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2008 Spring Football Preview:

The QB Search BeginsThe question on everyone's mind as the BostonCollege football team takes the practice field forspring drills is obvious - who will replace Matt Ryan?Fair question. Ryan, who finished with a 25-7 record in 32career starts, was the 2007 ACC Player of the Year and the winner of the JohnnyUnitas Golden Arm award. More than that, he became the face of BC football thepast two seasons, establishing himself as a leader on and off the field.

Whether the BC signal-caller is senior Chris Crane, junior college transfer CodiBoek, redshirt freshmen Dominique Davis or Chris Johnson, the quarterback will bethrowing to an experienced corps of wide receivers and All-ACC first-team tight endRyan Purvis. Some questions along the offensive line remain to be answered in thespring, and the Eagles must find a running back to replace four-year starters AndreCallender and L.V. Whitworth.

On the defensive side of the ball, a solid nucleus returns, especially among the frontseven. BC's only loss on the line was defensive end Nick Larkin, and even with thelosses of starters Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Tyronne Pruitt, the linebacker positions arestocked with talent and depth. Significantly, linebacker Brian Toal will return aftersitting out last season with an injury, and All-ACC tackle B.J. Raji will be back forfall drills after missing last season due to an academic issue (Raji and wide receiverBrandon Robinson will sit out spring drills after undergoing shoulder surgery).

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20082008 Schedule

8/30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at Kent State#9/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia Tech*9/20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Florida9/27 . . .Rhode Island (Parents’ Weekend)10/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at NC State *10/18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia Tech*10/25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at North Carolina*11/1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clemson*11/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notre Dame11/15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at Florida State *11/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .at Wake Forest*11/29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maryland**Denotes ACC Games# Cleveland Browns Stadium

2007 Schedule/ResultsWon 11, Lost 3; ACC 6-2

9/1 Wake Forest* . . . . . . . . . . .W, 38-289/8 NC State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 37-179/15 at Georgia Tech* . . . . . . . . W, 24-109/22 Army . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .W, 37-179/29 Massachusetts . ... . . . . . . . W, 24-1410/6 Bowling Green . . . . . . . . . . W, 55-2410/13 at Notre Dame . . . . . . .. . . . W, 27-14 10/25 at Virginia Tech* .. . . . . . . W, 14-1011/3 Florida State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 27-1711/10 at Maryland* . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 42-3511/17 at Clemson* . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 20-1711/24 Miami* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 28-1412/01 Virginia Tech*^ . . . . . . . . . .L, 30-1612/28 Michigan State#. . . . . . . . . .W, 24-21*Denotes ACC games^ACC Championship#Champs Sports Bowl, Orlando, Fla.

2008 Spring Practice DatesTuesday, March 25; Thursday, March 27; Saturday,March 29; Tuesday, April 1; Thursday, April 3;Friday, April 4; Tuesday, April 8; Thursday, April10; Saturday, April 12 (Scrimmage); Tuesday, April15; Thursday, April 17; Saturday, April 19 (scrim-mage); Tuesday, April 22; Thursday, April 24;Saturday, April 26 (Jay McGillis Memorial SpringGame, 1 p.m., Alumni Stadium)

Quick FactsLocation . . . . . . . . . . .Chestnut Hill, MA 02467Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.bceagles.comEnrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,500Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1863Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EaglesColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maroon & GoldPresident . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. William P. Leahy, SJAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . .Gene DeFilippoConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlantic CoastStadium . . . . . . . . . . . .Alumni Stadium (44,500)

Team Information2007 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3ACC Record/Finish . .6-2, 1st, Atlantic DivisionLettermen Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Lettermen Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Starters Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . .(6 offense, 6 defense, 2 specialists)

Starters Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . .(5 offense, 5 defense, 1 specialist)

Football StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . .Jeff JagodzinskiRecord . . . . . . . . . . .11-3, second seasonAssistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jack Bicknell (assistant head coach/offen-sive line); Steve Logan (offensive coordi-nator); Frank Spaziani (defensive coordi-nator); Bill McGovern (linebackers); Jeff

Comissiong (defensive line); Ben Sirmans(running backs); Ryan Day (wide

receivers); Mike Siravo (recruiting coordi-nator/defensive backs); Don Yanowsky

(tight ends/special teams) Asst. AD, FB Ops. . . . . . . .Barry GallupAsst. Dir., FB Ops . . . . . .Kelly Wheeler

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Scouting The Eagles

QuarterbackLettermen Returning: 1Lettermen Lost: 2Starters Returning: 0Starters Lost: 1Perhaps the biggest and most obvious need heading intospring practice is finding a replacement for graduated quar-terback Matt Ryan, the ACC Player of the Year who some arementioning as the number one overall selection in the upcom-ing NFL draft. Ryan took virtually every snap from center last season and set sin-gle-season school and ACC records in pass completions and passing yardage.Senior-to-be Chris Crane, Ryan’s understudy for the past three seasons, will enterspring drills atop the depth chart, but he enters with limited game experience.Crane’s most significant action came during the 2006 season, when he made his firstcareer start vs. Buffalo, completing 17-of-26 pass attempts for 142 yards and onetouchdown. Crane will be pushed by junior college transfer Codi Boek and two red-shirt freshmen. Boek was listed as the nation’s number one dual-threat JUCO quar-terback by Rivals.com and began his career at Idaho State before entering AmericanRiver Junior College in California. Redshirt freshmen Dominique Davis, whoearned All-State first-team honors as a senior at Kathleen High School in Lakeland,Fla., and Chris Johnson, a high school standout from Paterson, N.J., will have anopportunity to compete for the position.

Offensive LineLettermen Returning: 5Lettermen Lost: 5Starters Returning: 3Starters Lost: 2The O-line depth chart shows a very youthful group of players in the mix to fillsome holes created by graduation. The Eagles are strong in the middle as juniorMatt Tennant returns as the starting center after starting all 14 games last season.Tennant will be backed up by senior Bryan Murphy. The Eagles will sorely misstackle Gosder Cherilus, who started three seasons on the right side before moving tothe left last season and is being mentioned as a first-round NFL draft pick.

Sophomore Anthony Castonzo will get a look at lefttackle after starting all 14 games on the right side asa true freshman last season. Sophomore RichLapham is listed atop the depth chart at right tackleheading into spring drills. Clif Ramsey, last year’sstarter at right guard, could move to the left sidewhile sophomore Thomas Claiborne will get a shotat securing a starting spot. Redshirt freshmenNathan Richman, John Elliott, Mark Spinney andNick Schepis will have an opportunity prove them-selves.

2008 Football Signees

Stephen AtkinsonS, 6-1, 175Coral Springs, FL/Cardinal GibbonsRanked as the number three safety in the state byVarsity Sports Media...also ranked twelfth onBroward County’s top-25 players list...named asone of the top eleven football players in BrowardCounty according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel...South Florida Sun-Sentinel and MiamiHerald All-County selection...All-State selectionby Florida Sports Writers Association...served asteam captain under head coach Michael Morrill.

Codi BoekQB, 6-3, 220Orangevale, CA/American River Junior CollegeRanked as the nation’s number one dual-threatquarterback by Rivals.com andJCGridiron.com...at American River, named 2007student-athlete of the year…threw for a total ofseven touchdowns in two and a half games...atIdaho State, was a four-time offensive scout play-er-of-the-week...named the 2006 scout player ofthe year...at Del Campo High School, was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball and baseball)...named All-Conference in both football and base-ball…named most outstanding student-athlete as asenior…captained all three sports senioryear…was a pro-baseball prospect coming out ofhigh school…coached by Jerry Haflich atAmerican River.

Nick Clancy, LB, 6-3, 215, Plainfield, IL/Joliet CatholicRanked as one of the Top 10 players in the stateof Illinois according ESPN’s TomLemming…ranked 35th nationally as a linebacker,seventh in the state…named defensive player ofthe year for the East Suburban CatholicConference…selected to the All-Area First Teamby Chicago Sun Times, Herald News, ChicagoTribune and Champaign Gazette…All-State FirstTeam selection…earned defensive player of thegame during the Illinois State Championshipgame.

Emmett ClearyOL, 6-6, 270 Arlington Heights, IL/Saint ViatorRanked as the No. 25 player in the state of Illinoisby Rivals.com…ranked within the top-100 offen-sive tackles according to Scout.com, Rivals.comand ESPN…2007 East Suburban CatholicConference Offensive Lineman of the Year…All-Conference team selection junior and senioryear…2007 All-Area selection by Pioneer Pressand Daily Herald…All-State Team selection byEdgytim.com…All-State Honorable Mention byChicago Tribune and AP…academically, was aNational Merit Semi-Finalist, Illinois StateScholar and named to the Saint Viator High HonorRoll every semester…coached by ChrisKirkpatrick.

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Alexander DiSanzoLB, 6-2, 220Fair Lawn, NJ/Don Bosco PrepRated as one of the top-30 linebackers in thecountry according to Rivals.com…ranked as oneof the top 15 players in the state of New Jersey byRivals…First Team All-State selection…FirstTeam All-North Jersey…First Team All-County…First Team All-League…played underhead coach Greg Toal.

Donte ElliotS, 6-0, 185Houston, TX/Alief TaylorLettered three years at Alief Taylor…earned multi-ple athlete of the week awards…First Team All-District all purpose athlete selection for district18-5A…Scholar Athlete of the month atAlief…coached by Trevor White.

Donnie FletcherCB, 6-0, 175Cleveland, OH/GlenvilleRated as the state of Ohio’s No.1 cornerback andthe No.2 overall defensive back according to OhioVarsity…First Team All-County and All-Areaselection…Second Team All-State…named teamDefensive Player of the Year…as a senior, com-bined for three interceptions, 105 tackles and 15pass breakups…ranked within the top 50 national-ly as a cornerback by ESPN.com and ScoutNational…rated in the top 20 for the state overallby Scout Ohio…coached by Ted Ginn Sr.

Mike GoodmanOL, 6-5, 280Miami, FL/Christopher ColumbusRated as the No. 2 pass blocker byRivals.com…First Team All-Dade selection byMiami Herald…ranked as the No.17 player inDade County and the No.2 offensive lineman towatch by the Miami Herald…First Team 6A All-State by Florida Sports WritersAssociation…selected to the state of Florida’s top100 recruit list…started playing football as a jun-ior in high school…senior team captain ofChristopher Columbus under head coach ChrisMerritt.

Josh HadenRB, 5-9, 190Accokeek, MD/Friendly SeniorAs a senior, was a First Team All-State, All-Metroand All-County selection…rated as the No.3 allpurpose running back in the nation…earned aNo.1 SPARQ (speed, power, agility, reaction andquickness) rating as a junior…named MVP of hiscombine class…coached by George Earley.

Nick HalloranDL, 6-6, 275Somerville, MA/Buckingham Brown & NicholasFirst Team All-League, All-State and All-NewEngland selection…rated as the No. 2 prospect inthe state of Massachusetts by Rivals.com…rankedas the No. 22 defensive end in the country accord-ing to Rivals.com…Awarded NEPSAC Linemanof the Year…Boston Herald All-Scholastic selec-tion…played under head coach John Papas.

Tight EndsLettermen Returning: 1Lettermen Lost: 2Starters Returning: 1Starters Lost: 0The team appears solid at this position as All-ACC first-teamer Ryan Purvis returnsfor his senior campaign but will be looking for depth after losing Jon Loyte and RyanThompson to graduation. Purvis caught 54 passes for 553 yards and four touch-downs last season. Redshirt freshman Lars Anderson will get a shot to compete.

Wide ReceiversLettermen Returning: 6Lettermen Lost: 1Starters Returning: 1Starters Lost: 1On paper, the Eagles appear strong at this position as six lettermen return and onlyone, departed senior Kevin Challenger, is gone, but they do lose Andre Callender,

who emerged as last year’s leading receiver from the tailbackposition. Talented senior Brandon Robinson will sit out springdrills after undergoing shoulder surgery in the off-season.Junior Rich Gunnell emerged as BC’s big-play wide receiverlast season, finishing second on the team in receptions with 64catches for 931 yards and a team-best seven touchdowns.Fellow junior Clarence Megwa had 30 receptions for 353 yardsand two touchdowns last season, while another junior, JustinJarvis, finished the season with 19 receptions for 276 yards(14.5 yards per catch) and two touchdowns. SophomoreIfeanyi Momah will have an opportunity to see increased timeafter playing last year as a true freshman.

Running BacksLettermen Returning: 2Lettermen Lost: 2Starters Returning: 1Starters Lost: 1The tailback slot is wide open following the graduation of Andre Callender and L.V.Whitworth, who alternated starting roles at this spot for the past four years. Last sea-son, Callender was BC’s leading rusher and receiver, carrying the ball 211 times for969 yards and nine touchdowns while catching 76 passes for 720 yards and fourtouchdowns. Incoming true freshman Josh Haden from Accokeek, Md., has enrolledin school early and will have an opportunity in the spring to stake a claim as the fallstarter. As a senior at Friendly High School, Haden was a first-team All-State, All-Metro and All-County selection and was rated as the No.3 all purpose running backin the nation. Sophomore Dan Mulrooney spent last season as a free safety but willget a shot on the offensive side of the ball, while senior walk-on John Siravo willpush the others. Sophomore James McCluskey returns at fullback after starting lastseason as a redshirt freshman, but the coaching staff will be looking for depth at thisspot after moving another starter from last season, sophomore Brad Newman, todefensive end.

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Defensive LineLettermen Returning: 11, Lettermen Lost: 1Starters Returning: 3, Starters Lost: 1Defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani must be pleased with the group of experi-enced players who return to BC’s front seven. The Eagles lose only one starterfrom the defensive line in departed sen-ior defensive end Nick Larkin. SeniorBJ Raji, who missed all of last seasondue to an academic issue, is the mostnotable returnee to the line but willmiss spring drills after undergoingshoulder surgery in the off-season.

Senior left tackle Ron Brace returns asan all-star candidate and an anchor ofthe line. Brace was awarded All-ACChonorable mention honors; he rankedthird on the team with 7.5 TFLs, record-ed a career-high 2.5 sacks and finishedthe season with 27 total tackles (14 solos). Sophomore Damik Scafe saw a signifi-cant amount of playing time as a redshirt freshman in 2007. Senior Jerry Willetteand junior Austin Giles, both of whom have started multiple games in the past, pro-vide excellent depth at the tackle position.

