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Boston College: Georgia Tech Week – Everything you need to know before Saturday

October 23, 2020
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It’s crazy to think about but, the Eagles have just two home games remaining after this weekend. Let’s jump right in, here’s everything you need to know about the BC football program heading into the Georgia Tech game on Saturday: FINAL THOUGHTS FROM THE VIRGINIA TECH LOSS Five turnovers. Five self inflicted mistakes by the Eagles at Lane Stadium last Saturday night took BC from potential upset at one point…

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Boston College: Springfield Central’s Joseph Griffin Jr commits to the Eagles

October 22, 2020
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Another day and another Massachusetts recruit opts to stay home. Springfield Central wise receiver Joseph Griffin Jr. has committed to Boston College. https://twitter.com/joegogetit2/status/1319044381731684352?s=21 Griffin is the third Massachusetts member in the Class of 2022 in the last week and a half to commit to the Eagles joining Lawrence Academy tight end Matt Ragan and Everett wide receiver Ismael Zamor. Aside from Boston College, Griffin also had offers from UMass, Duke,…

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Alumni Point of View: Former Boston College quarterbacks weigh in on Phil Jurkovec and direction of the program

October 18, 2020
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Saturday night’s result against Virginia Tech aside, it’s pretty safe to say that Phil Jurkovec appears to be the next great quarterback in a long line of them over at The Heights. Flutie, Foley, St. Pierre, the Hasselbecks, Ryan, Jurkovec. The name just fits, doesn’t it? The game against the Hokies wasn’t pretty, but, entering the weekend “Thrill” Jurkovec has shown that he’s capable of some pretty eye-popping performances. What’s…

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Boston College: Eagles take step back with 40-14 loss in Blacksburg

October 18, 2020
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Through its first four games this season, Boston College took advantage of opportunities given to them by their opponents. For weeks now, head coach Jeff Hafley has talked about needing to eliminate self inflicted mistakes despite being able to win three of his first four games as a head coach. Whether it was Texas State letting the Eagles back in the game late, or whether it was Pitt missing an…

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Boston College Preview: Boston College Eagles (3-1) at Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1)

October 17, 2020
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Line: Virginia Tech -12 Opening Kickoff: Boston College and Virginia Tech meet for the 29th time in series history. The Eagles are 10-18 all-time against the Hokies. The Eagles beat Virginia Tech 35-28 in the 2019 season opener at Alumni Stadium. Boston College is 5-7 all time at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. The last visit to Blacksburg for the Eagles was in 2018, a game they won 31-21. The Hokies…

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Boston College: Eagles pick up a big commitment from Lawrence Academy tight end Matt Ragan

October 12, 2020
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Boston College continues to pick up future commitments from some of the top prospects in the state. Add Lawrence Academy tight end Matt Ragan to the growing list of recruits who have committed to the Eagles. The 6-5 220 tight end had offers from Vanderbilt, Michigan State, West Virginia and Pitt among others. The Groton, Massachusetts native ultimately chose to stay closer to home and commit to the Eagles. I…

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Boston College: The Eagles have been at their best historically when they have gotten elite quarterback play

October 12, 2020
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The Boston College Football program has a history and tradition that spans 86 years. However there is one constant with this program. When they have an elite talent at quarterback, they are recognized nationally and they win. Just look at the last forty years of the program. The best seasons in program history have come when the program has had an elite level talent at the quarterback position. I am…

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Boston College: Eagles win 31-30 OT thriller over Pittsburgh

October 11, 2020
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If you still don’t believe that there is a change sweeping over the Boston College football program – the “Jeff Hafley effect” some may call it – then you haven’t been paying attention. Pittsburgh kicker Alex Kessman booted a 58-yard field goal with 40 seconds left to tie the game at 24 at Alumni Stadium on Saturday night. After BC kicker Aaron Boumerhi missed a 52-yarder at the end of…

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Boston College: Jeff Hafley is quickly becoming a media darling in Boston

October 10, 2020
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When was the last time Boston College had a coach who was popular with the local media? Jack Bicknell? Cowboy Jack as he was known was well liked by the local media but his relationship with them was a byproduct of coaching Doug Flutie and winning. Jeff Hafley is different. It is not the program that defines him as a coach. It is his persona and his resume. In the…

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