jeff hafley Archives — The Heights

Bergamini: Castellanos Gave Up on BC. What Happened?

How did Castellanos go from one of the most exhilarating and beloved BC athletes to one who was no longer good enough to see the field?

News, Top Story, Administration

Hafley and Grant Remain BC’s Highest-Paid Employees in FY23

Former football head coach Jeff Hafley and men’s basketball head coach Earl Grant maintained their status as Boston College’s highest-paid employees during the 2023 fiscal year (FY23), according to the University’s 990 tax filing. Hafley earned $3,768,321 and Grant earned $2,114,853. Hafley left the Heights in January 2024 after four seasons to become the Green…

Sports, Football, Top Story, Fall

‘You Can Win at a Place Like This’: BC Introduces Bill O’Brien as Program’s 37th Head Coach

On Thursday, BC director of athletics Blake James introduced O’Brien as the football program’s newest face. The official introduction comes just over two weeks after BC launched a national search for the replacement of former head coach, Jeff Hafley.

Sports, Football, Fall

Ott: Assessing BC Football’s Future Under Bill O’Brien

Boston College football hired Bill O’Brien to become its 37th head coach on Friday. Here is an assessment of BC’s future under his leadership.

Sports, Football, Top Story

Bill O’Brien Hired as BC’s 37th Head Football Coach

O’Brien takes over the program just nine days after former head coach Jeff Hafley left BC to become the Green Bay Packers’ next defensive coordinator. Hafley’s final season with the Eagles ended with a 7–6 record and was capped off with a 23–14 win in the 2023 Fenway Bowl over No. 17 SMU.

Sports, Football, Fall

Bergamini: Examining the Complicated Legacy of Jeff Hafley

With former Boston College football head coach Jeff Hafley’s recent departure, Jack Bergamini examines the complicated legacy that he leaves at BC.

Sports, Football, Fall

BC Football Is on the Hunt for Hafley’s Replacement. Who Will It Be?

With former head coach Jeff Hafley’s departure from the Boston College football program, the head coaching job at BC is currently available.

Sports, Football, Top Story, Fall

Jeff Hafley Leaves BC for Green Bay Packers After Four Seasons on The Heights

Boston College football head coach Jeff Hafley is leaving the Heights after four seasons with the program to become the next defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, according to a press release from BC Athletics.