SEATTLE _ Move over Movember, Meptember is in the spotlight now. Gardner Minshew and his signature mustache are captivating the nation the way they did the state of Washington a year ago.
The Washington State University product and Jaguars rookie has a better completion percentage (73.9) and passer rating (110.6) than any other NFL quarterback has had through his first three games in the Super Bowl era. It may be short-lived, but for the time being, Minshew is a bona fide star.
Fascinating as this tale may be, it's also out of nowhere. Before Cougars coach Mike Leach recruited Minshew to Pullman, he was set to be a third-string QB at Alabama before starting his coaching career. Now, he's a sixth-round draft pick playing at a Pro Bowl level.
So it got me thinking: What are the most notable out-of-nowhere sports stories to come out of the Northwest? Here's a countdown. And by all means, tell me who I missed.
