BC Interruption - Boston College vs Virginia Tech Football: Complete CoverageA Boston College Eagles Community.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47285/bci-fave.png2017-10-07T23:51:57-04:00http://www.bcinterruption.com/rss/stream/162057432017-10-07T23:51:57-04:002017-10-07T23:51:57-04:00Boston College Football - and coach Steve Addazio - STILL Waiting for it to Come Together
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<p>The BC coach is adamant that things will come together for his group. When? He’s not so sure.</p> <p id="wHukCQ">"It'll come together, and it'll be beautiful."</p>
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<p id="Pv0Fvf">Those are probably the words most Boston College fans will remember from the Eagles' 23-10 loss at home against Virginia Tech, uttered by a tired and clearly frustrated Steve Addazio. </p>
<p id="4I2ZXj">"You can write that one down, okay? I don't have the time clock on it right here, but it'll come together, and it'll be beautiful, all right. And the investment is worth it."</p>
<p id="q8vnqz">Perhaps the BC coach was trying to convince a fan base that has largely turned on him that better times are coming, or maybe he was delivering a message to his team. Heck, maybe he was just trying to convince himself. </p>
<p id="2qrb5v">Either way, Addazio, the Eagles, and BC fans everywhere leave another game still waiting for it to come together for this team. It was another night of missed opportunities, dropped passes, and inconsistent offensive play, while the defense did its best to keep BC within striking distance.</p>
<p id="787Ak5">It's a script that Boston College fans have seen play out countless times over the past few years, and every time it feels like the Eagles are THIS close to putting it all together.</p>
<p id="2GEsiq">But we just haven't seen it, at least not against top level competition. </p>
<p id="qK1Zaj">Nobody can argue that BC has faced a tough slate so far, battling three different Top 25 opponents in Virginia Tech, Clemson and Notre Dame, and yes, the Eagles are breaking in a redshirt freshman quarterback in Anthony Brown. But the BC fan base has run out of patience for growing pains, and unless the Eagles plan on changing conferences sometime soon, the schedule isn't getting any easier. </p>
<p id="XSlWlC">Nobody can question that Steve Addazio is a hard worker, that he does things the right way, that his players would run through a wall for him, or that he loves his team, but none of those are the issue at hand right now. </p>
<p id="2ZO6gB">If Addazio hopes to return to the Heights next season, he will need to lead yet another turnaround - one even more impressive than last year’s home stretch - starting with a trip to Louisville next week. It won’t be easy, but the Eagles and their coach certainly aren’t done fighting.</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2017/10/7/16442928/boston-college-football-and-coach-steve-addazio-still-waiting-for-it-to-come-together-eaglesJoe Parello2017-10-07T22:30:56-04:002017-10-07T22:30:56-04:00FINAL: Boston College Football Falls to Virginia Tech, 23-10
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<p>Things went from bad to worse for the Eagles under the lights.</p> <p id="ZkAX3X">Boston College (2-4, 0-3 ACC) just couldn't get anything going offensively Saturday night at Alumni Stadium, as Virginia Tech comfortably defeated the Eagles 23-10.</p>
<p id="YIGSoi">While Virginia Tech (5-1, 1-1 ACC) made its fair share of plays, don't put this one on the Eagle defense, which forced an early turnover when <span>Isaac Yiadom</span> caught a pass tipped by <span>Zach Allen</span>, and brought consistent pressure on VT quarterback <span>Josh Jackson</span>.</p>
<p id="STCF2y">Nobody brought more heat than star defensive end <span>Harold Landry</span>, who tied a career-high with three sacks. The senior appeared to injure his ankle on his third sack, but did return. </p>
<p id="i4RqRq"><span>Landry's</span> running mate <span>Zach Allen</span> added 13 tackles, 3 for loss and a sack, but none of it mattered, as BC's offense was stuck in the mud all night.</p>
<p id="cx6xbf">The BC offense mustered just 9 first downs and 73 passing yards through three quarters, and opened the fourth quarter forcing <span>Mike Knoll</span> to punt from the back of his own end zone on back-to-back possessions. </p>
