It is a well-established fact that the quarterback is the "general" on the gridiron. For Bowdoin, this season has been no exception.

The "general" is senior Ricky Leclerc, who has led the Bears to their first 6-1 season since 1970.

Football is in this quarterback's blood. His father played for the University of New Hampshire and his grandfather for the NFL's Chicago Bears. In eighth grade, Leclerc began a football career that has only added to the family's legacy.

A Manchester, New Hampshire native, Leclerc led his high school team to the New Hampshire state title. At Bowdoin, Leclerc has ensured that his name is inscribed in the record books. He holds his place in Bowdoin football history with records for most completed passes, most attempts, most yards per game, and most touchdowns thrown per game.

Ever modest, Leclerc gives his team more credit than his arm. "This season, in particular, I have been blessed with some talented wide receivers and tight ends that can run and catch the ball downfield. Also, the offensive line has played extremely well," he said.

Although Leclerc is proud of the team's accomplishments this year, he is focused on the Colby game this weekend.

"I don't think this season will mean anything unless we come away with a win over Colby this coming weekend," Leclerc commented.

The Class of '06 has never defeated Colby, but will look to cap off the most successful season in recent history with a CBB victory.

A two-sport athlete, Leclerc will captain the baseball team this spring. A pitcher, outfielder, and offensive standout, Leclerc has also made his mark on the baseball diamond. When he is not representing the Polar Bears on the field, Leclerc enjoys golfing and skiing. For inspiration, Leclerc looks to his favorite professional athlete, Brett Favre, the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers. Leclerc will graduate this spring with a sociology major.