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Defensive Backfield

Yesterday we saw #35 Ashton McShane, true freshman from Texas, play cornerback for most of the game. He seemed to play fairly well. Was Max Tucker hurt? Don’t remember him playing. We also saw a lot of Jalon Williams who had not been seeing significant time. Any explanations? Jackson, Price and Johnson all saw significant time as expected.

@KStone22 if you do not know maybe you can ask at the next press briefing.

Complete transparency on TC/James situation

1. F Pete Thamel.

2. TC did not practice Tuesday when we saw the open practice. Bill O'Brien and PR specifically asked us not to say anything, which is why he "broke" the news today. With a beat of only 5-6 people none of us wanted to burn that bridge for Western Kentucky week of all weeks. The fact they allowed him to have it first is ridiculous, and if it sounds like I'm ranting it's because I am. Anyway, TC did run laps during the stretch period and had a helmet on when the QB's threw to WR"s at the start of practice. He threw as he normally would, but did not participate in any team periods. He was limping pretty significantly at one point towards the end of practice, I think this is more precautionary than anything else.

Hopefully, all of you understand why we did not say anything.

Looking forward to chatting with you all during the game tomorrow. I guess we'll see if my 'James is a better QB for this offense' take is right, ass backwards or somewhere in the middle.

I also spoke with someone close to James who said this:

"He needed this and is ready to show what he can do. I know Bill O'Brien loves him...he's completely locked in."

Catholics vs Mormons


A two-game series with Boston College of the ACC will see the Eagles travel to Provo in 2028, with the Cougars making a return trip to play at BC Alumni Stadium in 2029. The two universities have met three times in football dating back to the first game in 1985. BYU defeated BC, 28-14, to begin the 1985 season at the Kickoff Classic at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Eagles hold a 2-1 advantage over the Cougars with wins in 2005 and 2006.

RE: Kevin and your post-game commentary

Kevin, there’s a decidedly real and un-ball washed nature to your commentary across the board here. I find it so real and a total breath of fresh air.

And I appreciate it.

Not to take a thing from anyone who’s been in your seat prior but for me personally you’re my favorite EA BC beat guy to date.

Where ever your career takes you I’m a fan and am pulling for you.

🏈🏈🏈🏈The Official: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Boston College Eagles game thread🏈🏈🏈🏈

Surprise surprise! OB and Co get a curveball vs a challenging OOC group of 5 team. Very interested in seeing what James can do out there after positive reviews from Stoney all summer. I mostly want to see him show out just to prove Mitch Wolfe wrong who enjoys wet blanketing Stones takes.

I would like to see Treshaun gain more momentum and pop again.

Defense needs to be dominant. I am interested in seeing how they defend a very solid scheme.

Go Eagles!
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Halftime thoughts from the press box

....please be kind.

So, look, has Grayson been great? Of course not. Was the INT putrid? Absolutely. HOWEVER, some of the throws over the middle and the one to Skeete on the sideline are what I've been talking about. The zip on his ball is hard to ignore. The receivers being locked up all over the field, the play calling and the defense is the bigger issue to me right now.

The lack of linebacker depth is starting to come out more and more and teams are just picking them apart over the middle. Real concern there. On the bright side on that side of the ball, Ezeiruaku continues to be an absolute animal.

Concerned about Max Tucker, he was limping around the sideline without his helmet on that last series.

Punting is still friggin atrocious and it's an issue when you need to play a field position game.

WKU must have heard and read they can't stop the run because they deserve credit so far, shutting down BC's rushing attack.

I called the slow start (and 17-7 score at the half too, just the other way), it's just human nature. This place was empty at kickoff too, hard to get juiced up this early, it just is. Not an excuse, just pointing out how dead it was at the start.


The receiver thing is a huge issue to me as well. Where the hell is McGowan? Where is Bradley? Where is Harris? Did I just overrate them? Is it scheme? I wish I knew, but watching above the field, it's alarming to see no one open on almost every snap. There's too much talent and athleticism in that room to have this little production.

The hurry up O seemed to work pretty well, should probably use it coming out of the half. Obvious to say this too, but you desperately need at least 3 on the opening drive.

I'll take all the Grayson bashing after the game, but just remember, I've always said Tommy is the more elusive guy, that's obvious. He's had time to throw and no one open to throw it too. Can he be better? Of course, but this isn't all on him right now.

...I actually think they win, but it might take OT at this point.

If BOB needed confession after the MSU halftime speech, who knows how many Hail Mary's and Our Father's he'll need after today...
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