Doug Flutie
Doug Flutie
Douglas Richard Flutieis a former quarterback in the National Football League, Canadian Football League, and United States Football League. He first rose to prominence during his college football career at Boston College, where he received the Heisman Trophy and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award in 1984. His "Hail Mary" touchdown pass in a game against Miami on November 23, 1984is considered among the greatest moments in college football and American sports history. Flutie was selected as the 285th pick...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth23 October 1962
CityManchester, MD
CountryUnited States of America
I've got a little bit of a burst but I can't run a 4.2 (40-second dash) that's for darn sure. You see guys on film just take the wrong angle on him all the time because he's so fast. He's got a little extra in his step. They know he's fast, but you don't know how fast until you watch him in person.
I think it's actually easier for me to simulate Vick than Peyton Manning, but you can't mimic him to the full extent. You can't stand there flat-footed and fling the thing 65 or 70 yards off your back foot (like Vick can). I've got a little bit of a burst, but I can't run a 4.2, that's for darn sure. You see guys on film take the wrong angle on him all the time because he's so fast. You know he's fast, but you don't know how fast until you watch him in person.
I thought maybe we could go and be inconspicuous and not be bothered,
My arm feels great. I can make all the throws. I've never done anything different, and I still feel like I can play like I always have.
The public doesn't care about my size. It's just something for the media to talk about.
That's the way I like it because there's no time to have nerves about it. You just run out and do it.
A guy that's undersized has to prove himself right away.
My favorite song to play is 'Smokin' by Boston. I actually had a chance to play that with the band Boston live.
It's possible, but I'm not going to rule anything out. But if that ends up being my last play, it wouldn't be bad.
It was fun to watch Tom work. He took it to another level the whole fourth quarter.
It was exciting. It's fun for me to be out there with the young guys, see the look in their eyes, too.
My daughter is very strong-willed and is a great kid. She doesn't drink. She doesn't smoke. She doesn't fold to peer pressure. I think how affectionate my wife and I have been with her over the years all plays into that. She realizes the more people she is exposed to that kids who have both parents around grow up to be much better people.
My favorite song to play is 'Smokin'' by Boston. I actually had a chance to play that with the band Boston live.
The day I retire is the day I'll feel old. I'm not there yet.