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As a Boston College fan, what is a reasonable ceiling to expect from the Eagles in the coming years?
-- Kris, Edwardsville, Pa.

It's high. Boston College is not that far removed from winning consecutive ACC Atlantic Division titles in 2007 and '08 under Jeff Jagodzinski (the first with quarterback Matt Ryan). Unfortunately for the Eagles, their division has become considerably tougher following Florida State's resurgence, Clemson's rise and Louisville's arrival.
However, Boston College has more history than Louisville and was arguably stronger than Clemson for about 15 years before Tajh Boyd suited up for the Tigers. Now the Eagles have a coach, Steve Addazzio, who both preaches the physical style of offense that's long been a hallmark at Boston College and, along with his staff, may be the best recruiter to come through Chestnut Hill in a long, long time. Getting to 7-6 last fall given the state of that roster was no small feat. The Eagles may take a step back this year without Heisman finalist Andre Williams, but I'd bet on them becoming a Top 25-caliber team again soon.

31southst {l Wrote}:http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140409/heisman-trophy-college-football-playoff-mailbag/?eref=sihp#all

Now the Eagles have a coach, Steve Addazzio, who both preaches the physical style of offense that's long been a hallmark at Boston College

pick6pedro {l Wrote}:

31southst {l Wrote}:http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140409/heisman-trophy-college-football-playoff-mailbag/?eref=sihp#all

Now the Eagles have a coach, Steve Addazzio, who both preaches the physical style of offense that's long been a hallmark at Boston College

Except he's trying to move away from that style as soon as possible...

“My freshman year down at Florida, coach Addazio was there and we are running some of the stuff we did down there,” Murphy said. “But we are still doing some of the stuff BC did last year with all the success they had with the power running game.

HJS {l Wrote}:I would love to hear oncore's thoughts on the above. There... I said it.

31southst {l Wrote}:

pick6pedro {l Wrote}:

31southst {l Wrote}:http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140409/heisman-trophy-college-football-playoff-mailbag/?eref=sihp#all

Now the Eagles have a coach, Steve Addazzio, who both preaches the physical style of offense that's long been a hallmark at Boston College

Except he's trying to move away from that style as soon as possible...

I guess it remains to be seen but I don't think that's really going to be true. Moving towards a spread but still emphasizing the run game.

http://bostonherald.com/sports/college/college_football/2014/04/ex_gator_tyler_murphy_dual_threat_for_boston_college

“My freshman year down at Florida, coach Addazio was there and we are running some of the stuff we did down there,” Murphy said. “But we are still doing some of the stuff BC did last year with all the success they had with the power running game.

31southst {l Wrote}:

pick6pedro {l Wrote}:

31southst {l Wrote}:http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140409/heisman-trophy-college-football-playoff-mailbag/?eref=sihp#all

Now the Eagles have a coach, Steve Addazzio, who both preaches the physical style of offense that's long been a hallmark at Boston College

Except he's trying to move away from that style as soon as possible...

I guess it remains to be seen but I don't think that's really going to be true. Moving towards a spread but still emphasizing the run game.

http://bostonherald.com/sports/college/college_football/2014/04/ex_gator_tyler_murphy_dual_threat_for_boston_college

“My freshman year down at Florida, coach Addazio was there and we are running some of the stuff we did down there,” Murphy said. “But we are still doing some of the stuff BC did last year with all the success they had with the power running game.

EagleDave {l Wrote}:BC is never going to go Air Raid, throw it 80 times a game offense. Ever.

What they'll eventually go to the point of doing is to line it up the way Auburn did this year (with great success) and run zone read all day behind a big athletic offensive line. We can definitely get the personnel to do that and do it at a high level.

claver2010 {l Wrote}:

EagleDave {l Wrote}:BC is never going to go Air Raid, throw it 80 times a game offense. Ever.

What they'll eventually go to the point of doing is to line it up the way Auburn did this year (with great success) and run zone read all day behind a big athletic offensive line. We can definitely get the personnel to do that and do it at a high level.

So essentially the drive in 2008 against FSU with a better QB cause no one can be worse than Chris Crane?

Sign me up

twballgame9 {l Wrote}:

claver2010 {l Wrote}:

EagleDave {l Wrote}:BC is never going to go Air Raid, throw it 80 times a game offense. Ever.

