In April 2008 The Beyond Sports Network received a request from NFL International to provide information on the free agent quarterbacks in the network.
They were seeking qualified individuals who would want to participate in an all expenses paid trip to Seville, Spain to participate in a week long camp conducted by NFL International. This camp will include athletes from all over the world who will compete in front of NFL, as well as other professional football scouts. The two players selected from the Beyond Sports Network are John Jacobs from Division III Catholic University, and Chris Phillips from Northwestern Oklahoma State and the semipro team Virginia Wolfpack. Dan Evans, a Catholic University Alumni and former player, now with the Beyond Sports Network, caught up with John Jacobs before his trip.
BSN: You were in a tough situation at Catholic University, playing behind Division I prospect Keith Ricca. Keith was an All Met selection from the Washington D.C. area that had multiple Division I scholarship offers. You did perform well when you got the opportunity. How did you stay mentally sharp week to week?
JJ: Throughout my football career I have always been in situations where I have had to fight for playing time. Keith is a great player and competing weekly really helped me strive to be a better player. Mentally I have learned that just because one coach sees it one way, another might see differently.
