On Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, Neshaminy senior Brody McAndrew was recognized for signing a letter of intent to continue his football career at the University of New Hampshire. (Photos provided courtesy of Neshaminy football.)
Brody McAndrew – University of New Hampshire (Football)
Major: Business/Economics
Reasons for choosing UNH: When UNH offered me, I went up and visited the campus right away. I left there with a really good feeling, and it
felt like home. I also built a great relationship with the coaching staff over a short visit. I knew that UNH was the right place for me.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in football at the collegiate level? “I started playing flag football at five years old for the Penndel Wildcats. I started playing tackle football at seven and every year after that. Growing up, I played pretty much every position and loved every one of them. I started playing quarterback in middle school and also for Bucks Catholic. I learned a lot from my coaches from every team on every level. They helped me become a pretty successful high school quarterback.
“I started thinking about playing football in college as a little kid. It had always been a dream of mine. After my sophomore year, colleges started visiting me at school to talk to me, and I thought that was pretty cool. I knew then that I had a real chance of playing in college.
Coach Steve Wilmot says: “Brody has been a four-year letter winner. His freshman year, he played up from the ninth grade football team because of the high recommendation from his junior high coach Mr. Mason and his former social studies and eighth grade baseball coach Mr. French. During that year, Brody was the backup to a player that re-set the bar for playing quarterback at Neshaminy, Mason Jones. That year, the team won all of its regular season games. Unfortunately, Brody tore his ACL midway through the year in a varsity game and required extensive 
surgery to repair. Through a lot of diligence and hard work, Brody was able to rehab his knee and was able to start the first game of his sophomore year. He never missed a game after that, starting in 34 consecutive games.
“During his time at Neshaminy, Brody amassed some pretty impressive numbers. He got off to a very fast start his sophomore year, throwing for 1874 yards and 17 touchdowns and earning first team Suburban One National quarterback recognition. If you ask his father or even Dr. McGee what the most important stat was that year, it would be the one catch for one receiving TD against Pennsbury on the now infamous play called 51 Clemson.
“The momentum continued junior year as he threw for almost 1500 yards and 16 touchdowns while adding the title of captain next to his name in the program. This past season he threw for 1922 yards (5,302 yards for his career) and 22 touchdowns. His style of quarterback play displayed a lot of great fundamentals with a ton of heart. I would get half the play out of my mouth, and he would start running towards the huddle because he knew what the other half of the play was going to be. He was just that type of person. He’s got a solid football IQ, and his leadership skills were excellent.
“His senior year especially, what he provided in leadership was just immeasurable for our program. I think the biggest testament to him being a
team player was starting on defense. We needed him this year. We knew we were short defensive players, and he volunteered. He started as a free safety for us and then he moved up to linebacker. He finished second on our team in tackles and got first team all-league defense.
“Part of the legacy he leaves behind will include two school records in completed passes (363) and touchdowns thrown in a career (55). The other part of his legacy will be remembered for re-setting the bar in the three pillars we teach at Neshaminy – getting it done on the football field, in the classroom and in the community. Brody laid everything he had out on the line for his team each and every week. I couldn’t ask anything more from any player, and I am very proud to be his coach.
“Off the field, Brody maintains an almost 3.65 weighted GPA. He has taken many honors level classes and is always challenging himself to do the best he can academically. He is beloved by the teachers and administrators because of the way he carries himself in the classroom and hallways.”
About Brody:
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Favorite music: Country
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