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BC 2021 Preseason Position Overview: Quarterback
BC 2021 Preseason Position Overview: Quarterback Andy Backstrom Staff Writer This time last year, Boston College fans were clamoring for an immediate-eligibility waiver for Notre Dame transfer quarterback Phil Jurkovec. The #FreeJurk movement was successful, and Jurkovec turned in one of the...- andy_backstrom
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- daelen menard dennis grosel emmett morehead frank cignetti jr. jeff hafley matthew rueve phil jurkovec
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What Did OC Frank Cignetti Jr. Say on ‘Packer and Durham’?
What Did OC Frank Cignetti Jr. Say on ‘Packer and Durham’? Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College went from running the ball 65% of the time in 2019 to passing it 59% of its offensive plays last season under the eye of longtime NFL assistant Frank Cignetti Jr. Cignetti converted the...- andy_backstrom
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- frank cignetti jr. jeff hafley packer and durham phil jurkovec
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Jurkovec, Flowers Pick Up Right Where They Left Off in Spring Game
Jurkovec, Flowers Pick Up Right Where They Left Off in Spring Game Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Phil Jurkovec and Zay Flowers were the staple of Boston College’s offensive revolution last year. The duo hooked up for four touchdowns of 20 or more yards. They flashed two more during Saturday’s...- andy_backstrom
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- charlie gordinier connor lytton dennis grosel jeff hafley phil jurkovec spring game taji johnson zay flowers
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QB Matt Valecce Enters Transfer Portal
QB Matt Valecce Enters Transfer Portal Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College redshirt junior Matt Valecce entered the transfer portal Monday after three years with the program. He’ll have three years of eligibility as a graduate transfer. “It has been an honor to represent Boston College...- andy_backstrom
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- daelen menard dennis grosel emmett morehead matt valecce matthew rueve phil jurkovec
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Post-Easter Break Practice Updates: Pass Rush, Run Game Development
Post-Easter Break Practice Updates: Pass Rush, Run Game Development Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College returned to practice for the first time since Easter break on Friday. Cornerback CJ Burton notched an interception during 1-on-1s, quarterback Phil Jurkovec connected with Jaelen...- andy_backstrom
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- jeff hafley kobay white mike palmer phil jurkovec zay flowers
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Jurkovec Discusses Spring Goals, Returning Talent
Jurkovec Discusses Spring Goals, Returning Talent Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec was back in Pittsburgh for winter break when it became official. Offensive linemen Zion Johnson and Ben Petrula were putting the NFL Draft on hold to return to...- andy_backstrom
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- ben petrula frank cignetti jr. kobay white phil jurkovec zion johnson
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Cignetti Says BC Has Chance to ‘Master’ Offense in Year Two
Cignetti Says BC Has Chance to ‘Master’ Offense in Year Two Andy Backstrom Staff Writer In his first year at Boston College, Frank Cignetti Jr. revolutionized the Eagles’ offense. BC went from second-to-last to third in the ACC in passing offense from 2019 to 2020, averaging 284.2 yards per...- andy_backstrom
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- ben petrula frank cignetti jr. kobay white phil jurkovec spring football 2021 zion johnson
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Hafley Talks Staff Cohesion, Player Competition Ahead of Spring Season
Hafley Talks Staff Cohesion, Player Competition Ahead of Spring Season Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Now in his second year as Boston College’s head coach, Jeff Hafley continues to champion the phrase, “you win with people.” And he’s not just talking about his players and their buy-in. “Keeping...- andy_backstrom
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- aazaar abdul-rahim alec lindstrom ben petrula jeff hafley matt applebaum phil jurkovec zion johnson
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Eagles Are 47th Nationally in Connelly’s Returning Production Rankings
Eagles Are 47th Nationally in Connelly’s Returning Production Rankings Andy Backstrom Staff Writer The future is bright for Boston College football, especially after Jeff Hafley and his staff locked up the best Eagles recruiting class since 2004. But BC won’t necessarily have to wait to...- andy_backstrom
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- bill connelly frank cignetti jr. jeff hafley phil jurkovec returning production sp+ tem lukabu
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BC's Surprising Play-action Success
NOTE: For the best reading experience (graphics included), click here. BC's Surprising Play-Action Success Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College was not good at running the football in 2020. But it was great at play-action. The two aren’t mutually exclusive. It’s already been proven by...- andy_backstrom
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- dennis grosel frank cignetti jr. jeff hafley phil jurkovec play-action zay flowers
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What Did Hafley Say During the FOX National Championship Watch Party?
What Did Hafley Say During the FOX National Championship Watch Party? Andy Backstrom Staff Writer It was a roller coaster and controversial season for an Ohio State team that claimed its 39th Big Ten title, made its fourth College Football Playoff appearance, and upset No. 2 Clemson before...- andy_backstrom
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- alabama jeff hafley justin fields mac jones national championship ohio state phil jurkovec ryan day zay flowers
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Eight New Year’s Resolutions for BC Football
Eight New Year’s Resolutions for BC Football Andy Backstrom Staff Writer 2020 was a headache. Frustrating and tragic above all else, but, in the sports world, “weird” is perhaps the most apt description. Especially for the ACC. Six teams opted out of the bowl season, and, despite making up...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season bc football brandon sebastian david bailey frank cignetti jr. jeff hafley josh deberry phil jurkovec
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How Good Was Phil Jurkovec Under Pressure in 2020?
How Good Was Phil Jurkovec Under Pressure in 2020? Editor's Note: All statistics referenced are accurate as of games played through 12/30. ALSO: for the best reading experience, click here (includes graphics + embedded tweets with Gifs)...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season bc football frank cignetti jr. kyle trask phil jurkovec sam howell under presssure
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Top-10 Storylines of BC’s 2020 Season
Top-10 Storylines of BC’s 2020 Season Andy Backstrom Staff Writer The underlying storyline of the 2020 college football season, of course, has been and continues to be COVID-19. After all, entering Championship Week, 137 games have been postponed or canceled this season because of the virus...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season bc football dennis grosel hunter long jeff hafley phil jurkovec zay flowers
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End-of-Season Awards for the 2020 Eagles
End-of-Season Awards for the 2020 Eagles Andy Backstrom Staff Writer A lot happened in the first year of the Jeff Hafley era. After one of its worst seasons in program history, the Eagles’ defense took a significant step in the right direction, rising from 125th to 70th in total defense...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season aaron boumerhi christian mahogany cj lewis isaiah mcduffie max richardson phil jurkovec zay flowers
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Grosel Ties Flutie’s Record, but BC Drops Regular Season Finale at UVA
Grosel Ties Flutie’s Record, but BC Drops Regular Season Finale at UVA Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Normally, losing a starting quarterback, let alone one that accounts for 76.2% of the team’s total offense, changes the way a team game plans. Not Boston College. When backup quarterback Dennis...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season brennan armstrong dennis grosel deon jones hunter long jeff hafley keytaon thompson phil jurkovec uva zay flowers
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Jurkovec, Bailey Ruled Out for UVA Game
Jurkovec, Bailey Ruled Out for UVA Game Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec (left knee) and running back David Bailey (upper body) have been ruled out for Saturday’s regular season finale at Virginia. First-year head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season bc football david bailey injury phil jurkovec uva
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Hafley ‘Hopeful’ Jurkovec, Bailey Will Play at Virginia
Hafley ‘Hopeful’ Jurkovec, Bailey Will Play at Virginia Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters Tuesday afternoon he’s “hopeful” starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec (left knee) and running back David Bailey (upper body) will be good to go for Saturday’s...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season bc football david bailey jeff hafley phil jurkovec
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Grosel Replaces Injured Jurkovec, Fends Off Louisville on Senior Day
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...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season bc football cj lewis david bailey dennis grosel jeff hafley malik cunningham phil jurkovec tutu atwell
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From Turkey Bowl to Game Week: BC’s Thanksgiving in a COVID-19 World
From Turkey Bowl to Game Week: BC’s Thanksgiving in a COVID-19 World Andy Backstrom Staff Writer Jeff Hafley has mentored Pro Bowl defensive backs on NFL sidelines, coached in the College Football Playoff, been named a semifinalist for the Broyles Award—given to the top assistant in the...- andy_backstrom
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- 2020 season bc football dennis grosel jeff hafley max richardson phil jurkovec thanksgiving
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