Claiborne: No Fucks Given About Wonderlic

[FirstTimer]

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story...borne-dallas-cowboys-blew-wonderlic-test-says

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys first-round draft pick Morris Claiborne said he pretty much blew off the Wonderlic test at the NFL scouting combine, resulting in what has been reported as a single-digit score.

The former LSU defensive back, selected sixth overall Thursday night, told reporters that he didn't take the test seriously.


"I mean, I looked on the test and wasn't nothing on the test that came with football, so I pretty much blew the test off," Claiborne said.

The Wonderlic consists of 50 questions that must be answered in 12 minutes. Scores on the Wonderlic are kept confidential by the league. But the prospects' scores -- especially low scores -- occasionally have been leaked to the media, despite commissioner Roger Goodell warning teams of "significant discipline" if they're caught disclosing results.

Claiborne reportedly had a score of 4, the lowest reported score in a dozen years. The average score for NFL prospects is 21.

Claiborne said he knew the test score would not affect his draft stock, but he admitted that he was bothered by some of the public mocking he endured after the score was reported.

"When it came out, some of the things that were said ... I'm human, so I had a problem with some of it, but I didn't let that get me down," Claiborne said. "I know what type of person I am. I know that test doesn't reflect on how I learn or what type of a person I am."

LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis made a point to publicly defend Claiborne's football intelligence after the Wonderlic score was reported.

"I've heard what's out there about that test, but I also know the kid, who he is and what he did for us," Chavis told ESPN.com's Chris Low. "We run a very multiple scheme. You don't just line up and play in our scheme. You have to know what's going on and be able to make adjustments.

"You have to be able to think and move and do those things, and let me tell you: I've coached a lot of great players, and Mo Claiborne had no problem picking up anything in our system and doing all the things we wanted him to do."

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Claiborne's low Wonderlic score was "not an issue at all." He praised the cornerback's football instincts and ability to take coaching.

"We talk about the test scores, but we also talk about, 'What is his football IQ?' " coach Jason Garrett said. "He has instincts, he has vision, he has the ability to make plays at his position at an elite level."

 

[ThomasTomasz]

I looked on the test and wasn't nothing on the test that came with football

-Morris Clairborne

I can buy the score of a 4.

 

[killgod]

I smell 9 kids with multiple women and bankruptcy in his future. Better enjoy his time as a pro.

 

[Derrville]

Its understandable and doesnt define who he is.

“I know what type of person I am," he said. "I know that test don’t reflect how I learn or what type of person I am. I looked on the test. There weren’t no questions that came with football, so I pretty much blew the test off.

“All the talk I was hearing was the Wonderlic test is really not that important. Everybody I talked to, coaches and all, were like, ‘That test don’t mean nothing. It’s not going to declare where you’ll go in the draft.’ I’m here for football.”

 

[EmpireWF]

Still, why blow it off?

The questions they ask are so stupid, an elementary schooler could do well.

 

[FirstTimer]

Still, why blow it off?

The questions they ask are so stupid, Tennessee's football team could do well.

Fixed.

 

[wr50l]

Indicator of football intelligence, absolutely not. Indicator of potential to get suspended for something pointless, slightly useful.

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

Considering a 5 is genius level for an NFL Cornerback Id say ho hum.
We'll see how quickly he picks up Ryans scheme before scouts start suddenly caring about a CB's intelligence.

 

[NAHSTE]

Only an idiot takes a test that doesn't matter if they don't have to. Claiborne was going top 10 no matter what, he was the best defensive player in college football last season. The fuck is a scantron going to tell you that you didn't already know about him?

I sense lots of jealousy and stodgy whiteness coming from the posters in this thread.

lhoss:

 

[EmpireWF]

Only an idiot takes a test that doesn't matter if they don't have to.

lol Claiborne took the test...

All a prospect has to do is not take it.

 

[NAHSTE]

I'm sure none of you have ever half-assed a test they knew they didn't need to pass... right?

:joeybats:

 

[nwfisch]

Only an idiot takes a test that doesn't matter if they don't have to. Claiborne was going top 10 no matter what, he was the best defensive player in college football last season. The fuck is a scantron going to tell you that you didn't already know about him?

I sense lots of jealousy and stodgy whiteness coming from the posters in this thread.

lhoss:

I sense a butt hurt LSU homer :leake:

 

[NAHSTE]

I sense a butt hurt LSU homer :leake:

You're right. Anyone else and I'd totally give a shit.
:gooby:

 

[killgod]

What's the point of the wonderlic? None? Or do teams use it as a tool to evaluate a player? Perhaps to a certain degree.

While he may not have had to pass it, it's rather foolish to half ass a test that may alter your position in the fucking NFL draft. Should a team have passed on him because they believe he's partially retarded and/or doesn't take life seriously due to his actions with the test, could have cost him millions of dollars. All depends on what teams think of this test and the grades they earn.

But yeah, who cares right? Don't need to pass, so what!

 

[EmpireWF]

Now can we shelf this talk until March 2013?

 

[NAHSTE]

What's the point of the wonderlic? None? Or do teams use it as a tool to evaluate a player? Perhaps to a certain degree.

While he may not have had to pass it, it's rather foolish to half ass a test that may alter your position in the fucking NFL draft. Should a team have passed on him because they believe he's partially retarded and/or doesn't take life seriously due to his actions with the test, could have cost him millions of dollars. All depends on what teams think of this test and the grades they earn.

But yeah, who cares right? Don't need to pass, so what!

Except it didn't, and he knew it wouldn't.

 

[killgod]

He knew Dallas was trading up to get him? Cause that seemed like a last second situation when the Rams got fucked and lost out on Blackmon to the Jags.

 

[NAHSTE]

He knew Dallas was trading up to get him? Cause that seemed like a last second situation when the Rams got fucked and lost out on Blackmon to the Jags.

Yeah. No other team would have taken him at 6. The Bucs wouldn't have taken him at 7. He totally would have lost MILLIONS.

Be serious.

 

[FirstTimer]

More important to me is this kid's grammar.. How the hell did he even pass English 101?

He went to LSU where he doesn't have to take it.

 

[NAHSTE]

More important to me is this kid's grammar.. How the hell did he even pass English 101?

Behold ... the eligibility factory: