Logan Kilgore, former Bakersfield College quarterback, has signed with Division 1 football program Middle Tennessee State University,?and other notable BC names have signed with four-year universities such as Boise State and the University of Nevada.

“All of these guys were given an opportunity. They’re held accountable for doing the little things that will get them over the top,” said BC coach Jeff Chudy.

“They took advantage of everything that was afforded to them.”

Chudy had realistic words about Kilgore.

“Logan, he’s not going to be offered a scholarship unless those guys think that he’s prepared to play. So he’s going into a good situation,” he said. “The offense that they run is predicated around the quarterback making a lot of the same reads and checks he ran here.”

Kilgore, according to Chudy, will be entering a university that will offer opportunities.

“He’s going to a program that won their bowl game, and he’s put himself in a good situation. He’ll probably end up with a master’s degree when it’s all said and done. Academically, he’s done a great job here. At the end of the day, I know he wants to major in business. He’s probably going to end up with an MBA.”

Chudy had spoken to Kilgore before he left for Tennessee.

“There’s an outside chance he might red shirt, which he has a year to do that,” Chudy said. “I’m sure he’s excited. I spoke with him before he left, and he was really optimistic.”

Rishard Matthews, former BC standout all-purpose offensive player, has signed?with the University of Nevada. Jordan Mudge, former BC center, also signed with Nevada.

“Both those guys are in their spring workouts right now,” Chudy said. “I’m sure they’re getting their eyes opened to what Division 1 college football is all about. I talked to one of the Nevada coaches, and they’re extremely high on those guys. I would expect those guys to have an opportunity to go in and play right away and?compete for a starting [position]. That’s the benefit of being there for spring practice.”

Former BC defensive end Tyrone Crawford, who was a Junior College All-American and the National Northern Conference defensive?most valuable player last season, has signed with Boise State. Crawford led the team?with 12 sacks in 10 games last season.

Despite, National Signing Day (Feb. 3) having already passed, Chudy noted that more signings are to come.

“I’d expect quite a few of our guys between now and May to continue playing and end up at some schools on the way,” said Chudy. “We feel that there’s going to be opportunities for these guys to continue their education and at the same time, keep playing football.”

Maurice Hays, former BC defensive lineman, has signed with University of Alabama-Birmingham, and Joel Turriabiates, former offensive lineman, has signed with Weber State, both announced on National Signing Day.