Luke Kuechly Has Made His Decision ... Not
by A.J Black on Jan 5, 2012 7:09 PM EST
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PrintGuess no news is good news right? Mark Blaudschun, the propoganda minister of the GDF regime, has got the low down on this bit of non-news.
"Frank Spaziani had the scene played out in his head. Halftime of a BC basketball game and the Boston College football coach would come out to midcourt at Conte Forum and make an announcement.
"I'd like to congratuate Luke Kuechly and...."welcome him back''' to Boston Colllege.
"That,'' said Spaziani, "would be a home run.''
But that hasn't happened.
Kuechly probably would want to announce his decision to the media and not the 4,000 school kids that attend an Eagles basketball game. Can you imagine Luke Kuechly telling a half empty Conte Forum the biggest news in recent BC football history? Jeez. Even in his daydreams Spaz is lame.
You have to wonder what Sir Luke is contemplating at this point. On the one hand he has to be thinking about the swimming pool of cash he would be making by leaving Boston College. Yet, on the other hand, he could finish his storied career at BC as one of the most decorated linebackers in college football history. He strikes me as a man with integrity and loyalty to his program and you have to think that is weighing heavy on his mind. He seems to care tremendously about his education, his friends and teammates.
Then again that is an AWFUL lot of money. He could probably buy a lot of new friends if he needed to.
But the most important factor that may be impacting his decision may be his injury and pending Tommy John surgery. NFL scouts have been drooling over Kuechly, but perhaps there is some hesitation to take him high due to his injury. If he is unable to compete in the NFL Combine or work out for teams, could it be possible that NFL teams might get nervous and therefore his draft stock might fall?
He still has a decision to make, and it has to come soon, as underclassmen have to declare by January 15th. Luke, stay at BC, pretty please?
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Update on Keeks
After speaking with people last night who told us Boston College junior linebacker Luke Kuechly was leaning towards staying in college, something I posted on Twitter, I decided to speak to a few more sources close to the situation throughout the day today. The information I was given was a bit more revealing though no more hints as to Kuechly’s final announcement.
According to sources the junior is really struggling with his decision and he’s thoroughly going through the process. Emotionally we hear Kuechly really prefers to stay for his senior season at Boston College for a variety of reasons. Sources tell us he’s loved his experience at Boston College and feels a responsibility to his teammates. Further Kuechly really does not want to leave after suffering through one of the worst seasons experienced by the BC program in sometime.
One the "business" end of it I was told all the information coming into Kuechly is advising him to enter the draft. We hear in some instances he’s been advised his draft stock will never be any higher than it presently grades and he could potentially lower his draft grade if he does not improve on what was a phenomenal season.
We hear Kuechly has looked at a timetable as to what his life will look like over the next four months if he eventually decides to enter the draft taking into account combine preparation, the combine workout then pro-day and individual workouts. Right now it seems it will come down to the wire before any final decision comes from Kuechly.
by EagleAboveTheRim on Jan 5, 2012 7:40 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Take the money...
a year of classes can be finished later…if ever. Better yet take the money and pay for the classes. Truth be told…charity and loyalty begin at home and someone else benefits. On the first play of the first game I ever attended at BC, he made a tackle coming from out of nowhere. I remember asking…who is #40. Then I remember saying to myself it will be a miracle if it he stays past his freshman year. Luke…thanks for the repeated miracles, but take the money before something happens that surgery can’t fix. You’ve done your part…move along without regrets and without any feelings that you owe someone. You’ve paid plenty and then some. Best of luck. It’s been a blast watching you play.
by bblaqus on Jan 5, 2012 7:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Propaganda Minister = 5,000,000,000 Stars! LOL!!
Mark Blaudschun, the propaganda minister of the GDF regime has got the low down on this piece of non-news.
Spectacular line! LMAO!!
I posted on that same Globe site all year scorching Bluntshammed and that he was the Barf Bucket Carrier House Stooge!!
PM describes that guy perfectly!
I bet he got a nice Veals on Wheels Sub for that!!
You guys will one day replace him.
To be honest
I’ll be truly happy with whatever decision he makes. He’s been an unbelievable plater for us and and even better representative of our school we love.
If I were him, I’d take the money and run but we’ll find out what he decides soon enough.
Take the money ...
You don’t owe us anything, Luke.
Go make your millions and tackle everyone and everything in your way. Your draft stock will never be higher. Go get drafted in the first round and help sell the BC program so that the next Luke Kuechly, if there ever is one, will want to play on the Heights.
And to be honest, if you do return out of some sense of unfinished business with this team and this program, I’m pretty sure you’ll ultimately end up disappointed. Even after the epic, monster season you had, this team limped to a 4-8 finish. Playing at LB, you can only do so much. You also can’t coach up the OLine, teach the offense a new offensive system or simultaneously play at linebacker, on the defensive line and in the secondary.
Go. Make your millions and make us proud in the NFL. Just don’t go and get drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Editor, BC Interruption
“You also can’t coach up the OLine, teach the offense a new offensive system or simultaneously play at linebacker, on the defensive line and in the secondary.”
I don’t think you have any real proof too back this statement up Brian.
by DCash on Jan 6, 2012 7:15 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
… and fill in for the injured Montel Harris at RB, Ifeanyi Momah at WR and diving in front of a Spaz punch at halftime of the UCF game, saving Kevin Rogers.
He’s Boy Wonder, not Batman.
Editor, BC Interruption
Spaziani has maintained that having Kuechly return would elevate the BC recruiting class considerably, especially at linebacker which is already stockpiled with productive players with potential such as Kevin Pierre-Louis, Steele DeVitto and Sean Duggan.
How would this elevate the BC recruiting class considerably? Only by allowing Spaz the wiggle room to recruit one less LB for next year’s class?
Editor, BC Interruption
Life Is Short
He should do what he feels comfortable doing and not look back. Life is short – and its not all about money. He has all the tools to make a comfortable living no matter what he does. If he comes back – great – he should just take a loan from dad to buy a Lloyds insurance policy (if that is possible) covering an extreme injury.
Not if BC doesn’t turn things around next season. They don’t give out Heismans to players on 4-8 teams.
Editor, BC Interruption
More to the point, they simply don’t give the Heisman to defensive players. See my post below. And being on a 4-8 team didn’t stop Luke from winning every major (defensive) award that was available to him.
correction
correction: ALMOST every major award that was available to him (did not win Bednarik)
No.
As a practical matter, they don’t give the Heisman to defensive players. In 75+ years, it’s never gone to a purely defensive player (Charles Woodson, a cornerback is the only defensive player to win it, but he also returned punts).
Hey Spaz
Can we get Kuechly to return punts next year?
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I love that he has the attachment to BC we all probably have
I bet we all get the longing to stay for his last year at the Heights. Of course, I don’t think any of us had millions of dollars waiting for us if we left after Junior year, so the stakes are obviously different. Still, thinking back on your experiences at college, can you blame him?
I think it says alot about his character that he’s thinking of his teammates and the school and, if I’m reading it right, his overall experience at BC instead of just the cash on the table.
I hope he does what’s right for him and that Philly does not draft him either this year or next.
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