At end, junior Alex Albright will be back in the mix after sitting out the final threegames of last season after breaking his forearm in the Clemson game. Albright hadstarted the first 11 games of the season and had 38 tackles (22 solos, 16 assists), ateam-high 8.5 sacks for 57 yards, 10 tackles-for-loss (second on the team), a quar-terback hurry and two forced fumbles. Junior Brady Smith has also started multi-ple games in the past, while fellow junior Jim Ramella saw significant playing timelast season. True freshman Max Holloway has enrolled early and will gain valu-able experience in spring drills. Junior Brendan Deska looks for increased playingtime and sophomore Brad Newman, who played fullback last year, will make theswitch to defense for the spring.

LinebackersLettermen Returning: 6, Lettermen Lost: 2Starters Returning: 1, Starters Lost: 2

Although the Eagles lost two signifi-cant starters in Tyronne Pruitt andtwo-year team co-captain Jo-LonnDunbar, there is talent and depth atthis position.

The most significant news could bethe return of senior Brian Toal, whosat out all of last season with a med-ical redshirt. Toal, who has started 24career games and finished the 2006season with 180 career tackles, alsoserved as BC’s short-yardage running

Montel HarrisRB, 5-9, 195Jacksonville, FL/Trinity Christian AcademyAt Trinity Christian, rushed for 4,500 yards and 58touchdowns in his career…team's leading rusherfor four straight years…three-time first-team All-Coast League selection five year varsity letterwin-ner…leading rusher and receiver his senioryear…Wendy's Heisman nominee as a junior andsenior…four-year honor roll student…coached byAllen Johnson.

Chris Hayden-MartinCB, 6-1, 185Greensburg, PA/Greensburg CentralFirst Team All-State selection by the PittsburghPost-Gazette…All-Conference WPIAL Class AAselection both junior and senior years…ranked inthe top 30 of players coming out of the state ofPennsylvania according to Rivals.com… rankedNo.18 at the cornerback position overall accordingto Rivals.com…Elite College Combine DefensiveBack MVP…as a junior at Greensburg, recorded60 tackles, two interceptions and 20 passbreakups…also ran track & field, earning CountyChampion and All-Conference awards in the 100and 200-meter dash…played under football headcoach William "Muzzy" Colosimo.

Max HollowayDE, 6-2, 240Lutz, FL/Thomas JeffersonFirst Team All-Conference…Second Team All-State selection…earned defensive MVP honors forthe Hillsborough County All-Star Game…as a sen-ior at Jefferson, recorded 101 tackles, 24 tackles-for-loss and 19 sacks…coached by Mike Fenton.

Isaac JohnsonCB, 6-1, 185Everett, MA/EverettRated as the No.1 prospect out of the state ofMassachusetts according to Rivlas.com…ranked asthe No. 23 running back prospect in the country byRivals.com…First Team All-League, All-Stateselection…an All-Scholastic selection by theBoston Globe and Boston Herald his junior andsenior years…helped lead Everett to twoMassachusetts State Championships…playedunder head coach John DiBiaso Jr.

Jerry KellyRB, 6-0, 220Fairmont, WV/FairmontRanked as the No.5 prospect in the state of WestVirginia according to Rivals.com…at Fairmont,rushed for 3,105 yards in his career…2007 FirstTeam All-State selection…three-time First TeamAll-Conference and All-North Central…2006 All-State honorable mention…also lettered intrack…2006-07 regional champion in the 100 and200 meter…state finalist in the 100 and 200 meteras a junior and senior…played football under headcoach J.L. Abbott.

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back before his injury and has rushed for 12 career touchdowns. His primary com-petition at the Will spot is senior Robert Francois, who finished last season with 39total tackles (26 solos), 2.0 TFL, and a half sack. Redshirt freshman Dan Williamsand junior Kevin Distaso will also jockey for playing time. At Sam, junior Mark Herzlich started all 14 games last year and finished second intotal tackles with 97 (55 solos, 42 assists). Junior Kevin Akins contributed 32 totaltackles (26 solos, 6 assists), 5 tackles-for-loss, 4 sacks, two interceptions, a passbreak-up and a quarterback hurry last season. Herzlich and Akins will be backedup by a pair of sophomores, Mike Morrissey and Jarick Walker. Junior MikeMcLaughlin started three games at middle linebacker last season when Dunbar wasinjured and is the heir apparent. He will be challenged by sophomore DariusBagan, redshirt freshman Will Thompson and sophomore John Chisholm.

Defensive BacksLettermen Returning: 6, Lettermen Lost: 5Starters Returning: 2, Starters Lost: 2Free safety Jamie Silva, a consensus All-America first-team selection in 2007, andcorner DeJuan Tribble are gone, leaving big shoes to fill. Junior MarcellusBowman looks to replace Silva but will be challenged by junior Wes Davis, who

returns after missing most of last season with an injury.Senior Paul Anderson brings experience to the strongsafety position after starting all 14 games last season.Junior Roderick Rollins and sophomore DeLeon Gauseare the apparent starters at corner. As a true freshman,Gause started three games at the end of last season andperformed admirably, garnering ACC Player of the Weekhonors when he led the Eagles with nine tackles in theirwin at Clemson. Juniors Razzie Smith and Mark Magliowill challenge for playing time, while true freshmanDonnie Fletcher, rated as the state of Ohio’s No.1 corner-back and the No.2 overall defensive back as a prepster,will have an opportunity to gain experience as an earlyenrollee.

SpecialistsLettermen Returning: 2, Lettermen Lost: 1Starters Returning: 2, Starters Lost: 1The Eagles are in the hunt for a punter after losing four-year starter Johnny Ayers.Senior Steve Aponavicius handled the majority of the place-kicking duties last year.Sophomore Billy Bennett looks to get back in the mix after suffering an injury earlyin his freshman campaign. Walk-on Eben Jose will get a look in spring drills. Allthree will be challenged in the fall by true freshman Ryan Quigley, a first-team All-State kicker from Myrtle Beach, S.C. Junior Jack Geiser returns to handle the longsnapping duties.

Christian KleinDE, 6-4, 250Ramsey, NJ/Saint Joseph RegionalRanked in the top 30 prospects coming out of thestate of New Jersey by Rivals.com…First TeamAll-County by Bergen County CoachesAssociation… All-League NNJIL selection… FirstTeam All-State, All-State (Non Public) and All-Bergen by the New Jersey CoachesAssociation…played as a tight end under headcoach Tony Karcich.

Colin LarmondWR, 6-3, 195Whippany, NJ/Morristown-BeardEarned Player of the Year Awards for the MorrisCounty Area by the Star-Ledger and DailyRecord…First Team All-State selection in 2007 byAP…three-time First Team All-Conference selec-tion…First Team All Morris County by MorrisCounty Football Coaches Association…All-AreaFist Team by Daily Record…All-Non PublicSchools First Team…All-Tri State by MSGNetwork…ranked as the No.7 prospect in the stateof New Jersey according to Rivals.com…playedfour years of football and basketball, three years oftrack at Morristown-Beard…started all four yearsfor football squad, earning team’s MVP awardsfrom 2005-07… team captain under head coachSteve Romano.

Clyde LeeWR, 6-0, 180Missouri City, TX/HightowerAs a senior at Hightower, was an unanimous FirstTeam All-District wide receiver…selected to playin the Space City Classic All-Star Game…regis-tered 76 catches for 1,345 yards and 13 touch-downs while in high school…holds the schoolrecord for most catches in a game (10) and longesttouchdown reception (89 yards)…ranked withinthe top 100 recruits coming out of Texas byRivals.com…coached by Gene Johnson.

Dominick LeGrandeS, 6-2, 195Staten Island, NY/ CurtisPlayed as a dual-threat quarterback atCurtis…compiled over 2,000 rushing yards with 49touchdowns and 4,000 yards passing for 44 touch-downs in his career…2007 Player of the YearAwards for New York State by the New York DailyNews and Red Zone…ranked as the No.8 prospectcoming out of New York by Rivals.com…three-time All-Borough and All-State selection…two-time NYC Coaches Association All Star…earnedthe Al Fabbri Award for Staten Island’s BestPlayer…won Heisman Wingate Award (bestFootball Player in New York City)…Time WarnerElite 11 Member…as a senior, led team to a perfect13-0 record and the NYC PSAL Championship,went 34-13 overall at Curtis…three-time captainunder head coach Fred Olivieri.

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Bryan MurrayDT, 6-3, 285Eldersburg, MD/Good CounselRanked as the No.18 prospect out of Marylandaccording to Rivals.com…First Team WCAC andAll-DC selection…Second Team All-Metro…All-Sentinel Team honoree…received team’s Iron Manand Leadership awards…coached by Bob Milloy.

Patrick NeumannOL, 6-6, 270Ridgewood, NJ/Saint Joseph RegionalRanked 25th nationally at the offensive tackle posi-tion according to Scout.com…ranked as the No.16player overall out of the state of New Jersey byRivals.com…First Team All-Bergen County, All-Non Public selection by the Star Ledger…FirstTeam All-Suburban by Ridgewood News and FirstTeam All-League by The Record…Second TeamAll-State…did not allow a sack as a senior at SaintJoeseph…coached by Tony Karcich.

Okechukwu OkorohaS, 6-1, 190Lanham, MD/Eleanor RooseveltWas a three-year starter at safety for EleanorRoosevelt…as a senior, registered 59 tackles, fourinterceptions, three sacks and one kick return for atouchdown…selected to the DC All-MetroTeam…Prince George County All-Star selec-tion…Second Team All-League as ajunior…ranked as the No.17 safety overall byRivals.com…ranked fourth in best ball skills byRivals…rated the No.6 recruit coming out ofMaryland…two-year team captain under headcoach Rick Houchens.

Ugo OkparaCB, 6-2, 175Missouri City, TX/John Foster DullesRanked as a top 100 player in the state of Texas byRivals.com…rated as the No. 32 cornerbacknationally according to Rivals.com…member ofthe Houston Chronicle and Tribune-Herald's top100 player lists…selected to the 2007 All-Star"Super Team" by Texas Football Magazine…First-team All-State Super Team selection…three-timeletterwinner at John Foster…recorded 120 tackles,73 assists in his high school career…also ran varsi-ty track…coached by Jim Creech.

Chris PantaleTE, 6-5, 225Wayne, NJ/Wayne ValleyEarned First-team All-State Group III honors as asenior…holds Wayne Valley school record with 16sacks…ranked as No. 1 tight end, No.8 playeroverall in the state of New Jersey byEliterecruits.com…rated as the No. 10 overallplayer out of New Jersey by Rivals.com…alsorated the No.20 tight end nationally…First-teamAll-Passaic Country selection…First-team All-Area…All-North Jersey honoree by WGHT…alsocompeted in track, earning All-State and All-County awards…earned the National FootballLeague Hall of Fame and Passaic County CoachesAssociation's Scholar Athlete Award as asenior…played under head coach Brian O'Connor.

To call Jeff Jagodzinski's first season as the head football coachat Boston College a success would be an understatement.

After all, the 2007 Eagles finished 11-3, becoming the first BCteam to win 11 games since 1940. With a win over Michigan

State in the Champs Sports Bowl (BC's eighth consecutive bowl game win, the longestactive streak in college football), Jagodzinski surpassed Maryland head coach RalphFriedgen and former Clemson head coach Ken Hatfield for the most wins by a first-yearhead coach in Atlantic Coast Conference history. Jagodzinski and West Virginia's RichRodriguez were named by the American Football Coaches Association as the Region 1Coaches of the Year.

Jagodzinski's debut was a season to remember for BC fans as the Eagles began theyear 8-0, the third-best start in school history. After their come-from-behind 14-10 winover No. 8 Virginia Tech that will go down as one of the most memorable games in BCfootball history, the Eagles climbed to No. 2 in both major polls, their highest rankingsince being ranked No. 1 in 1942. The squad became the first BC football team to win10 or more games in consecutive seasons, and the senior class became the most success-ful in school history. The team won the ACC Atlantic Division and advanced to theACC Championship Game for the first time when they pulled off a stunning come-from-behind win at Clemson. They defeated Miami for the first time since the famous"Miracle in Miami" game in 1984 and finished 10th in the final AP college football polland 11th in the USA Today poll, their highest final ranking since the 1984 season.

After he was named BC's 33rd head football coach early in 2007, Jagodzinski hit theground running. He retained the services of key assistants Frank Spaziani (defensivecoordinator) and Bill McGovern (linebackers coach) and then assembled an impressivestaff that includes former head coaches Jack Bicknell Jr. (assistant head coach/offensive

line coach) and Steve Logan (offensivecoordinator). Jagodzinski and his staffthen went to work to teach and install anentirely new system to his team in time toface a tough schedule that included threeconsecutive league games to start the year.

Quarterback Matt Ryan flourished inthe new system installed by Jagodzinskiand Logan, becoming a Heisman Trophycandidate and eventually winning theJohnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and theManning Award after being named ACCPlayer of the Year. Safety Jamie Silvabecame a consensus All-America first-team selection, and the Eagles finishedsecond in the country in rushing defense.

Jagodzinski continued to make aca-demics a priority for the program, and theEagles achieved the highest graduationrate (93%) of any team in the top 25. Theteam won the ACC Sportsmanship Awardfor football and continued its leadershiprole in campus and community servicefunctions.

Jeff JagodzinskiGregory P. Barber & Family Head FootballSecond Season at BC

Overall Record: 11-3



Ryan QuigleyK, 6-3, 175Little River, SC/North Myrtle BeachNamed the 2008 Palmetto Springs Special TeamsPlayer of the Year by the head football coaches inSouth Carolina…First-team All-State selection byThe State Newspaper, High School News Reporterand AP…First-team All-WPDE selection…First-team Toast of the Coast by The Sun News…All-Region Team honoree…as a senior, averaged 46yards per punt to lead the state of South Carolina,converted six of eight field goals with a long of 47yards and kicked 93 percent of his kickoffs fortouchbacks…coached by Denver Cromer.

