Showing posts with label Josh Haden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Josh Haden. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

12:30 P.M. — Josh Haden Slated To Be A Star At Boston College

Friendly grad Josh Haden could have a huge year as the featured back at Boston College.

Among the highlights: Haden runs 4.37 40-yard dash and bench presses 350 pounds.

He got the BC logo tattooed on his chest. And his brother Joe has the Florida logo on his shoulder. Hope they don't want to transfer.

Haden admits to not knowing how to block: “It just had to be the number of plays thrown at you that was the toughest part. And the pass protection," he said. "In high school, protection wasn’t that big of a deal as it is in college."

Telling quote: "Man, I never have seen a kid come in with that dramatic of an entrance before, to where he just walked on the field and said ‘Let’s go play,’" said offensive coordinator Steve Logan. "He wasn’t intimidated." Dating back to his days as the East Carolina coach, Logan is a quote machine.

Haden is good too, “There’s a lot of pressure, though. I can’t mess it up now,” he said with a laugh.

8 A.M. — Hindsight is 20/20 for Friendly

Heading into last season, everyone thought Friendly was going to beat down the whole state. But did they win the state championship? No.

Granted Lamaar "Flash" Thomas (now at Ohio State) made people forget about Joe (Florida) and Josh Haden (Boston College), but they certainly didn't finish 14-0. Always interesting to see people's thoughts, and how they can drastically change.