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Boston College QB Emmett Morehead enters transfer portal

December 2, 2023

In a move that was not unexpected, Boston College backup quarterback Emmett Morehead entered the transfer portal Saturday night. In one of the major twists of the BC football season, Morehead was originally set to start for the Eagles this fall. But Thomas Castellanos quickly took the job, and never let go of it. For this season, Morehead, a 6-foot-5, 235-pounder from Woodside, Calif., completed 15 of 30 passes for…

Boston College Four Down Preview: Boston College Eagles (5-3) @ Syracuse Orange (4-4)

November 2, 2023

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Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: Every game is a big game now for BC, but Friday night’s showdown in The Dome with the Orange is huge. Not only can BC become bowl eligible and win a fifth straight game with three games still remaining on the schedule after this weekend, but they can keep the pressure on other teams in the ACC as ‘The Path’ to a rematch with Florida…

10 Observations from Boston College Fall Camp

August 5, 2023

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We visited Boston College on Friday for our first camp visit. After going 3-9 last season, expectations are high for the Eagles. The talent is in place and the staff is experienced so there is no reason why this team can’t turn things around this season. Here are my ten observations from our camp visit. – Emmett Morehead threw the ball well. He was on time with his throws and…

Previewing Boston College Training Camp

August 3, 2023

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Boston College kicks off training camp tomorrow and this is an important for Jeff Hafley and his staff. Coming off of a 3-9 season, there is a sense of urgency to get the program back on track. The Eagles have had a strong off-season. Recruiting has been strong as usual and Hafley reshaped the staff and added more experience to key spots. The Eagles had a good spring. The attitude…

ACC Media Day: Morehead could break out

July 27, 2023

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Emmett Morehead showed promise last season. Now, the quarterback has a chance to come through with a breakout season and lead Boston College to truly great things. He talked Thursday at ACC Media Day about those expectations, as this truly becomes his team. “What I’ll say is hopefully last year is as hard as it’s going to get for me and this team,” Morehead said. “Last year pushed a lot…

Sights, sounds & thoughts from the BC spring game

April 15, 2023

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Image courtesy of BC Athletics CHESTNUT HILL – As quickly as the spring ball season came, it went. Saturday officially wrapped up the 15-practice slate and now the next time we see head coach Jeff Hafley and his crew they’ll be starting training camp. Here’s a detailed look at the sights and sounds around Alumni Stadium on what was a beautiful Saturday morning… -The moon bounce was jumping (pun intended)…

BC’s new look offense taking shape early

March 14, 2023

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Following the second day of spring practice on Tuesday morning, BC head coach Jeff Hafley talked about the assimilation process for his new coordinators, particularly on offense. While nothing has changed schematically on the defensive side of the ball, the offense has been giving the defense fits early on since everything is brand new. “Chud wasn’t really part of the scheme and structure of everything we were doing, so it’s…

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…

Boston College: Fourth quarter implosion ruins BC’s senior night in regular season finale

November 27, 2022

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Image courtesy of Mark Stockwell/AP CHESTNUT HILL – Saturday night’s regular season finale at The Heights was pretty much a summary of how the whole season has gone for the Eagles. Just when there was positive feelings surrounding the product on the field from time to time each week, something went wrong. The Eagles led by four heading to the fourth quarter and pushed the lead to 11 early in…

Boston College Four Down Preview: Boston College Eagles (3-7) @ No. 18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-3)

November 18, 2022

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Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: It’s hard to say you’re playing with “house money” when you’re 3-7 and have had an extremely disappointing season, but BC sort of is in a no-lose spot here. The Eagles head to South Bend this weekend to face No. 18 Notre Dame with very little expectations. Not only is BC dealing with a team-wide flu, but after beating No. 16 NC State for the…

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