Five Things BC Needs in Order to Turn Its Season Around
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boson College's offensive line trouble steals the headlines, but there is more than one issue facing the 2-4 Eagles right now.
Actually, there are a bunch. Some are firmly in their control and...
Reflecting on Clemson: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Throughout the fourth quarter of Saturday night's game against No. 5 Clemson, Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley was visibly frustrated. It showed up again when Hafley and longtime...
Quotables and Notables: Clemson Game
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College scored its fewest points in a Red Bandana Game since it was shut out, 14-0, against then-No. 9 Florida State in 2015, a season in which the Eagles went winless in ACC play and didn’t qualify for a...
Quotables and Notables: Louisville Game
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College’s offense, which combined for just 24 points in its first two ACC games and ranked in the bottom third of the FBS in practically every major statistical category, finally clicked this past Saturday...
Notes From BC's Spring Scrimmage
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec told reporters last week that the Eagles' coaching staff doesn't place a huge emphasis on the spring game. That said, it's an annual event that will be graced with fans for the...
Livingston, Boumerhi Enter Transfer Portal
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College long snapper Aidan Livingston and place kicker Aaron Boumerhi were two-year starters for the Eagles from 2019-20.
They both entered the transfer portal this week.
Livingston was in the portal...
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...
Upset Win Slips Through BC’s Fingers in Death Valley
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
CLEMSON, S.C. — Boston College was 11 yards away from snapping its 10-game losing streak to Clemson, the No. 25 Tigers’ 30-game home win streak and BC’s 20-game losing streak to AP Top 25...
PK Connor Lytton Got His Break Against Mizzou
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
When recruiting true freshman place kicker Connor Lytton, Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley told the Christiansburg, Virginia, native that they were going to share a moment.
A moment when Lytton, who...
Reflecting on Temple: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College has outscored its first three opponents, 124-31. The Eagles’ defensive statistics are even more impressive.
BC ranks 14th nationally (second in the ACC) in total...
Jurkovec, Flowers Pick Up Right Where They Left Off in Spring Game
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Phil Jurkovec and Zay Flowers were the staple of Boston College’s offensive revolution last year. The duo hooked up for four touchdowns of 20 or more yards.
They flashed two more during Saturday’s...