<p id="WySKsX"><span>Knoll</span> punted 8 times on the night, as redshirt freshman <span>Anthony Brown</span> completed just 7 of 20 passes through three quarters of play. BC didn't reach the end zone until receiver <span>Jeff Smith</span> took a hand off and threw back to <span>Brown</span> for a 25-yard score late in the fourth, but the game was already out of reach at that point. </p>
<p id="cug3XP">Stay tuned for more coverage from a frustrating night at the Heights.</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2017/10/7/16442726/final-boston-college-football-falls-to-virginia-tech-23-10Joe Parello2017-10-07T20:53:58-04:002017-10-07T20:53:58-04:00HALFTIME: Boston College Football Trails Virginia Tech 17-3
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<p>The wheels are starting to come off...</p> <p id="qR6APN">After BC left some points on the field, but still hung tough in the first, things began to fall apart in the second. </p>
<p id="BHuc42">Virginia Tech blanked the Eagles in the second period, and added 10 points of its own, thanks to a 23-yard touchdown run by <span>Travon McMillian</span>, and a 34-yard field goal by <span>Joey Slye</span>.</p>
<p id="B51OiZ">Can the Eagles come back in the second half? They'll need to get something going offensively to have a chance...</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2017/10/7/16442514/halftime-boston-college-football-trails-virginia-tech-17-3-steve-addazioJoe Parello2017-10-07T15:09:03-04:002017-10-07T15:09:03-04:00Boston College vs Virginia Tech Game Thread (7:15 pm, ESPN 2)
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<p>Let us know what you think about the Eagles and the Hokies!</p> <p id="fog41z">Boston College re-enters ACC play with a big night game against Virginia Tech at Alumni Stadium. The last time the Eagles faced the Hokies, it was an embarrassing 49-0 defeat for Boston College, and with a slow start to 2017, fans are no doubt looking for vast improvement this time around.</p>
<p id="iqKypp">BC did end its three-game losing streak last week against Central Michigan, but the real grind begins again tonight. Continue below for more game information, and let us know what you think about the Eagles and the Hokies!</p>
<p id="HI6llZ"><strong>The Matchup:</strong> <a href="https://www.bcinterruption.com/">Boston College Eagles</a> (2-3) vs <a href="https://www.gobblercountry.com/">Virginia Tech Hokies</a> (4-1)</p>
<p id="4etDKY"><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, October 7th, 2017</p>
<p id="L8sYUu"><strong>Kickoff Time:</strong> 7:15 pm</p>
<p id="VJ0ciq"><strong>Venue:</strong> Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill</p>
<p id="1XY1fy"><strong>TV Information:</strong> ESPN 2</p>
<p id="jQRChN"><strong>Radio Information:</strong> Listen live on AM 850 WEEI or stream the broadcast via BCEagles.com or the TuneIn Radio app, on the IMG Sports Network. If you’re in the BC area you can listen to the student broadcast via WZBC 90.3 FM or stream the game online via www.wzbcsports.com.</p>
<p id="IFFbDQ"><strong>Odds:</strong> Boston College is currently listed as a 16.5-point underdog, with the over/under set at 46.5.</p>
<p id="TLTaSN"><strong>Twitter Updates:</strong> Follow along with BC's battle against Notre Dame live via our Twitter feed at <a href="http://twitter.com/bcinterruption">@BCInterruption</a>, which will be (mostly) handled by Joe Parello (<a href="https://twitter.com/HerewegoJoe">@HerewegoJoe</a>) in the press box. For even more BC game day commentary, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/BCHysteria">@BCHysteria</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ChoppinToppin">@ChoppinToppin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ejhoffses/">@EJHoffses</a>.</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2017/10/7/16441278/boston-college-vs-virginia-tech-game-thread-7-15-pm-espn-2-steve-addazio-eagles-hokiesJoe Parello2017-10-07T14:00:02-04:002017-10-07T14:00:02-04:00Coach’s Corner: Evaluating BC - Virginia Tech
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<p>Eagles’ difficult schedule continues with night tilt vs Hokies</p> <p id="S4qc0r">Our Boston Globe style look at tonight’s game between Virginia Tech and Boston College.</p>
