Whatever Happened To: Andre Garron, Framingham South/UNH Sep 1, 2009
"I think we were leading 34-7 at the half and Doug Flutie brought them back in the second half. It was great playing against a player of that caliber.". Garron was a forward in basketball and felt that the Framingham North/Framingham South games were always special. (Framingham TAB, MA)
KevinArmstrongInside Tennis Venus's knee 'issue' and other Day 1 happenings at the Open. Sep 1, 2009
A ceremony honoring Andre Agassi and charity-friendly athletes Mia Hamm, David Robinson and Doug Flutie began circa 7 p.m. Williams and Dushevina began play shortly after eight and played for 2:44. American Andy Roddick did not take the court until after 11. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mia Hamm Among Athletes To Be Honored At U.S. Open Aug 29, 2009
The event also highlights two-time singles champion Andre Agassi, along with David Robinson, and Doug Flutie. The United States Tennis Association will honor them for the charitable works of their retirement years. (Tarheelblue.com)
StewartMandelInside College Football Tim Tebow could go down as the best college player of all time. Aug 28, 2009
Tim Tebow poised to pass Vince Young as all-time greatest player - Stewart Mandel - SI.com. Posted: Thursday August 27, 2009 12:28PM; Updated: Thursday August 27, 2009 3:11PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Redskins' Colt Brennan waiting for his opportunity Aug 23, 2009
But unfortunately, not enough to circumvent an old unwritten NFL rule: one Doug Flutie clone per 53-man roster). But almighty Colt, who will be Campbell's backup Saturday night against the world champion Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game that means nothing for his team and everything for him, stands for something entirely different, something that can't be quantified but is instead felt. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ochocinco gets kick out of win Aug 21, 2009
Most famously, 43-year-old Doug Flutie (then a backup QB for New England) completed the first drop kick in the NFL in 64 years with his PAT against the Dolphins Jan. 1, 2006. Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker kicked a PAT and field goal as a member of the Dolphins Oct. 10, 2004. (Boston Globe)
Ochocinco kicks it Aug 21, 2009
Besides Welker, the only non-kicker to make an extra point at Gillette Stadium was the Patriots Doug Flutie, who converted a drop kick for an extra point on Jan. 1, 2006. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Concord facility for disabled children opens in name of Doug Flutie's son Aug 18, 2009
Laurie Flutie cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of the Minute Man Arc's Doug Flutie, Jr. Center for Sensory Motor Therapy and Recreation in Concord, Thursday afternoon ... Last Thursday, Minute Man Arc celebrated the opening of The Doug Flutie, Jr. Center for Sensory Motor Therapy and Recreation at its main facility on Baker Avenue Extension in Concord ... Built with the help of a $19,859 grant from The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism named for the autistic son of former Patriots... (Concord Journal, MA)
Catch of the Day Aug 10, 2009
Musburger was in town to interview Doug Flutie about the 25th anniversary of his famous Hail Mary pass. Ben. (Boston Globe)
Leno says he’s ready for prime time Aug 8, 2009
Flutie therapy center is up and runningThe new Doug Flutie Jr. Center for Sensory Motor Therapy and Recreation was dedicated this week, but the man of the house couldn t make it. That s OK. The Heisman winner s better half, Laurie , was there. (Boston Globe)
Woodley wants to make history (Yesterday) Aug 4, 2009
Of course, he mentioned the Doug Flutie pass that beat Miami for Boston College in '84. So Woodley gathered himself one final time on what had been an exhausting evening. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MetroWest Medical hopes to strengthen its support Aug 3, 2009
The hospital yesterday convened state politicians, local health officials and selectmen, Congressman Ed Markey and football star Doug Flutie for the first meeting of the MetroWest Health Advocacy Group. Officials discussed doing a better job promoting the hospital's strengths and tackling an issue that has been a focus of MetroWest CEO Andrei Soran: disparities between the reimbursements hospitals receive from insurers. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Popcorn 00004000for breakfast? T.O. cereal on market Jul 31, 2009
The cereal is produced by Pittsburgh-based PLB Sports, which previously produced Flutie Flakes, when Doug Flutie was a Bills quarterback. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Could Michael Vick-Bill Belichick connection be brewing? Jul 29, 2009
"Belichick would give Michael that good teacher, disciplinarian. This is the unconventional coach who let Doug Flutie try a drop kick and studied the spread offense of (University of Florida coach) .". Patriots wideout ' resurrection the last two seasons after a 2007 trade from the Oakland Raiders is an example of Belichick's ability to maximize the talents of a player others might consider beyond salvage. (USA Today -- Sports)
BC football is picked last in its ACC division Jul 28, 2009
Among those vying for the job are Codi Boek, a former junior college QB who transferred to BC and switched to fullback last season; David Shinskie, a 25-year-old freshman who spent the last couple of years in the Minnesota Twins minor league system, and Billy Flutie, the nephew of former Eagles standout Doug Flutie. Right now, it s a very nebulous and precarious situation, said Spaziani. (Boston Globe)
July 21: Sweeney Becomes NCAA Career ... Jul 22, 2009
Fresno State's Kevin Sweeney threw for an NCAA record 10,623 passing yards, breaking the record of Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie ... By the end of his senior season, he surpassed 1984 Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie on the NCAA's all-time passing yardage list with 10,623 yards and became just the second player in NCAA history with more than 10,000 career yards. (Gobulldogs.com)
Backward Glances Jul 17, 2009
25 YEARS AGO The Joe Lazaro Golf Tournament was held at the Marlborough Country Club with the celebrity golfers including popular comedian Bob Hope as well as Bob Cousy, Tom Heinsohn, Doug Flutie, Kenny Hodge and Thomas Tip O Neil Plans were underway for the 20th anniversary celebration of the Marlborough Junior Woman s Club. It was scheduled to take place in October 1984. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Big 12 previews: 1st-place finishers Texas and Kansas Jul 11, 2009
Lake Travis' , the Doug Flutie of the Big 12, is back after throwing for 3,888 yards (eighth-best nationally) and 32 touchdowns in 2008. KU returns mighty mite RB Jake Sharp, who ran for 860 yards (4. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
There's a new game in town: The Four's opens in Norwell Jul 10, 2009
There are photos of Larry Bird and Red Auerbach, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, Doug Flutie and the Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus ... The Doug Flutie, for example, is a fried chicken breast sandwich, complete with melted mozzarella cheese, and topped with Buffalo sauce, lettuce and tomato. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
College football Jul 10, 2009
Doug Flutie, Boston College The day after Thanksgiving in 1984, Flutie seared himself into the national consciousness by outdueling Miami's Bernie Kosar, snatching victory from the 'Canes in the last-minute with a game-winning 48-yard touchdown pass to Gerard Phelan -- a play which did not, contrary to popular belief -- clinch the Heisman for him. Yes, the Little General won that year's Heisman. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
ESPN/ABC juggle college football crew Jul 10, 2009
Doug Flutie, who'd worked in ABC's studio and did some midweek ESPN games, will no longer be part of any coverage. Sideline reporter Bonnie Bernstein also exits. (USA Today -- Sports)
Glover making the rounds Jun 25, 2009
Berman, playing with Doug Flutie, Dwight Evans, and J.J. Henry, led the cheers when Henry chipped in for birdie on the 18th. Other celebrities competing were Ray Allen, Bill Belichick, Roger Staubach, Sandy Koufax, and actors Luke Wilson, Aidan Quinn, Joe Pesci, Rob Morrow, and James Naughton. (Boston Globe)
Amesbury actor worthy of 'Notice' Jun 24, 2009
Friends of Flutie fundNew Hampshire-bred skier Bode Miller was among the VIPs who hit the links at Pinehills Golf Club yesterday as part of a celebrity tourney benefiting the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. Wahlberg has drive Mark Wahlberg spent the past few days at Foxwoods for Big Shots Titans at the Tee, a celebrity long drive competition that will air on Fox in September. (Boston Globe)
Can't pass this up Jun 22, 2009
Before he uses his clubs at tomorrow s golf tournament in Plymouth, Doug Flutie will use his drumsticks tonight at the Doug Flutie Jr. Celebrity Golf Classic Pre-Tournament Party. The former Pats and BC quarterback provides the entertainment with the Flutie Brothers Band, one of tonight s events raising money for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. (Boston Globe)
NBA Star Doug Christie Set to Lace Up His Sneakers and Shoot Baskets to Raise Funding for Vista Del Mar's Autism Enrichment Programs Jun 18, 2009
Other participants and sponsors of this exciting day of play include Variety, William Morris Agency, ICM, The Harlem Globetrotters, Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation, City National Bank, the Zenith and more. All funds raised will support programs for children and families living with autism and other special needs under the leadership of Elaine Hall (Coach E), as seen in the HBO documentary, "Autism: the Musical". (PR Newswire)
Buffett disses 'Fins Jun 6, 2009
And we re really sorry Doug Flutie didn t work out for you guys. tom. (The Palm Beach Post)
In the presence of greatness May 26, 2009
The New England area could lay claim to the top college quarterback in the diminutive form of Boston College's Doug Flutie. The 1984 Heisman Trophy winner will always be remembered for the "Hail Flutie" play against Miami that year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Writer says Rubio will be NBA star May 21, 2009
He's not like anyone in the NBA. The last time I felt like this was watching Doug Flutie at Boston College. Thomsen said Rubio has been compared to Pete Maravich, but Rubio isn't a scorer like Pistol Pete. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hindsight will be helpful May 17, 2009
"On the television agreement with Versus, there was a rumor that Doug Flutie might be part of the broadcasting team. Is that correct?"We're not ready to make an official announcement on that, but it would not be a bad guess. From a Boston perspective, we've also looked at the sports network out there and possibly putting some games on there. (Boston Globe)
Northwestern's DE Wootten happy out of spotlight May 6, 2009
There was Doug Flutie, and the Hasselbeck brothers, Tim and Matt ... Legendary last-play touchdown passes Boston College: Doug Flutie's 48-yard "Hail Mary" to Gerard Phelan beat Miami 47-45 in 1984 ... Heisman Trophy winners Boston College: QB Doug Flutie in 1984. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Uphill Climb May 5, 2009
Not so long thereafter Celtics coach Doc Rivers told , "You're not playing with speed.'' Then that changed. It was as if he attacked the hole of Nelson's absence. The Celtics went from attempting zero free throws in the first half to going 22 of 26 from the line. Rondo would go 2 for 12 (a performance matched crucially by ), but stats were momentarily irrelevant. All of a sudden he led the Celtics at both ends, the crowd suddenly awoke like 18,624 babies -- hoarse cigarette-smoking babies --... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bears QB quiz Apr 14, 2009
a. Sid Luckman b. Jim McMahon c. Doug Flutie d. Erik Kramer. 3. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Legendary turnabout kept their dream afloat Apr 12, 2009
Given the long odds, the stakes, and the outcome, Boston University's 4-3 victory goes right up there alongside Carbo and Carlton Fisk homering in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series and Doug Flutie throwing the Hail Mary against Miami of Florida in 1984. The game appeared lost. (Boston Globe)
SportsBeat: Some hearty congrats Apr 9, 2009
While Harry s heroics may not measure up to Bobby Thompson s Shot Heard Round the World (which I would rank No. 1), nor to Bill Mazeroski s, Kirk Gibson s and Carlton Fisk s famous home runs, nor to John Havlicek s and Larry Bird s sensational, game-saving steals, nor to Bobby s Orr s and Mile Eruzione s big game-winning goals, nor to Doug Flutie s Heisman-winning Hail Mary pass and Adam Vinatieri s Super Bowl-winning field goal in a blinding snowstorm, I would still put Wentzell s win, given... (Needham Tab, MA)
Bruins top Lightning for 4th straight win Apr 1, 2009
Notes: Former Boston College and NFL quarterback Doug Flutie was in the crowd as the Bruins dedicated the game to autism awareness. Flutie's son, Doug Jr., is autistic. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Immigrant Learning Center honored as Community Quarterback Mar 28, 2009
Eastern Bank chairman and CEO Richard E. Holbrook and football legend Doug Flutie, the bank s spokesman, honored the organizations before more than 100 guests during a ceremony at University of Massachusetts Boston, which was one of the organizations recognized during the event. Each of the 49 organizations received a grant of $10,000 or more from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation. (Malden Observer, MA)
Charity hockey game set for March 27 Mar 25, 2009
The game, which faces off at 7 p.m., will be a fund-raiser for Autism as gate receipts will benefit both the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation and a group called Autism Speaks. The evening will also include raffles and prizes for fans in attendance. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Up against a team with more horses Mar 21, 2009
"There is not a tremendous amount of linkage involving Boston College and the University of Southern California. Both schools claim Hollywood heavyweights and Heisman winners. BC can boast of Ed McMahon and Doug Flutie, while USC counters with Will Ferrell and O.J. Simpson.In 2001, the Eagles and Trojans met in a second-round NCAA game in which BC appeared to lose track of the score in the closing seconds and wound up losing, 74-71.Neither school had anything resembling home-court advantage last... (Boston Globe)
Deep thoughts, cheap shots & bon mots Mar 8, 2009
Doug Flutie, please pick up the white courtesy phone. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Another honour for Hufnagel Mar 4, 2009
" Hufnagel was the overwhelming choice for the award, named on 37 of 47 ballots in voting conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada. Marc Trestman of the Montreal Alouettes whose team lost to Calgary in the Grey Cup received eight votes while Ken Miller of the Saskatchewan Roughriders got the final two ballots. Trestman led Montreal to first place in the East Division standings with an 11-7 record and guided the club to its sixth Grey Cup appearance since 2000. Miller, meanwhile, did a... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Kuliga triumphs in male-run industry Feb 19, 2009
One of the contracts Woolf handled was a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, Doug Flutie. Flutie became famous as a quarterback for Boston College, where he threw a game-winning Hail Mary touchdown pass in a game against Miami on Nov. 23, 1984. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Heffner Moves On to Big Ten at Northwestern University; Holcomb Accepts Job With N.Y. Giants Feb 10, 2009
He then worked with CFL's British Columbia Lions (1990-92) as their co-offensive coordinator, which featured Doug Flutie, the CFL's MVP in 1991 and Jim Mills, the two-time Most Valuable Offensive Lineman in 1990 and '91. Then Heffner spent one season with the Arena Football League's Tampa Bay Storm as their offensive coordinator and director of player personnel in 1993 before returning to Lafayette for his second coaching stint with the Leopards in the fall of '93. (Goleopards.com)
Deromedi Enshrined at College Football Hall Feb 8, 2009
" Deromedi was part of an 18-member enshrinement class that included Mount Union quarterback Jim Ballard; center Tom Brahaney; defensive back Dave Brown; linebacker Jeff Davis; quarterback Doug Flutie; Jackson State coach W.C. Gorden; defensive back Johnnie Johnson; quarterback Rex Kern; North Alabama linebacker Ronald McKinnon; head coach Joe Paterno; head coach Doug Porter (Mississippi Valley State, Howard, Fort Valley State); Texas Ansive end John Randle; running back Ahmad Rashad; McMurry... (ChippewasInsider.com)
Chamber holds breakfast Feb. 12 Feb 8, 2009
Kuliga is the agent of Doug Flutie, Kansas City Chiefs running back Omar Easy, Miami Dolphins safety Chris Akins and Oakland Raiders running back J.R. Redmond. Cost for the breakfast is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. (Medford Transcript, MA)