Kaleb RamseyDL, 6-4, 270Union Town, PA/Laurel HighlandsRanked as a top 25 prospect out of Pennsylvania byRivals.com…also ranked in the top 30 nationally asa defensive end according to Rivals…First-teamAll-County defensive team selection…First-teamAll-Conference defensive team selection…alsoplayed basketball at Laurel Highlands, earning All-State, All-County and All-Conferencehonors…played football under coach Jack Buehner.

Eric ReynoldsRB, 5-10, 195Hartsville, PA/Central Bucks SouthHolds the single-season and career rushing recordsat Central Bucks South…as a junior, rushed forover a 1,000 yards, scoring 18 touchdowns…rankedin the top 40 of recruits coming out of Pennsylvaniaby Rivals.com…selected to play in the Big 33game…MVP of the Sub 1 League NationalConference…First-team All-State selection…two-time first-team All-Conference…PhiladelphiaInquirer's Southeast Pennsylvania Player of theYear…starting point guard for the basketball teamand anchored the 4x100 relay team that finishedthird at the state championship…coached by BartSzarko.

Michael StoneTE, 6-6, 230Holliston, MA/HollistonRanked as the No.3 recruit out of Massachusettsaccording to Rivals.com…first-team All-Conference selection…all-time sacks leader atHolliston…holds Holliston record for longesttouchdown reception (99.5 yards)…Holliston'sDefensive Player of the Year…also captained thebasketball team…National Honor Society mem-ber…played under coach Todd Kiley.

Justin TuggleQB, 6-3, 205Alpharetta, GA/Northview2008 Offense-Defense All-American…All-NorthFulton County selection…ranked in the top 50 ofplayers to come out of Georgia byRivals.com…ranked as the No. 36 quarterbacknationally according to ESPN.com…Super 7 NorthFulton honoree…at Northview, passed for 3,675yards, rushed for 1,300 yards and compiled 44touchdowns in his career…team captain senior yearunder head coach George Gettle.

Named to his position Dec. 19, 2006, the44-year-old Jagodzinski spent the previousseason as the offensive coordinator for theGreen Bay Packers. Before Green Bay, hespent three seasons with the Atlanta Falconsafter five years with the Packers (1999-2003) as tight ends coach.

Although Jagodzinski came to BC fromthe professional ranks, he spent 14 years as acollege coach, including two successful sea-sons (1997-98) as offensive coordinator atBoston College. At BC, his offenses aver-aged more than 400 yards per game in eachof his two seasons. In addition, during bothyears the Eagles allowed the fewest sacks inthe Big East, going from last to first in 1997.

In 1998, Jagodzinski saw one of hispupils gain All-America honors as runningback Mike Cloud earned first-team honorsand ranked third in the country in rushing;Cloud subsequently was drafted in the sec-ond round by Kansas City in 1999. One ofhis linemen, All-Big East center DamienWoody, was a 1999 first-round draft pick of the New England Patriots, the 17th selectionoverall. Jagodzinski also coached Seahawks All-Pro quarterback (and former Green Baybackup) Matt Hasselbeck during his 1997 senior season at BC.

Jagodzinski served as Atlanta's offensive line coach in 2005, a promotion he earnedafter his first year in Atlanta, 2004, as tight ends coach. While in Atlanta, he worked withoffensive line consultant Alex Gibbs, the architect of some of the best offensive lines inNFL history, including that of the 1997-98 Super Bowl champion Broncos.

Known as one of the NFL's most successful rushing offenses, the Falcons led the NFLin both rushing yards per game and rushing yards per carry during Jagodzinski's two yearsin Atlanta. As line coach in 2005, the Falcons' zone-blocking schemes led the way for RBWarrick Dunn's career-high 1,416 rushing yards, a Pro Bowl effort. In part behind timelyblocks from the offensive line, Atlanta in 2004 set a franchise record with 2,672 rushingyards, a springboard to the team's berth in the NFC Championship game. Alge Crumpler, Jagodzinski's primary pupil as tight ends coach in 2004, went to the ProBowl that season after catching 48 passes for 774 yards and a career-high six TDs.Crumpler's 16.1-yard per-catch average led all NFL tight ends in `04.

Prior to joining the Falcons, Jagodzinski spent five years (1999-2003) as the Packers'tight ends coach and was instrumental in launching the career of three-time Pro Bowl tightend Bubba Franks. In 2002, Franks recorded 54 receptions, the first 50-plus catch seasonby a Packers tight end since Boston College graduate Mark Chmura tallied 54 in 1995.Franks' mark fell just two shy of Paul Coffman's club-record 56 (1979).

Prior to his coaching stint at Boston College, Jagodzinski served on coaching staffs atEast Carolina (1989-96), Louisiana State (1987-88), Northern Illinois (1986), and theUniversity of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1985), his alma mater.

Before becoming part of the UW-Whitewater coaching staff, Jagodzinski was a three-year starter and four-year player (1981-84) at fullback for the Warhawks. He earned a B.S.degree in education at Whitewater in 1985.

Jagodzinski attended West Allis (Wis.) Central High School, where he played footballand baseball, earning all-conference honors in football and participating in the Shrinegame, the state's all-star contest, following his senior season.

Born Oct. 12, 1963, in Milwaukee, Jagodzinski and his wife, Lisa, have five children:Josh, JoAnne, Jessica, Jacqueline and Jennifer.



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Jack Bicknell Jr.Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line

Jack Bicknell Jr. begins his second year as BC’s Assistant HeadCoach/Offensive Line Coach. In 2007, BC’s offensive line ranked first inthe ACC in sacks against, allowing just 22 sacks all season. His offen-sive line also paved the way for an ACC-leading 5,951 yards of totaloffense. He oversaw the emergence of All-ACC freshman team memberAnthony Castonzo, the first true freshman to start on the BC offensiveline since 1997.

Bicknell, a three-year letterwinner on the BC offensive line and thestarting center during Doug Flutie’s Heisman Trophy year in 1984, cameto BC from Texas Tech University, where he was offensive line coach.Prior to going to Texas Tech, Bicknell spent eight seasons as the headcoach at Louisiana Tech (43-49). His teams consistently played some ofthe toughest teams in America, including Florida State, Penn State,Miami, Tennessee, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Clemson and Auburn. Underhis leadership, Tech defeated national powers Alabama, Michigan Stateand Oklahoma State and 22 of his players were either drafted by orsigned free agent contracts with NFL teams.

Bicknell, who was one of the youngest Division I-A head coacheswhen he started, led the 1999 Bulldogs to an 8-3 record, the school’sfirst AP Top 25 ranking and a 29-28 upset win over eventual SEC cham-pion Alabama. In 2001, Louisiana Tech won the Western AthleticConference championship during its first year of membership, earningBicknell conference Coach of the Year honors. Louisiana Tech went onto play Clemson in the Crucial.com Humanitarian Bowl, the program’sfirst postseason appearance since 1990.

Bicknell began his coaching career at Boston College in 1985 as agraduate assistant. In 1987, he went to the University of NewHampshire as the defensive line coach and took over the offensive linein 1993. During his time at UNH, the Wildcats won the YankeeConference in 1991 and 1994 and were the New England Divisionchampions in 1996.

Bicknell’s father, Jack, recently served as the head coach of theBarcelona Dragons of NFL Europe and was the head coach at BC from1981-90, finishing with a record of 59-55-1. He led the Eagles to four oftheir most successful seasons in history, including a 10-2 campaign in1984 that culminated with the “Miracle in Miami” win, Flutie’s HeismanTrophy and a 45-28 win over Houston in the Cotton Bowl.

Bicknell received both his bachelor’s (1985) and master’s (1987)degrees from BC. In addition to starting in the Cotton Bowl, he alsoplayed in the 1982 Tangerine Bowl and was the starting center whenFlutie threw the Hail Mary pass to defeat Miami in 1984. As a senior atBC, he received the Scanlon Award, the highest honor bestowed upon aBC football player, the Scarminach Award for athletic and academicexcellence and the Dean’s Award in the school of education. Bicknelland his wife Helen have three children, John (15), Katelyn (12) andAlyse (8).

Jeff Comissiong Defensive Line

Defensive Line Coach Jeff Comissiong begins his second year as amember of the BC football coaching staff. In his first year as defensiveline coach, Boston College ranked second in the nation and led the ACCin rush defense, allowing just 75.5 yards-per-game. The defense alsoranked second in the ACC in red zone defense, keeping opponents fromscoring almost 72 percent of the time.

Comissiong came to Boston College from nearby Harvard University,where he coached in 2006. Before moving to Harvard, Comissiongworked as an assistant at the University of Maine for eight seasons.Comissiong began his coaching career at Maine in 1996, serving as adefensive line assistant for two seasons. During this stint, Comissiongworked with Boston College Running Backs Coach Ben Sirmans, whowas on the Maine staff from 1996 to 1999. From Maine, Comissiongmoved on to Bates College, where he coached the defensive line in 1998and 1999.

Comissiong returned to Maine in 2000, coaching the running backsand then the defensive line. In 2003, Comissiong was also given theduties of recruiting coordinator for the Maine program. Upon his arrivalat Harvard, Comissiong assumed more recruiting duties, overseeingrecruitment in New York, New England, and Canada, as well as servingas the program’s professional liaison.

With Comissiong working with the defensive line, Harvard boastedthe stingiest run defense in the Ivy League. The 66.5 YPG allowed wasfar and away the most impressive mark in the league, as was the 2.0YPC allowed by the unit.

A four-year letterwinner in football, Comissiong graduated fromMaine in 1997. Jeff, and his wife Alison, have two daughters, Jacey andMya.

Ryan DayWide Receivers

Ryan Day enters his second year as BC’s wide receivers coach. In2007, the Eagles boasted the ACC’s top passing offense, bringing in 390passes for a total of 4,535 yards. He coached and oversaw the emergenceof sophomore receiver Rich Gunnell, who caught a team-best 931 yardsover 64 receptions. Gunnell ranked fifth in the ACC in reception yards-per-game.

Day came to BC from Temple University, where he served as widereceivers coach in 2006. He spent the 2005 season as offensive graduateassistant at the University of Florida for Urban Meyer. The Gators post-ed a 9-3 record with Day assisting the offense. Gator wide receiverChad Jackson was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, ranking sixthnationally in receptions per game (7.36), while Day was assisting withthe offense.

Day arrived in Gainesville after spending the 2003 and 2004 seasonsas the offensive graduate assistant at BC. With the Eagles, Day workedwith the wide receivers and helped the team to a 9-3 overall record in2004 and a No. 21 ranking in the final AP and ESPN/USA Today pollafter defeating North Carolina, 37-24, in the Continental Tire Bowl. Theranking was the highest for the school since 1993 and senior widereceiver Grant Adams earned All-Big East accolades. In 2003, theEagles posted an 8-5 overall record and defeated Colorado State, 35-21,in the San Francisco Bowl.

Day was the tight ends coach at his alma mater, the University ofNew Hampshire, in 2002. A three-year starter at quarterback and teamcaptain as a senior in 2001, Day held four UNH passing records upongraduation, including best passing percentage in a career (59.9, 1997-2001) and touchdown passes in a career (53). His 653 completions rankseventh-best in Atlantic 10 conference history.

Born March 12, 1979, Day is a native of Manchester, NH and is mar-ried to Christina. He earned his undergraduate degree in businessadministration in 2002 before receiving a master’s of science in adminis-trative studies at BC in 2004. He was the New Hampshire GatoradePlayer of the Year at Manchester Central High School in 1996.

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Steve LoganOffensive Coordinator

Steve Logan returns to the Heights for his second year as OffensiveCoordinator. Last year, Logan’s unit registered the ACC’s top ranking intotal offense. BC’s offense combined for 5,951 total yards, averaging425.1 yards-per-game. He advised and mentored Heisman contenderMatt Ryan, who ranked fourth in the nation in passing overall. Ryan,who garnered ACC Player of the Year awards for his record-setting 2007season, led the league in passing average and total offense.

Logan joined the BC staff after two seasons as quarterbacks and widereceivers coach with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe and one seasonas offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach with the Rhein Fire.Logan helped Dave Ragone (2004) and Rohan Davey (2005) earnOffensive Player of the Year and All-NFL Europe honors. He also host-ed a sports talk-radio show in Raleigh, N.C.

Logan reunited at Boston College with Head Coach Jeff Jagodzinski;the two worked together under ECU coach Bill Lewis from 1989-92.When Logan succeeded Lewis, Jagodzinski remained on staff for fouryears before accepting the offensive coordinator position at BostonCollege.

Prior to his stint in NFL Europe, Logan served as the head coach ofEast Carolina from 1992-2002. He became the school’s all-time win-ningest coach (69-58), and led the Pirates to five bowl games, includingthe 1994 St. Jude Liberty Bowl, the 1995 St. Jude Liberty Bowl, the1999 Mobile Alabama Bowl, the 2000 Galleryfurniture.com Bowl, andthe 2001 GMAC Bowl. Logan led the 1995 team to a 9-3 record and aNo. 23 ranking in the final Associated Press poll.

In 1996, ECU gave the Miami Hurricanes their worst defeat (31-6) inthe Orange Bowl in 12 seasons. In 1999, Logan and the Pirates added totheir list of “high-profile” victories, beating West Virginia, SouthCarolina, Miami and NC State en route to another bowl game.

Logan is widely regarded as an offensive architect, and began imple-menting his system as co-offensive coordinator for ECU in 1990 and1991. The 1991 team finished 11-1, reached a top-10 national rankingand defeated NC State in the Peach Bowl.

Logan began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Union HighSchool in Tulsa, Okla. in 1974. In 1980, he became the tight ends coachat Oklahoma State under head coach Jimmy Johnson. He moved toHutchinson Junior College for two years before taking the reigns asoffensive coordinator at Tulsa under John Cooper. Logan headed forColorado in 1985, coaching the Buffalo running backs for two yearsbefore coaching the quarterbacks at Mississippi State until 1989.

Logan, a 1975 graduate of Tulsa, developed much of his coachingphilosophy through the influence of several head coaches. He workedwith former Ohio State coach John Cooper at Tulsa, former MiamiDolphins coach Jimmy Johnson at Oklahoma State, former Coloradocoach Bill McCartney, and with Bill Lewis at East Carolina.

Logan and his wife, Laura, are the parents of two sons, Vincent andNathanael.

