Film Room: Analyzing What Went Wrong for BC's O-Line at Virginia Tech
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There are no ifs, ands or buts about it. Boston College's offensive line has been bad through the first two weeks of the season.
The Eagles' inexperience showed up in the opener...
Quotables and Notables: Virginia Tech Game
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As was the case two years ago, Boston College went into Lane Stadium for a primetime game against Virginia Tech Saturday night and found itself going back to the drawing board after a blowout—only this time...
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...
Week 2 Opponent Preview: Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech finally bit the bullet, moved on from Justin Fuente and returned to its Frank Beamer and Bud Foster roots with the hiring of Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry, a grad assistant for Beamer and...
By the Numbers: Comparing BC and Virginia Tech
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Boston College and Virginia Tech were both haunted by turnovers last week. The Eagles had a low-rolling snap that gifted Rutgers with a touchdown to start the second half. Virginia Tech, on the other hand...
Behind Enemy Lines: Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech dropped its season opener in horrific fashion, committing 15 penalties and five turnovers in a loss to Old Dominion.
But the Hokies did do some good things last week. The performance wasn't exactly...
Eagles Trying to 'Embrace' Lane Stadium Atmosphere
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Jeff Hafley said after Tuesday's practice that he still had Metallica ringing through his ears. The third-year Boston College head coach is gearing up for his first real Lane Stadium experience, which...
BC Preparing for a Virginia Tech Team With New Staff Yet Veteran Players
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Brent Pry is in a similar situation Jeff Hafley was two years ago.
Pry is a former defensive coordinator who is now a first-time head coach. He has to reconstruct a Hokies program...
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...
2022 Opponent Preview Series: Get to Know Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech finally bit the bullet, moved on from Justin Fuente and returned to its Frank Beamer and Bud Foster roots with the hiring of Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry, a grad...
BC Holds off Virginia Tech in ACC Tournament Quarterfinal
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Belle Smith hit the turf of Arlotta Stadium in South Bend Friday night, grimacing in pain. Boston College lacrosse's two-way middie was anything but her normally bubbly self. She was stuck at...
BC Coasts Past Virginia Tech After Runaway First Quarter
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So much for the slow starts. Boston College lacrosse stormed out to an 8-1 lead Saturday afternoon against Virginia Tech and never let the Hokies get closer than seven goals, coasting to an 18-8...
Karnik Discusses Mental Health, Playing Loose After Career Performance
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James Karnik had a list of goals for his collegiate career: getting a Division I offer out of Surrey, British Columbia; being a starter each year; someday playing in the ACC and...
Reflecting on Virginia Tech: What Did Hafley Say During His Sunday Presser?
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Phil Jurkovec dominated headlines this weekend. The Boston College quarterback unexpectedly returned to the field after a six-game hiatus and starred in the Eagles’ 17-3 Red...
Quotables and Notables: Virginia Tech Game
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It wasn’t quite like 2000, when Mike Vick rushed for three Virginia Tech touchdowns—including an 82 yarder—or 2007, when Matt Ryan threw two touchdown passes in the final 2:11 to preserve the then-No. 2 Eagles...
The Timeline of Jurkovec’s Unexpected Return
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All signs pointed to Emmett Morehead starting Friday night against Virginia Tech. The true freshman quarterback split time with Dennis Grosel at Syracuse and completed downfield passes, which Boston College’s...
Jurkovec Returns to Beat Virginia Tech, Rescue BC’s Season
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Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley said this week that the Red Bandana Game Friday night was what the Eagles needed. Now in its eighth year, the event honors the late Welles Crowther, a BC...
BC Football Mailbag: Will the Eagles Win an ACC Game This Year?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
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Wake Forest is 8-0 and No. 10 in the AP Poll. Some thought, especially those on the Heights, that BC could be in that same position. Or at least close to it.
Instead, injuries, dropped...
2021 Opponent Preview: Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech and BC are both 4-4, but three of the Hokies’ four losses have been decided by one score, whereas the Eagles have been averaging a putrid 10 points per game in their four ACC defeats.
BC will try to...