<h4 id="lTlkNL">#16/#19 Virginia Tech (4-1 overall, 0-1 ACC) at Boston College (2-3 overall, 0-2 ACC) </h4>
<p id="hf5WWa"><strong>When:</strong> 7:15 PM EDT, <strong>TV: </strong>ESPN 2, WatchESPN </p>
<p id="AyUkOZ"><strong>Where:</strong> Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA (44,500)</p>
<p id="TRS3PB"><strong>Line:</strong> Danny Sheridan opening - Virginia Tech by 17, The Book - Virginia Tech by 13.7</p>
<p id="kVmlF9"><strong>Series history:</strong> Virginia Tech leads 17-8 , in Chestnut Hill - Virginia Tech leads 8-4</p>
<p id="TR3qXo"><strong>Last game vs BC:</strong> at Virginia Tech 49 Boston College 0 - 2016</p>
<p id="hazRVj"><strong>Last game at BC:</strong> Virginia Tech 26 at Boston College 10 - 2015</p>
<p id="Eks8rG"><strong>Last BC win:</strong> Boston College 33 at Virginia Tech 31 - 2014</p>
<p id="QMucNJ"><strong>Series Win Streak:</strong> Virginia Tech - 2</p>
<p id="g2PsLM"><strong>My 2017 record vs the Vegas spread: </strong> 4-1</p>
<p id="nc2x97"><strong>My 2017 record straight up:</strong> 5-0</p>
<p id="5lC8ON"><strong>Last week: </strong>at Boston College 28 Central Michigan 8, Clemson 31 at Virginia Tech 17</p>
<h4 id="XgiVw2">When Virginia Tech Runs:</h4>
<h5 id="Rlv0xS">Advantage: Boston College</h5>
<h5 id="iSHyjQ">Virginia Tech run offense: 192.6 ypg, 46th in the nation, Boston College run defense: 259.0 ypg, 123rd in the nation</h5>
<p id="WkdrNn">So far in 2017, it appears that the situation and the opponent has dictated the import and therefore the productivity of the Tech run game. In two games against FBS teams with winning records, the Hokies have average 36.5 attempts for 162 yards while against non winning teams, 59.5 attempts for 279 yards. Of note is that the per carry average is very much the same regardless.</p>
<p id="kziLRN">However, how they got there against the two quality opponents in Clemson and West Virginia was very different. Great success, based on the QB run in the opener against the Mountaineers and very little vs the Tigers.</p>
<p id="7F1ab5">This was not expected to be an elite offensive line coming into the season, despite three returning starters. </p>
<p id="3xX5yQ">In the West Virginia game, it was QB Josh Jackson, who did the bulk of the damage with 101 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown. Jackson though, has just 56 yards over the next four games.</p>
<p id="AVTKkE">The backs do it by committee, with six players with 18 or more carriers. JR <span>Travon McMillian</span> would get the lion’s share of the work.</p>
<p id="kaa9Gr">Virginia Tech, like Boston College, has had troubles creating big runs, with just 4 carries of greater than 20 yards all season. Provided the Eagles can control Jackson, they get a slight edge in this one.</p>
<h4 id="f6cw5E">When Virginia Tech Passes:</h4>
<h5 id="9zhjTQ">Advantage: Even</h5>
<h5 id="fKIEoy">Virginia Tech pass offense: 281.6 ypg, 31st in the nation, Boston College pass defense: 154.0 ypg, 12th in the nation</h5>
<p id="Q5jlVe">Of all the match-ups in the game, to me, this is the most intriguing. BC hasn’t allowed any team in excess of 203 yards all season, that occurred in game one at Northern Illinois. They are also tied for 5th in the country in yards per attempt at just 5.0, 12th in completion percentage (51.3), 4th in passer rating and 10th in interceptions.</p>
<p id="nNt5WT">People will say that’s because the Eagles run defense has been so porous and there is validity to that. But the last two weeks in particular against Clemson and Central Michigan, BC has looked down right stingy and that is without doing what most felt the Eagles would do in sacking the QB. BC has just 9 all season. Much of the credit is with the secondary.</p>
<p id="5MRx9o">We have said often that it would be hard for <span>Anthony Brown</span> to throw if the Eagles can’t run, so the same thing should apply here where if the BC defense can’t stop the run, then teams passing on their own terms should do better, but they haven’t.</p>
<p id="AJJIxU">RS-Fr <span>Josh Jackson</span> has been more than solid for VT in his first season at QB. He completes 65% of his passes and has thrown for 12 TDs with only three interceptions, two of which came last week vs Clemson.</p>