Bill McGovernLinebackers

Bill McGovern is set to enter his ninth season as linebackers coach(and 12th overall) at Boston College. McGovern was one of two coach-es (along with defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani) who remained onstaff following the hiring of Jeff Jagodzinski as head coach.

In 2007, McGovern helped senior linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar earnAll-ACC second-team honors. Both Dunbar and sophomore linebacker

Mark Herzlich placed within the top 20 of the ACC in total tackles. BC’sdefensive corps finished last season ranked in the top 20 nationally forscoring and total defense.

McGovern came to BC in 2000 after serving as defensive backscoach at Pittsburgh for three seasons. At Pitt, he coached two first-teamAll-Big East selections (Hank Poteat and Ramon Walker) in 1999. Hebegan his coaching career in 1985 as freshman coach at the University ofPennsylvania. He served as a part-time coach at his alma mater, HolyCross, from 1986-87 and defensive backs/kickers coach in 1991; defen-sive backs coach at the University of Massachusetts from 1987-90 anddefensive coordinator 1992-93; and defensive backs coach at BC from1994-96 (and interim defensive coordinator in 1995) before acceptingthe Pittsburgh position.

McGovern has become known as one of the top recruiters in theNortheast and his linebackers have received numerous ACC and BigEast honors. In 2006, in fact, Dunbar was named National DefensivePlayer of the Week when he scored two of BC’s three defensive touch-downs vs. Maryland. Dunbar was also named MVP of the 2006Meineke Car Care Bowl when he finished with a game-high 14 tackles(10 solos) and a key fumble recovery late in the game that led to a last-second field goal to secure BC’s 25-24 win over Navy.

He has coached or recruited notable BC linebackers including FrankChamberlin, Scott Bradley, Vinny Ciurciu, Josh Ott, Ricky Brown, RayHenderson and Brian Toal. In 2004, Henderson (two-time Big EastDefensive Player of the Week) topped the Big East with .5 interceptionsper game (fourth in the nation) and Toal was named Big East Rookie ofthe Year.

A native of Oradell, N.J., McGovern was a four-year starter at defen-sive back for Holy Cross before his graduation in 1985. He set a single-season record for interceptions (11) for I-AA and was a consensus first-team All-America (I-AA) selection in 1985. He is a member of the HolyCross Hall of Fame and has been named to the Bergen County (N.J.)All-Century Team. McGovern played a key role in recruiting New Jerseylinebackers Frank Chamberlin and Gerald Hayes, both of whom went onto play in the NFL.

McGovern has coached in nine collegiate bowl games, including the2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl, the 2005 MPC Computers Bowl, the2004 Continental Tire Bowl, the 2003 Diamond Walnut San FranciscoBowl, the 2002 Motor City Bowl, the 2001 Music City Bowl, the 2000Aloha Bowl, the 1994 Aloha Bowl (in his first stint at BC) and the 1997Liberty Bowl with Pittsburgh.

McGovern lives in Ashland with his wife, Colleen, and daughtersAmanda, Delainey and MacKenzie.

Mike SiravoRecruiting Coordinator, Defensive Backs

Mike Siravo returns for his second year as recruiting coordinator anddefensive backs coach for the BC football team. Going into next season,Siravo helped develop BC’s 29-member recruiting class, the largest classBC has ever seen. He also oversaw the emergence of freshman defensiveback DeLeon Gause, who earned ACC Player of the Week accolades. Hehelped senior DeJuan Tribble collect All-ACC second-team honors andnational and ACC Defensive Player of the Week.

Coach Siravo came to Boston College from Temple University,where he served as recruiting coordinator and linebackers coach in 2006.At Temple, he was one of four coaches on that staff (Al Golden, RyanDay, Bob Bicknell) with Boston College ties. Prior to his experience atTemple, Siravo spent the three seasons as linebackers coach and recruit-

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ing coordinator at Columbia University. Siravo developed a strongnational recruiting system under head coach Bob Shoop. He also helpedlinebacker Chuck Britton earn All-Ivy honors in 2004.

A former linebacker at Boston College, Siravo joined the Eagles as awalk-on in 1995 and later earned a scholarship. A two-year letterwinner,he played under head coaches Dan Henning and Tom O'Brien. Siravoalso excelled off the field, earning Big East All-Academic team honorsas a senior.

Siravo remained in Chestnut Hill upon graduation and began hiscoaching career as a graduate assistant for recruiting in 1998. TheEagles' February 1999 recruiting class was rated the best in school histo-ry, ranking 15th nationally according to expert Tom Lemming and fea-turing future NFL players William Green, Augie Hoffmann, KeithLeavitt and Derrick Knight. Siravo spent the 1999 and 2000 campaignsas Boston College's defensive graduate assistant, working with the sec-ondary and linebackers. The Eagles made two postseason bowl appear-ances, the 1999 Insight.com Bowl and the 2000 Aloha Bowl.

Born March 9, 1976, Siravo is a native of Pawtucket, R.I. and earnedhis undergraduate degree in history from Boston College in 1998. Hereceived a master's of science in administrative studies of business fromBC in 2000. He is married to the former Alison Cahill.

Ben SirmansRunning Backs

Running Backs Coach Ben Sirmans returns to the staff at BostonCollege for his second year. After spending the two prior years as anassistant at Michigan State, Sirmans brings 10 years experience as acoach to the program.

Last year, Sirmans helped senior Andre Callender surface as a dual-threat running back. Callender ended the season ranked fifth in the ACCin rushing and all-purpose yardage and was awarded All-ACC second-team honors. Under Sirmans’ guidance, Callender rushed for a career-high 993 yards and finished fifth on the BC all-time rushing list.

Sirmans began his college coaching career in 1996 at his alma mater,the University of Maine. From 1996 through 1999, Sirmans worked asrunning backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Maine. In 1996 and1997, Sirmans worked with Boston College Defensive Line Coach JeffComissiong, who was then an assistant at Maine.

In 2000, Sirmans moved on to Kent State. He coached the runningbacks for five years, first under current New England Patriots DefensiveCoordinator Dean Pees (2000-03), and then under Doug Martin (2004).With Sirmans’ assistance, the Kent State offense was notably productive.In 2001 and 2002, the Golden Eagles rolled up 215 yards per gamealong the ground, finishing 13th and 15th nationally in rushing produc-tion those two seasons. In 2004, Kent State scored 30.5 points per game,the second-highest mark in school history.

In 2005, Sirmans joined the staff at Michigan State as running backscoach. That season, the Spartans finished 20th in the nation, rushing for201.8 yards per game. In 2006, Sirmans coached special teams aswell as the running backs.

In his playing days, Sirmans was a running back at Maine under cur-rent Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz. His senior year, Sirmans ran for1,214 yards, earning All-Conference and All-New England honors. Hegraduated from Maine in 1993 with a degree in physical education,health, and recreation.

A native of East Orange, N.J., Sirmans is married to the for-mer Tia Thompson.

Frank SpazianiDefensive Coordinator

Frank Spaziani will be entering his 12th year on the BC coachingstaff, his 10th as defensive coordinator. Spaziani is one of two coaches(along with linebackers coach Bill McGovern) who remained on staffafter Jeff Jagodzinski was named head coach.

Spaziani’s defense concluded the 2007 season ranked 19th in thenation in total defense. His defensive unit also ranked 20th nationally inscoring defense and 2nd in interceptions with 25. He guided senior safe-ty Jamie Silva in his Walter Camp All-America First Team selection.Silva also earned All-ACC First Team awards and was named to the APAll-America First Team. BC ranked first in the ACC in rushing defenseand third in total defense as well.

Spaziani’s name goes down in the BC record books as the only coachwith a perfect record. He was credited with BC’s 25-24 win over Navyin the 2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl as he served as Interim Head Coachfollowing the departure of Tom O’Brien.

In 2006, Boston College led the ACC with five defensive touch-downs. The Eagles were third in the ACC in scoring defense and JolonnDunbar was named National Defensive Player of the Week when hescored two of BC’s three defensive touchdowns vs. Maryland. In 2005,BC led the ACC in rushing defense (90.8 ypg.) and red zone defense(25-39, 64.1%) and were third in scoring defense (15.9 ypg.). The 2004Eagles were ranked in the top 10 nationally in scoring defense, top 20 inrushing defense and top 25 in pass efficiency defense. In 2003 BC wasranked second in the Big East in total defense and rushing defense.During the 2002 season, the Eagle defense was ranked 13th nationally inpassing defense, 25th in pass efficiency defense, 23rd in scoring defenseand 37th in total defense.

Spaziani joined the BC coaching staff after three seasons with theCalgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. During his coach-ing tenure at Calgary, he served two seasons as the defensive coordina-tor. Prior to his coaching stint at Calgary, he served as the defensivecoordinator for two years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Spazianispent nine years as a member of the Virginia coaching staff, where hewas defensive coordinator for his last five seasons in Charlottesville,after having been defensive backs coach for the first four.

Spaziani has been a member of coaching staffs for teams that havereached 18 bowl games, including the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, the2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl, the 2005 MPC Computers Bowl, the2004 Continental Tire Bowl, the 2003 Diamond Walnut San FranciscoBowl (BC), the 2002 Motor City Bowl (BC), the 2001 Music City Bowl(BC), the 2000 Aloha Bowl (BC), the 1999 Insight.com Bowl (BC), the1990 Sugar Bowl (Virginia), the 1989 Citrus Bowl (Virginia), the 1987All-American Bowl (Virginia), the 1984 Peach Bowl (Virginia), the 1981Liberty Bowl (Navy) and the 1980 Garden State Bowl and 1978 HolidayBowl (Navy).

Spaziani is a 1969 graduate of Penn State, where he was a star defen-sive end on the Nittany Lions teams that tied Florida State in the 1967Gator Bowl and defeated Kansas in the 1969 Orange Bowl. He began hiscoaching career in 1969 as a graduate assistant to Joe Paterno at PennState. After three years as an assistant high school coach, he becamehead coach at Hempstead (N.Y.) High School in 1973, and, a year later,at Raritan (N.J.) High. He joined head coach George Welsh as an offen-sive assistant at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1975 and went with Welshfrom Annapolis to Virginia in 1982.

Frank and his wife, Laura, are the parents of three children, Josephand twins Avery and Andrew.

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Don YanowskyTight Ends, Special Teams

Don Yanowsky begins his second year as tight ends and special teamscoach for the Boston College football team. In his first year as an assis-tant coach, Yanowsky helped guide senior tight end Ryan Purvis to anAll-ACC first-team selection. He also led the special teams to a third-best punting average in the ACC. Both his kickoff and punting defensiveunits ended last season ranked within the top-20 nationally.

Yanowsky came to Boston College after serving as tight ends andspecial teams coach at East Carolina for one season. Before that, hespent three seasons as a member of the Duke coaching staff (2003-05),the last two as offensive line coach. He spent the 2003 season coachingDuke’s outside linebackers and special teams.

Yanowsky is reunited with offensive coordinator Steve Logan, whohired Yanowsky as defensive line coach at East Carolina in 2001. Withmore than 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, Yanowsky beganhis career as a student assistant coach at Toledo in 1981. He then spentthree years at Utah as an offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator.In 1985, Yanowsky became the offensive coordinator at Bountiful (Utah)High School before taking the head coaching reigns at Viewmont (Utah)High School in 1987. Two years later, he returned to the collegiate ranksas the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Memphis.

After six seasons with the Tigers, he coached one campaign atMinnesota as the defensive line coach before spending four seasons atArkansas State, the last three as the outside linebackers and specialteams coach. Yanowsky was also the recruiting coordinator for theIndians before being hired by Steve Logan at East Carolina in 2001.

In his first year at ECU, Yanowsky helped the Pirates earn a berth inthe GMAC Bowl, while coaching the defensive line and on specialteams. In 2003, he took a job in the Atlantic Coast Conference at Duke,where he provided an immediate impact on special teams. The BlueDevils improved from a No. 113 national rank to No. 21 in kickoffreturns and placed third in the ACC in kickoff coverage. From 2004-2005, he coached the offensive line at Duke before beginning his secondstint at East Carolina.

A 1982 graduate of Toledo with a degree in education, he was a two-year starter at offensive guard. A native of Chicago, Ill., Yanowsky ismarried to the former Janet Free and the couple has two sons, Donnieand Jacob.

Coaching Staff 2008 Team InformationOffensive Starters Returning (6)OT Anthony Castonzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7, 262, So.OG Clif Ramsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6, 302, Sr.C Matt Tennant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4, 284, Sr.TE Ryan Purvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4, 258, Sr.WR Brandon Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10, 194, Sr.FB James McCluskey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2, 231, So.

Defensive Starters Returning (6)DE Alex Albright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5, 235, Jr.DE Brady Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2, 284, Jr.DT Ron Brace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3, 325, Sr.LB Mike McLaughlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-0, 250, Jr.LB Mark Herzlich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4, 238, Sr.SS Paul Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1, 208, Sr.

LB Brian Toal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-0, 252, Sr.*RT B.J. Raji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1, 325, Sr.*

Special Teams Starters Returning (2)PK Steve Aponavicius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10, 183, Sr.LS Jack Geiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2. 244, Jr.

