Boston College Football Final Scrimmage Notes: Rettig Throws Four Picks, Mike Javorski And Manny Asprilla Shines

by A.J Black on Aug 24, 2011 8:43 PM EDT in Boston College Football

Boston College held it's final scrimmage of the fall today, and again it was the defense that shined. Chase Rettig struggled today, going 20-28 for 174, but FOUR interceptions. Not a good sign with just a week before the season opener against Northwestern but I wouldn't read into it much. Spaz wasn't pleased though:

"Too many turnovers. Frank Spaziani said. "Good that we got them on defense, but some of them were not forced."

Andre Williams as expected missed the scrimmage due to his sprained ankle. Mike Javorski received most of the carries for the Eagles running the ball 10 times for 32 yards. Rolandan Finch carried the ball 7 times for 26 yards and Tahj Kimble carried the ball 4 attempts for 22 yards. If Williams misses the NU game it appears as if Frank Spaziani still hasn't picked a primary running back yet.

The offensive star of the scrimmage was certainly Colin Larmond Jr. who caught ten passes for 89 yards. Larmond has solidified that he will be the #1 receiver going into this season. I have a feeling he is going to have a Richie Gunnell type season this year.

The backup quarterback battle continued between Dave Shinskie and Mike Marscovetra. Shinksie appeared to have the better scrimmage hitting four passes for 28 yards, while Marsco didn't complete a pass. At this point it I would bet that Uncle Dave will be the backup going into the season. Josh Bordner did not play again with a bad back.

On defense converted wide receiver Hampton Hughes who converted to safety five days ago showed flashes of excellence with an interception and two pass break ups. With the dismissal of Okechukwu Okoroha, Hughes may see some playing time this season. Freshman DB Manny Asprilla also had a stellar scrimmage racking up 5 tackles and two pass deflections. Kevin Pierre-Louis and Steele Divitto each recorded a sack.

Only ten days left and lots of questions remain. Will Nathan Richman, Andre Williams, and Kaleb Ramsey be healthy enough to play? How will BC's secondary hold up? Is Chase Rettig the real deal? Who will be the starting halfback?

What questions about this team concern you going into the Northwestern game?

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4 INTs?

Oh my.

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by Brian Favat on Aug 24, 2011 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe he is experimenting with pushing the envelope…learning reasonable limits… Hard to say if it means any thing at all

by waterwater on Aug 24, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Letting the Northwestern defensive backs get a little too cocky going into the opener. Throwing them off the scent.

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by Brian Favat on Aug 24, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Fake-out picks

I like it. NU won’t know what hit them.

by D-Murph on Aug 25, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah but a few of them bounced out of receiviers hands

by EagleAboveTheRim on Aug 24, 2011 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

How 2010 of them.

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by Brian Favat on Aug 24, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Besides Larmond, of course

by EagleAboveTheRim on Aug 24, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow….I almost forgot what that was like.

by bc2208 on Aug 24, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Williams plays

by EagleAboveTheRim on Aug 24, 2011 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

Agree

I think Williams plays and there is a video interview with Montel and HD today where he says he’s gonna be back by UCF.

by DCash on Aug 24, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

If thats true that would be the best news Ive heard all day.

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by A.J Black on Aug 24, 2011 9:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Hope Montel is not rushing (pun not intended) things

by waterwater on Aug 24, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

You lie.

by bc2208 on Aug 24, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree again

Claims his doctors are on board with that assessment too.

by DCash on Aug 24, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Is Richman not yet able to tough it out?*

nb: avoiding use of certain English language word often used in normal discourse, but nonetheless found unacceptable by the overbearing moderator

by waterwater on Aug 24, 2011 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

Still out

Kid has chronic back issue, according to Hoffses.

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by Brian Favat on Aug 24, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Need an assist

A non-BC friend of mine wants to trash talk his Notre Dame coworker so obviously he turned to me for help. Naturally, my first thought was for him to play a loop of the Josh Ott ‘02 interception TD that ruined their perfect season and made a mockery of the green jersey but can’t seem to find a video of it.

Any thoughts?

by DCash on Aug 24, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions