Take a quick look in the BC Bookstore or online, and you’ll find Nos. 22, 40, and 44 everywhere. Sound familiar? That isn’t a coincidence by BC Athletics.
Poor Clock Management, Predictable Play-Calling Hinder BC
Despite a win, Boston College nearly gift-wrapped the game to Northern Illinois with poor clock management and a predictable play-calling strategy.
Hilliman, Makeshift Offense Shed Woes To Help BC Squeak Past NIU
A patchwork offense, led by Jonathan Hilliman’s resurgence and a two-QB system, lifted the Eagles over Northern Illinois.
Stout Defense and Dynamic Offense Needs To Carry NIU
Coming off a near upset of Ohio State, Northern Illinois poses a threat to BC with it’s strong secondary and dynamic offensive schemes.
Eagles Look To Return To Power Run Game Against Northern Illinois
Quarterback issues aside, BC football needs to revive its power run game, which struggled last week.
Troy Flutie Should Become The Eagles’ New Quarterback
With quarterback Darius Wade out for the season with a broken ankle, Troy Flutie—not Jeff Smith, should start at quarterback for Steve Addazio’s team.
Hilliman, Offense Vanish Against Florida State; Wade Out For Season
One week after putting up 76 points against Howard, Jon Hilliman and the Eagles disappeared on the offensive side of the ball in a 14-0 shutout by the Seminoles. To make matters worse for BC, Darius Wade will miss the remainder of the season with a broken left ankle.
Missed Opportunities Doom Hapless Eagles Against FSU
Whether it was missing a tackle in the end zone or failing to recover a muffed punt, BC failed to capitalize on its chances in a shutout loss to Florida State.
Point / Counterpoint: Should We Miss Skip Bayless And Stephen A. Smith?
For the second time this year, the First Take crew turned down a visit to Chestnut Hill. Heights editors Tom DeVoto and Alec Greaney ask…should we care that Skip and Stephen A. aren’t coming?
Florida State Will Expose BC’s Defensive Line
Maine and Howard were the easy tests. But a game against Florida State will show the true nature of BC’s defensive line.