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.
Football, Top Story
Dillon, Eagles Run Holy Cross Out of Alumni Stadium
A.J. Dillon rushed for 149 yards and three touchdowns in less than a quarter of work, and BC cruised to its second 30-plus point blowout of the season against longtime New England rival Holy Cross.
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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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Virginia Tech, Boston College Climb in Week One ACC Power Rankings
Virginia Tech embarrassed the Seminoles in Tallahassee, and BC shelled Massachusetts—meanwhile, teams like Miami and Louisville found themselves on the other side of things, limping out of the gates to a shaky start.
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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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After 32-Year Hiatus, BC Set to Renew Rivalry With Holy Cross
From 1896 to 1986, the Eagles squared off against Holy Cross 82 times—now that the Crusaders’ football scholarships are restored, the rivalry, lopsided or not, is back.
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The Eagles Will Only Go as Far as Anthony Brown Takes Them
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.
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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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Brown’s Career Day Sets the Stage for Season-Opening Rout of UMass
After missing the last three games of the 2017 season with an ACL tear, Anthony Brown returned looking better than ever. Four touchdowns and 279 yards through the air propelled the Eagles to a season-opening blowout victory.
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Previewing 2018 Football: Massachusetts
The Eagles open up the season against UMass on Saturday afternoon with the largest expectations surrounding the program since head coach Steve Addazio was hired in 2013. BC hasn’t lost to the Minutemen since 1978.
