Diary of Jordan Mooney - NCAA '09

[WWF80sKid]

I am going to start this today. I want to mix football with personal things as well. I hope it entertains you guys.

[WWF80sKid]

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To run down some info on Jordan, here's his stats:

Height: 6'5"
Weight: 226 lbs.
Hometown: Tipp City, Ohio
Birth Date: July 23, 1990

Position: Quarterback

Goal: To become successful quarterback, receive a scholarship to (successful) college, and make it into the NFL.

[WWF80sKid]

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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 14, 2008 --

Football. That's all I've known...all my life. Football. Dad taught me how to pass when I was still wearing diapers. He'd have me watch games on tv...not for pleasure...but to study. To watch guys like Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and Brett Favre. My dad wanted me to be great.

He was a football player too, but a lower back injury ended his career early. He could have made it big. After his career got cut short, he became a manager at a local department store. He worked his *** off trying to make life the best he could for me and my mom. But then, on October 13th, 2005, he died. His heart just stopped.

At that time, I was a freshman. Still just playing football to play. Just playing for fun. He always wanted more...he wanted me to make it a career. To become what he never did, but always wanted to...a superstar. When I found out about my dad's death, there was only one thing that came into my mind...I'm going to make it into the NFL come hell or high water, because I want to make my dad proud!

Fast forward a little more than three years, and here I am, sitting on the bench of the University of Dayton locker room (the UD Arena is where all playoffs games are played in the state of Ohio). My helmet is sitting beside me, I'm writing in this diary that my mom bought me, because she says I've always had a hard time expressing my feelings, and now, I'm crying as I write. Reliving these feelings that I've felt for so long. It's been so long since I've actually sat down and thought about this stuff.

My team is out on the field. Practicing. Getting ready for this game. We play Wooster. It's the most important game of this year...of my life! I am a senior this year, and we have made the playoffs! We win this one, and we go on! I'm the starting quarterback, like I have been since halfway through my freshman year, when then starting QB Brad Lukens broke his leg, and was out for the season. That's when I took over this team, and tonight, I will lead us on into the playoffs, and eventually, to the State Championship! Not just for me, my mom, and my team mates...but for my dad! The time has come, and I am ready!

Let's get it done!

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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 15, 2008 [Saturday] --

That was just awesome.

59-7! We won 59-7! The first play of the game, I handed it off to my best friend
Thomas Jenkins, and he broke a 69 yard touchdown run. Next drive, I hit my good friend Brian Mitchell with a pass, and he goes 71 yards with it. After those two huge plays, I knew we would be just fine.

I ended up being 12/14 with 341 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, and 1 rushing touchdown. I could hear Jennifer from the middle of the field. Jennifer is a cheerleader. Her and I are somewhat of an item...but kinda not. I don't know. It's hard to explain. But hearing her made me smile. I was really enjoying myself out there. But when you take a huge lead that early, it's easy to just have some fun. I could feel dad there, watching, with a big smile on his face.

Coach pulled me aside after the game. He told me that scouts from #24 Cincinnati were there, watching me. Also Florida State, Arkansas, and Cal. Hearing that, I'm glad I had such a good game. Dad always wanted to see me play for Michigan. So I am going to try like hell to get in there, but I know no matter what, he'd be proud of me.

Next week we play Bucyrus. I heard they are good, and have an awesome running game. I just hope our defense can stop them, and I can lead us to victory...me alongside Jenkins, Mitchell, and of course, Jonathan Tyler...another one of our talented wide receivers. We'll see what happens. But I've got a good feeling about this. I think we're finally going to bring home the State Championship!

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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 17, 2008 [Monday] --

Today practice was kinda tough. Coach really made us work hard, since we have Bucyrus Friday. He wants to make sure that we are 100% ready. I threw two interceptions, so he kinda let me have it. Told me that I really needed to concentrate, and know who I'm throwing it too. He also told me not to let them read my eyes. Bucyrus has a good pass defense, so I'll have to be very careful Friday.

