2015 Spring Practice

[Real Priapus]

I know he plays for the Seahawks, but which one is Richard Wilson? The quarterback, the guy who went to Stanford, or the one who doesn't want to get fined? And what's he got to do with BC?

[DomingoOrtiz]

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/coll ... anew_at_qb

[DavidGordonsFoot]

I know he plays for the Seahawks, but which one is Richard Wilson?

Do you mean Dick Wilson?

[dtwalrus]

Athlon lists Hilliman among its 20 RB's poised for a big '15:

Jon Hilliman, Boston College
Boston College has ranked inside of the top 20 nationally in rushing offense in back-to-back years under coach Steve Addazio. While Andre Williams did most of the heavy lifting in 2013, Addazio used more of an all-around effort to attack opponents on the ground last year. Quarterback Tyler Murphy led the team with 1,179 yards, while Hilliman finished second with 860 yards on 211 attempts. Myles Willis and Marcus Outlow also chipped in as key contributors at running back. With uncertainty at quarterback heading into 2015, Addazio can lean on Hilliman and the rest of the Boston College backs to carry the offense (at least early in the year). The offensive line must be revamped, but Hilliman could easily eclipse 1,000 yards with 50-75 more touches in 2015.

https://athlonsports.com/college-footba ... -rise-2015

[dtwalrus]

To the multimedia department: Why can't we do this? And also, their bubble is really nice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akr7NzS ... ture=share

[eagle9903]

To the multimedia department: Why can't we do this? And also, their bubble is really nice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akr7NzS ... ture=share

yeah, but if that bubble fell it would really hurt someone

[claver2010]

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/ ... story.html

BC coordinator Todd Fitch set to revamp offense

By Michael VegaGLOBE STAFF MARCH 06, 2015
Boston College football coach Steve Addazio cited trust and continuity in his decision to promote Todd Fitch from wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator.

Addazio trusted Fitch, a 29-year coaching veteran with experience as an offensive coordinator at South Florida (2010-12), East Carolina (2007-09) and Connecticut (1996-98), would provide the leadership to maintain his offensive scheme.

“I am confident that he will help us continue to develop and bring us to new heights,’’ Addazio said in a statement announcing Fitch’s promotion Feb. 14 and the hiring of Brian White as receivers coach.

Fitch will have to address numerous challenges in spring drills and fall camp, namely the retooling of the offensive line and the replacement of dual-threat quarterback Tyler Murphy, a graduate-transfer from the University of Florida who set an Atlantic Coast Conference season record for quarterbacks with 1,079 rushing yards (in 12 games). He also threw for 11 TDs and 1,526 yards.

“Having done it before, you want to trust the situation you’re walking into,’’ Fitch said. “That was big for me. Steve and I had known each other in the past, but we had never worked together before.

“But after these last two years, obviously, he knows me a lot better and I know him, so that makes it a lot more of a comfortable situation.’’

Fitch replaces Ryan Day, who departed to become quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.

“Losing all those snaps from last year and getting the right combination of people up front will be a big thing for us,’’ Fitch said. “There’s some people returning and we’ve got some youth there, so we’ve got to find the right mixture there.

“Then the other big thing, obviously, is the quarterback position. “Obviously we had a change our first year, then Tyler transferred in a year ago and did a nice job for us, so we were kind of jumping off the board here with a young, new guy.’’

Sophomores Darius Wade and Troy Flutie, the nephew of Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, will vie for the starting job along with incoming freshman Elijah Robinson, one of five recruits who enrolled in January.

“So you’re kind of bringing those two positions together and trying to find the right mixture of guys up front and trying to identify your starting quarterback in spring and fall camp,’’ Fitch said. “But those are two big areas that are always important no matter what kind of offense you run.’’

What excited Fitch about BC’s offense are the returning personnel at running back with power back Jon Hilliman, the speedy home-run threat of Myles Willis, and the combination of the two in Marcus Outlow. Tyler Rouse, who blends speed and strength, adds a fourth back to the mix.

“We’re blessed to have some really good players and a variety of kind of players,’’ Fitch said. “So we have great competition there. They’re all different body types and so we’re experimenting with guys there in different roles.’’

At receiver, Fitch pointed to the return of Charlie Callinan and Dan Crimmins along with Sherman Alston, who made his mark as a Jet Sweep specialist last season, as leaders of a group that likely will get contributions from sophomores Nat Dixon and Gabe McClary.

“I think our skill at those two positions will be the best we’ve had — top to bottom, 1 through 4 [at running back] and 1 through 6 [at receiver] – since we first got here and had Alex Amidon and Andre Williams in Year 1,’’ Fitch said.

“Having more playmakers around a young quarterback will help him out,’’ Fitch added, “because when you have a young quarterback you don’t want him to have to win the game for you by himself.”

``So if you can get multiple assets on the field and let him distribute the ball and keep things simple for him until he gets his feet on the ground,’’ Fitch added. ``It’ll make his job a heck of a lot easier. I think those kind of players will help in that transition for us.’’

More than likely, it will help in Fitch’s own transition from BC’s receivers coach and passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator.

``Every day you’re around the players whether you’re a coordinator or a position coach, you develop relationships and they get to know you and you get to know them,’’ Fitch said. ``I think over these last two years, I feel I’ve gotten a pretty good feel for these guys. It’s been a pretty good working relationship previously and there’s no reason to think it won’t continue to work as it moves forward.’’

[25GeraldRd]

In the article Claver posted Fitch it states:

"What excited Fitch about BC’s offense are the returning personnel at running back with power back Jon Hilliman, the speedy home-run threat of Myles Willis, and the combination of the two in Marcus Outlow. Tyler Rouse, who blends speed and strength, adds a fourth back to the mix."

“I think our skill at those two positions will be the best we’ve had — top to bottom, 1 through 4 [at running back] and 1 through 6 [at receiver] – since we first got here and had Alex Amidon and Andre Williams in Year 1,’’ Fitch said."


Again, no mention of Richard Wilson. What gives? I assume Gowins will redshirt, but I see no point in wasting Wilson's talent as 5th string RB - move this guy to LB already!

[dtwalrus]

In the article Claver posted Fitch it states:

"What excited Fitch about BC’s offense are the returning personnel at running back with power back Jon Hilliman, the speedy home-run threat of Myles Willis, and the combination of the two in Marcus Outlow. Tyler Rouse, who blends speed and strength, adds a fourth back to the mix."

“I think our skill at those two positions will be the best we’ve had — top to bottom, 1 through 4 [at running back] and 1 through 6 [at receiver] – since we first got here and had Alex Amidon and Andre Williams in Year 1,’’ Fitch said."


Again, no mention of Richard Wilson. What gives? I assume Gowins will redshirt, but I see no point in wasting Wilson's talent as 5th string RB - move this guy to LB already!

No mention of Swigert either. Was really hoping he could be the feel good story of the year, ala Herzie.

[Bunratty]

In the article Claver posted Fitch it states:

"What excited Fitch about BC’s offense are the returning personnel at running back with power back Jon Hilliman, the speedy home-run threat of Myles Willis, and the combination of the two in Marcus Outlow. Tyler Rouse, who blends speed and strength, adds a fourth back to the mix."

“I think our skill at those two positions will be the best we’ve had — top to bottom, 1 through 4 [at running back] and 1 through 6 [at receiver] – since we first got here and had Alex Amidon and Andre Williams in Year 1,’’ Fitch said."


Again, no mention of Richard Wilson. What gives? I assume Gowins will redshirt, but I see no point in wasting Wilson's talent as 5th string RB - move this guy to LB already!

No mention of Swigert either. Was really hoping he could be the feel good story of the year, ala Herzie.

Article also talks about McClary as a WR. He was moved to CB weeks ago. Sounds like a puff piece and Vega did not do his homework.

