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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.

No. 23 Eagles Thoroughly Outplayed in Lopsided Defeat at Purdue

Andy Backstrom • September 22, 2018

A.J. Dillon looked vulnerable for the first time as a starter, Anthony Brown threw four interceptions, and the entire BC team—both offense and defense—was given a reality check in West Lafayette, Ind.

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.

Dillon, Eagles Run Holy Cross Out of Alumni Stadium

Andy Backstrom • September 8, 2018

A.J. Dillon rushed for 149 yards and three touchdowns in less than a quarter of work, and BC cruised to its second 30-plus point blowout of the season against longtime New England rival Holy Cross.

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.

After 32-Year Hiatus, BC Set to Renew Rivalry With Holy Cross

Andy Backstrom • September 4, 2018

From 1896 to 1986, the Eagles squared off against Holy Cross 82 times—now that the Crusaders' football scholarships are restored, the rivalry, lopsided or not, is back.

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.

Dillon Voted ACC Preseason Player of the Year

Jack Goldman • July 24, 2018

A.J. Dillon, who racked up 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns as a true freshman, is the first Eagle to earn the honor since Montel Harris back in 2011.

Heading Into Camp, Addazio’s Eagles Are in Uncharted Territory

Andy Backstrom • July 24, 2018

BC, once the laughing stock of the conference, clocked in at fourth in ESPN's ACC Preseason Power Rankings and fourth in the media's ACC Preseason Poll—higher than the Eagles have ever been ranked in a Steve Addazio offseason.

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.