After practice, Jennifer came over. We talked about the scouts that were there. She is going to go to college at Cincinnati, so she was very excited to know that their scouts were checking me out. I told her that I really hope to go to Michigan, which made her a little sad, because if I go there, we may not see each other for a long time. I told her that I just want to make my dad proud. She told me that she's sure I already have.

I can't wait until Friday. I'm nervous though. I want to impress everyone I can. I want to go to Michigan! But if not, Cincinnati doesn't sound too bad. The more I think about Jennifer, the more I want to be with her, so that would be a plus about going to Cincinnati.

Anyway, I'm going to get some sleep. I need to get some rest. I'm sure tomorrow is going to be an even harder practice!

[WWF80sKid]

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HUGE Update! (Dates were messed up...they're fixed on this post)


-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 20, 2007 [Tuesday] --

Oh my God that hurt. In practice, I dropped back, and Jake Tomlinson sacked me. He really hit me hard. My right shoulder isn't feeling right. Now I'm afraid I won't be ready for Friday. I didn't say anything to Coach, because I don't want anyone thinking I'm hurt. But I am. Not sure what I'm going to do. Hopefully I'll feel better after a good night's sleep. I'm going to ice it, and put a heating pad on it, and then go to bed. Let's hope that fixes it.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 21, 2007 [Wednesday] --

So it's still hurting. I made it through practice, but Jenkins (my RB) knows I'm hurt. I told him to swear he won't tell anyone.

I found some of my mom's Vicodin, and started taking them right before dinner. I've heard that that stuff can be bad news, but I need it to help the pain. I'm still hoping I'll wake up and my shoulder will just feel better. Jake knows in practice to take it easy on each other...I don't know why he hit me so hard.

Tomorrow is our last practice before we play Bucyrus. I know it'll be a real easy practice, so that's always a good thing. I'm still looking forward to Friday...but am now really worried about my shoulder.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 22, 2007 [Thursday] --

Alright, made it through practice okay. Jake apologized to me. He noticed I was favoring my shoulder too. It's all good now though.

After practice Jennifer came over. I told her about my shoulder, and about the Vicodin. She got mad about me sneaking pills, but I told her that I absolutely needed them, especially if I'm going to lead the team to victory tomorrow!

We ended up making out in my bedroom. I don't know...but I'm really starting to like Jennifer. I look forward to seeing her everyday. In fact, I'm looking forward to school tomorrow...so I can see her again.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 23, 2007 [Friday] --

Tonight's the night! Bucyrus, here we come! I'm feeling great...of course I'm popping pills...but my shoulder isn't hurting at all. Life is going pretty good. I'm pumped about the game, Jennifer and I are getting a little more serious, and I'm not feeling pain. I'm late...I gotta run!


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 24, 2007 [Saturday] --

Wow. I keep getting so impressed by us as a team. Didn't think we were as good as what we are I guess.

We won...49-6. I ended up 11/12, with 331 yards, and 4 passing touchdowns. It was great.

I got hit pretty hard in the 3rd quarter, and it really hurt...I landed right on my right shoulder. But surprisingly, after a couple more throws, I was feeling fine. I don't know if I need the Vicodin anymore. I guess we see, but this morning, I'm feeling good.

I hit Mitchell with a 74 yard pass. It was great. I'm so pumped. Jennifer is going to come over soon. We're going to go out to dinner. I am thinking about telling her how I've been feeling lately. I have started to think of going to Cincinnati, just to be with her. I'm still not sure about all that.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 25, 2007 [Sunday] --

Last night was great. I took Jennifer out, talked to her, and she's all about being with me. But now, I'm not sure what to do.

Yesterday, before I took her out, Jim Tressel from the Ohio State Buckeyes called me. Offered me a full scholarship. Told me I'd be 4th string, and red shirted the first year. I told him I'd think about it...but I couldn't ever picture myself being a Buckeye. My dad hated them...I couldn't do that to him.

When Jennifer and I got to the restaurant, I got another call...Les Miles, from LSU. Full ride scholarship as well, and I'd start. Now I don't know what to do. LSU would be perfect. But even further than Michigan. There's no way Jennifer and I could make it like that. I didn't tell her about LSU calling.