[dtwalrus]

Word is getting out! Boston College in 2015! Latest Vegas Insider odds for the College Playoff National Championship include Boston College at 200-1. For reference, that's 7th in the ACC! Take that, Duke (300-1)!!!

http://www.makegamedayeveryday.com/news ... ampionship

ACC Odds:
1. Clemson 25-1
2. FSU 33-1
3. GT 75-1
3. Miami 75-1
5. Louisville 100-1
5. VT 100-1
7. Boston College 200-1
8. Duke 300-1

[MilitantEagle]

Word is getting out! Boston College in 2015! Latest Vegas Insider odds for the College Playoff National Championship include Boston College at 200-1. For reference, that's 7th in the ACC! Take that, Duke (300-1)!!!

http://www.makegamedayeveryday.com/news ... ampionship

ACC Odds:
1. Clemson 25-1
2. FSU 33-1
3. GT 75-1
3. Miami 75-1
5. Louisville 100-1
5. VT 100-1
7. Boston College 200-1
8. Duke 300-1

The Ville may be the best bet out of those. Or Clemson.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

i wouldn't take 25 - 1 for the clemson to win the acc much less the national championship of the universe

[twballgame9]

i wouldn't take 25 - 1 for the clemson to win the acc much less the national championship of the universe

Seconded. I'm not sure I would bet Clemson to win the division.

[Eaglekeeper]

VT looks overrated again.

[BCSUPERFAN22]

Another 5th year OL announced he is transferring. Jack Miller, a center from Michigan (originally from Perrysburg, OH). Had BC offer out of HS.

[31southst]

Another 5th year OL announced he is transferring. Jack Miller, a center from Michigan (originally from Perrysburg, OH). Had BC offer out of HS.

As was stated with the ND guy, I think a tackle would be much more helpful than an interior lineman. Harris Williams will start if healthy (if not that changes things) and I'd just as soon let Taylor and Baker get a year of starts under their belt, especially considering we won't win anything this year but might have a chance next year.

[eepstein0]

Another 5th year OL announced he is transferring. Jack Miller, a center from Michigan (originally from Perrysburg, OH). Had BC offer out of HS.

As was stated with the ND guy, I think a tackle would be much more helpful than an interior lineman. Harris Williams will start if healthy (if not that changes things) and I'd just as soon let Taylor and Baker get a year of starts under their belt, especially considering we won't win anything this year but might have a chance next year.

Disagree, we could use all the help we can get on the OL as far as experience is concerned

[dtwalrus]

Another 5th year OL announced he is transferring. Jack Miller, a center from Michigan (originally from Perrysburg, OH). Had BC offer out of HS.

As was stated with the ND guy, I think a tackle would be much more helpful than an interior lineman. Harris Williams will start if healthy (if not that changes things) and I'd just as soon let Taylor and Baker get a year of starts under their belt, especially considering we won't win anything this year but might have a chance next year.

Disagree, we could use all the help we can get on the OL as far as experience is concerned

This may be an unpopular opinion around here but I don't want a single OL 5th year transfer for the same reason I don't want a 5th year QB transfer. We have the talent, it's just young. Let them play, get the experience, and learn on the job. So what if Taylor, Bowen, Baker or whoever else the staff feel like has the potential to develop into something special struggles a bit this year. Who cares if the OLine isn't dominant this year? There's talent here, just like at the QB position. Time to let it loose.

[twballgame9]

Another 5th year OL announced he is transferring. Jack Miller, a center from Michigan (originally from Perrysburg, OH). Had BC offer out of HS.

As was stated with the ND guy, I think a tackle would be much more helpful than an interior lineman. Harris Williams will start if healthy (if not that changes things) and I'd just as soon let Taylor and Baker get a year of starts under their belt, especially considering we won't win anything this year but might have a chance next year.

Disagree, we could use all the help we can get on the OL as far as experience is concerned

This may be an unpopular opinion around here but I don't want a single OL 5th year transfer for the same reason I don't want a 5th year QB transfer. We have the talent, it's just young. Let them play, get the experience, and learn on the job. So what if Taylor, Bowen, Baker or whoever else the staff feel like has the potential to develop into something special struggles a bit this year. Who cares if the OLine isn't dominant this year? There's talent here, just like at the QB position. Time to let it loose.

I'm okay with that as it relates to Wade, but if you are going to do that with Wade, you do whatever you can to protect him.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

5th year lineman? Yes, please. There is always attrition.

[basselope]

In the article Claver posted Fitch it states:

"What excited Fitch about BC’s offense are the returning personnel at running back with power back Jon Hilliman, the speedy home-run threat of Myles Willis, and the combination of the two in Marcus Outlow. Tyler Rouse, who blends speed and strength, adds a fourth back to the mix."

