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In a move that seems a little off, The Tribune Chronicle in Warren, Ohio, is reporting that Josh Swogger has become a quarterback consultant for kids making the move from high school to college. Up first is Mike Ryan, who's headed to Eastern Kentucky.

Swogger has become a quarterback consultant, trying to emulate the job NFL quarterback coach Jerry Rome has done for many pro athletes. However, the former Ursuline standout is trying to ease the transition for high school student-athletes to the collegiate level. His business is located near Liberty.


‘A lot of kids don’t have the knowledge and don’t know what they’re getting into their first year of college,’’ Swogger said. ‘‘I’d like to help them out and make the transition. I’m going to let them know what’s going to be ahead for them.’’

He derives from his experiences, even some brief pro stints.

‘‘You gain so much knowledge in being in different places,’’ Swogger said. ‘‘I had three different quarterback coaches at Washington State. I had two at Montana and being with the (Kansas City) Chiefs, the (Buffalo) Bills and the Colorado Crush (AFL). You pick up different things everywhere you go — tidbits of knowledge.’’

Swoggers' workouts  begin with him hanging a tire from beneath the goal post. The trainee then stands at the 35 yard line and focuses on trying to fire the ball through the tire. The trainee then proceeds to chuck the ball through the goal posts.

Josh is still hold out hope for living the dream.

‘‘Everything is kind of dead right now, training camp starts again in July. I’m going to try to hook on with a developmental league or something like that and see what it’s doing,’’ he said. ‘‘If it’s not the NFL, maybe Canada next year or something like that. We have to wait and see what happens.

‘‘Take off this year and work out and stuff and try to grow this business and get it going.’’

All teasing aside, I wish Josh luck. As I'm sure I'll do when the time comes, Josh is doing everything he can to avoid growing up and getting a real job. Put it off as long as possible.