills than I do appearance and back stories. So low and behold, the first of what I hope is a series of match ups.
I think everyone has seen Mark's latest magazine cover (how can you miss it!? Its awesome) and Joe is only known for the unibrow. I’ve been a fan of these two since they entered the NFL (Joe, 2008, Mark in 2009.) Both ended up as rookie starters, and now both have made it to my Fantasy League.
Lets take a look at their draft photos to start the match up:
Check out the brows on both these guys. It’s something serious. I know Mark is known for his dimples (they are nice) check out the brows. They have potential to get seriously out of hand. And although Joe has gotten some help (see example here) Mark has had a better grip on his since the beginning. Probably someone mentioned to him he will be on National TV every. single. week.
Love life
No doubt Joe Flacco is the winner in this category. Joe met his now wife, Dana, in his senior year of high school. Fast forward nine years, they are married in the same chapel his parents got married at. And not only is she super cute, she must be a pretty awesome chick to take these photos…
Close up…look, nice brows!
Now…on to Mark.
Mark is a whole different story. Starting with his time a USC where he was accused of sexually assaulting a girl. NICE. Maybe there should be a club for him, Ben Rothlesburger and other great, stand up characters. Now, the charges were dropped and nothing else came from it, but still. You know Joe would never be in a situation like that.
Since the draft, there have been an endless string of girlfriend rumors. I didn’t really investigate all of them (honestly, there were WAY too many) but the most recent has him hooking up with a 17 year old girl. Way to go Ben, I mean Mark.
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| His first GQ ad is making a lot more sense.... |
Apparently being the 5th draft pick makes you eligible for GQ? Look at those thighs…yeecch. And there are also rumors he has his last name tattooed on the inside of his lip. Gross.
Charity work
I'm going to call this one a draw. Mark has the worlds greatest back story when it comes to charity work. He works with the Atlas Foundation which is kind of like the Make a Wish Foundation. Mark meets Aiden Binkley, a 11 year old with terminal cancer. What was supposed to be a one time meet turned into a friendship. From the article in ESPN:
“They became texting buddies and, one day, Sanchez surprised Aiden's parents
by asking, "Can I come over?" When Sanchez arrived, the boy was sleeping.
Sanchez sat at Aiden's feet, waiting until he woke up.
"He opened his eyes and there was Mark, sitting on the couch," Lisa said.
"He was so sweet."They ended up having a long conversation, like a couple of old friends.
Aiden took Sanchez to his bedroom and showed him his sports stuff, including his hockey stick.”
(Read the whole story here…worth the time!)
Super sweet! (and I'm going to avoid any creepy references here, because the article really makes it awesome and not weird that he wants to hang out with 11 year olds)
But now onto Joe…there isn’t anything as well publized as Mark’s story, but what you can dig up is freakin phenomenal. Currently they are selling Flaccos Unibrow’s to raise money for the Raven’s Courage House and St. Vincents. Flacco fully endorsed this, and that are pretty sexy, if I do say so myself.
Last year he went as “the Situation” to a Halloween charity fundraiser, and went as far as shaving lightning bolts and the state of New Jersey into his head. No spray tan though, he was still his trademark translucent color. Can't wait for this years costume....
Stats
In actual football stats, Mark tops Joe. But only slightly. Mark may have better stats, but this blog isn’t about stats. Its about back stories, and the people. But in case someone asks.... Joe Mark
Rating: 80.9 78.2
Yards: 3610 3474
Touch Downs: 20 26
Yards: 3610 3474
Touch Downs: 20 26
My winner? Joe Flacco!
What do you think?
I'm Wacco for Flacco
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