JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why Are Lefty Quarterbacks Like Michael Penix Jr. Still So Rare?

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gregory, Sean 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the challenges faced by left-handed quarterbacks in football, highlighting the recent performance of Michel Penix Jr., a left-handed quarterback for the University of Washington Huskies, who excelled in the Sugar Bowl against the Texas Longhorns. Despite left-handedness being common in sports like baseball, only a small percentage of NFL quarterbacks are left-handed, with Tua Tagovailoa being the only one in the 2023 season. Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young argues that there is a bias against left-handed players in football, which may hinder their opportunities and development. The article also touches on the historical context of left-handed quarterbacks and the potential advantages they may have in the game. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:174678666
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