<p id="U07RsF">Unlike some of the teams BC has seen recently, the Hokies are almost exclusively a one receiver team, with SR WR <span>Cam Phillips</span> having 41 receptions and a team high 5 TDs and FR WR <span>Sean Savoy</span> next with just 18 catches. <span>Phillips</span> has 206 career catches and will set Tech record with just five more. Dependent on which side Phillips lines up on, one would expect <span>Isaac Yiadom</span> or <span>Kamrin Moore</span> to get help over the top from <span>Lukas Denis</span>, who is tied for the nation’s lead in interceptions.</p>
<p id="JzZkzo">RB <span>Steven Peoples</span> has been productive out of the backfield, something that I looked for Central Michigan to exploit last week, but they didn’t. Of People’s three catches, two have gone for scores.</p>
<p id="EORJ7N">The Virginia Tech offensive line starts two red shirt seniors, a senior, a red shirt junior and a true junior, so they are very experienced and done a good job to date in protecting <span>Josh Jackson</span>.</p>
<p id="LnpcrB">The call of even may look like a cop out, but very difficult to figure out if the Tech passing game is legit or if the Eagle defense vs the pass is legit. </p>
<p id="hFa27V"><strong>When Boston College Runs:</strong></p>
<h5 id="zwqyty">Advantage: Virginia Tech</h5>
<h5 id="iNMEj6">Boston College run offense: 159.2 ypg, 71st in the nation, Virginia Tech run defense: 115.6 ypg, 29th in the nation</h5>
<p id="AkbmoE">Outside the opening contest against West Virginia, where the Hokies were gashed for 221 yards and 6.3 ypc, they have been extremely good. Granted the opposition of Delaware, East Carolina and Old Dominion was less than stellar, but even against Clemson who got BC for 342 yards, the Hokies held them to 146.</p>
<p id="KsUl9c">Tech is stout in the interior, with 6’3 335 lb Jesse Settle at NT, but the strength of this group is the linebackers. 6’5 250 lb athletic freak, <span>Tremaine Edmunds</span> is a first team pre-season all ACC pick and he gets a lot of help from MLB <span>Andrew Motuapuaka</span>.</p>
<p id="q6K5rt">Unlike Boston College where under better defenses, the secondary doesn’t get too many tackles, the Hokies will commit DB support heavily. Will Edmunds and <span>Motuapuaka</span> are the top tacklers, the next three are all defensive backs.</p>
<p id="ZhJ21w">Under Steve Addazio, BC has gained 44 yards (2016), 75 yards (2015), 258 yards (2014) and 196 yards (2013) on the ground, but has failed to get 15 first downs in any of these games.</p>
<p id="ohAlvX">Keys to the run game in those wins were big plays by <span>Andre Williams</span> and <span>Tyler Murphy</span>. It is generally a tall task to run the ball effectively without popping those big plays against an aggressive Bud Foster front.</p>
<h4 id="rCNL4m">When Boston College Passes:</h4>
<h5 id="ZdTiaG">Advantage: Virginia Tech</h5>
<h5 id="YHEubE">Boston College pass offense: 159.0 ypg, 116th in the nation, Virginia Tech pass defense: 199.8 ypg, 40th in the nation</h5>
<p id="aSzUHc">There is no secret that the BC passing game has struggled this season. The Eagles have eclipsed the 200 yard mark just once and despite the hype around <span>Anthony Brown</span> and an improved air attack, it has yet to materialize.</p>
<p id="tY3BSd">For the Eagles to win tonight, the ability to throw on early downs to keep the secondary home and open up the run game is critical. If they are unable to do so (and most likely even if they are), look for Foster to continually send pressure at <span>Brown</span> looking to confuse and force turnovers</p>
<p id="EsnhDI">VT has 12 sacks on the year with 3 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> of them from the secondary. </p>
<p id="NqKHL4">The Hokies have no problems leaving their corners on islands to cover and in CBs Greg Stroman and <span>Brandon Facyson</span>, they have two of the ACC’s best.</p>
<p id="63XXKO">The Hokies have not allowed BC more than 143 yards in the air over the last four contests (80 - 2016, 143 - 2015, 110 - 2014, 93 - 2013).</p>
<p id="7s88FH"><span>Brown</span> needs time, the ability to live making throws to <span>Tommy Sweeney</span> to move the chains and to hit at least one big play down field against a team where the big play is possible. </p>
<p id="QWrbPf"><strong>Special Teams:</strong></p>
<h5 id="I8IY2Z">Advantage: Virginia Tech</h5>
