The Heights

Notebook: Poor Execution Early Dooms BC in Loss to Wolfpack

Bradley Smart • October 7, 2018

The Eagles special teams unit turned in an impressive performance for the first time this season, but it was offset by an offense that took almost three full quarters to find any success in a disappointing loss.

Inhibitive Coaching Is Preventing BC From Reaching Its Potential

Peter Kim • October 1, 2018

For the last six years, a flawed offensive strategy and inattention to special teams has made it much more difficult than it should be for BC to win games.

Notebook: First Down Play-calling Cause for Concern in BC’s Win Over Temple

Peter Kim • September 30, 2018

Despite the Eagles managing to squeak out a win over Temple thanks to a career day for Ben Glines, both the run defense and the first-down playcalling remain cause for concern.

Previewing 2018 BC Football: Temple

Hayley Rieman • September 29, 2018

The Eagles managed just 229 yards of total offense against Purdue and will be looking to get their high-powered attack going against a Temple team that is allowing just 21 points per game.

Notebook: Brown, Ray the Stars in BC’s Win Over Wake Forest

Peter Kim • September 14, 2018

Anthony Brown threw five touchdowns, and Wyatt Ray tallied four sacks—a new single-game program record—as the Eagles overcame several costly special teams mistakes in their ACC opener victory over Wake Forest.

Eagles Get Last Laugh in Rollercoaster ACC Opener

Andy Backstrom • September 13, 2018

Anthony Brown tossed five touchdowns and eclipsed the 300-yard mark for the first time in his career, guiding BC to a thrilling victory over Wake Forest and its first 3-0 start to a season since 2007.

Notebook: Dillon, Backup Quarterbacks Shine in Blowout

Bradley Smart • September 9, 2018

E.J. Perry and Matt McDonald got chances to shine in the Eagles blowout win over Holy Cross on Saturday as they combined to throw for almost 200 yards and four touchdowns.

Film Review: How the Jet Sweep Is a Key Cog in Eagles Resurgent Offense

Bradley Smart • September 5, 2018

The Eagles have used the jet sweep the last few years, but with a capable play-action passing game, it has the potential to be especially tough for opposing defenses to deal with in 2018.

Penalties, McDonald’s Accuracy Headline First Scrimmage of Camp

Andy Backstrom • August 11, 2018

Backup quarterback Matt McDonald picked up right where he left off this spring in BC's first scrimmage of training camp, but, as a whole, the team's performance was tainted by 10 penalties.

Spring Game Will be a Strong Indicator of What is to Come in 2018-19 Season

Ben Thomas • April 8, 2018

Anthony Brown may not be able to take any reps at Quarterback just yet, but there will be a lot of new things to see from the offense Saturday afternoon.

Football Puts on Offensive Showcase in Win Over Syracuse

Andy Backstrom • November 25, 2017

Darius Wade logged a career-high 248 passing yards, A.J. Dillon rushed for more than 190 yards for the third-consecutive game, and the Eagles totaled a season-best 581 yards of offense in the regular season finale.

Notebook: Virginia Tech Dominates Eagles in All Three Phases

Andy Backstrom • October 8, 2017

Like the first five weeks of the season, BC's offense struggled to finish drives against the Hokies. But for the first time all year, it couldn't lean on its special teams and secondary to keep the game competitive.