Re: Boston College Hockey 2010-2011, Part II - We Still Have Jerry York. Sorry, Every
Normally, I would completely agree with you. I remember reading an interview where Coach York said he would rather have a kid come in younger, so he can develop the player his (York's) way, rather than the kid playing in the USHL, or somewhere else until he is 19 or 20. But Matheson is still 16 years old! He doesn't turn 17 for another month or two. I would rather him start playing at BC at 18 and a half years old, instead of 17 and a half.
I'm most interested in the fact that it is reportedly for 2012. A kid like that you'd like to get on campus as soon as possible because you never know how long he'll last and BC had reportedly put the offer out for as early as 2011. I still have to wonder if he's going to change to 2011 or if he heads to Dubuque.
Normally, I would completely agree with you. I remember reading an interview where Coach York said he would rather have a kid come in younger, so he can develop the player his (York's) way, rather than the kid playing in the USHL, or somewhere else until he is 19 or 20. But Matheson is still 16 years old! He doesn't turn 17 for another month or two. I would rather him start playing at BC at 18 and a half years old, instead of 17 and a half.