I'm going to see her tonight. I may bring it up...but I'm not sure.

Oh yeah...no pain in my shoulder. I was just out throwing the ball up in the air, and felt fine. No more Vicodin either!


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 27, 2007 [Tuesday] --

Monday I had practice, and felt good. We've got Columbus this Friday night.

Anyway, I told Jennifer about LSU. She got mad. She didn't even talk to me at all in school today. Now I'm not sure what to do. Now I'm half tempted to take the damn offer from LSU, and get the hell out of here. I can't believe that she is acting the way she is. Hopefully she's just aggravated, and she'll snap out of it. This is my future. I can't just make a decision real fast, and especially change my mind just for her. What if we didn't work out? What if something happened? I need to make the decision that's right for me.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - November 29, 2007 [Thursday] --

Jennifer is talking to me again. I'm ready for tomorrow! Columbus is going to get it, courtesy of Tippecanoe!


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - December 1, 2007 [Saturday] --

Next Saturday, we've got Mayfield Heights for the Ohio State Championship! We beat Columbus bad! 55-14. That's the most anyone has put up on us, but it's all good! Phone is ringing...

Wow, just got a call from USC. They offered me a full scholarship...but I'll be 3rd string. Wow. I can't believe this. I'm being pulled all over here. I have no idea where to go! Jennifer would be devastated if I went to California. I have a lot of thinking to do.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - December 4, 2007 [Tuesday] --

Practice went well. I got hit hard on my right shoulder. I'm feeling a little bit of pain, but I think I'll be fine.

I never mentioned USC to Jennifer. She is actually looking into LSU now. She hasn't officially agreed to go to Cincinnati yet, so she can still go somewhere else. She'll hate to be away from her parents, but she really wants to be with me. That's a good sign. I think I'm starting to love her. Uh-oh!

I'm not going to write again until after the Championship Game. I want my mind to be completely in this game.

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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - December 8, 2007 [Saturday] --

48-20....we are the champions baby!!!!!!!!!

The game was awesome! I threw 6 TDs! 367 yards! I'm pumped. I had to impress everyone! The Coach told me that on scout.com that I am the #2 quarterback in the nation! Number 2 baby! The number 1 is a guy from California. I heard he signed with USC...so that's out of the question now.

I'm still leaning toward LSU. Les Miles is a great coach. I think I can do awesome there.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - December 9, 2007 [Sunday] --

Oh my God. Rich Rodriguez just called. Full ride scholarship to Michigan. I'd start too.

I have no idea what to do. I was really leaning toward LSU...and I'd start there too. But my dad always wanted to see me go to Michigan.

I think I'm going to sit down with my mom, and Jennifer...and see what they think. Rich was so nice. It would be cool to come in with him, this being his first year in Michigan. I have a lot of thinking to do...again...

[WWF80sKid]

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Big update coming soon!!!

Let me know what you guys think of this so far.

[WWF80sKid]

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HUGE update! Goes from offseason to the first two games. You see his personality start to change.


-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney - December 11, 2007 [Tuesday] --

Today I called Rich Rodriguez, and told him I want to be a Wolverine. He was very excited, and welcomed me aboard, as the starting quarterback.

Jennifer applied to Michigan. We'll see what they say. I hope to God they say yes. But if not, she could always go somewhere close to there. I don’t know. I guess we’ll see what happens.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – January 1, 2008 [Tuesday] --

Happy New Year!

This past weekend, I went up and saw the campus. It was amazing. The Big House is incredible! I can’t wait to see it filled with all those fans. Hopefully they’ll be chanting my name!

Last night I celebrated the New Year like never before. Jennifer and I both. We went to a couple of bars. One Ohio State fan almost picked a fight with me, because I was wearing my Michigan hat, but his buddies quickly calmed him down.

I can’t wait for practice to start!

Oh yeah. Jennifer got accepted to Michigan. So it’s all good here!


