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...
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...
Vol. 3: 2022 Fall Camp Notebook
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Boston College held its fifth practice of training camp Tuesday morning in Fish Field House. Nearing the completion of the NCAA's acclimatization period, players wore helmets and shoulder pads.
The offensive line was...
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...
At BC, DeGuglielmo Is Back Where It All Started
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Boston College offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo joked that he could throw a rock from Fish Field House and hit five or six of his cousin’s houses.
DeGuglielmo, or “Coach Guge” as his players call...
Garwo Credits Field Vision, Footwork to His First Love: Soccer
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Boston College running back Pat Garwo III has been scoring since he was 4 years old—well, not on the gridiron.
“A lot of people back home say my best sport’s soccer,” Garwo said Thursday...
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...
BC Football Mailbag: Will the Eagles Win an ACC Game This Year?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Wake Forest is 8-0 and No. 10 in the AP Poll. Some thought, especially those on the Heights, that BC could be in that same position. Or at least close to it.
Instead, injuries, dropped...
BC Football Mailbag: How Will BC Handle Its Quarterback Situation?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College is on a three-game ACC losing streak that has seen the Eagles average 11.3 points and convert less than 30% of their third downs.
Something needs to change...
BC LT Vrabel Is ‘Looking Good,’ Participates in Full Contact Practice
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley admitted the Eagles missed starting left tackle Tyler Vrabel during Saturday night’s blowout loss to now-No. 18 North Carolina State.
“Not...
Reflecting on N.C. State: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College went from potentially taking a touchdown lead into halftime of Saturday night’s game against No. 22 North Carolina State to trailing the Wolfpack, 24-7, midway...
With LT Tyler Vrabel Day-to-Day, Jack Conley Ready to Step in
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
When Boston College left tackle Tyler Vrabel injured his shoulder in training camp last year, the Eagles’ coaching staff put BC’s offensive line in a blender.
Zion Johnson moved to the...
BC Football Mailbag: What if Vrabel Is Out Long Term?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College has its bye this week. That doesn’t mean the talk about the Eagles’ 4-1 start and crushing loss to Clemson has to slow down, though.
Eagle Action is back with another mailbag...