Despite Penalties and Turnovers, BC Outlasts Louisville in Seesaw Matchup
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec raised eyebrows by throwing both a backward and illegal forward pass Saturday afternoon against Louisville.
But he dropped jaws with a...
Eagles Trying to Shake Bad Tackling Game Ahead of Louisville
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Boston College missed 17 tackles during its 44-14 loss at Florida State, according to Pro Football Focus. To put that into perspective, the Eagles missed a combined 23 tackles in their first...
After 1-3 Start, BC Facing Outside Noise: 'You Gotta Try to Block It Out'
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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The relatively small yet fervent Twitter community that follows Boston College football is currently an emotional cocktail of confusion, disappointment and a strong taste of...
2022 Opponent Preview Series: Get to Know Louisville
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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After an eight-win 2019 season that exceeded all expectations, Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield has found himself on the "Hot Seat" heading into 2022.
There was uncertainty whether he'd even...
Where Do Outlets Have Jurkovec Ranked Entering 2022 Season?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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How Boston College performs in 2022 is dependent on the play of quarterback Phil Jurkovec. Last year was evidence why.
When Jurkovec was sidelined with a season-threatening hand injury, the...
Nickel Stealing Dimes: DeBerry Finding Joy Playing Inside
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Josh DeBerry is a different player this year. It’s not just the haircut, although he joked Tuesday that he has a better visual on the ball now that he doesn’t have a canopy of dreads over his...
Quotables and Notables: Louisville Game
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Louisville practically handed Boston College Saturday’s game, turning the ball over three times in the first half alone. But the Eagles didn’t capitalize on the opportunity.
Instead, their offense floundered...
Louisville Runs Wild While BC’s Offensive Combustion Continues
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Cardinal Stadium is where Dennis Grosel’s improbable Boston College career began. It could also be where it ends.
The former preferred walk-on quarterback, who has now started 13 career...
2021 Opponent Preview: Louisville
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Louisville has lost its last two games by a combined four points. A Boston College dropped snap spoiled a potential program-defining win in Death Valley, and another last weekend was the catalyst for a second-half...
Ahead of Louisville Trip, BC Not Looking Back
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College really dropped the ball.
Like, actually. The Eagles were 4-0 for the first time since 2007 and were one play away from ending Clemson’s 30-game home win streak and BC’s seven-year drought...
Hafley Believes Malik Cunningham Deserves More Credit
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Late in the second quarter of Boston College’s Senior Day matchup against Louisville last year, Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham operated out of the pistol, faked an option pitch to running...
Grosel Replaces Injured Jurkovec, Fends Off Louisville on Senior Day
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Jeff Hafley watched as Boston College backup quarterback Dennis Grosel took snaps from Alec Lindstrom, the Eagles’ starting center who enrolled with Grosel as a mid-year in January 2017.
“I heard...
After Schedule Shuffle, Eagles Grateful for Chance to Play Louisville
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
In the span of five days, Boston College went from an off week to a double bye and then back to preparing for a Thanksgiving weekend game against Louisville.
“It’s 2020, and it’s COVID,” Hafley...