<h5 id="EvfcTs">Boston College: punting: 40.8 - 81st, punt return: 18.07 - 11th, kickoff returns: 21.2 - 59th, punt coverage: 6.5 - 65th, kickoff coverage: 18.71 - 46th, FG: 66.7% - T74</h5>
<h5 id="Bc8jl8">Virginia Tech: punting: 43.8 - 33rd, punt return: 10.9 - 35th, kickoff returns: 24.3 - 27th, punt coverage: 0.33 - 8th, kickoff coverage: 14.0 - 3rd, FG: 57.1% - T99</h5>
<p id="Ns8yuV">Special teams have been something that has been called out previously in the prediction section or a key to victory, but never in its own individual section, until now. The case be easily made that the BC special teams have been the highlight of the season to date. The punting of <span>Mike Knoll</span> kept the Eagles in it at Clemson and the return game with <span>Michael Walker</span> was directly responsible for two touchdowns last week vs Central Michigan. </p>
<p id="OX91PK">For the first time all year, the Eagles don’t look like they have an edge. I realize it was always trendy to call out Beamer-Ball and how good the Virginia Tech special teams were, but in honesty, that waned toward the end of his coaching career.</p>
<p id="djA6hZ">This year though, both teams are strong in that area. </p>
<p id="d6rPH3">The reasons to give the edge to the Hokies are the coverage teams. The VT punt cover team has allowed a measly 0.33 yards per return, while the kickoff team only 14 per attempt. This is an area that BC needs an edge in with Michael Walker and may not get.</p>
<p id="yxAN5X">Tech kicker <span>Joey Slye</span> and BC’s Colton Lichtenberg are both struggling a bit right now, but <span>Slye</span> has better range and therefore the more dangerous weapon.</p>
<h4 id="EbfMX0">Boston College Keys To Victory:</h4>
<p id="QXSaWf">1. <strong>Play action passing on early downs - </strong> This is an area Steve Addazio highlighted in his weekly presser, but definitely needs to improve. Teams simply load up on the BC run game because there is no fear of the pass. Keeping the VT linebackers in check on early downs and giving the WRs and in particular, Tommy Sweeney a chance to win one on one matchups with safeties and linebackers will make both the run and <span>Anthony Brown</span> and the pass better. Virginia Tech has held teams to 26.8% on 3rd down (13th nationally), so not a good place to find yourself in, which is bound to happen if things don’t change. VT D 4.71 ypc vs ranked teams, 2.09 vs unranked</p>
<p id="XcNZUJ">2. <strong>Control the QB run</strong> - Games 1-4 brought us the designed QB run. Central Michigan did some of that but in Josh Jackson, we should see the return to the QB run. Jackson has rushed for 157 yards on the season, but 101 of those came in the opening win vs West Virginia. In the other games, he either didn’t need to (Delaware, East Carolina, Old Dominion) or couldn’t (Clemson). Have to think this is an integral part of the game plan this week.</p>
<p id="HtvUzp">3. <strong>Win the defensive side of the passing game battle</strong> - This is not your father’s Virginia Tech team. The days of winning on the ground and throwing only when necessary have been replaced by a much more balanced offense, one that leans pass. Last year, <span>Jerod Evans</span> threw for 5 TDs in the 49-0 rout. Josh Jackson is poised, despite a lack of experience, but there is a real question as to whether the 2017 Tech passing game is for real, based on overall competition. The same can be said for BC’s pass defense and whether the opposition’s success running the ball has masked the good the defense has done vs the pass or not.</p>
<h4 id="rRVaYD">Virginia Tech Keys To Victory:</h4>
<p id="edZnPi">1. <strong> Keep offensive balance - </strong>Virginia Tech is 27th in the nation in total offense, averaging 474.2 yards a contest. They are a roughly 60/40 pass to run team, so not the run heavy teams of Hokie past. The West Virginia game couldn’t have been better scripted from that balance perspective. The middle three games were essentially throw aways and the Clemson game brought a dose of reality offensively. Josh Jackson needs to find Cam Phillips and get protection from an offensive line that has allowed six sacks all year, although four of them came vs Clemson and WVU. </p>
<p id="BiCa3O">2. <strong> Get your tempo back - </strong>VT is<strong> </strong>15th nationally in plays per game (BC is #10), like most teams, they generate tempo from first downs. Against Clemson, no first downs, no tempo. The more three and outs from BC, the less likely tempo is. VT ran 58 plays vs Clemson and 72 vs West Virginia and averaged just under 80 in their three easy wins.</p>
<p id="E7Kl5B">3. <strong> Create the negative play -</strong> How well <span>Anthony Brown</span> can handle the mixed looks, blitz packages and speed of this defense may be the story of the game. Virginia Tech creates 7.4 negative yardage plays per game (19th). Confusion equates to negative yards and turnovers. </p>
<h4 id="Qd5PAE">Prediction:</h4>
<p id="McJB63">While as Steve Addazio points out, it is true that BC and Virginia Tech have split the last four games in the series, the last two have been pretty ugly, particularly 2016. </p>
<p id="UFn8N7">There are several reasons to believe the BC defense will be capable of keeping the Eagles in the game tonight. Much of what Virginia Tech has accomplished has been done against sub par competition, so a bit unclear if they can consistently move the ball, despite solid early season stats.</p>
<p id="nqOP1U">The issue is on the offensive side of the ball, where BC has really struggled for quite some time against the Hokies. Even the games the Eagles have won, they didn’t move the ball consistently, but benefited from big run plays in 2014 and from four turnovers forced in 2013, they are unlikely to get help tonight.</p>
<p id="ovkN0h">Look for the game to stay reasonably close, but also expect Hokie pressure to force a pick six or turnover that leads to at least one score and a result that covers the spread and is a bit more comfortable than the way the game actually plays out.</p>
<p id="Tx5yJE"><strong>Virginia Tech 27 Boston College 10</strong></p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2017/10/7/16405982/coachs-corner-evaluating-bc-virginia-techJohn Fidler2017-10-07T08:00:03-04:002017-10-07T08:00:03-04:00How to Watch: Boston College vs Virginia Tech
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<p>This week doesn’t kickoff at 1! Let’s celebrate!</p> <p id="JHgDnI">Here come the Hokies! Boston College welcomes #16 Virginia Tech to Alumni stadium tonight in a game with huge implications for both teams. The Eagles need to build on last week's win against Central Michigan if they hope to have any momentum going forward and make a bowl game. VTech, on the other hand, has much a higher goal: the ACC Championship Game, presumably a rematch against Clemson. Can Harold Landry and friends derail the Hokies’ season? Let’s find out!</p>
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<p id="3CXJb2"><a href="https://www.bcinterruption.com/">Boston College Eagles</a> (2-3, 0-2 ACC) vs</p>
<p id="Ke8Cus">#16 <a href="https://www.gobblercountry.com/">Virginia Tech Hokies</a> (4-1, 0-1 ACC)</p>
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<p id="NqJIZu"><strong>WHAT</strong></p>
<p id="iXB6PN">BC GET’S ANOTHER NIGHT GAME!</p>
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<p id="Wb0hGl"><strong>WHERE</strong></p>
<p id="C4eq00">Alumni Stadium</p>
<p id="8stzAl">Chestnut Hill, MA</p>
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<p id="yVv5RD"><strong>WHEN</strong></p>
<p id="0vD1Kg">Saturday, October 7, 2017</p>
<p id="2Qg88e">Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM ET</p>
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<p id="MX48AZ"><strong>HOW TO WATCH</strong></p>
<p id="S0G0Hv">The game is on ESPN2, which means you can watch it through your local cable provider or the WatchESPN app and website.</p>
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<p id="s9hfJv"><strong>HOW TO LISTEN</strong></p>
<p id="gQ7VIf">The radio broadcast will be on the BC IMG Sports Network, which is 95.7FM for the locals. </p>
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<p id="L5ERTK"><strong>HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG ON TWITTER</strong></p>
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<p id="H0Br1g"><strong>Watch Parties!</strong></p>
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<p id="3vYIaE"><strong>New York</strong></p>
