“You Thought Green Bay Was Cold” Packers Fans Erupt Over Brandon Bostick’s Brand New D1 Coaching Job (Report)

   

Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Chris Matthews (13) recovers an onside kick as Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick (86) and receiver Jordy Nelson (87) react in the NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 28-22 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After signing with the Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 30, 2012, tight end Bostick spent the majority of his rookie year on the practice squad.  He would go on to play three years with Green Bay before being released.  After his release he spent time with the Vikings, Cardinals, and Jets.

However, now he has a whole new gig.

“You Thought Green Bay Was Cold” Packers Fans Erupt Over Brandon Bostick’s Brand New D1 Coaching Job (Report)

Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick (86) before the game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys
Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick (86) before the game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys

Our very own Robin Adams initially covered the news:

Bostick has started his own company and has been a mental health advocate and motivational speaker.

And now, he is returning to football.

According to Bostick’s X profile, he has accepted the position of assistant tight ends coach at the University of North Dakota:

UND is a Division I FCS school and plays in the Missouri Valley Conference. Other schools in that conference are Illinois State University, Indiana State University, Missouri State University, Murray State University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, University of Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois University, and Youngstown State University.

Nov 9, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick (86) celebrates with fans after catching a touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick (86) celebrates with fans after catching a touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

This is a look at Bostic’s career stats:

  Receiving Rushing Scrimmage      
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Tgt Rec Yds Y/R TD 1D Succ% Lng R/G Y/G Ctch% Y/Tgt Att Yds TD 1D Y/G A/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb AV Awards
2013 24 GNB NFL TE 11 0 14 7 120 17.1 1 5 35.7 26 0.6 10.9 50.0 8.6 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 7 17.1 120 1 0 1  
2014 25 GNB NFL TE 13 0 4 2 3 1.5 1 1 25.0 2 0.2 0.2 50.0 0.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2 1.5 3 1 0 0  
                                                               
2016 27 NYJ NFL TE 16 7 11 8 63 7.9 0 2 54.5 14 0.5 3.9 72.7 5.7 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 8 7.9 63 0 0 0  
3 Yrs   40 7 29 17 186 10.9 2 8 41.4 26 0.4 4.7 58.6 6.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 17 10.9 186 2 0 1  
17 Game Avg   17 3 12 7 79 10.9 1 3 41.4 26 0.4 4.7 58.6 6.4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 7 4.6 79 1 0 0  
                                                         
GNB (2 Yrs)   24 0 18 9 123 13.7 2 6 33.3 26 0.4 5.1 50.0 6.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 9 13.7 123 2 0 1  
NYJ (1 Yr)   16 7 11 8 63 7.9 0 2 54.5 14 0.5 3.9 72.7 5.7 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 8 7.9 63 0 0 0  
Dec 21, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick (86) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers works out prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick (86) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers works out prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Fans were immediately supportive of Bostick’s announcement:

 

Oct 19, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick (86) during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Oct 19, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick (86) during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports