Clemson is a great team, but they can be beat. We just need to play our best and play to win! Friday night at Alumni! Let's do this!
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I've got questions.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the nature of your relationship with the BC athletic department? How has it changed through different football/bball coaches? Athletic directors? To what extent, if any, do you have insight into the BoT's approach to competitive athletics? Why are you writing an e-book now and what unique insight will it have? Thanks.
As for the game, allow me to foreshadow...what do you think of Daz's post game comments re program- building, youth, and the inherent disadvantages BC has wrt recruiting?
Oh, and seeing as how you're an Atlanta transplant, did you hear Paul Johnson's comments this week wrt his disadvantaged program and its underwhelming commitment to excellence? Just as his new AD is coming on the job?
"You want to beat Clemson?" Johnson asked rhetorically after getting crushed. "Then invest in winning." I'm paraphrasing. Sounded to many as an excuse that locker rooms and pool tables determine one's fate. A shot across the bow for the new AD.
Tech is less hamstrung because of curriculum than it is the offensive playbook. But still, there seems to be a chasm widening between the haves and the lottery players.
Good questions and observations, CT.
ReplyDeleteI'm just tuning into the game now and I'm afraid it will be a poor crowd for the #3 team in the nation.
On the other hand, perhaps this will be the loudest wake-up call so far for the BC Administration.
Stop digging, BC - please stop digging holes.
As far as the game goes, of course I hope I'm shocked and we play well. However, we don't have Tyler Murphy and a pretty good offensive line.
We put up 37 points against USC (I think) two years ago. We can't put up 37 against UMass or Buffalo. We surely won't do that against Clemson. We'll be lucky to get 10 points (I hope I'm wrong and we get more.)
I think it's more likely that Clemson will get 49 points or more than BC getting more than 10.
Therefore - Go BC - shut out Clemson. :-)
No relationship with Bates and very little with current Athletic Department folks. Known many there over the years from being a student to blogging. Had varied relationships/communication with coaches and assistants over the years -- none that I would call close.
ReplyDeleteAs for BOT stuff...all I get is gossip. My wife and I support BC so we get the occasional visits from Development folks and people involved in school initiatives. Rarely do they talk sports with us. We have been part of BC fundraising teams.
Why an e-book and why now? There are longer essay type things I've wanted to write that weren't really conducive to blogging. I've been looking for an outlet. I also answer more if/when I release it.
I did hear the Johnson stuff. I do think there needs to be a unified commitment at any school to have continued success. However, I think Johnson -- like many football coaches -- is way too thin skinned and whiney.
How can anyone say we have a great defense when we gave up 7 touchdowns in Blacksburg? I guess the announcers have to say something in the pre-game.
ReplyDeleteThey had better keep the cameras on the field, and not the stands.
Dabo talks about the short week and what a contrast with Addazio.
Look for some long bombs from Watson - hope he's off target.
From what I see/hear it's looking like a good crowd! Oh well, guess everyone will have to find something else to be negative and bitch about!
ReplyDeleteCameras so far won't pan the stands.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite comment and response - The game will be close early....... Response - Yes it will start 0 to 0 and therefore will be close early. :-)
Addazio wins the toss and defers. Oh boy!
ReplyDeleteGreat defensive start.
ReplyDeleteNow get 7!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTotal waste.
ReplyDeleteTypical Daz. Something good happens and then he kills it going R-R-P.
ReplyDeleteClassic Addazio drive. Dive into the meat of the Clemson defense twice and then pass. 3 points is not going to do it against this team.
ReplyDeleteRun run pass. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteClemson's season is over!
ReplyDeletethe moral victory is now complete. we have shut out clemson for 1 drive and scored.
ReplyDeletetime to turtle for ret of game
We looked a gift horse in the mouth. Too bad - Towles almost had Calinan if he threw it earlier and low and away - but he threw it away.
ReplyDeleteI was really surprised that we ran it up the middle twice. NOT.
Brother at Alumni estimates 20,000 Clemson fans. Ouch!
