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Where Did BC's NFL Rookies Land on Cut Day?
Where Did BC's NFL Rookies Land on Cut Day? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College had only one player drafted this year: interior offensive lineman Zion Johnson, who went 17th overall to the Los Angeles Chargers. Johnson slots right into a Chargers O-Line that has been...- andy_backstrom
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- alec lindstrom anthony brown jr. ben petrula brandon sebastian ej perry isaiah graham-mobley tyler vrabel
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Lindstrom Prepared to Make Cowboys as UDFA: 'This Is Nothing Different'
Lindstrom Prepared to Make Cowboys as UDFA: 'This Is Nothing Different' Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Alec Lindstrom was the sixth-rated center in the 2022 class, according to ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. This past season, Lindstrom was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy...- andy_backstrom
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- alec lindstrom ben petrula dallas cowboys jeff hafley sean mckeon tyler vrabel zion johnson
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Tracking the NFL Destinations of BC's UDFAs
Tracking the NFL Destinations of BC's UDFAs Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher For the second time in the last three years, Boston College had only one player selected in the NFL Draft. There are a handful of former Eagles who have already landed with NFL teams as undrafted free...- andy_backstrom
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- alec lindstrom ben petrula brandon sebastian isaiah graham-mobley mike palmer tyler vrabel
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BC Pro Day Was Reunion for Latest Installment of ‘O-Line U’
BC Pro Day Was Reunion for Latest Installment of ‘O-Line U’ Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Zion Johnson started listing Boston College offensive linemen that have heard their names called in the NFL Draft. First Anthony Castonzo, then Josh Beekman. Alec Lindstrom did the same: Pete...- andy_backstrom
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- alec lindstrom ben petrula pro day tyler vrabel zion johnson
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Vrabel Left BC Because He Felt ‘Ready to Take the Next Step’
Vrabel Left BC Because He Felt ‘Ready to Take the Next Step’ Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Zion Johnson was going to be one of the top interior lineman in this year’s draft class. Alec Lindstrom was a Rimington Trophy finalist and one of five Boston College players to ever earn...- andy_backstrom
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- alec lindstrom ben petrula mike vrabel pro day tyler vrabel zion johnson
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BC Announces Pro Day Participants
BC Announces Pro Day Participants Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College will be hosting its Pro Day next Friday in Fish Field House. The program announced its list of participants a week prior to the event. A total of 14 Eagles will be showcasing their skill sets and...- andy_backstrom
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- ben petrula brandon sebastian dennis grosel jt thompson mike palmer pro day tyler vrabel
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OT Tyler Vrabel Declaring for 2022 NFL Draft
OT Tyler Vrabel Declaring for 2022 NFL Draft Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Make it four departing starters from Boston College's offensive line. Tackle Tyler Vrabel, a three-time All-ACC honorable mention, is headed to the 2022 NFL Draft. On3's Matt Zenitz was the first to report...- andy_backstrom
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- alec lindstrom ben petrula christian mahogany mike vrabel tyler vrabel zion johnson
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Reflecting on Wake Forest: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Reflecting on Wake Forest: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Jeff Hafley put rumors to bed Sunday. The second-year Boston College head coach told reporters that he plans on being in Chestnut Hill “for a long time” when he was asked about...- andy_backstrom
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- ben petrula covid-19 jeff hafley phil jurkovec zion johnson
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Reflecting on FSU: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Reflecting on FSU: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Jeff Hafley said that he spent a lot of time thinking about it last night: Why is Boston College stumbling out to slow starts? The second-year Eagles head coach perused the possible...- andy_backstrom
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- ben petrula frank cignetti jr. fsu jeff hafley ozzy trapilo pat garwo iii phil jurkovec tyler vrabel zay flowers
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Reflecting on Virginia Tech: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Reflecting on Virginia Tech: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Phil Jurkovec dominated headlines this weekend. The Boston College quarterback unexpectedly returned to the field after a six-game hiatus and starred in the Eagles’ 17-3 Red...- andy_backstrom
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- ben petrula elijah jones jeff hafley josh deberry phil jurkovec vinny depalma virginia tech
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Four Eagles Put on 2022 Senior Bowl Watch List
Four Eagles Put on 2022 Senior Bowl Watch List Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Hunter Long was the lone Boston College player to travel to Mobile, Alabama, for last year’s Senior Bowl. The year before that, the Eagles didn’t have anyone participate in the pre-draft all-star game. With a 2021 roster...- andy_backstrom
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- alec lindstrom anthony brown jr. ben petrula chris lindstrom ej perry hunter long senior bowl zion johnson
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Lofty Goals for BC's Offensive Line
Lofty Goals for BC's Offensive Line Andy Backstrom Staff Writer There weren’t many sure bets about the 2020 season. It appeared as if Boston College’s offensive line play was one of them. The Eagles were returning four All-ACC honorees and coming off a season in which they allowed 13 total...- andy_backstrom
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- alec lindstrom ben petrula christian mahogany jeff hafley matt applebaum tyler vrabel zion johnson
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Jurkovec Discusses Spring Goals, Returning Talent
Jurkovec Discusses Spring Goals, Returning Talent Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec was back in Pittsburgh for winter break when it became official. Offensive linemen Zion Johnson and Ben Petrula were putting the NFL Draft on hold to return to...- andy_backstrom
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- ben petrula frank cignetti jr. kobay white phil jurkovec zion johnson
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Cignetti Says BC Has Chance to ‘Master’ Offense in Year Two
Cignetti Says BC Has Chance to ‘Master’ Offense in Year Two Andy Backstrom Staff Writer In his first year at Boston College, Frank Cignetti Jr. revolutionized the Eagles’ offense. BC went from second-to-last to third in the ACC in passing offense from 2019 to 2020, averaging 284.2 yards per...- andy_backstrom
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- ben petrula frank cignetti jr. kobay white phil jurkovec spring football 2021 zion johnson
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Hafley Talks Staff Cohesion, Player Competition Ahead of Spring Season
Hafley Talks Staff Cohesion, Player Competition Ahead of Spring Season Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Now in his second year as Boston College’s head coach, Jeff Hafley continues to champion the phrase, “you win with people.” And he’s not just talking about his players and their buy-in. “Keeping...- andy_backstrom
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- aazaar abdul-rahim alec lindstrom ben petrula jeff hafley matt applebaum phil jurkovec zion johnson
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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...- andy_backstrom
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- 2021 season ben petrula jeff hafley marcus valdez travis levy zion johnson
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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...- andy_backstrom
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- 2021 season alec lindstrom ben petrula offensive line zion johnson
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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...- andy_backstrom
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- 2021 season ben petrula jeff hafley matt applebaum zion johnson
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Hafley Announces Team Captains for 2020 Season
Hafley Announces Team Captains for 2020 Season Andy Backstrom Staff Writer When Jeff Hafley went on ACC Network’s morning show, Packer and Durham, on Aug. 18, he shared a story from training camp—a brief anecdote that encapsulates what Hafley believes it means to “sacrifice for one another.”...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season bc football ben petrula captains jeff hafley marcus valdez max richardson travis levy zion johnson
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BC Picked to Finish 13th in 2020 ACC Preseason Poll
BC Picked to Finish 13th in 2020 ACC Preseason Poll Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Since Jeff Hafley took over as head coach, there’s been more optimism surrounding Boston College football than there had been for the greater portion of the past decade. That hasn’t translated to lofty expectations...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season acc preseason poll bc football ben petrula jeff hafley zion johnson
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