Iowa WR Marcus Grant Transferring To Boston College?
by A.J Black on Dec 24, 2011 12:00 PM EST
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PrintEarlier this month, Iowa WR and Lawrence Academy grad Marcus Grant announced via Twitter that he was leaving Hawkeyes and transferring to another school.
I have decided to transfer from Iowa due to Family issues, it was a personal decision for me and had nothing to do with any coach or PT
— Marcus Grant (@MgrantLA6) December 2, 2011
A lot in my short time in Iowa and want to Thank every1 for being so supportive, I will lookto transfer somewhere closer to hometo bewith my
— Marcus Grant (@MgrantLA6) December 2, 2011
Family, thanks to all the fans and university for everything as well my family and I are so grateful
— Marcus Grant (@MgrantLA6) December 2, 2011
Closer to home eh? The three-star Grant would be left with only a few options if he wanted to play FBS ball near home -- Boston College, UConn or future MAC punching bag UMass. On December 16, Grant clued the world that he had made a choice where he wanted to transfer.
Today is a great day! Found a home
— Marcus Grant (@MgrantLA6) December 17, 2011
— Marcus Grant (@MgrantLA6) December 20, 2011
This has to be the first Boston College transfer / recruit to announce his decision on Twitter. I can't imagine that Gene DeFilippo is too happy about this. Grant's announcement is very exciting news for the program, especially with this weeks announcement of new Offensive Coordinator Doug Martin. Grant is a fast receiver, ran a 4.5 40, and should fit in well with the new spread offense that BC allegedly will operate next year.
However, Grant will have to sit out 2012 after finishing 2011 with only one catch for 12 yards.
Grant's announcement is also a huge addition to a wide receiving corp that hasn't been stocked well from recruiting the last two recruiting seasons. Next season BC will have Ifeanyi Momah, Bobby Swigert, Alex Amidon, Colin Larmond Jr., Spiffy Evans and possibly Clyde Lee. That is not much depth for a spread gameplan that includes many five receiver sets. Obviously Martin will be adapting the playbook to work with the strengths and personnel that BC has, but getting a solid receiver like Grant is a great get, especially if BC is serious about employing a pass heavy offense.
Welcome to the Heights, Marcus. Go Eagles!
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This is promising. My gut tells me that Colin Larmond Jr.’s performance would improve with some competition out there to get him moving his feet more quickly. Now if we can get Rettig enough time to throw…
BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
Larmond won’t be with the team if Grant’s first year of eligibility is 2013.
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BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
by WhoNeedsRudy on Dec 24, 2011 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Spazoo Schpazoo
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by Brian Favat on Dec 24, 2011 2:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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Wasn this ’t 74banned on eagle outsider? And that is hard to do over there
by eagleosprey on Dec 25, 2011 1:15 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
This is yet more goods new in the start of the off season
Grant will at least soften the blow of Shakim Philips transferring and it adds solid depth to WR corp in a few years with the losses of Momah and Larmond.
by polarbearbrother on Dec 24, 2011 10:01 PM EST reply actions
it was academic ineligibility wasn’t it?
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by A.J Black on Dec 25, 2011 2:01 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Stop Stealing My Stuff Without Footnotes!
I was banned by twinkie juvenile porno punks who were beaten at their own game. Jealous immature brats, especially the owner, but I post on Eagle Insider you little twinkie where Spazoo and some of your stuff originated?
I read they want to un-ban me and want me back and some post that the Outsider sucks now? Except for the homoporno, one out of every 100 posts is worthwhile.
No matter, methinks not, but one thing is for sure, BC Football is a deep malaise spiral into oblivion.
They stole my innovations too. Gameday, Score Contests, lots of other stuff, - but now they invented the wheel.
DISGUSTIAD.
I fed a chili dog to an Osprey in Jackson Hole. You’re next.
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Haven’t looked at the outsider since your untimely demise. Start your own blog. I’d be your first paying customer!
by beighsman on Dec 26, 2011 6:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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