And yes, Spaziani will be back at BC because he deserves to continue a rebuilding project that is making progress.
The victory over Miami was satisfying because it ended the season on a positive note - the first time in three years the Eagles ended their season with a win - and that counts for something.
“Everything is getting better,’’ said Spaziani. “We got a win, and 4-8 is still 4-8, but finishing with a win is satisfying. We have been inching toward it, we still have a long way to go.’’
Yes, the Eagles do. And they may have to do it minus linebacker Luke Kuechly, who must decide if he wants to return for his senior season or enter the NFL draft.
Kuechly could take the money and run. The country’s leading tackler, and the favorite to win the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker, is being talked about as a possible top-15 draft pick, which could get him a signing bonus of several million dollars.
But he could also do what Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck did this season, come back simply because he wants to be a kid for another year and play football with his friends. Kuechly could be part of a defense that next season will have veterans on the line, at linebacker, and in the secondary, instead of inexperienced freshmen and sophomores doing on-the-job training.
“It will work itself out in the next few weeks,’’ said Kuechly, who could play alongside linebackers Kevin Pierre-Louis and Steele Divitto, who emerged this season as potential stars.
Offensively, there needs to be improvement. Whether that comes from more changes on the coaching staff, which took an early-season hit when coordinator Kevin Rogers took a medical leave of absence and was replaced by Dave Brock, or a reassignment of duties is uncertain. Presuming that Rogers will not be back, Spaziani has an opening to fill.
