Emmett Morehead possesses the demeanor, physique and athleticism of a beginning quarterback within the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The solely factor lacking is the resume.
Morehead’s Power-5 expertise consists of 4 begins on the finish of a troublesome 2022 season that ended 3-9. But the 6-foot-5, 235-pound redshirt sophomore from Woodside, Calif., begins his third coaching camp on the Heights as custodian of the Boston College offense.
Morehead is the incumbent quarterback in a aggressive setting the place the outdated adage suggests the beginning job is his to lose. The little matter of proven fact that debunks that idea is Morehead will merely not let it occur. Morehead expects to be below middle when BC opens the 2023 season in opposition to Northern Illinois on Sept. 2 at Alumni Stadium.
“This is so much fun and there’s a lot to be excited about,” stated Morehead. “It is a whole lot of enjoyable and there’s a completely totally different really feel proper now and I believe we’ve got a lot positivity to what we will do.
“My approach hasn’t changed because last year I prepared so well every day and at any point in the season last year I could have been the starter. Stepping into this role I feel I have more opportunity. I have lot more trust in myself now and I had a good off-season. I got a lot stronger and faster and this season is going to be exciting. I think we have all the tools to be really good.”
Before changing into a longtime quarterback within the ACC, a younger participant should initially verify the boldness to say he belongs there.
Morehead gained a big measure of self-assurance when he took over the BC offense from Phil Jurkovec, who went down with a season-ending proper knee damage in a 13-3 loss at UConn on Oct. 29. On a facet be aware, Jurkovec jumped the NCAA switch portal to Pittsburgh after the season and is projected to be the Panthers’ starter. BC performs at Pitt in a prime-time sport on Thursday, Nov. 16.
Morehead made his first profession begin the next Saturday in a 38-31 loss to Duke at Alumni Stadium. Morehead accomplished 27-of-45 passes for 330 yards, 4 touchdowns, no interceptions and a stellar 150.9 ranking.
Morehead turned the primary BC quarterback to throw for 4 TDs in his first profession begin since Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie in 1981. Morehead joined Brockton’s Mark Hartsell (338 vs. Michigan) in 1994 and Jurkovec (300 vs. Duke) in 2020 to throw for 300 yards in his first begin.
Morehead’s highwater mark of the season was the Eagles’ 21-20 upset victory over No. 17 North Carolina State at Carter-Finley Stadium. Morehead’s second landing go to freshman vast receiver Joe Griffen with 14 seconds remaining secured the win. Morehead accomplished 29-of-48 passes for 330 yards and three touchdowns and two picks in his second profession begin.
Morehead skilled a actuality examine the next week at No. 18 Notre Dame, however he completed the season with 1,257 yards on 115 completions with 10 touchdowns and 6 picks.
“I think I proved myself right, the biggest thing was I proved myself right,” stated Morehead. “When you place in a lot work within the low season, within the movie room and making ready every week for a totally totally different sport plan.
“For that (NC State) to happen after the struggles we were having that whole season, I felt really grateful. I had spent a lot of time building toward that opportunity and when it came to light, I feel I shined in the light.”
The BC offense was at or close to the underside of the ACC in most vital classes final season besides passing. Jurkovec and Morehead mixed for the fourth-rated passing assault within the league with 262 completions for two,955 yards, 247.1 per sport with 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. While these numbers have been good, they weren’t sufficient to offset the worst floor sport within the convention and a damaged offensive line.
Departed All-ACC first crew vast receiver Zay Flowers, the best go catcher in program historical past and first-round draft decide of the Baltimore Ravens, accounted for 1,077 of these passing yards on 78 catches.
The duty of changing Flowers’ misplaced manufacturing and uplifting the returning receivers corps belongs to Morehead and Eagles’ co-offensive coordinators Rob Chudzinski and Steve Shimko.
“My job is to be on the same page with who is calling the play so that I am aware what they are trying to get out of that play call,” stated Morehead. “I’m beginning to be taught that with Chud now and coach Shimko.
“I am seeing what they are seeing at this point and the offense they installed I think is quarterback friendly. We have guys that do things differently from Zay but really well.”
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