Pitt Pirate Brian Baca named Ford Player of the Week

The Ford Company announced that Pittsburg Pirate quarterback Brian Baca is one of six players of the week. The picks are based not only on performance on the field but also academics and community involvement.

Brian is an excellent athlete and has the stats to show for it. Brian passed for 429 yards against Gladewater and scored two touchdowns. His averages are high, his passing yardage per game averages a little over 336 yards and his completion rate is over .600, though of course Pirate receivers get all the credit for catching his passes.

When asked about being named player of the week Brian said, “It doesn’t really speak to me as much as it speaks to the team and how well they have done. Individual awards in football are not that individual. Damien Porter had 230 yards receiving and three touchdowns. I can throw 10 yards and get a passing credit for a 90-yard touchdown. All the yards passing are not how good a passer you are but how good your receivers are.”

Brian is the youngest of five brothers, one of which is the oldest brother; Pirate Athletic Director Brad Baca. Both are the sons of Pitt Defensive Coordinator Eddie Baca. Coach Brad Baca spoke to the Pittsburg Rotary Club recently about his younger brother.

“I'm 14 years older than him and the oldest of five boys. My mom stayed home with the kids and dad was head football coach,” he said. “I had to take on more of an almost parental role with him, so he's used to me bossing him around.

“He's great and he handles himself great on the field. He calls me Coach Baca on the field and he's only slipped a few times and said, 'Hey Brad.' I say, 'Who's that?' It's fun,” he said. “It's a once in a lifetime opportunity.” 

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