Luke Kuechly Declares For NFL Draft
by A.J Black on Jan 6, 2012 7:27 PM EST
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PrintNews flew quickly this evening.
Around 6 PM there were rumblings that Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly would be announcing his decision during a teleconference at seven. Finally we got that answer, first reported by the GDF propaganda machine -- Kuechly will be following his dream in the NFL.
"It's just a great opportunity to do something that I've always wanted to do. The opportunity is the biggest thing."
And really, can you blame Kuechly?
This decision was the only one that made real sense if he thought logically about his future. He won every award a defensive player can win, is the top rated LB in the 2012 NFL Draft and is likely guaranteed millions of dollars.
According to the SB Nation Blog Mocking the Draft, Kuechly could make an impact on a team immediately.
"To say Kuechly's instincts are NFL-ready is an understatement. He is the kind of player who will get drafted and plugged into the starting lineup in his first game."
Plus there doesn't seem to be much for him to come back to at BC. The Eagles may improve next year on their 4-8 record next season, but is going 6-6 worth risking an NFL career and millions of dollars? Certainly not. I can't imagine anyone giving up that future for another year of Frank Spaziani. At some point Kuechly used his brain, thought logically, made the right decision and there is nothing wrong with that.
We as Eagles' fans should feel nothing but pride for the contributions Kuechly made, and the future ahead of him. He came out of nowhere, recruited by literally no one, and kept the Eagles' as a dominant defense even through the illness to Mark Herzlich. While at the Heights he shattered all defensive records, was one of the most dominant defenders in NCAA history and gave his all even in the darkest of days.
Though our selfish sides wanted to see one more year of Kuechly, we all know deep inside that this is the right move for him. Don't be sad, or depressed, hold your head high and wish Luke Kuechly the best. Whatever NFL team is fortunate to get him is going to get a true professional and stellar linebacker.
From all of us at BC Interruption: Go get 'em Luke.
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I can’t believe Luke would forego a chance to raise the Belk Bowl trophy aloft. A sad day indeed.
by chicagofire1871 on Jan 6, 2012 7:31 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Easy rec. I am chortling loudly.
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Go get ’em Luke. One of the all-time greats on the Heights. We are all extremely fortunate to have watched him don the maroon and gold and be an absolute monster on the gridiron.
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Consensus All-American
Even more pissed at the AFCA for snubbing #40. Could have went out as a back-to-back consensus All-American, if not for those dopes in the AFCA.
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Manti Te'o
Now that Kuechly has made up his mind, Te’o can return to South Bend to take care of all that “unfinished business” next season … #LottIMPACT #Butkus #Lombardi #Nagurski
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Good for Luke!
As a selfish BC alum, I wanted him to stay another year, but this was the best for him and we got 3 ridiculous years out of him. Now please don’t get drafted by any of those four awful NFC East teams so I can buy your jersey!
Now please don’t get drafted by three of the four NFC East teams* so I can buy your jersey!
* Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins
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Smart decision by a smart kid.
I’d love to have him back, but this was the right move for him.
Kid is going to be an All-Pro in the NFL for a long time.
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It shows how great of a guy he is
That this decision was even hard for him at all. To even consider coming back to this mess of a team next year in order to stay at BC and finish his degree is a major insight into his great personality.
I wish him nothing but the best and can’t wait to watch him on Sundays.
Wow, all of our old commenters are “coming out of the woodwork”
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Thank you
Luke Kuechly for making Boston College worth watching and upholding the integrity of Boston College.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 7, 2012 12:16 AM EST reply actions
Congratulations Luke
And thank you so much. Best of luck; I know you’ll continue to make us proud.
Adding my thanks and best wishes
Disappointed from a selfish perspective, but what an ambassador for Boston College in every way possible. Played with purpose, passion and integrity. He made coming to the stadium each week a better experience than it would have been otherwise. Clearly the best linebacker in BC history, its only two time consensus first team All-American. The kind of guy that makes you proud to be a BC grad and someone I know will light it up at the next level. Thanks and good luck Luke!
by CoachJF on Jan 7, 2012 9:41 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
I’m not crying, I just gave something in my eye.
by DCash on Jan 7, 2012 1:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions
While id LOVE to see Luke come back, going and being a monster in the NFL and a stand up guy off the field will serve BC’s recruiting image for years.
by DCash on Jan 7, 2012 1:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
His image can serve as the Yin to all the Spaz/GDF’s bull****’s yang.
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by A.J Black on Jan 7, 2012 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Good Fit
I definitely see him fitting in well on the Giants! It would be the second best thing to his staying at BC!
by formereagledad on Jan 7, 2012 9:06 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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