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – March 25, 2008 [Tuesday] --

Sorry it’s been so long. We started spring training today. I shouldn’t have been so lazy during the winter. Because practice kicked my butt. That…and the fact that now I’m practicing with college guys. It’s hard, because it’s not that easy to just make friends here. Especially being a freshman…and coming in as your starter. Coach Rodriguez told me to work on running, because we will do a lot of spread offense this year. I just hope I can do it. I never really considered myself a scrambling QB, although when I needed to run, I did, and usually did an okay job at it.

I’m not sure when I’ll be able to write again, because I’m going to try to work out a lot, and get in better shape. I don’t want to disappoint Jennifer, Coach, the fans, and most importantly, my dad.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – July 28, 2008 [Monday] --

Man, the last time I wrote in here, it was freaking cold. Now I’m wearing shorts, and a short sleeve polo shirt! It’s 89 degrees today. Jennifer and I have been spending a lot of time together. Everything is coming together in my life. Coach says I’m doing great. Jennifer and I are so close, and happy together. I miss Mom, and feel bad that she’s down in Ohio all by herself, but she’s been spending a lot of time with Grandma.

Our first game is August 30th. We play Utah. Preseason polls have us as #27. Just wait until we show them what we’ve got! We’ll be #1 before you know it! I can’t wait to get on that field.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – August 1, 2008 [Friday] --

Big practice today! I hurt my shoulder again. I just got shoved too…that was it. Fell right on it. Now the thoughts of taking Vicodin are back. I’m afraid I won’t be able to throw right. What if I throw a bunch of interceptions? What if I get sacked, and seriously hurt my shoulder? I’m getting nervous. I just need to relax. Deep breaths.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – August 10th, 2008 [Sunday] --

20 more days until the big game! I can’t wait! Utah is going to get creamed…I can feel it. This spread that Coach Rodriguez wants to run…is going to kill em!


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – August 30, 2008 [Saturday] --

Big game is today! I’m pumped. Gotta run. Just wanted to make a prediction. We’ll win 28-0. I’ll wind up throwing three of the four touchdowns…300 yards passing baby!


-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – August 31, 2008 [Sunday] --

Okay, first of all, I’ll let you know, we won. 38-14. I was 9/10, with 1 touchdown throw. I also had 132 yards rushing, with a rushing touchdown. I heard Michigan is going to jump up to #25.

That night, I blew Jennifer off, and went out with the team. I drank too much. Don’t remember what happened. We ended up meeting up with some girls at a club. Some of my teammates told me that I was making out with this blonde named Kristin. I can’t remember. I wish I would have just came home with Jennifer. I just thought hanging out with the guys would have been a good idea. It’s amazing how after the game, girls were just throwing themselves at me. Calling me “Moon”, and telling me to show them the stars. God I hope Jennifer doesn’t find out. I can’t believe I can’t even remember what happened.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – September 3, 2008 [Wednesday] --

Oh my God. Pictures were posted on MySpace. They were of me and that Kristin girl. We were making out…bad. I had my hand up her shirt. Jennifer saw them. She told me she never wants to speak to me again. I don’t know what to say. What to do. I will never drink again. I’ve never really been a big drinker. I can’t believe this has happened.

Friday I have to play against the Miami (OH) Redhawks. I can’t even concentrate right now. I miss high school. God it was so much easier then.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – September 7, 2008 [Sunday] --

Well, despite what happened on Wednesday, I had a pretty damn good game.

We won 56-10. I was 8/8. I broke two school records. I threw for 387 yards, which broke one record, and 6 touchdowns, which broke another record. I heard Michigan is going to jump up to #24.

I talked to Jennifer on Thursday, and she told me that she never wanted to see me again. I’m not sure how I had the game I did. But afterwards, when I went out with the team again…I got drunk again. This time, I remember it completely though. I know I said I wasn’t going to drink again…but hey, I just broke records at Michigan! I deserved some fun!

I could have had any girl in that bar we went to. I took two of them back to my dorm. I’ve never had two at a time. It was awesome.

