2022 BC Position Preview Series: Running Backs
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
It was a surprise to see Boston College throw the ball around as much as it did in 2020. What was even more surprising, though, was the lack of production the Eagles had on the ground, especially when they...
Five Potential Breakout Offensive Players for BC in 2022
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Pretty much every season, there are players who, surprisingly, jump off the page for Boston College. Sometimes, it's a freshman who wasn't expected to have a significant role in Year One. Others...
Whose Stock Is Up After the Spring Season?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Phil Jurkovec and Zay Flowers are the faces of Boston College football. Jaiden Woodbey and Josh DeBerry are the heartbeat of the Eagles' defense.
Christian Mahogany could be next in BC's rich tradition of NFL...
Projecting BC’s Two-Deep After Spring Ball
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
With spring ball in the rear view mirror, it’s time to project Boston College’s Week 1 depth chart.
Now, keep in mind, this is a projection, which means that it may—and likely will—not be entirely accurate...
Takeaways From BC's 2022 Spring Game
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Luke McLaughlin went inside, then out. McLaughlin, who joined Boston College as a preferred walk-on last year, created just enough separation from redshirt sophomore defensive back Jason Scott so that reserve...
Notes From BC's Spring Scrimmage
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec told reporters last week that the Eagles' coaching staff doesn't place a huge emphasis on the spring game. That said, it's an annual event that will be graced with fans for the...
For Some Eagles, Jersey Number Changes Have Added Significance
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Publisher
Players come and go. That's the nature of college football. Jersey number changes are customary, too. And there were a bunch this spring for Boston College.
Some are stylistic. For...
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Eagle Action Mailbag: Will BC Be Less Vanilla Against Mizzou?
Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom)
Staff Writer
Boston College is 3-0 with a pair of road wins, but a whole lot has yet to be proved. Missouri comes to town this weekend, as the...
Takeaways from BC’s Second Scrimmage of Fall Camp
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
There is a bunch of buzz surrounding Boston College. The Eagles were picked as high as third in the Atlantic Division in the ACC Preseason Poll, and they’re one of five teams in the conference to appear in the AP...
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...
Alec Sinkfield Believes BC Gives Him Shot to Reach NFL
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Alec Sinkfield was stuck behind Kennedy McKoy and Leddie Brown at West Virginia. Last season, the former three-star recruit was the Mountaineers’ second option at tailback.
He wasn’t satisfied with his...
BC 2021 Preseason Position Overview: Special Teams
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Boston College took a step in the right direction defensively last season. When it came to special teams, though, it was night and day.
The Eagles catapulted from 114th nationally in SP+ to 28th.
Under the watch of...
BC 2021 Preseason Position Overview: Running Backs
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
The best Boston College running backs of the Steve Addazio era had tree trunks for legs and bull horns attached to their helmets. Andre Williams could barrel over defenders, Jon Hilliman could spin through tacklers...
Lindstrom on Holiday Grilling, Establishing the Run
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Alec Lindstrom hosts a podcast, reviews food on Instagram and is the first Boston College center to earn All-ACC First-Team honors since Andy Gallik in 2014.
The brand is strong for the senior lineman, who tweeted...
Hafley Senses Team's Confidence as Spring Practice Begins
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley eased his players back into high-intensity football last summer by approaching training camp like NFL coaches go about OTAs. He and his staff alternated harder and...
Takeaways from BC’s Updated 2021 Spring Roster
Andy Backstrom
Staff Writer
Spring ball practice starts Saturday, however, we got a glimpse of what Boston College will look like when the team released its updated 2021 spring roster on Tuesday.
Here at Eagle Action, we’ve sorted through the...