QU offensive tackle accepts invitation to participate in East-West Shrine Bowl

Quincy University senior left tackle B.J. Wilson will participate in the 98th East-West Shrine Bowl in February in Las Vegas. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — B.J. Wilson’s invitation to play in the 98th East-West Shrine Bowl isn’t some run-of-the-mill honor tossed around to whoever might be available to play. This is a direct path to the NFL. The 6-foot-7, 320-pound Quincy University left tackle accepted an invitation this week to play in college football’s most elite all-star game…

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QU football team embarks on new season with defense featuring new attitude, demeanor

Quincy University left tackle B.J. Wilson will anchor an offensive line ready to create more record-setting moments. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Even if he had tried, Gary Bass wasn’t going to find a credible defense for the Quincy University football team’s defensive effort. So the Hawks’ head coach did what was necessary. He fixed the problem. Bass, heading into his sixth season at the helm, made changes within the coaching staff, brought in crucial…

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QU senior offensive tackle receives mention on Shrine Bowl 1,000 list

Quincy University left tackle B.J. Wilson is one of 29 NCAA Division II players to be named to the Shrine Bowl 1,000 list. | Photo courtesy Quincy University athletics

QUINCY — B.J. Wilson understood Quincy University football coach Gary Bass had a vision. That doesn’t mean Wilson shared it. “I did not think I was going to like O-line,” said the 6-foot-6, 320-pound offensive tackle. Bass felt Wilson’s mixture of size and athleticism — he was a 240-pound tight end from St. Louis University…

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