Everybody that’s already pointed out that these 2 aren’t comparable have done a good enough job already but I just have to take it one step further.
Offhand, I think people would assume from memory that Ginn was just a 1 trick pony running go routes for the home run hits. They would be absolutely correct! But what I found interesting after looking at both players college stats was the disparity in YPC.
Waddle had 29 less receptions in his college career but finished just ahead of Ginn in yardage and TD’s. I find it pretty telling that Waddle had a YPC average damn near 5 yards better than Ginn while being the type of Receiver that made his plays both inside and outside.
Offhand, I think people would assume from memory that Ginn was just a 1 trick pony running go routes for the home run hits. They would be absolutely correct! But what I found interesting after looking at both players college stats was the disparity in YPC.
Waddle had 29 less receptions in his college career but finished just ahead of Ginn in yardage and TD’s. I find it pretty telling that Waddle had a YPC average damn near 5 yards better than Ginn while being the type of Receiver that made his plays both inside and outside.