<p id="GlDREB">For those of you paying attention, you should know by now that the BC Alumni Association of New York has two "BC bars" in Manhattan, where each week fans and alumni can gather to watch the game. At Joshua Tree, the long-standing home of BC Alumni in New York, continues to host with special BC menus, BC decorations all over the bar, playing the fight song for every TD, and the staff all wear BC shirts. Dewey's Pub (I’ll be there this week!) has opened their doors open to BC fans and are continuing to deliver some great service. Once again, there will be free 30 minutes of Bud Light open bar prior to kickoff, and <strong>drinks sponsored by Jameson at halftime</strong> and <strong>maroon and gold Jello shots</strong>. Their weekly specials of Lower Dining Hall Steak and Cheese, the New England Classic, and the "ALS Wing Bucket Challenge" will continue as well! </p>
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<p id="ltPckP"><strong>Chicago</strong></p>
<p id="yhsJ6L">The Chicago Chapter of the BC Alumni Association is doing another game watch for the Clemson game this week at Tobacco Road Tap Room! There will be a $35 all you can drink wristband for domestic beers and well/rail drinks for 3 hours starting 30 minutes prior to kickoff, as well as more food and drink specials! This week is a co-watch party with Virginia Tech alumni, so play nice and have a great time!</p>
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<p id="FpeDW7"><strong>BC’s BEST CHANCE TO WIN</strong></p>
<p id="UZ0XHE">Virginia Tech and Bud Foster are going to terrorize the offense all day, so if BC wants to win it needs to stay close and low scoring. If BC can convert shots downfield and score early, they have a chance. On defense, <span>Lukas Denis</span> needs to continue his breakout season and grab some passes out of the air. </p>
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https://www.bcinterruption.com/2017/10/7/16439530/how-to-watch-boston-college-football-vs-virginia-tech-bud-foster-is-a-defensive-geniusPatrick Toppin2017-10-06T14:43:39-04:002017-10-06T14:43:39-04:00BCI Radio: Episode 108 Talking Apathy And The Upcoming Matchup With VT
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<p>Make sure to like, rate and subscribe! </p> <p id="RjjyLn">Boston College football got back in the win column last Saturday with an unimpressive 28-8 victory over Central Michigan. This was a much needed win, but things are going to get a whole lot more difficult as the #16 <a href="https://www.gobblercountry.com/">Virginia Tech Hokies</a> come in to town tomorrow night for a Saturday evening matchup with the Eagles. Eric and AJ will break down this matchup and take a look at what BC needs to do to secure the victory. As heavy underdogs Boston College is going to need to do everything right, but can they</p>
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https://www.bcinterruption.com/2017/10/6/16438900/bci-radio-episode-108-talking-apathy-and-the-upcoming-matchup-with-vtA.J Black2017-10-06T10:52:23-04:002017-10-06T10:52:23-04:00Boston College vs. Virginia Tech: Final Thoughts And Predictions
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<p>What are we predicting</p> <p id="IhvJbu">Last week wasn’t a particularly interesting game, but the <a href="https://www.bcinterruption.com/">Boston College Eagles</a> got back in the win column with a much needed 28-8 win over the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/teams/central-michigan-chippewas">Central Michigan Chippewas</a>. There isn’t time to celebrate though, as #16 <a href="https://www.gobblercountry.com/">Virginia Tech Hokies</a> come to Alumni Stadium to take on the Eagles. If you haven’t already blocked it out of your mind, BC got pummeled by the Hokies last year 49-0 in Blacksburg, a game that was over pretty much from the start. The Eagles are going to need to play the game of the year if they want to take out Justin Fuentes team, can they do it?</p>
<p id="C5N0so"><strong>Keys To Victory</strong></p>
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<strong>Third Downs on both sides of the ball: </strong>This has to be a key for BC to improve upon, on offense the Eagles are 105th in the country in 3rd down conversions, converting just over 30% of them. On defense they aren’t much better, ranked 73rd in the country and holding opponents to a 38% clip. BC needs to keep their drives sustained, and they need their defense to get off the field, improving on third down would be a start.</li>