2007 Statistical Leaders(Among returning players)Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G, Att-Comp-Int, TD, YdsChris Crane (Sr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 4-2-0, 0, 28

Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G, Att/Yds, Avg, TDJames McCluskey (So.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 8/14, 1.8, 3

Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G, Rec/Yds, TDRich Gunnell (Jr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 64/931, 7Brandon Robinson (Sr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 56/793, 5Ryan Purvis (Sr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 54/553, 4

Defense . . . . . . . . . . . .G, Tackles (Solo/Assist), TFL/YdsMark Herzlich (Sr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 97(55/42), 12.0/60 Mike McLaughlin (Jr.) . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 64 (41/23), 5.0/10Paul Anderson (Sr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 58 (43/15)Robert Francois (Sr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 39 (26/13), 2.0/5 DeLeon Gause (So.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 39 (33/6), 3.0/4

*- Sat out 2007 season



SELECTED PLAYER BIOS

2007 SeasonFinished the season with 32 total tackles (26 solos, 6 assists), 5 tackles-for-loss, 4sacks, two interceptions, a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry…recorded his sec-ond interception of the season and returned it for a career-long 17 yards during thethird quarter of the Champs Sports Bowl against Michigan State, helping the team toits first 11-win season since 1940…had his biggest sack of the season, bringing downquarterback Sean Glennon for a loss of 11 yards against Virginia Tech in the ACCChampionship…finished the game with two solo stops…in his third-consecutive startat linebacker, tallied a career-high three TFLs for eleven yards which included twosacks, helping the defense keep Miami to 281 net yards in BC’s 28-14 victory…fin-ished the game with five tackles (four solo)…had a clutch interception (his first of theseason, third on his career) and returned it for eight yards in the fourth quarter, settingup a go-ahead field goal during the thrilling comeback win at Clemson, earning theteam its first trip to the ACC Championship…recorded a season-high five solo tacklesand was able to hit quarterback Cullen Harper two times…got start as linebacker atMaryland and contributed a solo tackle in team’s 71-total tackle performance…hadtwo solo tackles in game against Florida State…marked two total tackles and the firstpass breakup of his career in defensive effort that held Virginia Tech within range tostage a BC come-from-behind win in the fourth quarter… registered three total tack-les (one solo) in 53 team tackle effort at Notre Dame…marked two total tackles (onesolo) in dominant defensive team effort against Bowling Green…recorded two solotackles in 37-17 win over Army…contributed two solo tackles in game at GeorgiaTech…had two solo tackles in win over NC State….registered three solo tackles andcredited with one sack in the season opener vs. Wake Forest.

2006 SeasonPlayed in all 13 games; made one start – vs. Duke…finished the season with 36 tack-les (29 solos, 7 assists)…recorded team-highs in tackles for loss (8.5) and sacks(7.5)…had three tackles in season opener at Central Michigan…recorded five tackles,including 1.0 sack and forced one fumble in win over BYU…contributed 1.0 sack atNorth Carolina State…blocked a punt, which helped lead to a team safety, and record-ed one tackle against Maine…had 2.0 sacks and six solo tackles against VirginiaTech…made four tackles (two solo) in win at Florida State…had three stops (twosolo) including 0.5 tackle for loss and 0.5 sack and made one interception againstBuffalo…made four solo tackles including 1.0 tackle for loss at Wake Forest…addedfour stops (two solo) including 1.0 tackle for loss against Duke…at Miami, had twosolo tackles, including 1.0 sack for an eight yard loss and contributed one forced fum-ble…made one assisted tackle against Navy in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.

2005 SeasonPlayed in all 12 games; made one start – at Wake Forest...finished the season with 20tackles, including 13 solo stops ... recorded 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and oneinterception…saw his first collegiate action in the season opener at Brigham Young,where he registered one solo tackle and one assist…picked up one solo tackle and oneassist against Army…recorded two solo tackles against Ball State…made his firstcareer interception in the second quarter of a home win over Virginia; also had acareer-best five tackles (four solos) and one tackle for loss against theCavaliers…earned his first career start in the Wake Forest game, where he tallied twoassists and 0.5 tackle for loss…recorded three solo tackles at Virginia Tech…talliedthree tackles (two solos) at Maryland…made one unassisted stop against Boise Statein the MPC Computers Bowl.

2004 SeasonRedshirted.

PersonalKevin T. Akins, born May 16, 1986 ... enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences ...Kevin is the son of Zelda and Ronnie Akins; has three younger brothers.

2007 SeasonFinished the year with 38 tackles (22 solos, 16 assists), a team-high 8.5 sacks for57 yards, 10 tackles-for-loss (second on the team), a quarterback hurry and twoforced fumbles…sat out the final two games of the season after breaking his leftforearm in the Clemson game…had started the first 11 games of the seasonbefore suffering the injury…earned an All-ACC honorable mention…before leav-ing the Clemson game, he had four tackles (two solo) and his seventh sack of theseason, resulting in a loss of 17 yards…his contributions helped the defense holdClemson to 273 total yards and staging another thrilling comeback victory in thefourth quarter…totaled a season-high six tackles, including a career-high fiveassisted tackles at Maryland…also sacked quarterback Chris Turner 1.5 times,resulting in 10 yards lost…combined for four tackles (two solo) in loss againstFlorida State…recorded his second forced fumble on the season, helping to keepBC within striking range for its fourth-quarter comeback at Virginia Tech…endedthe game with a season-high three assisted tackles for a total of five tackles andan assist on a TFL…sacked Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen for threeyards to mark his fourth sack on the year (a team high) in the Eagles’ win…endedthe game with two solo tackles…registered his first multiple-sack game, gaininga total of two sacks for a loss of ten yards in outstanding defensive performanceagainst Bowling Green…ended the game with two solo tackles…had a season-high two TFLs for 13 yards, ending the game against Massachusetts with 3.5total tackles (three solo)…had a solid defensive outing against Army…recordedhis first sack of the season, two solo tackles, and forced a fumble…ranked secondon the team in tackles with 4.5 (four solo) against NC State, also registered aTFL…got the starting nod for the season opener vs. Wake Forest…registered fourtackles (2 solos, 2 assists) in that game…also credited with a sack.

2006 Season Played in all 13 games as a true freshman; started the Meineke Car CareBowl…made 20 tackles, including 11 solo stops…contributed 3.5 tackles forloss, 2.0 sacks and tied for the team lead in fumble recoveries with three…hadfirst career tackle at North Carolina State…registered a career-high seven tackles(six solo), forced one fumble and recovered one fumble versus Maine…recordedone tackle and recovered one fumble against Virginia Tech…had two tackles (onesolo) and one pass breakup at Florida State…made 1.0 sack and recovered onefumble against Buffalo…had two tackles (one solo) at Wake Forest…made twotackles against Maryland…recorded one solo stop at Miami…had three tackles(one solo), including 1.0 tackle for loss in the Meineke Car Care Bowl versusNavy.

PersonalAlex Albright, born January 29, 1988 ... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... Alex and his younger brother Bryson are the sons of Denise and DanAlbright.

7Kevin AkinsLB 6-2 220 Jr.

Lansdale, PA (North Penn)

98Alex AlbrightDE 6-5 235 Jr.

Cincinnati, OH (St. Xavier)




2007 SeasonStarted all 14 games at strong safety…finished fifth on the team in tackles with58 (43 solos, 15 assists) to go along with 2 interceptions and 6 pass break-ups…with BC up by three points in the fourth quarter of the Champs SportsBowl game vs. Michigan State, he made a game-saving interception (second ofthe season) to seal the Eagles’ eighth consecutive bowl game victory…alsorecorded six tackles (three solo)…recorded three solo tackles in ACCChampionship against Virginia Tech…registered three tackles (one solo), helpingBC’s defense hold Miami to 281 net yards in the final home game of the sea-son…had four solo tackles and his sixth pass breakup in defensive performancethat included 73 total tackles and held Clemson to 273 yards, propelling BC toanother thrilling comeback victory and a trip to its first ACCChampionship…recorded a career-best nine total tackles in game againstMaryland, including a season-high three assisted tackles and a passbreakup…marked his second-best performance of the season in game againstFlorida State, combining for six tackles (four solo)….registered his fourth passbreakup of the season…contributed two total tackles (one solo) in defensive per-formance that was able to keep Virginia Tech within range to stage a monumentalBC comeback win in the fourth quarter…put together a total of two tackles (onesolo) in 27-14 win at Notre Dame…had an impressive defensive outing againstBowling Green, recording his first interception of the season and second of hiscareer…also made four total tackles (three solo)…had a solo tackle and assist aswell as a pass breakup in performance against Massachusetts… recorded 2.5 totaltackles (two solo) in win over Army…contributed two solo tackles and a passbreakup in first road game at Georgia Tech…had a solid outing in the win overNC State, recording four solo tackles…got the starting nod for the season openervs. Wake Forest…responded by registering eight solo tackles and one passbreakup.

2006 Season Played in all 13 games; started the first four contests at strong safety…made 12tackles, including nine unassisted stops, had one interception and broke up twopasses…made one tackle in season opener at Central Michigan…recorded onestop in win over Clemson...had five tackles (two solo) against BYU…contributedsolo tackles at North Carolina State and at Florida State…made an interceptionagainst Buffalo…had one solo tackle against Duke…recorded one unassisted stopin the Meineke Car Care Bowl against Navy.

2005 SeasonPlayed in 10 games as a true freshman…registered seven tackles, including sixunassisted stops...intercepted one pass and blocked one punt…made his collegiatedebut against Army, recording five tackles (four solos) and one interception (15-yard return); his end-zone interception thwarted the Cadets’ fourth-quarter scor-ing drive…recorded one unassisted tackle against Ball State…blocked a punt inthe third quarter against Virginia; his block came on the Cavaliers’ 5 -yard lineand led to the go-ahead touchdown, giving the Eagles a 21-14 lead…registeredone solo tackle versus Wake Forest.

PersonalPaul Anderson, born January 20, 1987... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... Paul is the fourth of Germaine and Baldwin Anderson’s five children;his older brother Ian is a senior strong safety on the Johns Hopkins football team.

2007 SeasonConnected on 12-of-18 field goal attempts (66.7%)…was 6-6 from 20-29, 4-9 from30-39, and 2-3 from 40-49…completed 46-of-50 PATs…had a perfect kicking per-formance at the Champs Sports Bowl against Michigan State, going three-for-threeon PATs and knocking home a 28-yard field goal in the third quarter…also had fivekickoffs totaling 311 yards (62.2 yards-per-kick)…in the ACC Championship gameagainst Virginia Tech, made his 12th field goal of the season, a 37-yard attempt inthe second quarter…went for 1-of-2 on PATs, with one being blocked for just thethird time in his career…finished BC’s regular season against Miami with a 4-for-4PAT performance and continued solid kickoff duties with four kickoffs, helping theteam to a 28-14 victory…had a clutch performance in the comeback victory atClemson, going two-for-two on field goal attempts, notching a 40-yarder in the sec-ond and a 30-yarder in the fourth quarter, giving BC the edge 13-10…also mannedkickoff duties, kicking off five times for 214 yards (an average of 42.8 yards-per-kick)…made both PATs as well…was a perfect five-for-five on point-after-attemptsin game at Maryland…also had a kickoff for 50 yards…was able to connect on oneof two field goal attempts, making a 35-yarder in the fourth quarter against FloridaState…also went two-for-two on point after attempts…continued solid kickoffaction in the fourth-quarter victory at Virginia Tech, kicking off three times for 84yards, averaging 28 yards-per-kick…his on-side kick in the fourth quarter was fum-bled by Virginia Tech, setting up BC’s winning drive…also went two-for-two onPATs…returned as the team’s starting kicker in game at Notre Dame, kicking offfive times for 297 yards with a 59.4 yard average…also made three of four PATsand had a 34-yard field goal attempt blocked…kicked the longest field goal of hiscareer, a 45-yarder in the second quarter in the 55-24 win over BowlingGreen…also made a 25-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and went seven forseven on point-after attempts …made three for three point-after attempts and tiedhis longest career field goal attempt, a 37-yarder that came in the first quarteragainst Massachusetts…went one for two on field goal attempts, connecting on a25-yarder in win over Army…also went one of three on PATs…made a 21-yardfield goal in the fourth quarter to help seal the win against Georgia Tech…alsowent three for three on point-after attempts…connected on a 27-yard field goal inthe second quarter, giving the Eagles a 17-10 lead going into halftime vs. NCState…also went four for five in point-after attempts…got the starting nod for theseason opener vs. Wake Forest; connected on a 27-yard field goal with 1:46 left inthe game that gave the Eagles their final margin of victory…also successful on allfive point-after tries.

2006 SeasonStarted the final eight games of the season as place kicker…coach Jeff Jagodzinskiawarded the former walk-on a full scholarship…hit 24-of-25 PATs and made 8-of-11 field goals attempted on the season…gained legendary status as “Sid Vicious”after making start against Virginia Tech before a national television audience in hisfirst-ever organized football game…made 2-of-2 field goals from 36 and 20 yardsand connected on two PATs in that game; earned ACC Rookie of the Week Honorsfor his effort…hit a career-high 37-yard field goal as time expired to win theMeineke Car Care Bowl versus Navy; also made a 26-yard field goal to end thefirst half…was perfect at Florida State, hitting a 26-yard field goal and makingthree PATs…hit 2-of-2 field goals from 25 and 30 yards and hit 5-of-5 PATs againstBuffalo…made two PATs, but missed a 40-yard field goal attempt at WakeForest…hit four PATs, but missed a 42-yard field goal attempt against Duke…hitall five PATs, and connected on a 21-yard field goal against Maryland…hit twoPATs at Miami.

NotesJoined the team as a walk-on.

PersonalSteven Vitas Aponavicius, born August 10, 1986 ... enrolled as a marketing andfinance major in the Carroll School of Management ... Steve is the son of Jan andBen Aponavicius; has two older sisters.

19Paul AndersonSS 6-1 208 Sr.

Staten Island, NY (Poly Prep)

83Steve AponaviciusPK 5-10 183 Sr.

Easton, PA (Easton)




2007 SeasonForced to sit out the last five games of the season with an injury…recorded twototal tackles against Florida State, one solo….had an assisted tackle and his sec-ond pass breakup of the season in defensive performance that held Virginia Techwithin range to stage a historical fourth quarter comeback…registered his firstcareer interception, coming in the fourth quarter vs. Bowling Green…also com-bined for two total tackles (one solo) in performance…broke up a pass in per-formance against Massachusetts…registered two solo tackles in win overArmy…had a solid defensive outing in second start of season, recording 3 solotackles, including a TFL in game at Georgia Tech…making his season debut,recorded two solo tackles in home game vs. N.C. State.

2006 SeasonPlayed in all 13 games…had 12 tackles, including nine solo stops during the sea-son…registered one tackle for loss and recovered one fumble…had two tackles incollegiate debut against Central Michigan…registered solo tackles in wins overClemson and BYU…recorded four tackles (one solo) at North CarolinaState…recorded solo tackles against Virginia Tech and Buffalo…made one solotackle against Duke…registered one solo stop against Maryland


High SchoolEarned Division IV All-State first-team honors as a senior defensive back atLiberty High School; shared Division IV Defensive Player of the Year honors …was a three-time All-County selection and a three-time All-Trumbull AthleticConference first-team choice … recorded 65 solo tackles and 112 assists in hissenior season; totaled 12 tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, four sacks and twofumble recoveries ... also made 22 receptions for 396 yards; added 215 rushingyards ... scored eight touchdowns ... returned 14 kicks for 243 yards ... played forhead coach Jeff Whittaker … recognized as an elite Scholar-Athlete for theNortheastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation and Hall ofFame.

