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 take pride in the fact that I am 38 and I'm still playing, and not just cashing a check, ... I'm playing and I'm still athletic and I can run around and do the things I like to do. And hopefully I'll turn 40 and still be doing it. That's a hell of an achievement as far as I'm concerned.
The mall has always helped us a lot with fund-raisers, ... They will help us set up a booth at the mall to let people know about the foundation.
I think it's actually easier for me to simulate him than it would be a Peyton Manning, ... but you can't do it to the full extent. You can't stand there flat-footed and sling the thing 65, 70 yards off your back foot, or when you take off and run.
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.
It has gone way beyond our wildest dreams.
This is a very good fit and a very comfortable situation, ... I'm just a lot more relaxed and people are genuinely excited about me being here. It just makes you feel good. In the NFL, there's no question I've never felt this secure.
I was just disappointed. You know, Adam has been a big part of this team for a number of years and his game-winning kicks, Super Bowl kicks, and all that, so he will be missed by his teammates, but it's just the nature of the business. He will be forever etched in the memories of New England sports fans.
The public doesn't care about my size. It's just something for the media to talk about.
When I go back to NFL functions today, I feel a bit on the outside looking in. I played 13 years in the NFL, and I loved it - made a Pro Bowl and went to the playoffs - but I always felt like I was having to knock the door down to get in.
The Flutie Bowl is a great event that brings together people who really care about the autism community. We always have a great time bowling and playing music.
My daughter just graduated college and she's a dance major. She's done a couple of dance videos already and won Miss Massachusetts a couple of weeks ago. She's going out for Miss United States the second week of July, out in Las Vegas. She will probably wind up going to New York and trying the Broadway thing.
The day I retire is the day I'll feel old. I'm not there yet.
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.