The Heights

Christian Mahogany Doesn’t Let Injury, Uncertainty, or Loss Hold Him Back

Graham Dietz • November 19, 2023

Offensive lineman Christian Mahogany has dealt with injury, uncertainty over his commitment to BC, and loss in his life. But he doesn't let any of this hold him back from being one of the top offensive lineman in the nation.

Dietz: Potential Trajectories For BC’s 2022 Undrafted Free Agents And Camp Invites

Graham Dietz • July 10, 2022

Only one player of Boston College football's 2022 draft class, Zion Johnson, was selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, but eight others have agreed to terms with NFL teams. Take a look at what they have to offer, and where they may end up in fall:

Eagles Spring Practice Focuses on Continuity

Ethan Ott • March 24, 2021

As spring practices begin, Boston College football focuses on continuity after a 2020 season full of uncertainty.

BC Depth Chart: What the Offense and Special Teams Look Like Against Duke

Emma Healy • September 15, 2020

Boston College football recently released the depth chart for its matchup with Duke. 'The Heights' examine the "two-deep" ahead of the game.

Boston College Football Names 2020 Captains

Emma Healy • September 9, 2020

Boston College football named five captains for 2020: Ben Petrula, Zion Johnson, Travis Levy, Max Richardson, and Marcus Valdez.

BC Offensive Line Coach Phil Trautwein Hired Away by Penn State

Andy Backstrom • January 3, 2020

In Phil Trautwein's two years as the Eagles' offensive line coach, the position group produced nine total All-ACC selections.

Notebook: Book, Irish Defensive Line Cause Eagles Issues in Holy War Defeat

Peter Kim • November 24, 2019

Notre Dame's Ian Book threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns and added 66 rushing yards, as the Eagles lost the 25th edition of the Holy War, 40-7 and didn't score in the second half.

BC Depth Chart: What the Offense and Special Teams Look Like Entering Week 1

Bradley Smart • August 27, 2019

There's a new kicker from Temple, familiar faces in the backfield, and several intriguing pieces in the receiving game—including a dynamic freshman and pair of running backs that trained at a new position.

Dillon, Petrula Named to 2019 All-ACC Preseason Team

Andy Backstrom • July 23, 2019

A.J. Dillon is the first player in program history to rush for over 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons, and Petrula started 24 games as an underclassmen, playing both center and right tackle.

Program-Record-Breaking 13 Eagles Receive All-ACC Honors

Andy Backstrom • November 27, 2018

Ranking second in the conference only behind three-time defending league champion Clemson, BC boasts 13 All-ACC players this season—including four First Teamers—both of which are program records.

Eagles Open Preseason More Experienced, Healthy Than in Years Past

Andy Backstrom • August 3, 2018

For the first time in a few years, BC—a team that's returning the majority of its 2017 starters, particularly on the offensive side of the ball—is experienced and healthy entering the preseason.

Injury-Riddled Season Was Exactly What BC Needed

Andy Backstrom • November 28, 2017

Losing their center, quarterback, star defensive end, and four other starters to season-ending injuries forced the Eagles to look themselves in the mirror and take their first real step toward finding their identity.