November 09, 2005

Quarterbacks Kehoe '07 and Kehoe '70

The Springfield Republican features an article today on Nick Kehoe ‘07, quarterback for the Lord Jeffs, as they look toward Saturday’s showdown against WIlliams.

Kehoe, who is also a starting pitcher for the Amherst baseball team, is the son of John Kehoe ‘70, who quarterbacked the Lord Jeffs from 1967 to 1969.

On the field, Nick’s pocket style differs from that of John, a rollout passer who says he probably had stronger legs than Nick, but a much weaker arm - though his scrambling skills bought John enough time to set the Amherst record in career passing yardage (3,796), which stood for 28 years.

“We’re exact opposites,” said Nick, who does wear John’s old number 11. “He was a big runner. I’m not much of a runner.”

Best of luck to Kehoe and all of his teammates this weekend; be sure to tune in on NESN or WAMH to follow the game if you’re not in the area. Both teams are 5-2 going into the final game of the season, so it’s a matter of pride (and third place in the NESCAC standings).

Brian Meacham '97 | November 9, 2005 10:27 PM | Athletics

Select --- Administration Alumni Amherstiana Athletics Campus Faculty History Publications Student Life Town --- Complete Archives