John Brantley stepping into Tim Tebow’s shoes at Florida is no small feat, and with big shoes comes an even bigger barrage of repetitive, sometimes ridiculous questions. Here’s a humorous peek at the ten questions John Brantley might already be tired of answering, and why they’re likely wearing thin.
“Are you feeling any pressure about replacing Tim Tebow?” – The first time, it’s a valid question. The hundredth time? Not so much. It’s like asking if the sun is hot.
“How about now?” – Ah, the follow-up no one needed. It’s like asking if the sun is still hot five minutes later.
“Why aren’t you in the discussion for the Heisman?” – Because maybe he’s more focused on his team than a trophy? Plus, talk about setting the bar sky-high!
“Are you still not feeling any pressure?” – Because apparently, pressure is a gas that might fill up at any moment?
“Why am I seeing Brandon Spikes in my nightmares?” – Oops, wrong list! That’s more about the interviewer’s issues than Brantley’s gameplay.
“Are you feeling any pressure… from Jordan Reid? Ha ha!” – Nothing like mixing humor with competition to really make a question not funny.
“I find your lack of jorts disturbing. Why is that?” – Because fashion critique is definitely in the job description of a quarterback, right?
“Have you started to feel the pressure yet?” – Just in case the previous mentions of pressure weren’t enough.
“You know we want you to bring back the National Championship, right?” – No pressure, just the weight of an entire fanbase’s hopes and dreams on your shoulders!
And the number one question John Brantley is sick of hearing?
“Are you a virgin?” – Because clearly, he’s not. Have you seen him?
These questions, from the absurd to the annoying, are enough to make anyone dread press conferences. The repetition, the pressure reminders, and the personal prying? It’s a wonder John Brantley doesn’t start answering in interpretive dance just to keep things interesting.