Seven Games and Six Different O-Line Combos In, BC Used to Change Up Front
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
As unfortunate as it may be, it's the new normal for Boston College: Every week is a game of musical chairs for the Eagles' offensive line.
BC has played seven games this...
Dirstine Out for the Year, Kendall Out for Wake Game
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
It's like clockwork at this point. Practically every week this season, Boston College has lost at least one offensive lineman, either for a specific game or the year.
It happened again Saturday...
Kendall Battling Injuries, Dirstine Still Out Ahead of Wake Forest
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Boston College is starving for continuity on its offensive line. The Clemson game marked the first time all season BC started consecutive games with the same five up front. But it's up...
Film Room: Analyzing What Went Wrong for BC's O-Line at Virginia Tech
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
There are no ifs, ands or buts about it. Boston College's offensive line has been bad through the first two weeks of the season.
The Eagles' inexperience showed up in the opener...
Ness Switched Sides of the Ball to Get on the Field at BC
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Jackson Ness has been at Boston College as long as star wide receiver Zay Flowers. His first year in Chestnut Hill, Anthony Brown was QB1, running back AJ Dillon was trucking defenders and Steve...
BC Football Mailbag: Which Young Players Stand Out?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
It’s that time of year again. Speculation runs rampant. Questions circulate. Excitement boils.
Preseason football is upon us.
So let’s break out our Eagle Action mailbag.
WINNINGEAGLE: How big has...
Five Potential Breakout Offensive Players for BC in 2022
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Pretty much every season, there are players who, surprisingly, jump off the page for Boston College. Sometimes, it's a freshman who wasn't expected to have a significant role in Year One. Others...
Dirstine Is Ready for His Opportunity: ‘It’s Been a Long Time Coming’
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Boston College offensive lineman Finn Dirstine says that his freshman year felt like an extension of high school. There were eight Lawrence Academy alums on the team, including...
Conley ‘Grateful’ Staff Trusts Him With Another Chance at Left Tackle
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Jack Conley lined up at tight end before he played left tackle at Boston College.
As strange as it sounds, the 6-foot-7, 316-pound offensive lineman was an inline tight end for a...
Early BC Spring Ball Notes
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
We’re two practices into spring ball, and Boston College is focused on “fundamentals and technique,” as now-third-year head coach Jeff Hafley says.
But the Eagles are also installing a new offense. With three new position...
Previewing BC’s Potential Offensive Line Combinations for 2022
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Boston College is losing four starting offensive linemen to this year’s NFL Draft: center Alec Lindstrom, left tackle Tyler Vrabel, right tackle Ben Petrula and left guard Zion Johnson...
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...
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...
Heading into Season Opener, Hafley Embraces Position Battles
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
When Jeff Hafley was asked about Boston College’s Week 1 depth chart, the second-year coach smirked and jokingly fired a question back: “Did I put enough ‘OR’s in there for ya?”
Vintage...