Cretin-Derham Hall's field house is now called The Joe Mauer Field House because of his (and his wife Maddie's) philanthropic efforts. 

 

 

Joe and Maddie Mauer were recognized for their philanthropic efforts when the St. Paul high school from which they graduated dedicated the fieldhouse in honor of the longtime Minnesota Twin.

 

I like Joe, so I am writing this only to pre-empt the comments that are coming soon.

 

Who will be the first to ask, "Why don't they re-name the school in his honor, ie.,St. Joseph's High School?"

Well, not me. I think it's an appropriate gesture.

I think with activity he has generated on some of the threads, one of the forums on this page should be named after him.

 

(I also think it is an appropriate gesture).

Congrats to the Mauers.

We're lucky he chose baseball. Honestly, watch these football highlights and tell me he wouldn't have been a pro bowl NFL quarterback.  Not being facetious.* 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGHvoV2L9qU

 

 

* I am not a scout, however

 

 

 

Mauer would have likely gone pro in football, he was one of the top QB's recruited his year and would have started at Florida State pretty quickly. Good arm, good smarts etc.

 

Anyways, good for Mauer, well deserved for sure.

He would never have been durable enough to make it through three years of collegiate football.

We're lucky he chose baseball. Honestly, watch these football highlights and tell me he wouldn't have been a pro bowl NFL quarterback.  Not being facetious.* 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGHvoV2L9qU

 

 

* I am not a scout, however

Pfffft. All the throws were humpbacks to the off side. Few long balls, and the ones he did try were just barely enough...10 yard line power. He always waited until he was behind the chains two downs before throwing. No leadership in the huddle.

I want to know what happens in an alternate reality where Joe goes into the NFL. Do the Vikings take him first overall in the draft?

 

I want to know what happens in an alternate reality where Joe goes into the NFL. Do the Vikings take him first overall in the draft?

 

He would likely have come out the same season as Rodgers so we could really have a reason to hate him.

I want to know what happens in an alternate reality where Joe goes into the NFL. Do the Vikings take him first overall in the draft?

This is the alternate reality. If you were wondering how Joe the QB would have done if he chose to play baseball, now you know.

As bad as the Vikings have been, the last time they drafted #1 overall, it was with someone else's pick.