Hitting His Stride, RB Alec Sinkfield Confident in Offense’s Identity
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College running back Alec Sinkfield touched the ball three times during the Eagles’ first-quarter scoring drive at Louisville, the last of which resulted in an 11-yard...
Midseason Awards for the 2021 Eagles
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Atlantic Division Champs? ACC Champs? Both of those goals weren’t out of the question at the start of the season for Boston College. Technically, they still aren’t.
But, after losing starting quarterback Phil...
Quotables and Notables: N.C. State Game
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Jeff Hafley got what he wanted. The second-year Boston College head coach asked for students to get in the stands of Alumni Stadium before kickoff for the Eagles’ primetime showdown with then-No. 22 North...
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...
Clemson Game: Quotables and Notables
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Series note: After every game this season, Eagle Action will compile notable stats, milestones and moments from that matchup as well as the best postgame quotes.
Heartbreaking. There’s no better way to describe...
Upset Win Slips Through BC’s Fingers in Death Valley
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
CLEMSON, S.C. — Boston College was 11 yards away from snapping its 10-game losing streak to Clemson, the No. 25 Tigers’ 30-game home win streak and BC’s 20-game losing streak to AP Top 25...
After Win Over Tigers, Garwo III and Sebastian Collect ACC Weekly Honors
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College running back Pat Garwo III set a career high with 175 rushing yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Missouri, and cornerback Brandon Sebastian sealed the...
BC Beats Mizzou in OT, Improves to 4-0 for First Time Since 2007
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College led Missouri, 41-34, in overtime. At home. In front of an almost sold out crowd that shook Alumni Stadium Saturday afternoon.
And Brandon Sebastian ran the wrong...
Temple Game: Quotables and Notables
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Series note: After every game this season, Eagle Action will compile notable stats, milestones and moments from that matchup as well as the best postgame quotes.
Without starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec, Boston...
BC Football Mailbag: Who is the Eagles' top running back and new backup QB?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
It’s been an eventful week for BC. The Eagles have lost their starting quarterback for significant time, possibly the whole season, and are coming off a penalty-ridden game...
UMass Game: Quotables and Notables
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Series note: After every game this season, Eagle Action will compile notable stats, milestones and moments from that matchup as well as the best postgame quotes.
Boston College escaped Amherst with a 45-28 victory...
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Production came at a premium for Boston College running backs in 2020. This weekend, however, the Eagles piled up 250 yards on the ground. And, on Monday, two BC backs earned ACC weekly honors for the first time in their careers.
Pat Garwo III was...
Reflecting on UMass: What Did Jeff Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
We’ll have to wait a little longer to know the status of starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec, who left Saturday’s game at UMass in the first quarter with an injury to his...
Week 2 PFF Grades and Snap Counts
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College is 2-0, but Saturday’s 45-28 win at UMass was more arduous than expected. The Eagles lost starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec to a wrist or hand injury, committed 11 penalties and gave up four...
BC’s Win in Amherst Overshadowed by Injuries, Penalties and Bad Defense
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
AMHERST, MASS. — Nightmare in Amherst.
Boston College star wide receiver Zay Flowers had to be helped off the field after being dragged to the ground on a third-quarter jet...
Reflecting on Colgate: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
“Vanilla” is a word Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley frequently uses to describe the Eagles’ defensive scheme from a year ago. After all, BC didn’t have much of a spring ball...
Running Game Silver Lining of BC’s First Fall Camp Scrimmage
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Jeff Hafley didn’t shy away from critiquing his team’s scrimmage performance Monday morning. The second-year Boston College head coach simply declared that the Eagles aren’t ready to play a game right now...
Alec Sinkfield Believes BC Gives Him Shot to Reach NFL
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Alec Sinkfield was stuck behind Kennedy McKoy and Leddie Brown at West Virginia. Last season, the former three-star recruit was the Mountaineers’ second option at tailback.
He wasn’t satisfied with his...
BC 2021 Preseason Position Overview: Running Backs
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
The best Boston College running backs of the Steve Addazio era had tree trunks for legs and bull horns attached to their helmets. Andre Williams could barrel over defenders, Jon Hilliman could spin through tacklers...
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...