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Jeff Hafley needs to get it right with his next offensive coordinator hire. His tenure depends on it

January 13, 2023

According to FootballScoop.com, Boston College has parted ways with offensive coordinator John McNulty. McNulty lasted one season at the Heights. At the time of his hire last year, Hafley was applauded for hiring McNulty but the Eagles offense struggled mightily under the veteran coordinator. Boston College only averaged 17.8 points per game under McNulty. They averaged 63.3 yards rushing per game. That is not going to get it done, especially…

BC and offensive coordinator John McNulty reportedly ‘part ways’

January 11, 2023

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By Kevin Stone Staff writer If the offense isn’t significantly better over in Chestnut Hill this year, I’m not sure what to tell you anymore. According to a John Brice report from FootballScoop on Wednesday night, the Eagles and offensive coordinator John McNulty are parting ways after just one season with the position. This will be the third OC in four years under Hafley. The injuries up front and to Phil…

Boston College: Small coaching adjustment may have sparked the offense

October 4, 2022

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Back at BC’s media day, new offensive coordinator John McNulty talked about how during pregame, he went over various situations that would come up in the game in his head. What calls he would make in the red zone, or on third down, or when the team needed him to dial up a big play. McNulty also talked about being up in the press box instead of down on the…

Boston College Four Down preview: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) @ Boston College Eagles (0-0)

September 3, 2022

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Photo: ESPN Kickoff: The day has finally arrived. BC kicks off Jeff Hafley’s third season with an intriguing matchup against Rutgers on Saturday. Hafley and Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano know each other well, and with expectations as high as they’ve been in a long time for the Eagles, this will be a good first test against a Big 10 opponent. 1st Down: Get Zay Flowers the ball early and often:…

Boston College: How does the BC staff get ready on game days?

August 23, 2022

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Since spring ball, we’ve dissected and and analyzed all the various challenges and expectations awaiting the Eagles this season. With one final preseason practice set for this Friday before full Rutgers game week prep starts over the weekend, the Eagles had their “official” Media Day inside the Fish Field House on a rainy Monday afternoon. Instead of peppering the staff with more questions about an underrated defense or the connection…

Boston College: Flowers wowing teammates & coaches throughout training camp, both on and off the field

August 13, 2022

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Photo: Brett Davis/USA Today Zay Flowers is good at football. We all knew that. What we didn’t know, is what kind of impression he’s made on new coaches and teammates throughout training camp so far. Flowers has been the same guy on the field, but he has upped his leadership off it as well. The respect he gained in the offseason by turning down NIL offers to transfer worth upwards…

Boston College: Players & coaches looking forward to spring break after a good start to early practice sessions

March 3, 2022

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Spring break. Two words that every college kid loves to hear, every parent cringes at and every coach loses sleep over. After wrapping up its third spring practice of the season on Thursday morning, Boston College won’t be back on the field in a structured practice setting until March 15 as spring break arrives next week. For new offensive coordinator John McNulty and defensive coordinator Tem Lukabu, there’s a hope…

Boston College: Eagles kick off spring ball with a spirited, productive first practice

February 26, 2022

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Spring is in the air as the Boston College football team kicked off spring practice this morning. Today’s practice was held in the Fish Field House and it went for a little under two hours. The atmosphere was lively as usual. You can tell the players have been chomping at the bit to get back on the field after winter workouts. The tone was set right out of the gate…

Boston College: 5 things to watch for as spring practice kicks off

February 25, 2022

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The Boston College Eagles kick off spring practice tomorrow morning in the Fish Field House. The Eagles will have 15 practices before wrapping up the spring with the annual Jay McGillis Memorial Spring Game on Saturday April 9th at 11 am at Alumni Stadium. https://twitter.com/bcfootball/status/1495896723469881347?s=21 Spring ball is always a good time to get an early look at the team and any new players and coaches. Here are five things…

Boston College: The Eagles are starting over on offense which makes this spring even more important

February 23, 2022

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The Boston College Eagles will open spring ball on Saturday with a new offensive coordinator and four new position coaches on offense. It has been a busy winter for Jeff Hafley as he has had to replace Frank Cignetti, Matt Applebaum, Joe Dailey and Rich Gunnell. All four left the program for other opportunities. Hafley has replaced them with veterans John McNulty (OC/QB’s), Dave DeGuglielmo (OL), Darrell Wyatt (WR’s) and…

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