ADVERTISEMENT

cj burton

  1. A

    Dirstine 'Doubtful' for Clemson, But Hafley 'Hopeful' Takacs Can Go

    Dirstine 'Doubtful' for Clemson, But Hafley 'Hopeful' Takacs Can Go Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College left guard Finn Dirstine and tight end George Takacs both didn't practice Tuesday and Wednesday. Eagles head coach Jeff Hafley said Dirstine is "doubtful" for Saturday...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • cj burton finn dirstine george takacs jackson ness jaylen blackwell owen mcgowan
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
  2. A

    Five Questions Ahead of BC's 2022 Fall Camp

    Five Questions Ahead of BC's 2022 Fall Camp Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Fall camp is right around the corner. Boston College kicks off its preseason Friday in Fish Field House. The 2021 campaign—a season that was marred by injuries for BC—is officially in the rear view mirror...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • amari jackson cj burton jaelen gill jason maitre joe griffin kevin cline sam candotti
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
  3. A

    Five Potential Breakout Defensive Players for BC in 2022

    Five Potential Breakout Defensive Players for BC in 2022 Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Eagle Action examined the top-five potential breakout offensive players for Boston College in 2022. Now, it's time to look at the other side of the ball. The 2021 campaign saw defensive lineman...
  4. A

    Welcome to the ‘Jungle’: BC’s Fast-Improving Secondary

    Welcome to the ‘Jungle’: BC’s Fast-Improving Secondary Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley wants his defensive backs to finish violently. That’s what associate head coach and DBs coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim preaches, too. “My philosophy is, I’d rather...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • aazaar abdul-rahim cj burton elijah jones jaiden woodbey jalon williams jeff hafley josh deberry tem lukabu
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
  5. A

    For CB Jalon Williams, Track Was Always in the Picture

    For CB Jalon Williams, Track Was Always in the Picture Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher When Boston College recruited Jalon Williams to play cornerback, he made it clear that he wanted to run track in college. He ran the 60 and 200 meter dash at South Grand Prairie High School in...
  6. A

    Jaden Williams Had to Grow up Fast as a True Freshman

    Jaden Williams Had to Grow up Fast as a True Freshman Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Jaden Williams still thinks it was a catch. With the game tied at 13-13 in Death Valley, Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel trusted the true freshman wide receiver. Grosel fired a 3rd-and-10...
  7. A

    CJ Burton Became ‘Agent Zero’ in Year One

    CJ Burton Became ‘Agent Zero’ in Year One Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher CJ Burton called Jeff Hafley a “man of his word” Saturday. Burton explained that Hafley and defensive backs coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim—who was promoted to associate head coach ahead of the 2021 season—were a big...
  8. A

    Players React to Hafley's Contract Extension

    Players React to Hafley's Contract Extension Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Jeff Hafley alluded to his commitment to Boston College all season. Whether it was applauding fellow ACC coaches, such as Clemson's Dabo Swinney and Wake Forest's Dave Clawson, for their allegiances to...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • brandon barlow cj burton extension jeff hafley marcus valdez phil jurkovec
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
  9. A

    BC Football Mailbag: What's Next for Staff, O-Line and D-Line?

    BC Football Mailbag: What's Next for Staff, O-Line and D-Line? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Jeff Hafley was extended through 2026. Phil Jurkovec announced his return for the 2022 season. Boston College was invited to play East Carolina in the Military Bowl. A lot has happened...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • cj burton donovan ezeiruaku drew kendall emmett morehead frank cignetti jr. jeff hafley mailbag ozzy trapilo phil jurkovec
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
  10. A

    Reflecting on GT: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?

    Reflecting on GT: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Publisher Boston College had only 34 scrimmage plays of 20 or more yards coming into this past weekend. Now the Eagles have 42. “It’s a hard day on the defense when you can hit that many...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • cj burton danny longman jeff hafley josh deberry phil jurkovec shitta sillah stephen ruiz zay flowers
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
  11. A

    A Deep Dive on BC’s First Two-Deep of 2021

    A Deep Dive on BC’s First Two-Deep of 2021 Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer A bevy of names get tossed around fall camp pressers throughout the country. The same is true at BC with Jeff Hafley running the ship. It keeps things interesting. Plus, the second-year head coach wants his...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • aaron boumerhi cj burton cj lewis depth chart donovan ezeiruaku isaiah graham-mobley jeff hafley joey luchetti travis levy
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
  12. A

    BC 2021 Position Overview: Defensive Backs

    BC 2021 Position Overview: Defensive Backs Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Jeff Hafley was brought to Boston College to shift the football program’s culture and restore its defensive identity. The latter started with revamping the secondary. BC was abysmal against the pass in 2019. The Eagles...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • 2021 position overview brandon sebastian cj burton elijah jones jaiden lars-woodbey jason maitre josh deberry shawn asbury ii
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
  13. A

    Southern Illinois CB JT Thompson II Transfers to BC

    Southern Illinois CB JT Thompson II Transfers to BC Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Amid the busiest week of the 2022 cycle for Boston College football recruiting, the Eagles added an FCS transfer who’s on the verge of a long-awaited arrival to the FBS. Southern Illinois cornerback Jonathan “JT”...
  14. A

    In Return, Aazaar Abdul-Rahim Chooses 'Quality of Life Over Opportunities'

    In Return, Aazaar Abdul-Rahim Chooses 'Quality of Life Over Opportunities' Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Aazaar Abdul-Rahim says he feels like a kid in a candy store. “I have never been on a staff with so many great people,” the second-year Boston College defensive backs coach said Monday after...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • aazaar abdul-rahim cj burton jaiden lars-woodbey jeff hafley shawn asbury ii
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
  15. A

    Takeaways from BC’s Updated 2021 Spring Roster

    Takeaways from BC’s Updated 2021 Spring Roster Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Spring ball practice starts Saturday, however, we got a glimpse of what Boston College will look like when the team released its updated 2021 spring roster on Tuesday. Here at Eagle Action, we’ve sorted through the...
    • andy_backstrom
    • Thread
    • chibueze onwuka cj burton jaelen gill jaiden lars-woodbey kam arnold lewis bond xavier coleman zay flowers
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: The Eagles Nest
ADVERTISEMENT
Top Bottom
Back