Reflecting on Virginia Tech: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
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Boston College's offense is in serious trouble. After hitting the reset button this offseason and hiring four new coaches on that side of the ball—most notably, offensive...
Jurkovec Flounders in Lopsided Loss at Virginia Tech
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BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA — Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec pointed downfield early in the fourth quarter of Saturday night's game at Virginia Tech.
It has been his signature with the Eagles...
Film Room: Reviewing Jurkovec's Best and Worst Throws From BC's Opener
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Boston College captain Phil Jurkovec had Heisman Trophy odds this offseason. In August, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay ranked the former Notre Dame transfer sixth among his 2023...
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Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry couldn't have gotten off to a worse start to his head coaching career. Everything went wrong for the Hokies at Old Dominion, ranging from a mistake-ridden performance that included 15 penalties and five turnovers to a...
BC Opens as 3-Point Underdog for Week 2 at Virginia Tech
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Boston College and Virginia Tech both suffered embarrassing losses to open the 2022 season. Rutgers defeated the Eagles for the first time since 1991, and the Hokies dropped their second game to...
Rutgers Runs Through BC for Shocker in Chestnut Hill
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There were more gaps in Boston College's rushing defense than there were in the top deck bleachers of Alumni Stadium during Saturday's season opener against Rutgers.
The Scarlet Knights, who finished...
Seven Eagles Tabbed for 2023 Senior Bowl Watch List
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The Reese's Senior Bowl is where former Boston College offensive linemen Zion Johnson and Chris Lindstrom played their way into the first round of the NFL Draft.
It's the most notable pre-draft...
Shimko's Unorthodox Coaching Journey Has Led Him Back to the QB Room
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Boston College quarterbacks coach Steve Shimko joked that you can see the back of his head in the third season of Netflix's hit documentary series "Last Chance U."
At the time, he was...
Vol. 6: 2022 Fall Camp Notebook
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Boston College held its second scrimmage of fall camp Sunday morning in Alumni Stadium. The exhibition wasn't open to the public or the media, but we learned a bit about how it went after practice wrapped.
So let's get...
A More Optimistic Jurkovec Ready for Final BC Season
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Boston College starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec and his backup, Emmett Morehead, hit Dick's Sporting Goods to buy a pair of fishing poles.
They've spent hours fishing together in nearby reservoirs...
Vol. 5: 2022 Fall Camp Notebook
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Boston College has the day off Tuesday. It's a well-earned break after the Eagles completed their ninth and 10th practices of fall camp Sunday and Monday, respectively.
Monday's practice included BC's first scrimmage of...
Vol. 4: 2022 Fall Camp Notebook
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Boston College was in full pads for the first time this preseason Friday morning in Fish Field House. The Eagles completed their seventh practice of fall camp.
We're just about three weeks away from the start of the 2022...
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Sticking Around: Grosel Stayed at BC to Be the Glue for Others
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DENNIS GROSEL ISN’T MISCHIEVOUS like the 1950s comic strip character, “Dennis the...
Vol. 3: 2022 Fall Camp Notebook
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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...
What Anonymous ACC Coaches Have to Say About BC in 2022
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Athlon Sports asked ACC coaches to speak anonymously about their 2022 opponents and published the commentary on its site last Wednesday.
Here’s what league coaches had to say about Boston...
Trusted Relationships Led Takacs to BC
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George Takacs is a big human with a big brain. Not only is the 6-foot-6, 247-pound graduate transfer from Notre Dame the tallest tight end on Boston College's roster, but he also might have the best memory of...
Vol. 2: 2022 Fall Camp Notebook
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Boston College got after it again Saturday morning in Fish Field House. The humidity level was hovering around 75%. The temperatures were hiking up to the mid-to-high 80s. And the sweat was dripping.
After the two-hour...
Jurkovec, Flowers Examples of the 'Good Stories' in Today's FBS
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Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers had his choice of six-figure offers from NIL companies, each that would have required him to enter the portal and transfer to a specific school. But...
Hafley on 'the Right Way': Why He Chose BC, What He Looks for in Recruits
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Jeff Hafley had options after his first year as Ohio State's co-defensive coordinator. He was a finalist for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation's top assistant coach...