Anthony Brown was hit or miss in his first scrimmage of training camp, and, as a whole, the offense was out of sync for the majority of the exhibition—Jim Reid’s defense capitalized, recording four interceptions on the day.
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Penalties, McDonald’s Accuracy Headline First Scrimmage of Camp
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.
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Report: Steve Addazio Knew of Zach Smith’s Personal Issue When Hiring Him at Temple
According to a Boston Globe report, Steve Addazio was “aware that there was an issue in the personal life of Zach and Courtney Smith” when he hired Zach Smith as an assistant at Temple in 2011.
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Eagles Open Preseason More Experienced, Healthy Than in Years Past
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.
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Ranking BC’s Top-Five Offseason Departures, Acquisitions
According to SB Nation, the Eagles are returning 81 percent of their 2017 production—more than any other Atlantic Division team—but that’s not to say they haven’t lost or added any key pieces this offseason.
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Dillon Voted ACC Preseason Player of the Year
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.
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Heading Into Camp, Addazio’s Eagles Are in Uncharted Territory
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.
Sports, Football, 2017-18 Athletes of the Year
2017-18 Breakout Male Athlete of the Year: A.J. Dillon
A.J. Dillon officially arrived in Chestnut Hill less than 10 months ago, but it’s not a stretch to say that he’s already become the face of the university for years to come.
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Yiadom, Moore Round Out BC’s 2018 Draft Class
Isaac Yiadom will join former BC defensive back Justin Simmons in Denver, and classmate Kamrin Moore will travel down south to play for the Saints in The Big Easy.
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Landry Falls to Tennessee Titans in Early Second Round of NFL Draft
The Tennessee Titans traded up to grab Harold Landry with the 41st overall pick in the NFL Draft, making the edge rusher the highest-selected BC player since Luke Kuechly in 2012.
