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    Dennis Grosel's Third Act: 'He's the Best Backup I Think in the Country'

    Dennis Grosel's Third Act: 'He's the Best Backup I Think in the Country' Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Dennis Grosel has repeatedly chosen Boston College, even when the veteran quarterback has had more and, arguably better, opportunities on the table. When he graduated from St...
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    • anthony brown jr. dennis grosel frank cignetti jr. jeff hafley phil jurkovec
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    Full Story: Jurkovec to Miss Significant Time, Possibly Rest of Year, With Hand Injury

    Jurkovec to Miss Significant Time, Possibly Rest of Year, With Hand Injury Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Boston College starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec is out for significant time with a right hand injury and could potentially miss the rest of the season, the team announced...
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    Reflecting on UMass: What Did Jeff Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?

    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...
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    • alec sinkfield dennis grosel jeff hafley pat garwo iii phil jurkovec travis levy umass
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    BC’s Win in Amherst Overshadowed by Injuries, Penalties and Bad Defense

    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...
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    • brady olson dennis grosel eric collins jeff hafley pat garwo iii phil jurkovec travis levy umass
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    What Do the Eagles Want to Improve on in Week 2?

    What Do the Eagles Want to Improve on in Week 2? Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Boston College thrashed Colgate, 51-0, last weekend. Quarterback Phil Jurkovec threw for more than 300 yards with three touchdowns, wide receiver Zay Flowers turned in a 100-yard receiving game and...
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    Jurkovec, Flowers Collect ACC Weekly Honors Following Season Opener

    Jurkovec, Flowers Collect ACC Weekly Honors Following Season Opener Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Two of Boston College’s first three plays Saturday against Colgate were passes from Phil Jurkovec to Zay Flowers. The dynamic duo took the league by storm last year, and both stars...
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    Colgate Game: Quotables and Notables

    Colgate 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. It was fitting that Boston College’s 51-0...
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    • colgate jeff hafley phil jurkovec quotables and notables shitta sillah stan dakosty tem lukabu travis levy zay flowers
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    After Slow First Quarter, BC Hurdles Colgate in Opener

    After Slow First Quarter, BC Hurdles Colgate in Opener Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Alumni Stadium was waiting to erupt. The students, filling out six sections bleachers with a splotchy gradient of maroon, red, yellow and gold on either side of Boston College’s marching band...
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    • colgate grant breneman jaden williams jeff hafley kobay white mike palmer phil jurkovec shitta sillah trae barry zay flowers
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    Final 2021 Season Predictions

    Final 2021 Season Predictions Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer We're just a few hours away from the start of Boston College's 2021 season. In all likelihood, the Eagles won't be tested Saturday against Colgate. But it's the start of something potentially really special. BC is...
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    10 Burning Questions for the 2021 Eagles

    10 Burning Questions for the 2021 Eagles Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer We’re one day away from Boston College’s season opener, and that means it’s time to ask the top-10 burning questions about the Eagles’ upcoming campaign. Expectations are greater than they’ve been since the...
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    • 2021 season isaiah graham-mobley jaiden lars-woodbey jason maitre jeff hafley phil jurkovec travis levy zay flowers
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    Heading into Season Opener, Hafley Embraces Position Battles

    Heading into Season Opener, Hafley Embraces Position Battles Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer When Jeff Hafley was asked about Boston College’s Week 1 depth chart, the second-year coach smirked and jokingly fired a question back: “Did I put enough ‘OR’s in there for ya?” Vintage...
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    Jurkovec on His Time at the Manning Passing Academy

    Jurkovec on His Time at the Manning Passing Academy Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Phil Jurkovec was one of 46 quarterbacks to participate in the 25th annual Manning Passing Academy in July. Every year, many of the most established signal callers in college football migrate to...
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    • anthony brown jr. archie manning ej perry eli manning frank cignetti jr. manning passing academy peyton manning phil jurkovec
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    Cignetti's Play-Calling Built on In-Game Reactions and Creativity

    Cignetti's Play-Calling Built on In-Game Reactions and Creativity Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) Staff Writer Frank Cignetti Jr. doesn’t play chess. He’s a checkers guy. Actually, if he had his choice, he’d be playing backgammon. It’s a game cluttered with football terminology: a good running...
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    Hafley Provides Updates on Final Stretch of Fall Camp, Depth Chart

    Hafley Provides Updates on Final Stretch of Fall Camp, Depth Chart Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley believes his team improved not only physically but also mentally from the first scrimmage of fall camp to the next. By his estimation, though, the Eagles still...
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    Running Game Silver Lining of BC’s First Fall Camp Scrimmage

    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...
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    Trae Barry Is Hoping to Follow in Hunter Long’s Footsteps

    Trae Barry Is Hoping to Follow in Hunter Long’s Footsteps Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley calls Jacksonville State transfer tight end Trae Barry a “giant.” He joked during ACC Network’s “Road Trip” tour at BC that he could shake your hand from 10-some feet...
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    What We Learned From the First Day of BC’s Fall Camp

    What We Learned From the First Day of BC’s Fall Camp Andy Backstrom Staff Writer No masks; no social distancing; new helmets and Adidas practice uniforms; 20 returning starters across offense, defense and special teams. So much has changed for Boston College in a year. Last August, head coach...
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    • alec lindstrom brandon sebastian fall camp 2021 isaiah graham-mobley jeff hafley phil jurkovec travis levy
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    Third Down a Point of Emphasis for BC in 2021

    Third Down a Point of Emphasis for BC in 2021 Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College converted 44.2% of its third downs last season, a better clip than any BC team in the past decade and good for 36th nationally. But not good enough for second-year head coach Jeff Hafley. “Good starting...
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    Hafley Sees a More Confident Jurkovec in Year Two

    Hafley Sees a More Confident Jurkovec in Year Two Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Before arriving at Boston College, quarterback Phil Jurkovec hadn’t huddled up since middle school. At first, the formation was a bit uncomfortable for the Notre Dame transfer. Now, it’s where he establishes his...
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    Jurkovec, Flowers Earn Spots on Maxwell Award Watch List

    Jurkovec, Flowers Earn Spots on Maxwell Award Watch List Andy Backstrom Staff Writer The success of Boston College’s biggest stars went hand-in-hand last season: Phil Jurkovec connected with wide receiver Zay Flowers for four touchdowns of 20 or more yards, and the Eagles finished 2020 with...
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