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BC Football 2019: Heights Writers Give Their Predictions

Bradley Smart • August 27, 2019

A roundtable discussion of key players, best and worst case scenarios, and strengths and weaknesses ahead of the 2019 season.

Eagles Take Step Forward in Second and Final Fall Scrimmage

Bradley Smart • August 18, 2019

The last scrimmage of fall camp saw Steve Addazio's side improve in their execution, but BC was hampered by penalties at times and has two weeks to clean up before the season opener.

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.

Three’s Company: 2018-19 Male Breakout Athlete(s) of the Year

Bradley Smart • June 12, 2019

Birdball had not one, but three incredibly talented freshmen who didn’t go through the typical adjustment period and instead rose to the occasion, co-winning the breakout athlete of the year award.

Lindstrom Latest Example of Addazio’s Strong O-Line Development

Bradley Smart • April 29, 2019

With Chris Lindstrom as the latest example for BC, no other school has had a higher percentage (36 percent) of their draft picks come from the offensive line since 2000.

Running Back Depth, New Secondary on Display in Jay McGillis Memorial Spring Game

Bradley Smart • April 7, 2019

With AJ Dillon sitting out, David Bailey and Javian Dayne stood out carrying the ball, and the new secondary pieces looked strong in the annual spring game.

Guide to the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl: Broncos-Eagles

Bradley Smart • December 26, 2018

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming BC bowl game—including detailed scouting reports, breakdowns, and predictions from the sports staff.

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl: Scouting Boise State

Peter Kim • December 24, 2018

Led by the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year in quarterback Brett Rypien and star linebacker Curtis Weaver, the Broncos will pose quite the challenge for BC.

Football Draws 16 New Players During Early Signing Period

Bradley Smart • December 20, 2018

Despite losing three commitments late in the recruiting cycle, BC still announced 16 incoming players in the second year with the early signing period.

In Down Year for ACC, Eagles Fail to Capitalize and Falter Late

Bradley Smart • December 3, 2018

Despite traditionally strong programs like Virginia Tech, Miami, and Florida State struggling, the Eagles failed to take advantage and instead limped to a fourth-place finish in the Atlantic Division.

Previewing 2018 Football: Syracuse

Luke Pichini • November 24, 2018

Looking to secure Steve Addazio's first eight-win season, BC hosts No. 19 Syracuse on Saturday afternoon with both teams reeling after disappointing losses—the Eagles to FSU in a heartbreaker, and the Orange to Notre Dame in a rout.

In Pivotal Moment, Steve Addazio Chose to Punt the Game Away

Bradley Smart • November 19, 2018

Facing a 4th-and-1 on the FSU 40-yard line with under three minutes to go, Steve Addazio opted to punt instead of go for it—despite being 3-for-5 on fourth down in the game—and it cost the Eagles an important win.