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    Dennis Grosel's Third Act: 'He's the Best Backup I Think in the Country'

    Dennis Grosel's Third Act: 'He's the Best Backup I Think in the Country' Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Dennis Grosel has repeatedly chosen Boston College, even when the veteran quarterback has had more and, arguably better, opportunities on the table. When he graduated from St...
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    Jurkovec on His Time at the Manning Passing Academy

    Jurkovec on His Time at the Manning Passing Academy Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Phil Jurkovec was one of 46 quarterbacks to participate in the 25th annual Manning Passing Academy in July. Every year, many of the most established signal callers in college football migrate to...
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    Cignetti's Play-Calling Built on In-Game Reactions and Creativity

    Cignetti's Play-Calling Built on In-Game Reactions and Creativity Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Frank Cignetti Jr. doesn’t play chess. He’s a checkers guy. Actually, if he had his choice, he’d be playing backgammon. It’s a game cluttered with football terminology: a good running...
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    After Breakout Season, Consistency Key for Flowers in 2021

    After Breakout Season, Consistency Key for Flowers in 2021 Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Pick your poison. That’s what you have to do when covering Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers. “If you play him soft, and he catches the ball in front of you, look out,” second-year...
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    BC Fall Camp Feels “Normal,” But Program Still Cautious About COVID-19

    BC Fall Camp Feels “Normal,” But Program Still Cautious About COVID-19 Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College football’s success preventing COVID-19 last year was the program’s biggest victory. It was a testament to the “For The Team” culture Jeff Hafley fostered during his first year in...
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    Third Down a Point of Emphasis for BC in 2021

    Third Down a Point of Emphasis for BC in 2021 Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College converted 44.2% of its third downs last season, a better clip than any BC team in the past decade and good for 36th nationally. But not good enough for second-year head coach Jeff Hafley. “Good starting...
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    Lindstrom on Holiday Grilling, Establishing the Run

    Lindstrom on Holiday Grilling, Establishing the Run Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Alec Lindstrom hosts a podcast, reviews food on Instagram and is the first Boston College center to earn All-ACC First-Team honors since Andy Gallik in 2014. The brand is strong for the senior lineman, who tweeted...
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    Four-star ATH RJ Maryland Commits to BC

    Four-star ATH RJ Maryland Commits to BC Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College landed its third four-star recruit of the 2022 cycle Monday afternoon. Tight end/wide receiver RJ Maryland (5.8 RR) from Carroll High School (South Lake, Texas) committed to the Eagles and has the opportunity to...
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    BC 2021 Preseason Position Overview: Quarterback

    BC 2021 Preseason Position Overview: Quarterback Andy Backstrom Staff Writer This time last year, Boston College fans were clamoring for an immediate-eligibility waiver for Notre Dame transfer quarterback Phil Jurkovec. The #FreeJurk movement was successful, and Jurkovec turned in one of the...
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    What Did OC Frank Cignetti Jr. Say on ‘Packer and Durham’?

    What Did OC Frank Cignetti Jr. Say on ‘Packer and Durham’? Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College went from running the ball 65% of the time in 2019 to passing it 59% of its offensive plays last season under the eye of longtime NFL assistant Frank Cignetti Jr. Cignetti converted the...
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    White Believes BC’s Wide Receiver Room Will Shock the Country in 2021

    White Believes BC’s Wide Receiver Room Will Shock the Country in 2021 Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College and North Carolina State were the only two ACC teams with three wide receivers ranked in the conference’s top 30 for receiving yards last season. Led by All-ACC First Teamer Zay...
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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...
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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...
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    Eagles Are 47th Nationally in Connelly’s Returning Production Rankings

    Eagles Are 47th Nationally in Connelly’s Returning Production Rankings Andy Backstrom Staff Writer The future is bright for Boston College football, especially after Jeff Hafley and his staff locked up the best Eagles recruiting class since 2004. But BC won’t necessarily have to wait to...
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    BC's Surprising Play-action Success

    NOTE: For the best reading experience (graphics included), click here. BC's Surprising Play-Action Success Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College was not good at running the football in 2020. But it was great at play-action. The two aren’t mutually exclusive. It’s already been proven by...
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    Season Review: Tight End

    Season Review: Tight End Andy Backstrom Staff Writer During the 2019 season, three of Boston College’s top-six receivers were tight ends. The year before that, seven BC tight ends hauled in multiple catches. The position was a staple of Steve Addazio’s 12-personnel, run-oriented offense. But...
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    Season Review: Running Back

    Season Review: Running Back Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Running back was the Holy Grail of Boston College’s 12-personnel offense during Steve Addazio’s seven-year tenure. Andre Williams eclipsed 2,000 yards on the ground in 2013, becoming the Eagles’ first Heisman finalist to travel to New...
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    • aj dillon andre hines david bailey frank cignetti jr. pat garwo iii running back travis levy
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    Eight New Year’s Resolutions for BC Football

    Eight New Year’s Resolutions for BC Football Andy Backstrom Staff Writer 2020 was a headache. Frustrating and tragic above all else, but, in the sports world, “weird” is perhaps the most apt description. Especially for the ACC. Six teams opted out of the bowl season, and, despite making up...
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    How Good Was Phil Jurkovec Under Pressure in 2020?

    How Good Was Phil Jurkovec Under Pressure in 2020? Editor's Note: All statistics referenced are accurate as of games played through 12/30. ALSO: for the best reading experience, click here (includes graphics + embedded tweets with Gifs)...
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    Story: OL Zion Johnson to Return to BC for 2021 Season

    OL Zion Johnson to Return to BC for 2021 Season Andy Backstrom Staff Writer ESPN Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently listed Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson as the seventh-best guard in his 2021 NFL Draft prospect position rankings. But Johnson isn’t headed to the next level...
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