More team previews and other links

I thought this preview of our team from a Virginia Tech perspective was fair. Like others, this writer thinks much of the season's success will come down to Amidon,Rettig and Day.

BC is still involved with Virginia athlete Trace McSorley.

Did you see BC's campaign for "Where's Baldwin?" The idea is sort of BC's own version of Where's Waldo or Flat Stanley. I actually like the idea and think it will probably produce some fun pics...and a few that BC would probably not approve (but will make me laugh).

The Bowl predictions should start coming out in the next few weeks. This one has BC missing out.

New commitment

As we tried to guess who the next Massachusetts recruit might be, a unexpected name popped up. Catholic Memorial Linebacker/Safety Kevin Bletzer verballed over the weekend. Known for his Lacrosse exploits, Bletzer was very under the radar. Prior to this weekend he was not rated or followed by any of the major recruiting services. But he played well in camp and has the athletic diversity that BC needs.

The bigger name recruiting target that had everyone's attention was Trey Klock. He picked Georgia Tech on Sunday.

Seabrooke signs with Baltimore

Tough but not totally unexpected news as BC commit Travis Seabrooke signed with the Baltimore Orioles. The Canadian Lefty was supposed to be one of the guys to help rebuild BC baseball. Others in the incoming class will have to fill the void. Improvement from the guys we have wouldn't hurt either.

Tweets of the Week

It was five years ago today that the great Tim Russert passed away. A news giant who loved people. Far too soon. pic.twitter.com/jVMlWWQu8P

— Richard Kelley (@kelleyri) June 13, 2013

Proud tradition. RT @DougFlutie Congrats to nephew @Troy_Flutie - Darren's son. Committed to @BCFootballNews '14 Very proud of him! #wearebc

— Boston College (@BostonCollege) June 13, 2013

Hey @BCAlumni ! MA's is new to twitter! Give us a RT so we can get the word out!

— Mary Ann's (@theMaryAnns) June 11, 2013

BC Football camp has had some great campers in the past @willblackmon @M_Ryan02 @JamieSilva40 ... Excited to see who could be next! #WeAreBC

— Steve Addazio (@BCCoachAddazio) June 11, 2013

I could probably get 10k followers just by tweeting uncensored Coach Leonard quotes.

— Heights247 (@BCEagles247) June 9, 2013

Said Spurrier, 68, about the Pope, who is 77. "If he can lead a billion people surely I can get 11 on the field." Don't ever change, HBC.

— Tony Barnhart (@MrCFB) June 8, 2013

Who is left in Massachusetts?

With Troy Flutie's commitment, the BC Class of 2014 now has six players from Massachusetts. Even in the early stages of a big class like this one, that is a lot of local kids. Addazio claimed he wanted to keep local talent and rebuild relationships with Massachusetts high schools. I would say he's done that. But will there be more? Using Rivals and 247, these are the top uncommitted prospects in Massachusetts.

Miles Wright, QB, Tabor.  -- BC has interest but hasn't made an offer. If we do offer, I doubt it will be at QB.

Dante Holmes, DE, Dean Junior College -- BC rarely takes Junior College guys and they are not listed as interested now.

Jarrell Addo, DB, Leominster -- BC has not offered and has plenty of DB prospects in other regions.

Lubern Figaro, DB, Everett -- Figaro has a very good offer list and has been recruited hard by BC. I would say he's a guy BC really wants.

Jason Sylva, LB, Dean Junior College -- Another Dean kid. I don't think BC is going to go that way.

I asked Chris Anderson from 247 his thoughts. This is what he had to say: "Lubern Figaro is the top remaining player in the state of Massachusetts, and may be the only other player Boston College takes from the Bay State. A few other guys - such as Dan DiNicola from Dexter School - will continue to get looks, but there are bigger targets elsewhere. I think it's important the staff gets another RB, such as Qadree Ollison or Richard Wilson. One more in-stater to keep an eye on - Leominster (MA) athlete Jarell Addo."

Another Flutie and other links

Darren Flutie's son Troy committed to BC almost immediately after receiving his offer. He's a QB at Natick but expected to play WR at BC (just like his dad). Addazio denied any pressure to offer a Flutie a scholarship, but frankly I don't care if it was a factor. This will be a huge class and we need guys who can do many things. If Troy is anything like Billy he will see the field and help BC in one way or another.

Stewart Mandel gets into the specifics of Tennessee, but does address why schools like BC are seeing a bounce in recruiting under a new coach.

The wiseguys in Vegas jumped on BC early. Take it for what it is worth. Maybe we will surprise people this year.

Moore commits

The relentless recruiting continues as Virginia athlete Kamrin Moore verbaled to BC. He is expected to be a DB at BC. Moore has not been heavily recruited but shined at BC's most recent camp. Welcome aboard.

A picture from #BCEagles camp of newest commit Kamrin Moore, aka "R(ed)41 - G(ood) Cov(erage) x3" twitter.com/BCEagles247/st…
— Heights247 (@BCEagles247) June 12, 2013

It will be BC or Temple for Magarity

Zagsblog is saying Swedish Big Man Billy Magarity is down to a final three. I am hearing otherwise and that it is really just down to Temple and BC. The two schools went head to head for a transfer last year, with Temple luring in BU's Jake O'Brien. Temple is also led by Donahue's mentor Fran Dunphy.

I think Magarity ends up at BC. It is a fit for him and the chance to play in the ACC. I know there is a lot of optimism around campus about BC's chances. Now let's see if Donahue can close him.

Get Tebow to the Heights!

I've joked about the media asking Addazio about Tebow, but now that football's most famous terrible QB is in New England, I think BC should embrace Tebow and the circus that comes with him. Addazio should get him to campus or a BC practice the first chance he gets. Tebow can talk to the current players. He can tell the press about how great Addazio is and how important he was to Tim's career. Maybe we can even get Flutie to show up and have a Heisman to Heisman meeting. I don't care. BC doesn't have a lot of buzz locally or nationally. Addazio's day at ESPN was hijacked by the Tebow news, so this is our chance to get some attention in return. Is it shameless? Maybe, but I get the sense that Addazio and Tebow do have a connection. Tebow might enjoy a few minutes with his old coach and the media will enjoy yet another angle on the endless Tebow whirlwind.