Originally Posted by
Buffalo.Rider
Second best throw, per tfrrs.org, is almost two feet less than the Otter's 68-7 (20.9 meters). Second best is 66'-11.5" (20.41 meters). That is a huge difference.
Does he have a legit shot? Absolutely. I don't think three is any question on talent, ability to throw. There is a mental component once one gets into the National Meet, people can be intimidated and therefore underperform, get nervous, etc. And there is the issue of whether someone is on that day, people have off days. If Payton get the mental part down - goes to the NCAAs knowing he can win, then he likely will.