ReplyDeleteand this is guaranteed better than VT loss. improvement by young guys
ReplyDeletefuck mack brown. southern homer a-hole
ReplyDeleteThat was bad. Bad defensive effort. Bad tackling.
ReplyDeleteWell we can officially say that the defense flat out sucks.
ReplyDeletebad D that play
ReplyDeleteTake heart - we're a great come from behind team - so many weapons and tricky plays, etc.
ReplyDeleteBut, we still have to establish the run - run that rock, coach. Run that rock up the middle.
#74 with another false start - his signature move.
ReplyDeleteThat was so telegraphed. BC got a really generous spot.
ReplyDeletePenalties are killing them. Don't like the run cal on 1st and 15. Tendencies are way too predictable.
ReplyDeleteHolding on a 2 man rush. That's pretty impressive.
ReplyDeleteTowles is way to quick to throw it away
ReplyDeleteClemson rushed 2 and our OLine couldn't hold them.
ReplyDeleteWe cannot beat Clemson on the edge. This year. Any year. Up the middle.
ReplyDeleteI like Dabo. He seems pretty classy.
ReplyDeletequite an impressive pass and catch
ReplyDeleteWhat a catch.
ReplyDeletecould Mack brown be a bigger clemson fan??? omg
ReplyDeletegood catch
ReplyDeleteMike Williams. Sunday man.
ReplyDeleteIf you did your video homework, you knew that Watson was ready for a bomb in that situation.
ReplyDeletesunday team!
ReplyDeletecandy from a baby
ReplyDeleteYeesh the CB had no chance.
ReplyDeleteCB not in right position
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, they can do this all night.
ReplyDeleteWill BC keep playing as hard as they can? I hope so.
Go BC - "don't give up; don't ever give up!"
Keep running into that run blitz on first down.
ReplyDeleteJesus Christ. Another run, run, pass possession.
ReplyDeleteTowles throws when he should run and runs when he should throw.
ReplyDeleteAnother broken play.
ReplyDeleteTough to play for Addazio. He really is a stiff.
ReplyDeleteAnother nice 24 yard punt by Knoll.
The players have officially quit.
might have to go to shortened quarters in 2nd half
ReplyDeleteClemson is on course to reach 80. Watch Daz come out with another run, run, pass special.
ReplyDeleteJims and joes. Not x's and o's. Not tonight.
ReplyDeleteOk - bring on Wade to add some potential spark.
ReplyDeleteOr, let's run it slowly up the middle.
Addazio/Loeffler are worse than Spaziani/Tranquill - and they were the worst of all time, up until now.
Will Dabo go for the record tonight - 52 points by Penn State at Alumni in 1982?
UGA would be so good with Watson. Didn't even recruit him. A UGA fan 30 mins from campus! Ha.
ReplyDeleteOf course, Richt offered Cam Newton a TE position, so there's that.
34 yard punt. I guess that's better than his last one.
ReplyDeleteBut our punts are killing 'em
ReplyDeleteScuba Steve loves dive plays!
ReplyDeleteWhere's Glines? Borgersen? Guys who are actually receivers?
ReplyDeleteAnother great major college punt of 34 yards.
If Clemson scores quickly, I think we have all we need to know about Addazio and staff.
Time to pull an LSU - fire the HC and OC - and it's looking like the DC as well.
It is the second quarter and Clemson is already killing clock.
ReplyDeleteno one should be surprised by the score. on clemson's schedule this is the equvalent to clemson vs wagner.
ReplyDeleteLike a hot knife going through butter. BJK has some humor about it all. I would be looking for the nearest bridge.
ReplyDeleteGood job, Defense.
ReplyDeleteOk Offense. Show us what you've got!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteAre there any FBS teams as pitiful as BC? Painful to watch.
ReplyDeleteJeff Smith showing fight!
ReplyDeleteYea, a real knockout punch!
DeleteI'm at a bar and the screen is far away. Did BC put in a different QB?
ReplyDeleteObviously we need a TD. Give it to Jones!!
ReplyDeleteToo bad we didn't get 7 on that fumble recovery early.
ReplyDeleteNeed 7 here.
OLine doing better with Cashman - maybe because they can only block straight ahead, instead of all these stunts? Sorry Baker is hurt, though.
Why is this even televised?
ReplyDeletefundamentals, baby
ReplyDeleteHahahahaha what the hell was that? Fumbled snap twice in a row!
ReplyDelete5 Attempts and no score? The entire offense needs to turn in their man cards. Pathetic!
ReplyDeleteThat's on Addazio. Predictable and execution issue.
ReplyDeleteTowles scored on 3rd down.
ReplyDeleteBut so much for the new center.
Should have changed the call anyway. QB sneak was expected.
Holy shit. That wasn't even a QBsneak.
ReplyDeleteBravesbill, they have the backup center in. But, the 2nd guy in needs to be better prepared.
ReplyDelete3 inches away?
ReplyDeleteLiterally the same play as the 4th down offsides play. Literally the same damn result.
ReplyDeleteWho Qb'd that last drive?
ReplyDeleteThey were pitching it from 3 inches out!
ReplyDeleteEB, the snap was fumbled twice in a row. No excuses.
ReplyDeleteHa. Daz. Ur a funny guy.
ReplyDeleteNo snap issue if u sneak.
ReplyDeleteBravesbill, I agree. Was Towles the QB?
ReplyDeleteDon't mind the Towles pass back. Let Smith throw it more.
ReplyDeleteCashman has never been listed as the back-up Center - never.
ReplyDeleteIt has been Joel Rich.
Why put a guy in as center who has never played the position?
Mack Brown just gave some good insight into the second fumbled snap. Play is designed so QB goes one way and the center goes the other - with a backup center.
ReplyDeleteTerrible play call.
Yeah Towles was there for all 3 attempted sneaks.
ReplyDeleteI think Cashman was the starting center last year. He got hurt in the game Wade got hurt.
ReplyDeleteI think that was him
Why punt there?
ReplyDeleteThr 4th down play was not going to be a sneak!
ReplyDeleteHe was pulling away.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't a sneak it was a sweep.
ReplyDeleteBring back mighty Wagner!
ReplyDeleteClemson is quite capable of going down field and scoring with less than 2 minutes.
ReplyDeleteCome on, guys - hold em.
Another good defensive series.
ReplyDelete3 inches away. A sweep. Wow.
ReplyDeleteY'all suck
ReplyDeleteWe have not quit - so this is a credit to all involved in that sense.
ReplyDeleteThis team has zero football IQ. Why not fair catch that punt? It would have given them 20 more yards.
ReplyDeleteJones needs to touch the ball 15-20 times a game.
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ReplyDeleteClemson is a bunch of stupid fucking rock rubbers.
ReplyDeleteTargeting for sure, but personal foul will stand.
ReplyDeleteTowles got hit in the neck.
ReplyDeleteTargeting. White Trash.
Wow. This is the shit that got us going at Clemson when they targeted a sophomore Matt Ryan. That was a bad hit on a QB, and so was this.
ReplyDeleteEff them in the second half.
Meh that wasn't targeting. Looked bad but it clearly wasn't.
ReplyDeleteSteve kept his cool there. That was a missed call for the home team. Head snapped back.
ReplyDeleteThis game could get chippy which is good for BC. This program needs to come together and find itself.
They just showed the 50 yards td run by Clemson again. HOLDING.
ReplyDeleteaside from the score and 3 monster plays, better O play and better play calling and better D than i expected.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't targeting. Towles clearly was not a defenseless player. There was no leading with the helmet or launching either.
ReplyDeletestill.. not good
ReplyDeleteWhy did his head snap back?
ReplyDeleteDoesn't matter. If it's not helmet to helmet, the offensive player needs to be defenseless. Clearly he wasn't.
ReplyDeleteRooting for penalties! Go blog!
ReplyDeleteBut an elbow to the throat of your QB is a dirty play and deserves retaliation in the form of eff you, Clemson. Hear we come, and you'd better get ready because you never know when we will deliver our own "hard tackle" on your QB, or WR, or TE, or RB.
ReplyDeleteEff all y'all!!!!
Jeyhsus, I can't believe this game is only 1/2 over.
ReplyDeleteCome on. That isn't the difference. We are just not good.
ReplyDeleteHead snapped back because he was running upright and a great strong athlete Gave him a forearm shiver to the shoulder that her certainly wasn't prepared for. Clean hit on a runner...no question.
ReplyDeleteSo a closeline is a "legal" hit in college football. Good to know.
ReplyDeleteCT...not good is an understatement...we are terrible.I only watch now to see if they actually disappoint to the downside...and they always do! They have to can this clown.
ReplyDeleteA clothesline on a runner is a legit hit. Correct.
ReplyDeleteKnuckle he clearly hit him in the shoulder. He's just a big puss who shouldn't be running upright.
ReplyDeleteWish we had an OLine like we did back in 2005. I don't want us to play dirty, but I want BC to stuff it down their throat like we did in 05.
ReplyDeleteThat's the retaliation. Get pissed off and rock these guys!!!
And as hard as you hit them in the 3rd quarter, you haven't seen shit and just wait until the 4th quarter. BC football of old.
But if you don't have the personnel, some finesse is okay, coach.
Go BC - rock these guys. Keep trying and get the ball into the end zone.
This is a 21 to 14 game, really. Towles scored on 3rd down and we could have/should have gotten 7 early, and Clemson was holding on their long run.
We're really not getting killed, so let's play all out.
What were the defenders arms doing up at his neck and facemask? Looked like the White trash thought the big puss wasn't going to go down and the white trash wanted to make sure the big puss went down.
ReplyDeleteKnuckle, it's a legal hit. Don't know what you're looking for.
ReplyDeleteI just took a screenshot of it...can text it to you...his forearm hit the ball (knocked it loose) and then rode up into his shoulder.
ReplyDeleteLove that Daz got the excuses in with McGrath at half.
ReplyDeleteHa thought the same thing, ATL
ReplyDeleteI want Wade put in.
ReplyDeleteDoes Daz survive another o-fer-ACC season? Our offense looks as lame as last year, almost
ReplyDeleteI agree with ALT - it's time to move on from Towles. Probably a great guy, but we need to prepare for the future now. We need new direction, new blood, new enthusiasm, a new approach, etc.
ReplyDeleteDo it now.
BTW - another terrible major college football punt.
that looked like a push off. not that it matters.
ReplyDeleteBring on Wade, please. Show the fans that you are not afraid to make a decision.
ReplyDeleteIf you go RRPP again, or PRRP, or PRPP with no imagination to get the ball past the line of scrimmage, I'll yell at the TV and go watch political pundits - which I hate to do.
But if we stick with the same old - it's insanity. And very sad.
addazio looks defeated.
ReplyDeleteAddazio is defeated. He is a horrible coach and recruiter.
ReplyDeleteWade, Wade, Wade, Wade, Wade.....................
ReplyDeleteHe should the team he is responsible for is not good.
ReplyDeleteTowles is just waiting too long.
ReplyDeleteCan you believe how bad his - emphasis his - OLine is?
ReplyDeleteThey take out goalies in hockey. Give Towles a break if for no other reason.
ReplyDeleteHey Coach - get in the game. We're tired of the "Hang Down Your Head Tom Dooley" routine.
What you have no answers? No idea how to try something different to maybe add a little spark? No idea when it's appropriate to give a QB a break? How about no idea when to make the decision for the future.
Promote Towles to Graduate Assistant Coach.
Help.
ReplyDeleteMcLaery getting killed tonight.
ReplyDeletemcclary has looked absolutely terrible
ReplyDeletepooch kick... asshole move
ReplyDeleteWhen Clemson gets to 35, it's time to make that change, Coach. There is really no risk to you - only if you don't.
ReplyDeleteWell, they just did with ease.
Let's go, Coach. Make a decision, like Jack Bicknell.
I'm sure the stands are emptying out fast. How do you like that, Brad? You're gone in a couple of months anyway. You're a ghost. Sasquatch - nobody ever sees you.
Thanks for coming to Boston. We'll be better next year, Brad - that's what you said in Dublin.
You're a sorry individual, IMHO.
BC is just a scrimmage now for CU...
