Bo Knows

Magnanimitas, a Latin word meaning "greatness of spirit," is used frequently by Head Football Coach Bill Curry. Every individual, says Curry, possesses magnanimitas.

Curry's program even has an award based on magnanimitas: a red "M" helmet decal that recognizes an exemplary display of the characteristics of a champion.

So far, the only Panther to earn it is Bo Schlechter.

The redshirt freshman from Wellington, Fla., came to Georgia State as a highly recruited quarterback and one of the Panthers' most versatile athletes.

That versatility enabled Schlechter to nail down the job as Panther punter while he was competing for the starting berth at quarterback.

Once it became apparent to Schlechter that he would not be GSU's starting signal caller, he focused his energies on other ways in which he could help his team.

Schlechter seized his magnanimitas moment when he volunteered to move from quarterback to receiver. Since, he has been a steady contributor in the Panthers' receiver rotation.

"We thought that Bo could be a good wide receiver, but even we didn't realize that he could adapt as quickly as he did," said Curry. "He's a tremendous contributor to our team."

Schlechter's punting certainly has not suffered as he has taken on the additional responsibility. In fact, he has been one of the best punters in the FCS ranks, helping GSU rank among the national leaders in net punting.

So, Bo knows punting, he knows receiving, and he knows ... magnanimitas.