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BC’s Last Five Matchups With Dave Clawson’s Wake Forest

Bradley Smart • September 25, 2019

Steve Addazio and Dave Clawson have had no shortage of wild back-and-forth games over the last five years. Here's a look at each of them, from the 3-0 debacle to last year's shootout win in Winston-Salem.

The Eagles Will Only Go as Far as Anthony Brown Takes Them

Andy Backstrom • September 3, 2018

A.J. Dillon can put up Heisman-like numbers, and BC's defense can rank among the best in the ACC, but, at the end of the day, the team's season rests in the hands of redshirt sophomore Anthony Brown.

Football’s Troy Flutie Arrested for Drunk Driving, Suspended From Team

Michael Sullivan • May 23, 2016

BC quarterback-turned-wide receiver Troy Flutie was arrested in his hometown of Natick, Mass. He was charged with three offenses related to drunk driving and is suspended from the team.

Kentucky Quarterback Patrick Towles To Transfer To BC

Michael Sullivan • December 18, 2015

The former Wildcat will suit up in the maroon and gold for the 2016 season.

Same Old Story For BC Against Virginia Tech

Michael Hoff • October 28, 2015

Boston College has a great defense and a terrible offense. The Eagles will have a great shot to win in the ACC against a similar team in Virginia Tech.

BC’s Loss To Louisville Goes Deeper Than The Scoreboard

Tom DeVoto • October 24, 2015

Louisville beat BC, 17-14, in a game the Eagles had no business winning. That's what made the loss so difficult to process afterwards.

Addazio’s Game Mismanagement Plagues BC In Embarrassing Loss

Michael Sullivan • October 10, 2015

Inexcusable play calling, nonsensical quarterback switches, and pitiful clock management by Steve Addazio crushed any chance of a win for the Eagles in their 3-0 loss to the Demon Deacons.

Refs, Special Teams Miscues Plague BC Against Duke

Michael Sullivan • October 3, 2015

Two botched field goals. A touchdown that wasn't. And a stream of questionable play calls. Once again, a young BC team let a victory that was there for the taking slip through its fingers, this time on the road against the Blue Devils.

Poor Clock Management, Predictable Play-Calling Hinder BC

Tom DeVoto • September 27, 2015

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

Michael Sullivan • September 26, 2015

A patchwork offense, led by Jonathan Hilliman's resurgence and a two-QB system, lifted the Eagles over Northern Illinois.

Eagles Look To Return To Power Run Game Against Northern Illinois

Scott Hill • September 23, 2015

Quarterback issues aside, BC football needs to revive its power run game, which struggled last week.

Troy Flutie Should Become The Eagles’ New Quarterback

Michael Sullivan • September 21, 2015

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.