PersonalMarcellus R. Bowman, born October 12, 1986 ... enrolled in the College of Arts& Sciences ... Marty and his older sister Monique are the children of Vanessa andMarcellus Bowman.

Awarded an All-ACC Honorable Mention at defensive tackle

2007 SeasonAwarded All-ACC honorable mention…ranked third on the team with 7.5 TFLs,recorded a career-high 2.5 sacks …finished the season with 27 total tackles (14solos)…recorded two tackles in the Champs Sports Bowl against Michigan State,helping to keep BC’s bowl-game win streak alive with a 24-21 victory…at the ACCChampionships against Virginia Tech, registered three tackles (one solo) and assist-ed on a tackle-for-loss…recorded his seventh TFL this season, resulting in a loss offive yards in the defensive outing that held Miami to 281 yards, giving BC it’s 10thwin of the regular season…put together a season-high four total-tackle performance(three solo) and a TFL in game at Maryland…combined for two assisted tacklesand his fifth tackle-for-loss on the season in game against Florida State…assistedon a tackle in defensive outing that kept Virginia Tech within range to stage a BC

fourth-quarter come-from-behind win…got to Notre Dame quarterback JimmyClausen for a sack that lost eight yards, giving him 2.5 sacks on the season, a careerhigh…assisted on a sack and combined for two total tackles, including a TFL forfive yards in solid defensive performance against Bowling Green…combined fortwo total tackles, including a TFL in win over Massachusetts…compiled a total oftwo tackles, one solo, in performance against Army…recorded first sack of career,causing a loss of seven yards in win over Georgia Tech…also had three solo tackleson the night…made a solo tackle, a TFL for four yards, in win over NC State…gotthe start and registered two tackles in the season opener vs. Wake Forest.

2006 SeasonPlayed and started in 11 games at defensive tackle…had 20 tackles, including 11unassisted stops…registered 3.5 tackles for loss…recorded one solo tackle againstCentral Michigan…had one solo stop in win over Clemson…registered three solotackles against Maine…had one solo tackle in win over Virginia Tech…made threetackles (two solo) at Wake Forest…had one tackle including 0.5 tackle for lossagainst Duke…made one stop against Maryland…had four stops (three solo)including 1.0 tackle for loss at Miami…made a career-high five tackles (three solo),including 1.0 tackle for loss and recovered one fumble in Meineke Car Care Bowlversus Navy

2005 SeasonFinished the season with 11 tackles (six solos) and one tackle for loss in 12games...made one start – against Wake Forest…began the season on the two-deep atleft tackle (behind Al Washington)…saw his first collegiate action in the seasonopener at BYU, where he recorded one assist…tallied one solo stop againstArmy…recorded one unassisted tackle at Clemson…registered two assists againstWake Forest…had one assisted tackle at Virginia Tech…was credited with one solostop at North Carolina…recorded a season-best three tackles, including two solos,and one tackle for loss at Maryland…had one solo tackle against Boise State in theMPC Computers Bowl.


PersonalRonald Jeffery Brace III, born December 18, 1986 ... enrolled as a psychologymajor in the College of Arts & Sciences ... Ron is the son of Vonda Lewis andRonald Brace Jr.

2007 SeasonNamed to the Sporting News 2007 All-ACC Freshman Team…started as a truefreshman in all 14 games for BC this season…the first true freshman to start onthe BC offensive line in 10 years…has helped pave the way for the Eagles’ 5,924yards in total offense…helped hold opponents to only 61 tackles-for-loss (fifth inthe nation) and 22 sacks…also supported Matt Ryan in his record-settingyear…recorded the first tackle of his career against Army.

PersonalAnthony Salvatore Castonzo, born August 9, 1988 ... enrolled as a biochemistrymajor in the College of Arts & Sciences ... a fine student who was an IllinoisState Scholar ... Anthony is the youngest of Shari and Bill Castonzo’s four chil-dren.

8Marcellus BowmanSS 6-2 214 Jr.

Girard, OH (Liberty)

60Ron BraceDT 6-3 325 Sr.

Springfield, MA (Burncoat)

74Anthony CastonzoOT 6-7 262 So.

Hawthorn Woods, Il. (Fork Union Military)



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2007 SeasonCompleted one of two passes for 13 yards in second action of the season withwin over Bowling Green…Saw first action of the season against Army…threw a15-yard pass to Justin Jarvis in the fourth quarter…finished one of two passingfor 15 yards in the game.

2006 SeasonPlayed in eight games…made his first career start vs. Buffalo, completing 17-of-26 pass attempts for 142 yards and one touchdown; added two rushing touch-downs against the Bulls…completed three of three pass attempts for nine yardsagainst Maine…completed two of three passes for 41 yards against Duke.

2005 SeasonSaw action in one game (Ball State)…completed three of four pass attempts for42 yards against the Cardinals...threw a 19-yard strike to Survival Ross and com-pleted two passes – of 14 and nine yards – to Tony Gonzalez...also recorded onerush for eight yards.


PersonalChristopher T. Crane, born April 18, 1986 ... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... Chris and his two sisters are the children of Patricia and ChristopherCrane.

2007 SeasonMissed the last 11 games of the season due to injury… had four solo tackles,third-highest on the team, in the win over N.C. State…registered one solo tacklein BC’s season-opening win over Wake Forest.

2006 SeasonSaw action in all 13 games as a true freshman; started in the Maine game…had20 tackles, including 17 solo stops…also contributed 2.0 tackles for loss, twofumble recoveries and one forced fumble… had two tackles (one solo), including1.0 tackle for loss, and made first career fumble recovery for 14 yards at FloridaState…made four tackles (three solo) and had one forced fumble againstMaine…recorded one tackle (solo) in win over Clemson…had one solo stopagainst BYU…had one solo tackle and one pass break up at North Carolina State…had one tackle against Buffalo…made four solo tackles including 1.0 tackle forloss against Duke…had one solo stop against Maryland…had three solo tacklesat Miami…recorded two solo stops in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against Navy.

PersonalGarrett Wesley Davis, born August 20, 1988... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... his cousin Carey Davis plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... Wesand his older brother Terrence are the sons of Virginia and Terry Davis...his fatherserves as the director of athletics at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif.

2007 SeasonFinished the season with 39 total tackles (26 solos), 2.0 TFL, and a halfsack…registered 3 solos in BC’s win over Michigan State in the Champs SportsBowl…had a five-tackle performance (three solo), including an assist on a tackle-for-loss against Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship…put together a five-tackle performance, including his first TFL of the season, and three solo tacklesin the last home game that held Miami to 281 yards, giving BC the 28-14 victo-ry… contributed a solo tackle in the defensive effort that helped stage anotherfourth quarter come-from-behind victory at Clemson, keeping the Tigers to 273total offensive yards and writing the ticket for a trip to BC’s first ACCChampionship…tallied his second-highest tackle outing on the season, a threesolo, one assisted tackle performance at Maryland…also contributed to the firstsack of his career resulting in a loss of three yards…marked two assisted tacklesin loss against Florida State…achieved his 100th and 101st career tackles (twosolo) in defensive effort that was able to keep Virginia Tech close enough to stagea monumental come-from-behind win in the fourth quarter …assisted on threetackles (a season high) in 53 team tackle outing at Notre Dame…had best per-formance of season, tying the team-high with six total tackles (five solo) in soliddefensive performance versus Bowling Green…combined for 2.5 total tackles(two solo) in outing against Massachusetts…made a solo tackle in win overArmy…assisted on a tackle in win over Georgia Tech…recorded 3.5 tackles(three solo) in first performance of the season vs. N.C. State…missed seasonopener against Wake Forest due to injury but played the final 13 games of theseason.

2006 SeasonPlayed in all 13 games, starting seven contests…had 52 tackles, including 29 solostops…made 3.5 tackles for loss, and recovered three fumbles during the sea-son…had six tackles (four solo), one fumble recovery and one pass break-up inwin over Clemson…had a career high 14 tackles (nine solo), including 1.5 tack-les for loss against BYU…had one stop at North Carolina State…made four tack-les (four solo) and recovered a fumble against Maine…had three tackles againstVirginia Tech…made five tackles in win at Florida State…had one stop againstBuffalo…made two solo tackles at Wake Forest…had six stops (five solo) includ-ing 1.0 tackle for loss against Duke…had one tackle against Maryland…madethree tackles (two solo), including 1.0 tackle for loss at Miami…had four stops(two solo) against Navy in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.

2005 SeasonPlayed in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman...registered 28 tackles (16 solos),2.0 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery; made at least one tackle in everygame…saw his first collegiate action at Brigham Young and made his first stoplate in the first quarter; finished the contest with one unassisted tackle and oneassisted stop…registered two solo tackles and one fumble recovery againstArmy…had three assisted tackles against Florida State…registered four tackles(three solos) and one tackle for loss against Ball State…had three tackles (twosolos) against Virginia…notched one solo tackle and one assist at VirginiaTech…had two assisted stops at North Carolina…tallied four tackles (threesolos), including one tackle for loss, against North Carolina State…recorded threetackles (two unassisted) at Maryland…made one solo tackle against Boise Statein the MPC Computers Bowl.


PersonalRobert Francois, born May 14, 1985 ... enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences... Robert is the son of Susanne Gens and Griffin Francois; has one older brotherand one older sister.

45Wes DavisFS 6-1 215 Jr.

El Cajon, CA (Steele Canyon)

10Chris CraneQB 6-4 236 Sr.

Mechanicsburg, PA (Trinity)

35Robert FrancoisLB 6-2 245 Sr.

Highlands, TX (Governor Dummer Academy (MA)




2007 SeasonOutstanding true freshman campaign; got the start for the injured DeJuan Tribblein the Clemson, Miami and Virginia Tech (ACC Championship) games…finishedthe year with 39 tackles (33 solos), 3.0 TFL and an interception…had 2 solos vs.Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl…topped the team with a career-high10 total tackles, including a eight solo stops in the ACC Championship againstVirginia Tech…also recorded his the first TFL of his career… in second consecu-tive start, recorded his first career interception, coming in the second quarter ofthe final home game against Miami…also contributed five tackles (four solo),helping to keep Miami to 281 yards and giving BC the 28-14 victory…earnedACC Player of the Week honors after performance against Clemson…replacedinjured DeJuan Tribble as starting cornerback and responded with a stellar defen-sive performance, ranking first on the team with nine tackles (seven solo) andhelping to hold Clemson to 273 total yards in the comeback win…also markedhis first TFL, resulting in two yards lost… two total tackles (one solo) againstFlorida State… three solo tackles in solid defensive outing against BowlingGreen…had a solo tackle in win over Massachusetts…recorded three solo tacklesin second performance of the season against Army…played in his first careergame as a true freshman, recording two solo tackles in game vs. NC State

PERSONALDeLeon Gause, born January 6, 1989 ... enrolled in the Carroll School ofManagement ... DeLeon is the son of Gloria and Gary Gause.

2007 SeasonFinished the season with 15 tackles (9 solos), 2.0 TFL for 11 yards, 1 sack for 10yards, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery…started the Georgia Tech, Armyand UMass games…had two tackles in BC’s win over Michigan State in theChamps Sports Bowl… had two solo tackles in the ACC Championship gameagainst Virginia Tech, tying his season-high and giving him 13 tackles total onthe season…notched a solo stop in game at Maryland that saw 71 total-team-tackles…recorded a solo tackle in loss against Florida State…assisted on a tacklein 53 total team tackle performance at Notre Dame…had a solo tackle in 55-24victory versus Bowling Green…recorded two solo tackles, including a TFL andassisted on a tackle in win over Massachusetts… got his first start of the seasonas defensive end in game vs. Georgia Tech, his sixth career start…responded byassisting on two tackles…recorded his third-career forced fumble in game vs. NCState, also recorded his first TFL for 10 yards, the second tackle on theseason…had one tackle in the season-opening win over Wake Forest.

2006 SeasonPlayed in all 13 contests; started the first five games at defensive end…named toScout.com freshman All-America honors…made 29 tackles, including 14 unas-sisted stops…was second on team with 7.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks…forcedtwo fumbles and recovered another…recorded six tackles (three solo) including2.0 tackles for loss and 0.5 sack in collegiate debut against CentralMichigan…had two tackles, 1.0 sack and one pass break-up in win overClemson…registered one stop and had a fumble recovery against BYU…had fivetackles (one solo) including 0.5 tackle for loss at North Carolina State…madefour tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sack against Maine…had two stops (onesolo), 1.0 sack and one forced fumble in win over Virginia Tech…made two tack-les (one solo) including 1.0 sack at Florida State...had one solo tackle and forceda fumble against Buffalo…made three tackles (two solo) at Wake Forest…hadone tackle against Duke…made one solo tackle against Maryland…had one solostop in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against Navy.


PersonalAustin C. Giles, born October 7, 1986 ... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... Austin is the youngest of Doreen and Ronald Giles’ three children.

9DeLeon GauseCB 5-11 179 So.

Miami, FL (Miami Central)

52Austin GilesDE 6-3 291 Jr.