ReplyDeleteDabo going Lou Holtz on the Eagles with the "onside kick"
ReplyDeleteCan't understand what is happening. TV announces said we had two of the best coaches in America in Addazio and his pisan Pasqualoni. Now they sat it is just one of those days for BC. Score now 35 to 3. Addazio announces after game team is improving. Lots of young players. Did not get shut out. Announces have nothing but praise for Titles.
ReplyDeleteWow - 8 blockers in the Power Package.
ReplyDeleteThey should keep pulling the guard at Boulware. He needs to be flattened.
ReplyDeleteNo reason to continue to okay Towles unless Wade is just that much worse. If that's the case - just kill me now. In the words of Matt Damon in the Departed: "just fucking kill me".
ReplyDelete3 cracks at it.
ReplyDelete2 cracks at it.
ReplyDeleteWhy give it to Hilliman?
ReplyDeleteWolford in the flat.
ReplyDeleteKnuckle - Josh Beekman would have taken care of #10 Boulware. No matter the play.
ReplyDeleteHow bad must Wade be if he can't even get into the game?
ReplyDeleteThis is unbelievably sad. Just a few years ago, we were defeating Clemson to go to the ACC Championship game. Then, DeFillipo made the devastating decision to put an unproven assistant as the head coach. Spazoo destroyed the BC program and I despise him for ruining what TOB and Jags built. Gene should be stripped of the BC HOF recognition. Then, Bates comes in and hires a guy who could not win at Temple. We are now 0-11 in ACC conference games. We are a laughing-stock in the ACC. So sad.
ReplyDeleteWe currently have the NFL MVP candidate in Ryan and the NFL defensive player of the year in Kuechley. We are a proud program that is now at the depths of depression. Addazio is not the answer. We need a proven winner. P.J. Fleck is the answer. Row the boat!!!
Programs are in deep shit when 5th yr transfer beats out...
ReplyDeleteYeah or Chris Snee the all time best pulling guard in Giants/BC Eagles history.
ReplyDeleteAny idea what the attendance is?
ReplyDeleteWow, it's amazing what a little imagination will do, eh, Coach?
ReplyDeleteWell we got the 10 points I predicted. Hope we get more.
They shut me up sticking with Towles.
Our students don't look anything like my classmates when I was at BC. :-)
Landry still playing hard.
ReplyDeleteI agree with EagleBoston - GDF should be stripped of his HOF recognition. He put himself in there anyway.
ReplyDeleteLet's start a petition. What a pitiful and sorry individual.
Many BC players still playing hard - and Landry is a tough guy for sure.
Jesus, when I was a kid I wanted to go to Yale and play lacrosse. Failed at both but tried. That little shit is doing rap moves and dreaming of getting into Clemson
ReplyDeleteSociety is pretty much fucked.
4 and 2. No FG.
ReplyDeleteI hope Watson tears his ACL.
The other thing that frustrates me is we are one of only 2 Power 5 Catholic colleges and we let Catholic players go elsewhere. My alma mater has won 3 state championships and BC has not even sniffed at their players. One former player is now the star wide receiver for Michigan. BC did not even send him a letter. It does not even require that much effort to recruit the best Catholic players at the best Catholic high schools. Just pure laziness.
ReplyDeletethey are on track for the 49 to 10 victory. Just need one more to match VT and with a little effort can break Penn State's 52 points.
ReplyDeleteAddazio will remember this like Tom Coughlin did.
ReplyDeleteHe'll get his revenge next year. :-)
This is not as bad as VT. A shutout is pathetic.
ReplyDeleteI.......despise.....Addazio.
ReplyDeletePenn State's 52 points at Alumni in 1982.
ReplyDeleteAre you shitting me?
ReplyDeleteGetting up at 6am and running is too draining for Addazio. He had jetlag for three weeks after Ireland - it is a 6 hour trip.
ReplyDeleteI think the players need to revolt and tell these coaches to take a seat.
ReplyDeleteRRPP- here comes another 30 yard punt.
