Local star finds success north of the border

Page 2 of 2 -- "I wasn't interested because I wanted to stay home. They said come up, audition and if you don't like it at least we get the audition. I went up and they were very impressed and they did whatever it took to get me up there. I ended up getting the job and going up there."

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Flutie still loves playing sports, especially basketball and soccer. He enjoys anything he can do with his family, particularly coaching his children's sports teams. He coaches his son's Pop Warner football team and basketball teams and his daughter's basketball and soccer teams.

Flutie grew up playing sports in Natick. He enjoyed an outstanding football career at Natick High School and then enjoyed success playing for Boston College. Flutie's freshman season at B.C. was Doug's senior season when he won the Heisman Trophy (1984).

"Coming out of Natick I had a few different options, but my thinking was why not go to Boston College the school that gave my brother such a great opportunity," said Flutie. "I know I am going to get an opportunity. It's local, it's respected and there is a strong B.C. network once you graduate. To me it was a no brainer.

"A lot of people said why are you following your brothers footsteps because you will always be Doug's little brother. That's something I am proud of. I am proud of what he accomplished and proud to be his younger brother."

After college, Flutie played one season in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and was with the Phoenix Cardinals for a short period. Soon after, Flutie joined his older brother in the CFL signing with the B.C. Lions in 1991.

"I did love the CFL, but like most players the money is a lot better in the NFL," said Flutie on whether he ever considered trying to get back to the NFL.

"At one point during the 96-97 season when I was at the top of my career I had looked at going back (to the NFL) and had some offers (Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys) to go back. It just wasn't enough of a commitment from the NFL teams to make that jump from the Canadian Football League."