Marshfield, MA (Marshfield)



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2007 SeasonEmerged as BC’s big-play wide receiver…finished second on the team in recep-tions with 64 catches for 931 yards and a team-best seven touchdowns…put BCahead for good in the win over Michigan State with a 29-yard touchdown catchfrom Matt Ryan early in the second quarter…scored again in the fourth quarterwith a career-high 68-yard TD reception from Ryan…finished the game with 6receptions for a career-best 138 yards and the two TDs…had four catches for 44yards with a long 15-yard reception against Virginia Tech in the ACCChampionship…also returned two kickoffs for 36 yards…marked a career-bestouting in both receptions and yardage in last home game of the season againstMiami, pulling in nine Matt Ryan passes for 135 yards, which also included a 49-yard grab in the fourth quarter…also manned kickoff return duties for the secondstraight game, running back two times for 46 yards, including a long 26-yardreturn…made one of the two most memorable catches of the entire 2007 seasonat Clemson; with 1:46 left in the fourth quarter, found a way to break coverageand get open for a 43-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan that sealed a 20-17comeback victory, booking the team a trip to its first ever ACCChampionship…finished the game with five receptions for 82 yards…also sawhis first kickoff-return action, notching two returns for 40 yards… 97-yardsreceiving off four catches in loss against Maryland…had a long catch of 29 yardsin the first quarter…caught a 42-yard pass from Matt Ryan in loss against FloridaState…finished the game with three receptions for 68 yards…with 2:11 left to goin fourth quarter at Virginia Tech, caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from MattRyan that marked the beginning of a historic comeback for the Eagles…ended thenight with three catches for 34 yards…ranked second on the team in receivingwith a season-high seven catches for 38 yards in the 27-14 win at NotreDame…got his first career start at wide receiver, bringing in three catches for 21yards versus Bowling Green…recorded a career-high six catches for 97 yards inperformance against Massachusetts…also had his first-career kickoff return for15 yards…had two big catches in win over Army, including a 22-yard receptionfor a touchdown…ended the game with two catches for 39 yards and a touch-down…had a solid performance, catching five passes for 60 yards, helping teamto a total of 435 yards receiving at Georgia Tech…tied the team’s top-receivingperformance of the day with three receptions for 25 yards in win over NCState…had the first two touchdown catches of his career on the same day in BC’s38-28 win over Wake Forest in the season opener…finished the day with fourreceptions for 54 yards…hauled in a 38-yarder from Matt Ryan on a one-playdrive in the first half that tied the game after the Eagles had fallen behind 14-0…caught a five-yarder from Ryan late in the third quarter that gave the Eagles a14-point lead.

2006 SeasonSaw action in all 13 contests…had eight catches for 97 yards…made two catchesfor 19 yards in collegiate debut against Central Michigan…had one grab for sixyards in win over BYU…made two catches for a career-high 24 yards at WakeForest…had one catch for 21 yards against Duke…made one catch for 23 yardsat Miami…had one grab for four yards in the Meineke Car Care Bowl againstNavy.


PersonalRichard P. Gunnell, born January 12, 1987 ... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... Rich and his younger sister Richanna are the children of Valderie andRichard Gunnell

2007 SeasonStarted all 14 games…finished the season second in total tackles with 97 (55solos, 42 assists)…led the team with 12 tackles-for-loss (60 yards) to go with 1.5sacks, 4 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, one quarterbackhurry and an interception… led the team with 11 tackles (7 solos, 4 assists) and afumble recovery in BC’s win over Michigan State in the Champs SportsBowl…had seven stops (four solo) against Virginia Tech in the ACCChampionship…recorded seven tackles (five solo), two TFL resulting in 14 yardslost and assisting on a sack in final regular-season win over Miami at home…alsorecorded his third career forced fumble of the season…tied for second on theteam with seven tackles (five solo) in defensive outing that kept Clemson to 273total yards, sealing a thrilling win and a bid to BC’s first ACCChampionship…also recorded his first sack of the season and two TFL for 15yards…had five total tackles (four solo) and his eighth TFL of the season for fiveyards in game at Maryland…tied his season-high with two TFL and registered atotal of six tackles (four solo) in loss against Florida State…also recorded his sec-ond pass breakup of the season…had 11 total tackles with a career-high sevenassists, ranking second on the team in the strong defensive effort that kept theteam within striking distance for its historic comeback at Virginia Tech…also hadhis first career fumble recovery…led team in total tackles with seven (two solo,five assists) at Notre Dame…had two solo tackles in sound defensive team effortagainst Bowling Green…was the team’s second leading tackler with 4.5 tackles(three solo), including a TFL in win over Massachusetts…put together an excep-tional performance in game against Army…had his first interception of the sea-son (second on his career) and a pass breakup… recorded five solo tackles andtwo assists in the game…also had his fourth tackle for loss on the season, a teamhigh…compiled a total of 3.5 tackles (one solo, five assists) in win over GeorgiaTech…had a solid outing vs. NC State, ranking second on the team with 4.5 tack-les, including four solo…had a TFL for 11 yards, forced a fumble and recorded apass breakup…started the season opener vs. Wake Forest and had an outstandinggame…had 10 tackles (6 solos) on the day, including two TFL for five yards.

2006 SeasonNamed to College Football News Freshman All-America team (honorable men-tion)…played in all 13 games as a true freshman; started vs. Buffalo and atMiami…finished the season with 42 tackles (32 solo), including 5.0 tackles forloss and 1.0 sacks; had one interception and forced two fumbles…had a career-high 14 tackles (11 solo) including 1.0 tackle for loss and forced one fumbleagainst Buffalo… had six tackles (four solo) including 1.0 TFL, made one inter-ception and returned a kickoff for 26 yards against Maine…had one tackle in col-legiate debut against Central Michigan…recorded two tackles (two solo) at NorthCarolina State… made three tackles (two solo) and recorded a pass breakupagainst Virginia Tech …made one solo tackle in win at Florida State…had onesolo stop at Wake Forest…made one solo tackle against Duke…had two solotackles, including 1.0 tackle for loss against Maryland…made six stops (fivesolo), including 1.0 tackle for loss and had one pass breakup at Miami…had fivetackles (two solo) in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against Navy.

PersonalSandon Mark Herzlich, Jr., born September 1, 1987... enrolled in the CarrollSchool of Management ... Mark and his younger brother Bradley are the sons ofBarbara and Sandon Herzlich, Sr.

18Rich GunnellWR 5-11 206 Jr.

East Windsor, NJ (Notre Dame)

94Mark HerzlichLB 6-4 238 Jr.

Wayne, PA (Conestoga)




2007 SeasonFinished the season with 19 receptions for 276 yards (14.5 yards per catch) andtwo touchdowns…had two receptions for 24 yards in BC’s win over MichiganState in the Champs Sports Bowl…caught a Matt Ryan pass for 13 yards in theACC Championship game against Virginia Tech…in BC’s fourth quarter come-from-behind victory at Clemson, put together a catch for three yards in the lasthalf of the game, helping to seal the team’s first-ever trip to the ACCChampionship…had a reception of 16 yards at Maryland, contributing to theteam’s 421-yard receiving performance…notched a huge first-down pass fromMatt Ryan for 14 yards in the fourth-quarter comeback at Virginia Tech…broughtin a pass for three yards in the team’s 291 yard receiving performance at NotreDame…recorded a career-high 102 yards with four receptions, including a career-long 71-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter against BowlingGreen…caught his first career touchdown in the second quarter in win overMassachusetts…ended the game with two receptions for 15 yards…recorded acareer-high four receptions for 51 yards in solid outing against Army…had tworeceptions for 35 yards in the season opener vs. Wake Forest.

2006 SeasonPlayed in four games as a true freshman– Maine, Buffalo, Duke andMaryland…had first reception of career for 12 yards against Duke.

PersonalJustin Jarvis, born April 15, 1987... enrolled as a marketing major in the CarrollSchool of Management ... Justin is the son of Ruth Jarvis and Erwin McKinney;

has one brother and four sisters.

2007 SeasonFinished the season with 2 catches for 13 yards and also carried the ball 8 timesfor 14 yards with 3 touchdowns…had a four-yard garb during the fourth of theEagles’ final home game against Miami, helping the team to its 28-14 win…con-tinued as BC’s starting fullback in the exciting victory at Clemson that earned theteam a trip to the ACC Championship…his two-yard rushing touchdown in thebeginning of the fourth quarter evened the score at 10-10, helping to stage thecome-from-behind victory…returned to action as fullback after sitting out threegames with injury against Maryland…responded by achieving the first two touch-downs of his career, both stemming from one-yard runs at the goal line…finishedthe game with four carries on seven yards rushing…had second rushing attemptof career for four yards in game against Army…also recorded first tackle of sea-son…got third start at fullback in win over Georgia Tech…earned second start ofthe season and had first rushing attempt of career vs. NC State…got the start atfullback in his first collegiate game, vs. Wake Forest in the season opener.


PersonalJames Everette McCluskey, born February 10, 1988 ... enrolled in the CarrollSchool of Management ... James is the son of Nancy McCluskey; has twoyounger sisters.

2007 SeasonStarted three games and played a significant role in the others…finished the sea-son as the Eagles’ fourth-leading tackler with 64 (41 solos, 23 assists)…also had5 TFL and a pass breakup… has made 52 more tackles than his 12 tackles in2006…3 solos in BC’s win over Michigan State in the Champs SportsBowl…registered a solo tackle in the ACC Championship game against VirginiaTech…in the defensive performance that held Miami to 281 net yards, registeredsix tackles (four solo), including his fifth TFL of the season resulting in a loss offour yards…in second start as linebacker, recorded five solo tackles, including aTFL in the stellar defensive outing that held Clemson to 273 total yards, helpingBC to its second comeback victory and a berth to its first ACCChampionship…started as linebacker in replacement of senior captain Jo-LonnDunbar and responded with a career-best game of 14 total tackles (six solo, eightassists) in game at Maryland…also notched a career-high two TFLs for threeyards…stepped up big time at the linebacker position after replacing captain Jo-Lonn Dunbar who went out with injury against Florida State…registered a career-high eight tackles (five solo)…his three assists were also a career high…assistedon two tackles in defensive outing that kept Virginia Tech within range for BC tostage a fourth-quarter comeback win…put together a three total tackle perform-ance (one solo) in win at Notre Dame…tied the team high with six total tackles,including four solo in victory over Bowling Green…had a solid 3.5 total tackles,including three solo, performance against Massachusetts…after sitting out theGeorgia Tech game with an injury, recorded two tackles, including one solo tack-le-for-loss in win over Army…had three solo tackles for a total of 3.5 tackles andpass breakup in the game against N.C State…registered six tackles, including fivesolos, in the Eagles’ 38-28 season-opening win vs. Wake Forest.

2006 SeasonSaw action in the first nine games; missed the last four games of the season dueto injury…had 12 tackles, including seven solo stops…made two tackles and hadone pass break-up in collegiate debut at Central Michigan…had one tackle in winover Clemson…recorded one tackle (one solo) against BYU…made one tackle(solo) against Maine…had a career-high seven tackles (five solo) against Buffalo.


PersonalMichael K. McLaughlin, born May 11, 1987 ... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... Mike and his younger brother Dan are the sons of Mary-Jane andMichael McLaughlin.shared quarterback sack, against North Carolina State…registered three tackles, including two quarterback sacks, against Boise State inthe MPC Computers Bowl.

82Justin JarvisWR 6-5 195 Jr.

Bloomfield, CT (Avon Old Farms)

36James McCluskeyFB 6-2 231 So.

Billerica, Ma (Billerica)

34Mike McLaughlinLB 6-0 250 Jr.

Woburn, MA (Woburn)




2007 SeasonHad 30 receptions for 353 yards and 2 touchdowns…played in all 14games…averaged 11.8 yards per catch…had a 17-yard grab in BC’s win overMichigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl… in the ACC Championship gameagainst Virginia Tech, brought in three Matt Ryan passes for 27 yards, including along 13-yard reception…continued to out-do his career-bests by pulling in fourcatches for a career-high 67 yards and his second touchdown of the season…histouchdown came as a 20-yard grab in the fourth quarter in the Eagles’ final regu-lar season game, giving the team a 21-14 edge over Miami…also brought in acareer-long 23-yard Matt Ryan pass in the second quarter and made his firstcareer tackle…topped his career-best performance at Notre Dame earlier this sea-son by compiling six clutch catches for 60 yards, contributing to BC’s thrillingfourth-quarter drives that led to a comeback victory at Clemson and a trip to theACC Championship …brought in one of Matt Ryan’s 25 passes for five yards inthe come-from-behind win at Virginia Tech…notched career highs in receptionsand yardage, catching five passes for 56 yards, ranking second on the team inreception yards in the win over Notre Dame…recorded his first career start aswide receiver against Bowling Green…responded by catching two passes for 26yards, including an 18-yard reception…registered 16 yards on two receptions ingame versus Massachusetts…became one of 10 receivers who put together a 371-yard receiving performance in outing against Army…caught the ball two timesfor 15 total yards in win…had a solid outing in win over Georgia Tech, catchingthree passes for 42 yards…was one of four Eagles to catch a touchdown pass inthe season-opening win vs. Wake Forest; hauled in a 22-yarder from Matt Ryan,his only reception on the day, that knotted the score at 21-21 shortly before half-time.

2006 SeasonPlayed in all 13 contests…made 12 catches for 126 yards…had two catches for30 yards in collegiate debut at Central Michigan…had two catches for five yardsagainst Maine…had career-high 35 receiving yards on two catches againstVirginia Tech…made one catch for seven yards at Florida State…made twocatches for 15 yards against Buffalo…had two catches for 22 yards at WakeForest…caught one pass for 12 yards against Duke.


PersonalClarence C. Megwa, born January 17, 1987 ... enrolled in the Carroll School ofManagement ... Clarence is the youngest of Perpetua and Christopher Megwa’sthree children.solos)…earned his first career start against Ball State andresponded with a team-high nine tackles (six unassisted)…also made thestart against Wake Forest and totaled five total tackles (twosolos)…recorded two tackles (one solo) at North Carolina…had oneassisted tackle against North Carolina State…recorded two tackles (onesolo) against Boise State in the MPC Computers Bowl.

2007 SeasonSaw significant action in 13 games as a true freshman…assisted on a tackle at theACC Championship against Virginia Tech…combined for two total tackles (onesolo) vs. Clemson …recorded a kickoff return of 12 yards in game atMaryland…assisted on a tackle in defensive effort that saw 76 total team tacklesagainst Florida State…along with assisting on a tackle, saw first kickoff returnaction when he ran back Notre Dame punter Geoff Price’s punt for 18 yards inthe 27-14 win…registered a solo tackle in 55-24 win over Bowling Green…com-bined for two total tackles in game against Massachusetts…played in his firstgame at fullback, forcing a fumble in the win over NC State.

PERSONALBradford D. Newman, born May 3, 1989 ... enrolled in the Carroll School ofManagement ... Brad and his younger sister Chelsea are the children of Terry andDouglas Newman.

