Takeaways from BC's Regular Season Finale Defeat at Georgia Tech
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College men's basketball had three chances to win its regular season finale at Georgia Tech Saturday afternoon. And another to force double overtime.
All four shots were off the...
Everything Earl Grant Said After BC’s Loss to the Yellow Jackets
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College men’s basketball was dealt its fifth straight loss Wednesday night. And it’s second in a row by a team that was previously winless in ACC play.
The Eagles recovered from a...
Despite Bench's Heavy Lifting, BC Can't Finish Against GT
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Brevin Galloway smiled as he streaked down the court. The College of Charleston graduate transfer jogged back on defense with his tuft of maroon hair bouncing up and down as his Christmas green...
Jurkovec Collects Accolades Following Epic Performance at GT
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Boston College quarterback was named the Pro Football Focus Offensive Player of the Week.
Then he was recognized as one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week.
Then he was crowned ACC...
Jurkovec Stars, BC Outlasts GT in Back-and-Forth Affair
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Boston College found itself down at least two touchdowns three consecutive weeks: first against North Carolina State, then at Louisville and once again at Syracuse.
The Eagles, who averaged 11.4...
2021 Opponent Preview: Georgia Tech
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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BC’s season looks completely different now that starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec is back. Every game is winnable from here on out, and that starts with Saturday’s road matchup with Georgia Tech.
Jeff Hafley’s squad...
Eagles Focused on Georgia Tech, Not Bowl Eligibility
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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After Boston College suffered a 21-6 loss at Syracuse on Oct. 30, the Eagles’ fourth defeat in a row, they were left off bowl projections for the first time this year.
Suddenly, BC was in jeopardy of...
By the Numbers: Comparing BC and GT
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Georgia Tech hasn’t had the easiest time defensively this season. Geoff Collins’ Yellow Jackets have allowed an average of 459.8 total yards per game in their last six outings.
And, unfortunately for GT, it gets a...
Eagles Injury Updates Ahead of GT Game
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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The laundry list of Boston College injuries got a little longer Tuesday.
Eagles head coach Jeff Hafley announced that wide receiver CJ Lewis is out for the season with a finger injury. Despite playing just seven...
BC Opens as Two-Point Underdog at Georgia Tech
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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At this point, Boston College is used to the whole underdog thing. The Eagles (5-4, 1-4 ACC) haven’t been favored since Week 3 at Temple. That could change with a win Saturday in Atlanta.
For now, though...
Some New Faces on BC's Georgia Tech Depth Chart
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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At this point of the season, there aren't usually many changes to the depth chart. Unless, of course, a team is dealing with an onslaught of injuries.
Unfortunately for Boston College, that is the case...
BC Run Game Clicks in Blowout Win Over Georgia Tech
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
On Boston College’s second play from scrimmage during Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech, running back David Bailey appeared to lose a fumble. It looked like a bad omen, especially after the Eagles coughed up...
Behind Enemy Lines
Andy Backstrom
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Boston College is set to play Georgia Tech for the first time since 2016 in what will be the Eagles’ fourth straight game against an ACC Coastal Division opponent.
BC is looking to get back in the win column after missing out on another chance to...
Five Takeaways from Hafley’s Georgia Tech Weekly Presser
Andy Backstrom
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After suffering a humbling 40-14 loss at No. 23 Virginia Tech, Boston College didn’t get back to Logan Airport until around 4 a.m. Sunday. The team had Monday off, but Jeff Hafley said he couldn’t wait to...