Blog 6: Chapter 6: The Flutie Factor

Starting in the mid 1980’s and on, college/university administers throughout the country prayed that they could have the “Flutie Factor” hit their schools. Doug Flutie attended Boston College and was the winner of the 1984 Heisman Trophy. In a nationally televised Thanksgiving weekend game, Dough threw a last second “Hail Mary” pass. This pass gave Boston College the win over Miami who was favored. To say the least, this was definitely one of the most unforgettable moments in college sports during the 1980’s. Due to the “Flutie Factor,” applications for admission to Boston College increase. After Doug graduated from BC, their football program declined as well as their applicants for admission, although they still remained higher than before that memorable victory against Miami. Doug Flutie had a large impact on BC college applications and he is only one person; envision what kind of influence several players with his talent could do for a university. Any university or shall I say business would love to have the “Flutie Factor.” The “Flutie Factor” was on the wish list of many administers, as they saw production and production meant one thing, dollar signs $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.