Worcester State University's 2015 quarterback, Trevor Vasey (Cumberland, R.I.) has signed with the Porvoon Butchers of the European Football League (EFL) and projects to head overseas after he graduates in May with his Bachelor's degree in Communications.
"Trevor is the first person that I've coached that has been given the opportunity to go overseas to play," stated Worcester State's head coach Brien Cullen. "While he's pursuing his lifelong dream of playing football, I hope he also enjoys his experience being over in Europe outside of football."
Vasey, a transfer from Division II Assumption College, spent his final collegiate year with Worcester State. Vasey threw 234 completions (of 392) for a total of 2,798 yards, averaging 279.8 yards per game in the 2015 campaign. He threw to 18 touchdowns and rushed for one to total 19.
"Trevor's time with us was brief, and we wish we could have another year or two with him," commented Cullen. "
Reflect on your collegiate career (in particular, your last year with Worcester State)
Throughout my college career I feel that I've done some really good things and I wish I could go back and do again. Every stop during college helped me develop me into the player I am today. My time at Worcester State was short and I wish I could spend another year here. Although we didn't have the season we wanted, there was still a lot that I will take from this season.
How does it feel to have been recruited to go overseas?
I have always had a fascination with the European culture and I always wanted to go there. Being able to play football over in Finland in one of the top leagues in all of Europe is a dream come true. It feels great.
What are you expecting out of this opportunity?
I am expecting to really grow over there. Being on my own in a new country will force me to grow up fast and I feel that is something that I need to experience. I want to really enjoy this new culture and make the most of the opportunity.
What in your collegiate career has prepared you for this opportunity?
Like I said earlier, I feel all the stops in my career helped form me into the player today. They taught me the X's and O's, how to lead, how to train. I learn a lot from the good things but I learn more from the failures and the things I feel I didn't achieve that I could have. That is what helps me train harder and it makes me better from it.
Is there any advice you have been given by family, friends, coaches that helped guide in your playing career?
With my Dad being a football coach I have always gotten great advice from him, along with Coach Butler on the Worcester State staff who has played professionally in a number of places. The key is to work hard and stay confident. Obstacles will come up but that's all a part of it.