Brock Purdy became an overnight success as he led the 49ers to be the divisional champions of the NFC West, with a 12-5 record in the season. Well not overnight, it took almost a season and a half. No one saw him coming. And now no one can stop claiming him. Just like his Alma Mater, Iowa State, that gave a massive 2-page ad in the San Francisco Chronicle, claiming him as their own.
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One full-page advertisement according to Nationwide Newspaper Pricing’s website, costs around $60,000 and Iowa State went all out. With their two pages, they’ve put out a message for their star QB and showed his awesome achievements for the 49ers. It is a beautiful tribute to one of the best QBs in the history of the Cyclones program.
Iowa State took two full-page ads in the San Francisco Chronicle to celebrate Brock Purdy’s stellar season #49ers pic.twitter.com/CnEYzViamx
— Daniel Brown (@BrownieAthletic) January 7, 2024
Spending $120,00o for a college like Iowa State isn’t probably that big a deal. The cost is offset by the upside of reminding people that Brock Purdy grew up in Iowa. With the Cyclones. It is good for the brand and even greater for Purdy, who has lived his first few years in the NFL in sheer anonymity.
Until last year, Trey Lance was supposed to be the future of the 49ers. But Purdy took the ball, and the rest is history. Lance is currently in Dallas, waiting for his chance to break big, while Purdy is on a 2-page ad in the San Francisco Chronicles. The NFL storylines pretty much write themselves.
San Francisco 49ers Are Excited for the Playoffs Led by Brock Purdy
No one predicted Brock Purdy would be the one to break records and make history in the Bay Area. The team’s had a litany of legendary QBs and among them, the one to get the highest single-game passing yards is Iowa State Alum Brock Purdy. This brings the whole 49ers fanbase behind him, who know that they just need a composed and calm QB, who doesn’t even need to ball out every game, to find great success on the back of their splendid run game.
Not Alex Smith, the 1st overall pick.
Not Trey Lance, the QB the niners spent three 1st round picks on.
“Mr. Irrelevant” Pick 262 Brock Purdy is the single season 49ers passing leader.
Unbelievable. #FTTB pic.twitter.com/avIfr4NI32
— BD49ers (@BD49ers) January 1, 2024
Even Teammates can’t stop singing his praises. From wearing custom jackets to expressing their joy when he broke the record:
This is absolutely amazing. Deebo Samuel’s showing up to the game in a Brock Purdy custom vest that has “MVP” on it.
Even better: Kyle Juszczyk’s wife, Kristin, who’s supremely talented made this for Deebo: pic.twitter.com/9GhHlyn06C
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) December 31, 2023
Fred Warner reacts to Brock Purdy breaking the 49ers single season passing yards record
NEW EPISODE OF THE WARNER HOUSE PREMIERS NOW: https://t.co/aoA3t7s5Lr pic.twitter.com/OmRNaw0srw
— The Warner House (@TheWarnerHouse_) January 2, 2024
The whole San Francisco ecosystem stands sternly behind their QB1. And they’ve clarified that no one can call him a system QB:
Me when someone calls Brock Purdy a system QB pic.twitter.com/B34fR5fmEb
— Sabreezie (@sf_gamerbabe118) January 4, 2024
our “system qb” just mAnAgEd the hell outta this szn & ended up being the first 49ers quarterback to be selected to the pro bowl since garcia in 2002.
the only thing brock purdy manages to do is make me feel the happiest i’ve ever been as a fan. pic.twitter.com/ocAOjZRuM8
— crys; (@crystalscuor) January 4, 2024
The 49ers comfortably stand on top of the NFC standings. And will wait and watch through the wild card round, who remains their mighty foe at home. According to 49ers Web Zone, the LA Rams, Eagles, and Tampa remain the top 3 teams to have a chance to take on the 49ers. Thus, the playoff presents a totally different challenge. Will Brock Purdy be up for it? And will he give Iowa State the chance to take out more such ads? Let’s wait and watch where this playoff season takes Purdy and the 49ers.
