Alright, so you wanna know about this Chubba Purdy fella, huh? Lemme tell ya what I know. They call him Chubba, but that ain’t the name his mama gave him. His real name is Preston. Yeah, Preston. Fancy, ain’t it? But I guess “Chubba” stuck better, like gum on your shoe.
Now, this Chubba, he’s a football player. Plays quarterback, just like his older brother, Brock. You know, the one playing for them San Francisco 49ers? Yep, that’s his brother. Chubba, he’s been around a bit, playing for different colleges. Started out at Florida State, then went to Nebraska, and now he’s at the University of Nevada. Seems like he can’t make up his mind where he wants to be. Kids these days, always flittin’ around like butterflies.
I heard tell he was a real good player in high school. Threw for a whole bunch of yards and touchdowns. Folks were sayin’ he was gonna be a star. But, you know, college ball is a whole different animal. It ain’t so easy. Chubba, he’s had his ups and downs. He ain’t played a whole lot, mostly sittin’ on the bench. When he does get a chance, he’s been okay, I guess. Nothin’ to write home about, though.
- Born: July 30, 2001
- Real Name: Preston Purdy
- Nickname: Chubba
- Position: Quarterback
- High School: Perry High School (Gilbert, Arizona)
- College: Florida State, Nebraska, University of Nevada
They say he got that “Chubba” name ‘cause he was a big ol’ baby. Weighed a whopping 38 pounds when he was just one year old! His daddy started callin’ him Chubba, and it just stuck. Imagine that, a little fella weighin’ that much. Must’ve been a sight to see. But hey, he grew into it, didn’t he? Now he’s a big strong football player.
This whole transfer portal thing, it’s kinda confusin’ to me. One minute he’s at one school, the next he’s at another. Seems like he’s been lookin’ for a place to shine, a place where he can play regular. He put his name in that portal thing a couple of times. First he was gonna leave Nevada, then he changed his mind and stayed. Who knows what’ll happen next? Maybe he’ll stick around, maybe he’ll move on again. It’s his decision, I reckon.
Now, his brother Brock, he’s doin’ real good in the NFL. That makes you wonder, don’t it? Will Chubba ever reach that level? Will he ever be as good as his brother? That’s a lot of pressure, I bet. But I guess he’s gotta do his own thing, be his own man. Can’t spend your whole life livin’ in someone else’s shadow, can ya? He’s gotta make his own way.
So, that’s the story of Chubba Purdy, or should I say, Preston Purdy. A young fella tryin’ to make a name for himself in the football world. He’s got the talent, that’s for sure. But talent ain’t enough. You gotta have heart, you gotta have grit, and you gotta have a little bit of luck. I hope he finds what he’s lookin’ for, wherever that may be. And maybe someday, we’ll see him playin’ on Sundays, just like his brother. Wouldn’t that be somethin’?
Chubba Purdy’s Stats ain’t too shabby, but they ain’t great neither. Completed about half his passes, got a few touchdowns, and thrown some interceptions too. He’s still young, though. Got plenty of time to learn and improve. Maybe he just needs the right coach, the right team, the right opportunity. Life’s funny that way, sometimes you just need a little break, a little somethin’ to go your way.
Anyway, that’s all I got on Chubba Purdy, Preston Purdy, whatever you wanna call him. He’s a football player, he’s Brock Purdy’s brother, and he’s tryin’ to make his mark. Seems like a good kid, workin’ hard. Hope he does well. That’s what matters, ain’t it? Doin’ your best and tryin’ to be a good person. The rest will take care of itself. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make some supper. All this talk about football’s made me hungry.