“I think our skill at those two positions will be the best we’ve had — top to bottom, 1 through 4 [at running back] and 1 through 6 [at receiver] – since we first got here and had Alex Amidon and Andre Williams in Year 1,’’ Fitch said."


Again, no mention of Richard Wilson. What gives? I assume Gowins will redshirt, but I see no point in wasting Wilson's talent as 5th string RB - move this guy to LB already!

No mention of Swigert either. Was really hoping he could be the feel good story of the year, ala Herzie.

He mentions him here.....

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/80738/bcs-bobby-swigert-poised-for-remarkable-comeback

[dtwalrus]

In the article Claver posted Fitch it states:

"What excited Fitch about BC’s offense are the returning personnel at running back with power back Jon Hilliman, the speedy home-run threat of Myles Willis, and the combination of the two in Marcus Outlow. Tyler Rouse, who blends speed and strength, adds a fourth back to the mix."

“I think our skill at those two positions will be the best we’ve had — top to bottom, 1 through 4 [at running back] and 1 through 6 [at receiver] – since we first got here and had Alex Amidon and Andre Williams in Year 1,’’ Fitch said."


Again, no mention of Richard Wilson. What gives? I assume Gowins will redshirt, but I see no point in wasting Wilson's talent as 5th string RB - move this guy to LB already!

No mention of Swigert either. Was really hoping he could be the feel good story of the year, ala Herzie.

He mentions him here.....

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/80738/bcs-bobby-swigert-poised-for-remarkable-comeback

That's just what I was hoping for.

I really like:

“If there’s one person everybody in this building’s rooting for, it’s Bobby because everybody understands what he’s gone through,” said Fitch, recently promoted to offensive coordinator. “Hopefully, he continues to grow and rehab and we can see him on the field in the fall. That would be a fantastic story. One of the best I’ve ever been around.”

And Addazio's:

"It's a process and hopefully we'll have him on the field for the first game next year."

Also, nice little bit in there about Daz visiting Swigert in the hospital. Hadn't heard that story before and now I'm glad I have.

[eepstein0]

Another 5th year OL announced he is transferring. Jack Miller, a center from Michigan (originally from Perrysburg, OH). Had BC offer out of HS.

As was stated with the ND guy, I think a tackle would be much more helpful than an interior lineman. Harris Williams will start if healthy (if not that changes things) and I'd just as soon let Taylor and Baker get a year of starts under their belt, especially considering we won't win anything this year but might have a chance next year.

Disagree, we could use all the help we can get on the OL as far as experience is concerned

This may be an unpopular opinion around here but I don't want a single OL 5th year transfer for the same reason I don't want a 5th year QB transfer. We have the talent, it's just young. Let them play, get the experience, and learn on the job. So what if Taylor, Bowen, Baker or whoever else the staff feel like has the potential to develop into something special struggles a bit this year. Who cares if the OLine isn't dominant this year? There's talent here, just like at the QB position. Time to let it loose.

I'm okay with that as it relates to Wade, but if you are going to do that with Wade, you do whatever you can to protect him.

This.

New QB plus a shaky OLine = 4-8 territory

[DomingoOrtiz]

Sounds like Wilson was the star of today's scrimmage.

[eepstein0]

Sounds like McClary was very good at QB as well

[25GeraldRd]

Please elaborate on the Wilson and McLary comments.

A video was posted on Instagram of Alston scoring on a jet sweep.

[BCSUPERFAN22]

Please elaborate on the Wilson and McLary comments.

A video was posted on Instagram of Alston scoring on a jet sweep.

Think epstein mistyped, Hoffses said that McClary looked good at CB (not QB)

[rktbrkr]

Mich center Jack Miller said he's burned out with football, if he's tired of football then a transfer is a lot more headaches. ND Hagerty is same position, with only 1 likely returning starter transfers will be welcome additions.

[eepstein0]

Please elaborate on the Wilson and McLary comments.

A video was posted on Instagram of Alston scoring on a jet sweep.

Think epstein mistyped, Hoffses said that McClary looked good at CB (not QB)

Yep autocorrect fail. Said he was a lock down CB