What they'll eventually go to the point of doing is to line it up the way Auburn did this year (with great success) and run zone read all day behind a big athletic offensive line. We can definitely get the personnel to do that and do it at a high level.

So essentially the drive in 2008 against FSU with a better QB cause no one can be worse than Chris Crane?

Sign me up

You'll see a lot of that play - they ran it a ton at the spring game - but I think it will be more diverse than that. That FSU drive was the same play over and over.

twballgame9 {l Wrote}:

claver2010 {l Wrote}:

EagleDave {l Wrote}:BC is never going to go Air Raid, throw it 80 times a game offense. Ever.

What they'll eventually go to the point of doing is to line it up the way Auburn did this year (with great success) and run zone read all day behind a big athletic offensive line. We can definitely get the personnel to do that and do it at a high level.

So essentially the drive in 2008 against FSU with a better QB cause no one can be worse than Chris Crane?

Sign me up

You'll see a lot of that play - they ran it a ton at the spring game - but I think it will be more diverse than that. That FSU drive was the same play over and over.

commavegarage {l Wrote}:

twballgame9 {l Wrote}:

claver2010 {l Wrote}:

EagleDave {l Wrote}:BC is never going to go Air Raid, throw it 80 times a game offense. Ever.

What they'll eventually go to the point of doing is to line it up the way Auburn did this year (with great success) and run zone read all day behind a big athletic offensive line. We can definitely get the personnel to do that and do it at a high level.

So essentially the drive in 2008 against FSU with a better QB cause no one can be worse than Chris Crane?

Sign me up

You'll see a lot of that play - they ran it a ton at the spring game - but I think it will be more diverse than that. That FSU drive was the same play over and over.

that fsu drive was probably my favorite drive since ive started following bc football carefully (07)

2001Eagle {l Wrote}:

commavegarage {l Wrote}:

twballgame9 {l Wrote}:

claver2010 {l Wrote}:

EagleDave {l Wrote}:BC is never going to go Air Raid, throw it 80 times a game offense. Ever.

What they'll eventually go to the point of doing is to line it up the way Auburn did this year (with great success) and run zone read all day behind a big athletic offensive line. We can definitely get the personnel to do that and do it at a high level.

So essentially the drive in 2008 against FSU with a better QB cause no one can be worse than Chris Crane?

Sign me up

You'll see a lot of that play - they ran it a ton at the spring game - but I think it will be more diverse than that. That FSU drive was the same play over and over.

that fsu drive was probably my favorite drive since ive started following bc football carefully (07)

really? better than the downpour in blacksburg?

commavegarage {l Wrote}:vt was a couple of plays.


that fsu drive was men vs. boys

ATLeagle {l Wrote}:Re: the FSU drive.

I don't know if I read it or he talked about it on his radio show, but at some point (and I am paraphrasing) Logan said playcalling is simple. Find something you do well and keep doing it until the defense proves they can stop it. Once they stop it you then run the counter.

He was being overly simplistic, but I do think he's right and that's probably close to his philosophy.

eaglecaddy {l Wrote}:

ATLeagle {l Wrote}:Re: the FSU drive.

I don't know if I read it or he talked about it on his radio show, but at some point (and I am paraphrasing) Logan said playcalling is simple. Find something you do well and keep doing it until the defense proves they can stop it. Once they stop it you then run the counter.

He was being overly simplistic, but I do think he's right and that's probably close to his philosophy.

Pretty confident the coaching staff at Duke was listening to that based on their last appearance at Alumni.

ATLeagle {l Wrote}:Re: the FSU drive.

I don't know if I read it or he talked about it on his radio show, but at some point (and I am paraphrasing) Logan said playcalling is simple. Find something you do well and keep doing it until the defense proves they can stop it. Once they stop it you then run the counter.

He was being overly simplistic, but I do think he's right and that's probably close to his philosophy.

Reverend Mike {l Wrote}:

ATLeagle {l Wrote}:Re: the FSU drive.

I don't know if I read it or he talked about it on his radio show, but at some point (and I am paraphrasing) Logan said playcalling is simple. Find something you do well and keep doing it until the defense proves they can stop it. Once they stop it you then run the counter.

He was being overly simplistic, but I do think he's right and that's probably close to his philosophy.

This is how I played "10 Yard Fight."