I'm new to this forum and I'm not sure if this was posted when he signed or not, but Marve has a pretty wild history.

According to his Wikipedia page, here's what I've gathered:

Has torn his ACL THREE times.

Resisted arrest.

Suspended for a bowl game (academic purposes.)

Illegal benefits received from non other than Nevin Shapiro.

Interesting stuff.

I love second, third, fourth (whatever he's on) chance stories, however if anyone here meets him, and he asks, don't make any financial investments with him!

I have zero problem with a guy taking money if he needs it while in college. The money the NCAA makes off of your name is robbery. 

Now I like him even more.

Now I like him even more.

Yep...he's badass.

The resisting arrest charge was pretty mickey mouse, but you have to admire his determination in pursuing a QB career even after three big knee owies.

He can run fast and throw the ball hard and doesn't appear to have a drug problem....  that's good enough for me.  

 

The only concern I'd have is the injuries.

The resisting arrest charge was pretty mickey mouse, but you have to admire his determination in pursuing a QB career even after three big knee owies.

I wonder how long until he's battling back for a fourth time, although he won't be getting hit much this year unless were in a state of emergency so the over under can't be too low.

He can run fast and throw the ball hard and doesn't appear to have a drug problem....  that's good enough for me.  

 

The only concern I'd have is the injuries.

Yeah that's all I'm really concerned with.

I don't think Marve has any knees left. You wouldn't know it by the way he took off up the field to move the chains last night. If he can continue to impress against the stumps, I could become a big fan of his in a hurry. Accurately throwing the rock on a rope is a gift. I hope he can keep it going.

That kid has those knee issues?? Wow. Wouldn't know it.

Isnt he literally missing an ACL? Like, it ain't there no more..

That fourth string kid that the Argos had - Pachal- he sounded like he had  quite the past too. CFL - the second chance league. 

I don't think im overly concerned, cuz let's be honest here, willy is the guy we will be moving forward with. Knew about Marves issues when we signed him, was talked about quite a lot, but... honestly, last night, it made me wonder if that was a different robert marve

 

I don't think marve will see much game action this season, perhaps on 2nd or 3rd and shorts but... he looked pretty darn good last night, running and passing. Especially his mobility in the pocket, truly does bring a different look than the other qb's on the roster.

 

I like the kid, hey man, we all do silly things when we are younger, sounds like his  father might have been a little pushy too, good for the kid to get away from some of his past.. whats in the past is in the past, looked good yesterday. Obviously bombers checked him out quite thoroughly.

 

Thing is, he's pretty young so maybe just maybe taking a year off football helped him. 

The resisting arrest charge was pretty mickey mouse, but you have to admire his determination in pursuing a QB career even after three big knee owies.

That concerns me the most. He can motor so if he gets hurt again it could be over. 

More interested in his future here.   Love the fire and passion, and he has the tools.  Looks like a pretty hefty brace but he can still play with it, maybe his knee will hold up for a good #2 career.

 

Hall looked lost and performed like a CIS rookie out there (minus the arm strength) compared to Marve's first ever CFL playing time.

 

Willy, Brohm Marve would work for me.   

"Marve and fellow running back Ralph Bolden, who fought back from a combined six ACL tears to help the team qualify for postseason play, earned the utmost respect from Boilermaker fans for their warrior mentalities."

 

http://www.purdueexponent.org/sports/mens/football/article_a0dab901-cf65-526f-a445-cc6768bdd437.html

I wont get too excited.  Small sample size.  Exhibition game.  And all that.

 

Troy Kopp comes to mind.

 

But he looked good and exciting.

If he makes it as the 3rd stringer, I wonder if he gets consideration as the short yardage QB... probably a better option than Hall for that role

All I know is the offense was really bogged down until he came in during the 4th quarter and all of a sudden they were moving the ball. Showed a lot more accuracy then Brohm did. 

All I know is the offense was really bogged down until he came in during the 4th quarter and all of a sudden they were moving the ball. Showed a lot more accuracy then Brohm did. 

 

An 80 year old man pissing standing up has more accuracy than Brohm.     

That fourth string kid that the Argos had - Pachal- he sounded like he had  quite the past too. CFL - the second chance league. 

So we should change it to SCFL

You could tell Pachal is American. He pronounces it Pa-Hall. We say it like it is French. Pa-Shall. 

You could tell Pachal is American. He pronounces it Pa-Hall. We say it like it is French. Pa-Shall. 

Whats the difference then with Marve pronounced Ma-Arve and Favre pronounced Fa-Arve????? You would think Marve would be spelt Mavre.

From guys like bauming and the media guys at training camp, marve has looked good there too.

 

Really haven't heard them say he's had a bad day

 

Today is an example

 

Bauming tweeted... hall is in and throws a ball that legget easily intercepts. Brohm comes in, gets picked off but then completes a nice pass. Marve comes in goes 5 for 5 for 75 yards.

 

I mean, the guys been doing it since florida mini camp.

I don't think im overly concerned, cuz let's be honest here, willy is the guy we will be moving forward with. Knew about Marves issues when we signed him, was talked about quite a lot, but... honestly, last night, it made me wonder if that was a different robert marve

 

I don't think marve will see much game action this season, perhaps on 2nd or 3rd and shorts but... he looked pretty darn good last night, running and passing. Especially his mobility in the pocket, truly does bring a different look than the other qb's on the roster.

 

I like the kid, hey man, we all do silly things when we are younger, sounds like his  father might have been a little pushy too, good for the kid to get away from some of his past.. whats in the past is in the past, looked good yesterday. Obviously bombers checked him out quite thoroughly.

 

Thing is, he's pretty young so maybe just maybe taking a year off football helped him. 

The expectation that athletes in their early 20's are supposed to behave like Mother Teresa just because they happen to be athletes is bound to disappoint.  More often than not they will behave just like any other 21 year old male.  Unless they have more disposable income, then they may behave worse.

 

Nothing on his rap sheet raises my eyebrows.  Been there, done that.  The 3 knee surgeries might be a concern if I hadn't seen him running at practise.  Powerful, smooth strides, quite an effortless runner actually.

 

I don't think im overly concerned, cuz let's be honest here, willy is the guy we will be moving forward with. Knew about Marves issues when we signed him, was talked about quite a lot, but... honestly, last night, it made me wonder if that was a different robert marve

 

I don't think marve will see much game action this season, perhaps on 2nd or 3rd and shorts but... he looked pretty darn good last night, running and passing. Especially his mobility in the pocket, truly does bring a different look than the other qb's on the roster.

 

I like the kid, hey man, we all do silly things when we are younger, sounds like his  father might have been a little pushy too, good for the kid to get away from some of his past.. whats in the past is in the past, looked good yesterday. Obviously bombers checked him out quite thoroughly.

 

Thing is, he's pretty young so maybe just maybe taking a year off football helped him. 

The expectation that athletes in their early 20's are supposed to behave like Mother Teresa just because they happen to be athletes is bound to disappoint.  More often than not they will behave just like any other 21 year old male.  Unless they have more disposable income, then they may behave worse.

 

Nothing on his rap sheet raises my eyebrows.  Been there, done that.  The 3 knee surgeries might be a concern if I hadn't seen him running at practise.  Powerful, smooth strides, quite an effortless runner actually.

 

Seeing him take off like that reminds me of Durant.  He has big legs and looks like he can break a few tackles before being brought down.  Don't normally want to see your QB having to dive for a first down but that was impressive and shows he's got guts.