James Talks ACC Experience, Long-Term Commitment to BC in Intro Presser
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Blake James recalls a trip to Boston College with his wife, Kelly, and his kids, Haley and Ryan, when he was the athletic director at Maine.
"I remember walking on campus and...
Blake James Officially Named BC's New AD
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Boston College has found its new athletic director: Blake James. Less than 24 hours after ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that BC was targeting the former Miami AD, BC announced the hiring of James Wednesday morning...
Blake James Reportedly in Line for BC's AD Vacancy
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Boston College has reportedly homed in on its new athletic director.
BC is targeting former Miami AD Blake James to replace Pat Kraft, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel, who reported that an announcement...
Kraft Officially Named Penn State's New AD
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The expectation since Tuesday became reality Friday morning. Boston College Athletic Director Pat Kraft was officially named Penn State's AD.
Kraft will replace Sandy Barbour, who is retiring after assuming...
Kraft's Deal to Become Penn State AD Reportedly Awaiting Board Approval
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Boston College Athletic Director Pat Kraft is reportedly one step closer to becoming Penn State's new AD.
Matt Fortuna of The Athletic tweeted Thursday that, according to his...
Report: BC AD Pat Kraft Targeted by Penn State
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A deal could be finalized by the end of the week to make Boston College Athletic Director Pat Kraft the next AD of Penn State, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
The news broke Tuesday morning, less than two...
Military Bowl Canceled Because of BC COVID-19 Outbreak
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The Military Bowl between Boston College and East Carolina has been canceled because of a COVID-19 outbreak within BC’s program.
The game was set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff Monday at Navy-Marine...
BC to Face East Carolina in Military Bowl
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Boston College isn’t staying in its backyard, after all.
Instead of playing in the Fenway Bowl, the Eagles (6-6, 2-6 ACC) will be heading to Annapolis, Maryland to participate in the Military Bowl against East...
BC Signs Hafley to Five-Year Extension Through 2026
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It’s official. Jeff Hafley isn’t going anywhere.
The second-year Boston College head coach signed a five-year extension through 2026 Monday afternoon.
“Jeff has had a tremendous impact on our...
Trip to Temple a Homecoming for a Few Key Eagles
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Philadelphia was all Isaiah Graham-Mobley knew before coming to Chestnut Hill. Graham-Mobley, dubbed “IGM” by coaches and teammates, grew up in King of Prussia, a suburb outside the City of Brotherly...
What BC AD Pat Kraft Said on ACC Network ‘Road Trip’
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Pat Kraft is a football guy.
He played at Indiana, where he walked on and ultimately earned a scholarship. Then, as the athletic director of Temple, he oversaw the Owls’ rise to prominence. During Kraft’s...
As NCAA Approves Interim NIL Policy, BC Introduces ‘SOAR’ Program
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
The day has finally come. College athletes will now be able to monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) through endorsements and sponsorships.
The Division I Board of Directors passed an NIL...
BC Schedules Home-and-Home With Alabama for 2031, 2034
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Well, Boston College is finally getting ’Bama.
The program announced Wednesday morning that it has scheduled a home-and-home series with the Crimson Tide, starting with a 2031 matchup in Alumni Stadium. BC will...
BC Football Announces Three-Year Deal With Adidas
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Boston College wore its 1984-themed throwbacks every game last season. Fans welcomed the retro look as it diverged from the stale Under Armour uniforms that the program debuted in 2016.
Now, they’re getting another...
Breaking Down BC’s 2021 Schedule
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
The 2020 season saw the ACC adopt a COVID-19-adjusted, “10-plus-one” schedule model that ditched league divisions, minimized non-conference play, and even included Notre Dame, a program that had been an independent since its...
BC Chooses Holiday Season Over Bowl Season
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Days after the Jacob Blake shooting in August, first-year Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley called his team’s Leadership Council together. He knew his players and staff were hurting, and he suggested BC cancel practice...