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NEFJ exclusive with BC head coach Jeff Hafley

March 11, 2023

FOXBOROUGH – Before spring ball starts back up on Tuesday, Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley, director of recruiting Jason Tudryn and new co-defensive coordinator Sean Duggan were all at Gillette Stadium for the 25th MHSFCA Coaches Clinic on Saturday to give presentations. Following Coach Haf’s presentation on secondary play that had standing-room-only attendance, he was nice enough to give us an exclusive interview about a number of things revolving…

Entering his fourth season at BC, what has Hafley learned?

March 6, 2023

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Image courtesy of USA Today Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley’s career at BC has been strange to say the least. Through two years, Hafley got the Eagles to two bowl games, yet BC couldn’t play in either of them due to Covid issues. A year later, Hafley watched as his roster was decimated by injuries and went 3-9. Now, entering his fourth season, the pressure is on and everyone…

Zay Flowers’ strong NFL Combine weekend should lock up a first round spot for him

March 4, 2023

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Image courtesy of @andybackstrom It’s tough to have a better couple months than Zay Flowers is having. With his draft stock soaring despite being on a 3-9 team last year, the guy that holds every major receiving record at Boston College went and worked with the Patriots coaching staff in Las Vegas. Now, this weekend Flowers – in front of his now former head coach Troy Brown – has consistently…

Mahogany back, eager to create more memories & lead BC’s O-line

March 3, 2023

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After missing the season with a torn ACL, BC’s best offensive lineman Christian Mahogany is officially back in the fold. Mahogany isn’t going full steam head just yet, but he was a participant in BC’s first spring practice on Friday morning. Mahogany met with the media for the first time since announcing he’d be returning to The Heights after practice and discussed a number of different things. ON FINALLY BEING…

Hafley confident in new staff changes for 2023

March 3, 2023

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Fans might not like what they hear, but head coach Jeff Hafley stood by his offensive and defensive staff moves following the first day of spring practice Friday morning. For 19:32, Hafley stood at the podium and explained in great detail his thought process behind some of the new moves and why he believes the staff he’s put together can be successful. One of the biggest criticisms from the unhappy,…

Breaking down the changes on the Boston College football staff

March 3, 2023

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Boston College kicked off spring practice today at the Heights. We got our first look at the 2023 Eagles and we found out who will be coaching what positions for the upcoming season. At first glance, the Eagles have a lot of experience on their staff. Here is what the new staff will look like. Jeff Hafley: Head Coach Rob Chudzinski: Associate Head Coach/Offense Steve Shimko: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Matt Applebaum:…

5 areas to watch for as Boston College opens spring practice

March 2, 2023

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After a tumultuous off-season that saw several players transfer and both coordinators leave, Boston College opens spring practice tomorrow. The Eagles are coming off of a 3-9 season so this was already a big spring for Jeff Hafley and his staff. With the changes to the staff, this spring takes on an added importance. There will be plenty of questions that need to be answered this off-season. Hopefully some of…

New Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing reflects on humble beginnings in New England

February 21, 2023

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Image courtesy of Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Drew Petzing’s football journey has had quite a few stops, many of them in New England. After moving to Wellesley when he was seven, Petzing played his high school football for the Raiders and went on to play in college for Middlebury in 2005 and 2006 before his career came to an end. Petzing knew he wanted to stick around the game…

BC defensive coordinator Tem Lukabu heading back to the NFL

February 18, 2023

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Image courtesy of BC Athletics For a team that went 3-9 a year ago, Boston College has had one hell of an entertaining offseason. According to multiple reports, BC defensive coordinator Tem Lukabu is the Carolina Panthers’ new outside linebackers coach. Lukabu has been the DC for the entirety of Jeff Hafley’s tenure as head coach. The move comes as a surprise given the fact that Lukabu’s defense kept the…

BC makes hiring of Applebaum for O-line coach official; Eagles hope rushing attack has a resurgence

February 15, 2023

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Image courtesy of 24/7 Sports Football Scoop had it Friday, but Matt Applebaum is officially back as the O-line coach over in Chestnut Hill, with the Eagles releasing a statement and some kind words from head coach Jeff Hafley and Zion Johnson, who played under Appplebaum before becoming a first round draft pick in the NFL and having a dominating rookie year for the Chargers. Applebaum was with the Dolphins…

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