According to a recent article from ESPN, newly elected representative George Santos (R-NY), did not in fact play quarterback for Ohio State during the 2010-11 football season. Suspicions surrounding the claim came after Santos’ remarks during an interview with former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard on Fox News. When asked by Gabbard about his collegiate history, Santos responded by touting his supposed ‘breakout’ football season for the Buckeyes.
“I was unstoppable. With the support of my teammates and coaches, and my strong belief in the Jewish faith, I put up uncharted quarterback numbers as a freshman.” Santos said.
Gabbard (like the rest of us) seemed pretty skeptical about Santos’ boisterous claims and asked him to provide statistical evidence to back him up.
“35 touchdowns. 5400 passing yards. 1500 rushing yards.” Santos responded.
With stats like that, Santos would have been a top draft pick for any NFL team. Why he has never drafted and why Santos hasn’t commented on his sophomore or junior seasons at OSU, remain a mystery.
“Unfortunately, due to the NCAA vacating all of the wins from that season, there is no evidence to prove that I was playing that season. But I stand behind my coach at that time, Ryan Day, in calling for reconsideration.”
When ESPN broke the story debunking Santos’ football claims, Santos released a public press release on his Twitter account:
“I want to make it clear that I am not a liar. As a man of God and father of five, it appalls me to hear this libel being directed towards me and my family. In times of stress and pain like this, I turn towards the Torah for guidance. One verse in particular that sticks out to me comes from the book of Exodus. The verse follows; ‘Dreidel dreidel dreidel, I made it out of clay. And when it’s dry and ready, oh dreidel I shall play.’”
Written by Grant Lieberman, Chief Political Coorespondent