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<strong>Longer Passes: </strong>BC is 129th in the country in yards per pass attempt (only ahead of Army), only averaging 4.5 yards per pass attempt. They have to take more chances further down the field. These little dump off passes, and two yard pass attempts are going to get them no where. This isn’t just on the play calling either, the wide receivers need to do a better job getting open as well. </li>
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<strong>Win The Turnover Battle: </strong>One of the reasons BC kept with the <a href="https://www.shakinthesouthland.com/">Clemson Tigers</a> two weeks ago was the turnovers. BC has some playmakers in <span>Harold Landry</span> and <span>Lukas Denis</span> to get the ball back. They have to make some plays, and <span>Anthony Brown</span> can’t make any huge errors that pins the defense deep</li>
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<strong>Get Momentum Quick: </strong>It’s a Saturday evening game, Alumni Stadium should be rocking. Get on the board quickly with a touchdown, get the fans behind you and keep the noise going. The worst thing that could happen is VT goes out and scores 14 points in like five minutes, and the crowd is dead. Can’t let that happen.</li>
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<span><strong>Michael Walker</strong></span><strong> For Heisman: </strong>Easily the MVP from last week’s game, he needs to keep it up on special teams. </li>
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<p id="ezQqJx"><strong>My Non-IPA Beer of the Week: </strong></p>
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<p id="vgfdu9">Cape Ann Brewery: Pumpkin Stout. I am not the biggest fan of pumpkin beer, in fact most of it is rubbish. Pumpkinhead by Shipyard, while a nice nostalgic beer, is basically Bud Light with a packet of pumpkin spice in it. However, Cape Ann made a fantastic stout that is perfectly done, just a hint of pumpkin, while the stout recipe itself is fantastic. Might be hard to find, but this is a must have for the season. </p>
<p id="gvEy9x"><strong>Absolutely Necessary Rap Song Of The Week</strong></p>
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<p id="xpvmhw"><strong>Big Pun: 100%</strong>. Two reasons this song choice was added, one after the horrible disaster in Puerto Rico, I wanted to choose a rapper with his roots from the island. Secondly, at 100% is what BC is going to have play like if they want to win on Saturday evening. </p>
<p id="U1KvXM"><strong>AJ’s Power of Positivity Thought Of The Week:</strong></p>
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<p id="WKNFAQ"><span>Michael Walker</span>, could be one of the top kick returners in the game today. How long has it been since BC has had a returner like MW? The original <span>Jeff Smith</span>? It’s been a lot of fun watching him do what he does every kickoff and punt. </p>
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<p id="N1LOim"><strong>Pregame Food Of The Week-</strong></p>
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<p id="oNrbhY">BC is playing the Hokies, this food seems pretty appropriate no? I know it’s not November, but a nice night game, grab some sub rolls, stuffing and make a killer sandwich. However, I’m sure for some reason that deep fryers are illegal on campus, so I don’t know why I chose this. </p>
<p id="yh7bPj"><strong>Predictions (AJ jumps back into the game, with his second win, only missing last week’s score by 2 points). </strong></p>
<p id="MDO6P5">Coach JF (3): No Prediction</p>
<p id="kCJCcR">AJ Black (2): <strong>38-3 VT. </strong>Yeah, this isn’t going to be pretty</p>
<p id="jDAiaO">Matt O (1): <strong>17-10 BC</strong></p>
<p id="BeA0G4">.Grant:<strong> BC 17 VT 14</strong> TOOT TOOT POSITIVITY TRAIN</p>
<p id="YDK5rv">Arthur B: <strong>38-10 Hokies</strong></p>
<p id="53kryF">Eric H: <strong>No Prediction</strong></p>
<p id="fczGaZ">Laura B: </p>
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<p id="EPMEEi">Michael Gualtieri: <strong>24-21 BC</strong> wins a close one!</p>
<p id="C5DIel">Patrick T: <strong>42-10 VT</strong></p>
<p id="6rk6Gt"><strong>BC Superfan Thermometer: 5/10</strong></p>
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