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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – September 8, 2008 [Monday] --

I just found out that I got NCAA Offensive Player of the Week for my performance Saturday. You’d think I’d be happier than this. But I’m not. Right now, I’m sitting here on my bed, crying. I miss Jennifer so much. And now I’ve really screwed it up. I’m sure she’s heard about the way I was acting after the game…with the two girls. Did I just screw everything up?


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – September 10, 2008 [Wednesday] --

Saturday we play Notre Dame. It’s our first away game.

Everyday I think more and more about Jennifer. I get sad…I get mad. I still have no idea what I’m doing anymore. I’m trying to concentrate on football as much as I can, to keep my mind off of it. It’s hard though.

I’m hoping that I have a really good game this weekend…so that no one thinks that last weekend was just a fluke. Coach has been having me run a lot of options…which is cool. The first little while, my legs were killing me, but I’m getting used to it.

I’m getting better at reading the defense as well. Usually when I audible, it turns out to be a good call. Notre Dame is our first rivalry game of this year, so I know it’ll be a hard hitting game.


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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – September 12, 2008 [Friday] --

Game is tomorrow. I’m pumped.

I called Jennifer and left her a voicemail. Told her I was sorry, and that I need her back in my life. She hasn’t called me back yet. I really hope she does.

Mom has been saving all the Sports Illustrated magazines and ESPN magazines that have anything about Michigan or me in them. She is so proud of me, and told me she knows dad is smiling down from heaven. I haven’t let her know about anything that’s going on with Jennifer. So she thinks everything is peachy up here. I hope it goes back to that way fast.

[Jonesey]

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Looks good so far..

[WWF80sKid]

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Thanks man.

[WWF80sKid]

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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – September 14, 2008 [Sunday] --

Still haven’t heard from Jennifer yet. I find it hard not to get mad at her…but she didn’t do anything wrong.

Played at Notre Dame yesterday. I broke another record in the Michigan record books. Longest run. I ran an 81 yard touchdown run. My stats were:

Passing:
10/10 • 238 Yards • 3 TDs

Rushing:
15 Attempts • 240 Yards • 4 TDs

I’ve noticed that I am getting really close with Ryan Murphy…one of my wide receivers. I hit him with a 70 yard pass in the game. Eric Davis and I are getting close too. He’s the running back. It cracks me up, because there was a player on the Cincinnati Reds named Eric Davis, and I was a big fan of his. So that’s kinda funny that they share the same name.

We have a bye this week. So I think I’m going to try to go see my mom.

[WWF80sKid]

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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – September 15, 2008 [Monday] --

Just found out Michigan jumped up from 24, to 21! I also found out more good news…

I’m #3 on the Heisman List! I know, we still have a long way to go, but still, that’s an honor. I never thought I’d be doing as good as what I am.

Tonight I’m going to leave Jennifer another message on her cell. I’m going to tell her that I’m sorry, and that I never meant to hurt her, and that she means more to me than anything. I kinda don’t blame her for not wanting to talk to me, but I really hope she understands that I am truly sorry.

[WWF80sKid]

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-- The Diary of Jordan Mooney – September 18, 2008 [Thursday] --

Wow. Just wow. I’m back in Tipp City right now. Mom is so happy I came down to visit. I didn’t even tell her. Just surprised her.

I can’t believe how well known I am here now. There is a big sign with my picture on it, in my Wolverines uniform. My mom said there are more people here that are Michigan fans now that I went there, and am doing so well. She told me that she knows dad is so proud of me.

I still haven’t heard from Jennifer. I miss her so much.

I went to the store for mom, to get some milk. I must have signed a dozen autographs before I even got to the milk. It’s cool. You’d think I’d be more happy about being so “famous”, but I’m really not. Ever since I screwed things up with Jennifer, life hasn’t been the same. I’ve actually thought about transferring from Michigan, and coming somewhere closer to home. I miss it here. It’s familiar. Reminds me of a simpler time. I won’t tell anyone I am thinking these thoughts though…so many people would kill me.

After the bye week, we have to play #7 Wisconsin. It’ll be a tough game, but I’m not even thinking about it right now. Honestly, I couldn’t care less, because right now, I’m at home. In a place I feel secure.