ReplyDeleteAny BC guys in the coaching ranks? We need to develop our own talent stream. Guys like the Hasselbacks, Paul Peterson, Herzlich, some of the former NFL linemen from BC. We need BC guys to go into coaching and give us a future talent pool.
ReplyDeleteHey, we have a bye week coming up, so we can tear Syracuse a new one. They won't know how to prepare for and defend this potent offense.
ReplyDeleteGuys try hard but so what. Guys don't quit but so what. Best hearted guys in America but so what. What counts is wins.
ReplyDeleteThey need to revolt and fight Clemson.
ReplyDeleteOnside kicks and going for it on 4th down up by 25? Disrespectful as it gets. Schwab hits Watson there on the goaline on the last TD and then apologizes. That is fucking pathetic.
I'll be at the last game in Winston Salem.
ReplyDeleteChances we will still be looking for an ACC win?
At this point, I'm interested to watch Clemson's second string run it and short pass it vanilla style to another TD.
ReplyDeleteRun it up, Dabo.
I think Dabo is running it up. Don't know why. Clemson fans say he never does it.
ReplyDeleteGive Wade a chance, for crying out loud.
ReplyDeleteAnother noncompetitive performance against a conference foe. I didn't think Daz would win another conference game as BC's HC after Dublin and still don't. Not getting better and softening the schedule just softens the players. Shameful/embarrassing.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Boulware would pass a background check. He is trouble.
ReplyDeleteAt least Wade tried there.
ReplyDeleteAddazio - you are a sorry excuse for a Head Coach and a sorry excuse for a leader.
ReplyDeleteWhen you give a guy like Wade a chance, let him try to make some plays.
RRPP - pitiful.
Was that a 40 yard punt? Wow! First one in 3 weeks.
Dabo running it up?!?!?!?
ReplyDeleteHe could hardly go easier if he tried.
This could be sooooo much uglier if he wanted it to be.
Towles didn't try at all. What is the infatuation with Wade. He cannot see over the line, cannot run and I have never seen him throw a pass longer than 10 yards.
ReplyDeleteI don't see the potential there.
The line sucks. It doesn't matter who plays QB.
Doug Flutie or Mike Vick would suck with this line.
Clemson is piling it on in garbage time. Wow.
ReplyDeleteJames D. is probably right, unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteCould we possibly go 0 - 16?
Thanks Fr. Leahy - this one's on you!!!!
As President of Boston College, you are killing us. But $70K tuition is good. Who cares about Football and Basketball and public perception and opinion.
And there it goes.
49 to 10. Look at the 7:16 post. 49 to 10. I have watched a lot of football in my time.
Addazio must go!
It was like when we beat UMass 70 to 8.
ReplyDeleteWe kept running it up the middle, and they kept falling down - and then fumbling in their own end.
Kids won't run backwards.
BJK,
ReplyDeleteAddazio is toast if he loses to CT, Wake and Syracuse.
There were no expectations of being competitive here.
I called 56-6.
I also called the TD pass to Wolford.
ReplyDeleteLast two acc games we are losing 105-10 (as I type this)
ReplyDelete#1 defense in the country.
When you're a dude, you're a dude!
Dabo has a playoff committee to worry about. Don't blame him.
ReplyDelete1. 1950 Miss -54 (54 point loss.. BC went 0-9 on season)
ReplyDelete2. 2016 VT 0-49 (49 point difference)
3. 1992 ND 7-54 (47 points)
4. 2016 CL 56-10 (46 POINTS)
4. 2000 Mia 6-52 (46 points)
6. 1945 HC 0-45 (45 points)
7. 1971 Tx 0-44 (44 point)
MOST POINTS EVER ALLOWED AGAINST BC
Cannot wait for the post-game presser.
ReplyDelete1. 1950 Miss 0-54 (54 point loss.. BC went 0-9 on season)
ReplyDelete2. 2016 VT 0-49 (49 point difference)
3. 1992 ND 7-54 (47 points)
4. 2016 CL 56-10 (46 POINTS)
4. 2000 Mia 6-52 (46 points)
6. 1945 HC 0-45 (45 points)
7. 1971 Tx 0-44 (44 point)
MOST POINTS EVER ALLOWED AGAINST BC