The Eagles rolled past Miami behind an impressive defensive effort and a big night from A.J. Dillon in his return from injury, setting the stage for a pivotal stretch of games against tough conference opponents.
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Notebook: Poor Execution Early Dooms BC in Loss to Wolfpack
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.
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Notebook: Despite Long Week, Eagles Unprepared in Purdue Setback
Despite having nine days between games, Steve Addazio’s Eagles looked unprepared and struggled mightily in West Lafayette, managing just 13 points in a blowout loss to Purdue.
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Football Ranked in AP Poll for First Time Since 2008
The Eagles cracked into the top-25 poll at No. 23, making an appearance for the first time since 2008—a season that ended with an appearance in the ACC Championship game.
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Notebook: Dillon, Backup Quarterbacks Shine in Blowout
E.J. Perry and Matt McDonald got chances to shine in the Eagles blowout win over Holy Cross on Saturday as they combined to throw for almost 200 yards and four touchdowns.
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Previewing 2018 Football: Holy Cross
Aiming to improve to 2-0 on the young season, the Eagles have what many have deemed an easy opponent—former rival Holy Cross.
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Film Review: How the Jet Sweep Is a Key Cog in Eagles Resurgent Offense
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.
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Notebook: Pass Rush, Offensive Gameplan Keys Rout of Massachusetts
Whether it was chasing Massachusetts’ quarterbacks out of the pocket or dialing up long completions for Anthony Brown, BC executed a nearly perfect game plan—the few struggles were largely on special teams—and rolled over the Minutemen.
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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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Addazio Strikes Optimistic Tone at Start of Spring Practice
Last season, BC rode a second half surge to the Pinstripe Bowl. After adding several new coaches and returning plenty of experience, the Eagles enter spring practice with an optimism unrivaled over the past few years.
