Mike Power (American football)
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High school: | Westborough High School |
College: | Boston College Eagles |
Position: | Quarterback |
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Mike Power is an American football quarterback who played for the Boston College Eagles and various professional teams.
High school
Power became Westborough High School's starting varsity quarterback during his freshman year when his brother Tom, who was supposed to be the varsity starter, separated his shoulder before the season started and was out for the year. By Mike's senior season, he was one of the best quarterbacks in Central Massachusetts. He led Westborough to a 10–1 record and defeated Fitchburg 25–7 to win Westborough's first and currently only football championship.[1]
In addition to playing football, Power was also a starting guard on Westborough High School's basketball team and a starting outfielder on their baseball team.[1]
Boston College
Power always planned to attend Boston College. His father and uncle played for the Boston College Eagles men's basketball team and one of his cousins, Frank Power, was a long-time assistant basketball coach. Power committed to BC in November 1984.[1] In addition to Power, Boston College signed Parade High School All-Americans Mark Kamphaus and David Thompson, as well as Ed Duran. During their freshman season, coach Jack Bicknell moved Thompson and Duran to defense, which allowed Power to moved up to second on the depth chart, behind Shawn Halloran. Halloran struggled during the Eagles' 1986 season opener and Power replaced him.[2] He completed 9 of 17 passes for 64 yards and ran for another 42 yards in three quarters before suffering a foot injury that kept him out for the rest of the season.[2][3]
Entering his sophomore season, Power competed with Mark Kamphaus for the starting job. Ten days before the season opener, Bicknell named Power the starter[2] and Power finished the season as the team's leading passer. He completed 133 of 233 passes for 2,071 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions.[3] His 8.9 passing yards per attempt were fourth best in Division I football, behind Don McPherson of Syracuse, Chuck Hartlieb of Iowa, and Troy Aikman of UCLA.[4]
During his junior year, Power completed 72 of 146 passes for 883 yards and threw 2 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.[3]
During his senior year, Power was benched in favor of Mark Kamphaus and Willie Hicks. Coach Bicknell did, however, allow Power to start his final college game, a 13–12 loss to Georgia Tech.[5]
During his career at Boston College, Power completed 230 of 428 passes for 3,176 yards and threw 12 touchdowns and 20 interceptions.[3]
Professional career
Power went undrafted in the
In 1992, Power signed with the Barcelona Dragons of the WLAF, who were coached by Power's former college coach, Jack Bicknell. Later that year, Houston Oilers starting quarterback Warren Moon held out of training camp so the Oilers' General Manager and former Boston College player and coach Mike Holovak signed Power. Power was cut during training camp, but was brought back the following year only to be cut once again.[1]
In 1994, Power signed with the Massachusetts Marauders of the Arena Football League.[9]
Business career
In 1989, while playing his fifth year of football, Power began attending graduate school at Boston College.
Since 1996, Power has also run quarterback clinics in the Los Angeles area.[10]
References
- ^ a b c d e Smith, Rick (July 19, 2009). "Whatever Happened To?: Mike Power, Westborough/BC". The MetroWest Daily News. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c Weiss, Dick (September 25, 1987). "He's No Flutie, But BC Quarterback Is A Power". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Mike Power". Sports-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ^ "1987 Leaders". Sports-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Burgin, Sandy (August 29, 1990). "Power isn't ready to hang up helmet". Telegram & Gazette.
- ^ Vega, Michael (July 28, 1990). "Power Returns To Helm For Titans". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Vega, Michael (July 29, 1990). "Titans Put A Big Rap On Patriots". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "Minor League Football System (1989-1990)". GNFA. GNFA Greater Northwest Football Association. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ^ Cerasuolo, Dick (April 24, 1994). "Locals try out with Marauders". Telegram & Gazette.
- ^ Whitters, James (January 22, 2004). "Ex-QB Gives Back to Community". The Boston Globe.