Mr. Irrelevant now has a chance to be relevant. Sort of. While starting at linebacker for the St Louis Rams isn't one of the most coveted positions in sports, it's a dream come true for David Vobora. Formerly a linebacker for the Idaho Vandals, Vobora
was given the dubious honor of being selected with the last overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft by the St Louis Rams.The last time a "Mr. Irrelevant" started a game in his rookie year was in 1994, when Marty Moore, also a linebacker, started in 4 games for the New England Patriots.
The Rams suck so bad, however, that Vobora will get a chance. Not that he's a terrible player, but there had to be a reason that 251 other players were picked ahead of him.
Vobora is ecstatic about getting the opportunity, and is ready to show what he can do, and help his teammates however he can:
"It's been a dream come true to get to this point, but there's no complacency. I always want more, and this is a good opportunity to get in and contribute and show, 'Hey, this is what I can do; this is what I bring to the table.' I have 10 other guys depending on me, so I want to make sure that I'm in the right spots, and when the play's there to make, make it."
Life as "Mr. Irrelevant" hasn't been too shabby so far for Vobora, as he got the chance to celebrate in Disneyland, and also participate in the Irrelevant festivities thanks to Irrelevant Week.
Here are a few pictures of Vobora's experiences as Mr. Irrelevant, and his road to actual playing time:
Mr. Irrelevant With Mr. Incredible
Celebrating at Disney
Mr. Irrelevant at the Tower of Terror
It's All For The Kids
Mr. Irrelevant, Speaking To The Crowd
The Trophy Presentation
Dressed Like A Vandal, And Celebrating With The Los Alamitos High School Song Girls
Welcoming Mr. Irrelevant
'Mr Irrelevant' David Vobora Gets First Start For The Rams [Post-Dispatch]
Pictures Courtesy Of OC Register:
[Mr. Irrelevant Comes To Party In Jail Uniform] and [Mr. Irrelevant Meets Mr. Incredible]
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