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2021 season

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    Story: Hafley Says He’s ‘Not Leaving’ BC

    Hafley Says He’s ‘Not Leaving’ BC Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley reaffirmed his confidence in the program Sunday when he was asked about his name being floated in coaching searches. “I didn’t come here to just be here for a short period of time...
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    Full Story: Jurkovec to Miss Significant Time, Possibly Rest of Year, With Hand Injury

    Jurkovec to Miss Significant Time, Possibly Rest of Year, With Hand Injury Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Boston College starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec is out for significant time with a right hand injury and could potentially miss the rest of the season, the team announced...
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    Final 2021 Season Predictions

    Final 2021 Season Predictions Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer We're just a few hours away from the start of Boston College's 2021 season. In all likelihood, the Eagles won't be tested Saturday against Colgate. But it's the start of something potentially really special. BC is...
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    2021 Opponent Preview: Colgate

    2021 Opponent Preview: Colgate Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Fans are due back in Alumni Stadium, and Boston College is expected to roll over Colgate Saturday. It’s the beginning of the most-anticipated Eagles season in more than a decade. BC’s electrifying offense as we know it...
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    10 Burning Questions for the 2021 Eagles

    10 Burning Questions for the 2021 Eagles Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer We’re one day away from Boston College’s season opener, and that means it’s time to ask the top-10 burning questions about the Eagles’ upcoming campaign. Expectations are greater than they’ve been since the...
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    • 2021 season isaiah graham-mobley jaiden lars-woodbey jason maitre jeff hafley phil jurkovec travis levy zay flowers
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    BC Isn’t Taking Colgate Matchup for Granted

    BC Isn’t Taking Colgate Matchup for Granted Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Boston College is a 50.5-point favorite heading into its season opener against Colgate Saturday, according to Action Network. And ESPN’s Football Power Index gives the Eagles a 98.2% chance of beating the...
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    BC Climbs in Updated SP+ and Returning Production Rankings

    BC Climbs in Updated SP+ and Returning Production Rankings Andy Backstrom Staff Writer With the 2021 season on the horizon, it’s time for ESPN writer Bill Connelly’s updated SP+ and returning production rankings. He released his preseason projections in February, but there have been some...
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    What Anonymous ACC Coaches Have to Say About BC

    What Anonymous ACC Coaches Have to Say About BC Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Athlon Sports asked ACC coaches to speak anonymously about their 2021 opponents and published the commentary on its site Wednesday. Here’s what league coaches had to say about Boston College, which is coming off a 6-5...
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    Breaking Down BC’s ESPN FPI Projections for 2021

    Breaking Down BC’s ESPN FPI Projections for 2021 Andy Backstrom Staff Writer ESPN released its initial Football Power Index ratings for the 2021 season this week. As was the case with Bill Connelly’s SP+ ratings from February, the Eagles find themselves near the bottom of the ACC, clocking in...
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    BC Ranks 62nd Nationally in 2021 SP+ Projections

    BC Ranks 62nd Nationally in 2021 SP+ Projections Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Last week, we looked at ESPN writer Bill Connelly’s returning production rankings, where Boston College—which is returning 10 offensive and seven defensive starters—stacked up against the rest of the country, and what...
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    After Career Year, RB Travis Levy Returning for 2021 Season

    After Career Year, RB Travis Levy Returning for 2021 Season Andy Backstrom Staff Writer With an established role in Frank Cignetti Jr.’s offense and 10 offensive starters set to return, Boston College running back Travis Levy is staying aboard for the second year of the Jeff Hafley era. The...
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    Alec Lindstrom Joins Fellow O-Linemen in 2021 Return

    Alec Lindstrom Joins Fellow O-Linemen in 2021 Return Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College’s offensive line is running it back. Center Alec Lindstrom announced Friday afternoon that he’s returning for the 2021 season, meaning that BC will have 10 offensive starters suiting up again next...
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    S Mike Palmer Coming Back for 2021 Season

    S Mike Palmer Coming Back for 2021 Season Andy Backstrom Staff Writer The last few weeks, Boston College offensive linemen Zion Johnson and Ben Petrula announced their plans to return to Chestnut Hill for a fifth season. Tuesday night, safety Mike Palmer decided to come back for a sixth...
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    OL Ben Petrula Announces Return for 2021 Season

    OL Ben Petrula Announces Return for 2021 Season Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Offensive lineman Ben Petrula has started in each of the 48 games that he’s played at Boston College, received All-ACC honors three years in a row, and spent seasons at center, tackle, and guard. And he’s coming back...
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    Flowers Listed With 2021 Heisman Trophy Odds

    Flowers Listed With 2021 Heisman Trophy Odds Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Following Boston College’s regular season finale at Virginia on Dec. 5, sophomore wide receiver Zay Flowers, who piled up eight catches for 180 yards and two scores in the loss, told reporters that “I want to prove that...
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    Story: OL Zion Johnson to Return to BC for 2021 Season

    OL Zion Johnson to Return to BC for 2021 Season Andy Backstrom Staff Writer ESPN Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently listed Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson as the seventh-best guard in his 2021 NFL Draft prospect position rankings. But Johnson isn’t headed to the next level...
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