Reflecting on Rutgers: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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When Jeff Hafley watched Rutgers rip through his Boston College defense for a 96-yard, game-winning drive—the entirety of which occurred on the ground—he wondered, in real time, if...
Vol. 6: 2022 Fall Camp Notebook
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Boston College held its second scrimmage of fall camp Sunday morning in Alumni Stadium. The exhibition wasn't open to the public or the media, but we learned a bit about how it went after practice wrapped.
So let's get...
2022 BC Position Preview Series: Running Backs
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
It was a surprise to see Boston College throw the ball around as much as it did in 2020. What was even more surprising, though, was the lack of production the Eagles had on the ground, especially when they...
Hafley Wants Students to Treat Spring Exhibition 'Like a Saturday Game'
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Spring ball was cut short in 2020 because of COVID-19. Last year, Boston College had to host its final two spring practices after the annual Jay McGillis Memorial Spring Game...
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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BC hosted its 14th and final spring practice Thursday in Fish Field House. The Eagles will play their annual Jay McGillis Memorial Spring Game Saturday in Alumni Stadium. For the first time since 2019, the game will open to the public.
The first 30...
For Some Eagles, Jersey Number Changes Have Added Significance
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Players come and go. That's the nature of college football. Jersey number changes are customary, too. And there were a bunch this spring for Boston College.
Some are stylistic. For...
BC's Miracle Comeback Bid Falls Short Against FSU
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Phil Jurkovec’s return saved Boston College’s season.
But Alec Sinkfield’s almost saved the Eagles from ACC mediocrity.
It wasn't a return from injury but from his own 15 yard-line.
Following what...
Hitting His Stride, RB Alec Sinkfield Confident in Offense’s Identity
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College running back Alec Sinkfield touched the ball three times during the Eagles’ first-quarter scoring drive at Louisville, the last of which resulted in an 11-yard...
Reflecting on UMass: What Did Jeff Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
We’ll have to wait a little longer to know the status of starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec, who left Saturday’s game at UMass in the first quarter with an injury to his...
Running Game Silver Lining of BC’s First Fall Camp Scrimmage
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Jeff Hafley didn’t shy away from critiquing his team’s scrimmage performance Monday morning. The second-year Boston College head coach simply declared that the Eagles aren’t ready to play a game right now...
Alec Sinkfield Believes BC Gives Him Shot to Reach NFL
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Alec Sinkfield was stuck behind Kennedy McKoy and Leddie Brown at West Virginia. Last season, the former three-star recruit was the Mountaineers’ second option at tailback.
He wasn’t satisfied with his...
Hafley Sees a More Confident Jurkovec in Year Two
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Before arriving at Boston College, quarterback Phil Jurkovec hadn’t huddled up since middle school. At first, the formation was a bit uncomfortable for the Notre Dame transfer. Now, it’s where he establishes his...
BC 2021 Preseason Position Overview: Running Backs
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
The best Boston College running backs of the Steve Addazio era had tree trunks for legs and bull horns attached to their helmets. Andre Williams could barrel over defenders, Jon Hilliman could spin through tacklers...
2021 Transfer Roundup: Who’s Coming?
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Jeff Hafley is committed to building Boston College football through recruiting and player development.
"Honestly, if I wanted this to be a quick fix or what people may say 'a stepping stone,' then I would get 20 guys in the...