In this debut edition of College Spotlight we take a look at David Shinskie, currently the front runner to become Boston College's starting QB for the upcoming season. What makes Shinskie's story exceptionally unique is that he's entering his freshman season at the Heights...and he's 25 years old. That is why the picture we are using is from 7 years ago, it's the last time Shinskie played organized football. In the interim the newest BC QB has been a minor league pitcher. Over 7 seasons Shinskie amassed a 24-30 record and 14 saves to go along with a 4.61 ERA. He pitched for the Twins (6 seasons) and Blue Jays (1) organizations, reaching Double-A. Now he has opted to resume his football career, and without a single quarterback on their roster having thrown a pass in the ACC, Shinskie could go from middle relief to starting QB is under a year. Shinskie's high school coach says "Boston College got an absolute steal", and the Eagles are certainly hoping their 25-year old signal caller proves him right.
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Shinskie started 47 games at Mount Carmel, and the Red Tornadoes went 41-6 during that stretch. Shinskie had eight career 200-yard passing games and led Mount Carmel to a 15-0 record and a state title in 2002. He completed 160-of-250 passes for 2,524 yards and 26 touchdowns with 13 interceptions.
He'll have to compete with Codi Boek, a former junior college transfer who was playing fullback a year ago, and Justin Tuggle, who redshirted last year but didn't separate himself from the pack this spring. Also in the mix are Alexander Atiyeh, who redshirted last year, and Mike Marscovetra, a true freshman who will join the team this summer.
Move Flutie to QB!
I think this guy's nickname should be 'Bluto'
This guy should not be allowed to play college football.
Why? Didn't Danny Werful, or one of those Florida QB play and win a Heisman where they were 30?
Also, a couple a years ago the University of Colorado had the same situation where they had a guy who was in his mid-20s, but went back to start after QB after playing minor league baseball for a few years.
It was Chris Winkie from Florida State. There should be an age limit to playing college football. Suppose he makes it 4 years at bc he would essentially be playing against 18 yr olds when he is 29.
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