2007 SeasonNamed to the All-ACC first team…started all 14 games…finished the year with54 catches for 553 yards and four touchdowns… had two catches for 18 yards inBC’s win against Michigan State in the Champs Sports bowl…had two catchesfor 14 yards, including a long nine-yard grab in the ACC Championship againstVirginia Tech…finished the regular season with a win at home against Miami,recording a career-long 33-yard reception in the second quarter and completingthe game with a total of three catches for 67 yards (his second-highest receptionyardage of the season)…brought in three catches for 23 yards, helping BC mountanother thrilling fourth quarter comeback at Clemson, booking the team a ticketto its first ACC Championship…surpassed his previous career highs by bringingin 10 catches for 102 yards and notching two touchdowns (also a career high) ingame at Maryland…his two touchdowns came in the last eight minutes of thefourth quarter, bringing BC within a touchdown…tied career highs in receptionsand yardage, bringing in six passes for 59 yards and a touchdown against FloridaState… also registered a career-long catch of 26 yards…caught four passes for 40yards, including a 20-yarder from Matt Ryan that was part of the first scoringdrive in the fourth-quarter comeback over Virginia Tech… registered seasonhighs in receptions and yardage with five catches for 52 yards, including a longcatch of 16 yards in win at Notre Dame…brought in four passes for 42 yards,including a long 16-yarder in a game that saw a total 325 receiving yards againstBowling Green…recorded two receptions for eight yards againstMassachusetts…had an admirable performance in Army game…caught a total offour passes for 45 yards and recorded his first touchdown on the season, the thirdof his career…contributed to team’s 435 yard receiving performance by catchingthree passes for 20 yards in win over Georgia Tech… two catches for 13 yards inNC State game…started the Wake Forest game and responded by catching fourpasses for 50 yards, including a long of 22.

2006 SeasonSaw action in all 13 games; started two contests – Clemson and Duke…made 29catches for 381 yards and two touchdowns…had three catches for 59 yards andone touchdown reception for three yards in season opener against CentralMichigan…made one grab for 15 yards in win over Clemson…registered threereceptions for 25 yards against BYU…had one catch for 13 yards at NorthCarolina State…made one grab for three yards against Maine…recorded one

11Clarence MegwaWR 6-1 205 So.

Binghamton, NY (Binghamton)

47Brad NewmanDE/RB 6-2 250 So.

Brielle, NJ (Manasquan)

80Ryan PurvisTE 6-4 261 Jr.

Reinholds, PA (Lancaster Catholic)




reception for 14 yards in win over Virginia Tech…had two catches for 34 yards atFlorida State…made one grab for 16 yards against Buffalo…had six catches for54 yards at Wake Forest…made four receptions for 54 yards against Duke…hadthree grabs for 42 yards against Maryland…made one catch for nine yards atMiami…made two catches for 40 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown receptionagainst Navy in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.

2005 SeasonPlayed in 10 games...recorded six receptions for 12 yards…saw his first colle-giate action in the season opener at Brigham Young, where he caught onepass…had a four-yard catch against Army…notched three catches for nine yardsagainst Florida State…caught a three-yard pass in the third quarter of the regular-season finale at Maryland.


PersonalRyan J. Purvis, born May 8, 1986 ... enrolled in the Carroll School ofManagement ... Ryan is the oldest of Colleen and Jeffrey Purvis’ four children

2007 SeasonStarted the final three games of the season…finished the year with 19 tackles (12solos), 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 interception and a pass breakup…in the Eagles’ regular-season finale against Miami at home, earned first start of the season and recordedthree tackles (two solo), helping to keep the Hurricanes to 281 net yards ofoffense… recorded two solo tackles, aiding the team’s 73-total-tackle outing thatalso held Clemson to 273 total offensive yards, granting the Eagles a come-from-behind victory and a chance to play for the ACC Championship…recorded acareer-high four total tackles (two solo) in game against Florida State…two of histackles were for losses (resulting in a loss of three yards), also marking a careerhigh…made a solo tackle and notched two assists in win at Notre Dame…regis-tered two solo tackles in dominating defensive performance over BowlingGreen…was one of three players to have a sack against Army, his first of the sea-son…finished the game with two total tackles, including one solo…recorded hisfirst career interception in a game where there were five BC interceptions vs. NCState…also had 2.5 tackles.

2006 SeasonMissed the entire season with a shoulder injury.

2005 SeasonPlayed in all 12 games as a true freshman…registered 15 tackles (nine solos),three tackles for loss and one sack…recorded two assisted tackles in the seasonopener at Brigham Young…tallied his first solo stop against Florida State…hadtwo unassisted tackles at Clemson…registered one tackle for loss (for five yards)against Ball State…had one assisted tackle against Virginia…recorded three tack-les (two solos), including one tackle for loss (for three yards), against WakeForest…had two unassisted tackles and one assisted stop at VirginiaTech…recorded an assisted tackle at North Carolina…recorded his first quarter-back sack (one-yard loss) against North Carolina State.

PersonalJames T. Ramella, born October 9, 1986 ... enrolled in the Carroll School ofManagement ... Jim is the middle of Laura and Gerard Ramella’s five children..

2007 SeasonStarted 13 games at right guard for the Eagles…got the first start of his career

in the season opener vs. Wake Forest and helped pave the way for Matt Ryan’sfive-touchdown game…key player in an offensive line that helped the Eaglesnet 5,924 total offensive yards on the season and yielded only 65 tackles-for-loss.

2006 SeasonSaw action in three games – Maine, Buffalo and Duke.

2005 SeasonWas a valuable member of the scout team.


PersonalEric Clifton Ramsey, born October 25, 1985 ... enrolled in the College of Arts& Sciences ... Clif is the son of Rita King Ramsey and Ray Ramsey.

2007 SeasonFinished the season with 26 tackles (21 solos), a sack and a TFL…had oneassist in BC’s win over Michigan State in the Champs Sports bowl…had twosolo stops in the ACC Championship against Virginia Tech…had a career-highsix solos, helping the team keep Miami to 281 net offensive yards in the team’slast game of the regular season, a 28-14 victory over the Hurricanes… recordedhis first career sack against Clemson, a seven-yard sack of quarterback CullenHarper on third down in the final seconds that pushed a potentially game-tyingfield goal attempt from 47 yards back to 54 yards, sealing BC’s thrilling come-back victory and booking the team a trip to its first ACC Championshipgame… finished the game with a career-high six total tackles (fivesolo)…against Maryland, put together four total tackles, including three solo…missed the Army game due to injury…assisted team in 52 total-tackle per-formance in win over Georgia Tech…recorded three solo tackles against NCState.

2006 SeasonSaw action in nine games as a true freshman…had 10 tackles, including nineunassisted stops…made collegiate debut against Virginia Tech, recording onesolo tackle…had three solo tackles in win at Florida State…made three tackles(two solo) against Buffalo…made three solo stops against Duke…had oneassisted tackle in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against Navy.

PersonalRoderick Rollins, born October 27, 1987 ... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences.

86Jim RamellaDE 6-4 247 Jr.

Westlake, OH (St. Ignatius)

73Clif RamseyOT 6-6 302 Sr.

Loveland, OH (Loveland)

20Roderick RollinsCB 6-0 178 Jr.

Dallas, TX (Skyline)

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2007 SeasonPlayed a key role in 13 games as a redshirt freshman…finished the season withnine tackles (five solos), 3 TFL and a sack…had one solo in BC’s win overMichigan State in the Champs Sports bowl…in the ACC Championship againstVirginia Tech, assisted on a tackle that contributed to the team’s 65 total-tackleeffort…recorded a solo tackle in the Eagles’ regular season finale, a 28-14 victoryover Miami at home…returned to action after sitting out with injury to record twototal tackles (one solo) in defensive performance that kept Virginia Tech withinstriking distance for a fourth-quarter comeback victory… illustrated even moreimpressive defensive action by compiling his first career sack that resulted in aloss of three yards against Bowling Green…added another tackle-for-loss to hiscareer stats in win over Georgia Tech…saw more action against NC State, helpingteam to a 59 total-tackle performance, including an assist on a tackle-for-loss…played in his first collegiate game vs. Wake Forest and had one tackle-for-loss.


PersonalDamik Alonzo Scafe, born April 26, 1988... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... Damik is the oldest of Erin and Carlton Scafe’s four children.

2007 SeasonPlayed in all 14 games…finished with 12 tackles (six solos) to go along with 1.5sacks, 2 TFL and a pass breakup…tallied a career-high three tackles, including acareer-high two solo stops in the ACC Championship game against VirginiaTech…had two tackles in the final home game of the season, a 28-14 victory overMiami….recorded a solo tackle in the defensive effort that held Clemson to 273total offensive yards, giving BC the chance to mount another come-from-behindvictory and a berth in the team’s first-ever ACC Championship game…registeredhis second solo tackle of the season in 27-14 win at Notre Dame…assisted on atackle against Massachusetts…put together a solid defensive performance againstArmy…credited with his first sack of the season that caused a loss of 13 yardsand finished the game with two total tackles (one solo)…also recorded his firstcareer forced fumble and pass breakup…assisted in a TFL in game against NCState…played in the Wake Forest game and registered one tackle.

2006 SeasonPlayed in all 13 games…had four tackles, including two solo stops…had 1.5 sacksand 1.5 tackles for loss on the season…made first career tackle, including 0.5tackle for loss and 0.5 sack against Buffalo…had one solo tackle at WakeForest…made one solo tackle, including 1.0 tackle for loss and 1.0 sack againstDuke.


PersonalAllan J. Smith, born December 1, 1986 ... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... Allan and his older brother Clifton are the sons of LaCurtise Smith.dren.

2007 SeasonStarted the first three and final nine games of the season (12 total starts)…fin-ished the year with 29 tackles (17 solos, 12 assists), 8.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks…reg-istered four solo tackles in BC’s win over Michigan State in the Champs SportsBowl…recorded his biggest sack of the season, bringing down Virginia Techquarterback Sean Glennon for a loss of ten yards, in the ACC Championshipgame…finished the game with four tackles (two solo)…tallied a season-high fourassisted tackles and a solo tackle, tying his season high of five tackles, which alsoincluded a TFL of three yards and an assisted sack of Miami quarterback KyleWright in the Eagles’ regular season finale…also recorded the first fumble recov-ery of his career, helping the team keep the Hurricanes to 281 net offensiveyards…totaled three tackles, including one TFL, in the 73 team tackle outing thatheld Clemson to 273 total yards, helping BC take home another thrilling come-back victory and a berth to its first ACC Championship…had two TFLs resultingin four yards in game at Maryland…recorded a total of two solo tackles on thenight…registered first sack of his career in solid defensive effort that keptVirginia Tech within range, ultimately staging the fourth-quartercomeback…ended the night with a season-high five total tackles (two solo)…hadan assisted tackle at Notre Dame…got his first start as defensive right end againstBowling Green…ended the game with a solo, two-yard tackle-for-loss…sat outthe Army and Massachusetts games due to injury…registered first tackle-for-lossof season, combining for a total of 1.5 tackles in win over Georgia Tech…record-ed a solo tackle vs. NC State.

2006 SeasonPlayed in 12 games, starting eight contests – seven at defensive end and one atdefensive tackle…had 26 tackles, including 11 unassisted stops…made 3.0 tack-les for loss, forced one fumble and broke up one pass…recorded one tackle incollegiate debut against Clemson…made two stops in win over BYU…had threetackles at North Carolina State…made a career-high nine tackles (five solo)including 0.5 tackle for loss and one forced fumble against Maine…had five tack-les (two solo) including 0.5 tackle for loss and one pass breakup in win overVirginia Tech…made one solo tackle at Florida State…had two stops at WakeForest…made one solo tackle including 1.0 tackle for loss against Duke…hadtwo solo stops, including 1.0 tackle for loss.

PersonalBrady J. Smith, born August 3, 1987 ... enrolled in the College of Arts &Sciences ... Brady is the youngest of Fran and Jim Smith’s four children; his olderbrother Matt played football at BC from 1997-99.pleted 419-of-693 passes for4,806 yards and 25 touchdowns; has also ran for nine touchdowns...hasthrown for 200 or more yards 16 times… is fifth all-time in school his-tory in passing yards and fourth in pass completions (418)…earnedMVP honors at the 2005 MPC Computers Bowl; threw for 256 yardsand three touchdowns against Boise State.

55Damik ScafeDT 6-3 305 So.

Windsor, CT (Windsor)

92Allan SmithDE 6-2 237 Jr.

Kansas City, MO (Rockhurst)

97Brady SmithDE 6-2 284 Jr.

Finksburg, MD (Loyola Blakefield)



2007 SeasonRedshirted due to injury.

2006 SeasonFinished the 2006 season with 180 career tackles (98 solos), 16.5 tackles for loss,1.0 sack, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, two interceptions, five passbreakups and one blocked punt and one blocked field goal…has started 24 gamesin his career… named to The Sporting News Preseason All-ACC secondteam…named to the Bednarik Award (outstanding defensive player of the year)and the Butkus Award (outstanding linebacker) watch lists...played in all 13games; started six contests…had 50 tackles, including 29 solo stops…ran 19times for 35 yards and a team-high six touchdowns as a running back…made 4.5tackles for loss, had two interceptions, including the game-winner at CentralMichigan in the final minute…recovered one fumble and broke up two pass-es…was the team’s short yardage back; led the team in rushing touchdowns withfive…recorded seven tackles (four solo) and made an interception that sealed awin over Central Michigan; also ran the ball three times for five yards and atouchdown…recorded one tackle in win over Clemson…made three tackles (onesolo) and rushed twice for two yards and a touchdown against BYU…had onepass breakup at North Carolina State; also scored one rushing touchdown…hadsix tackles (four solo) including one tackle for loss and ran for two yards on onecarry in win over Virginia Tech…made three tackles and ran the ball four timesfor six yards, including a one-yard touchdown at Florida State…ran two times forfive yards on offense and made one tackle and recovered one fumble on defenseagainst Buffalo…had six tackles (three solo) including 2.0 tackles for loss atWake Forest…made one solo tackle and returned an interception for 29 yardsagainst Duke; also ran the ball two times for two yards…had season-high 11tackles (six solo), including 1.0 tackle for loss against Maryland…had a team-high 10 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 tackle for loss at Miami…ran once for aone-yard touchdown against Navy in the Meineke Car Care Bowl; also had oneassisted tackle.

2005 SeasonPlayed in 11 games...recorded 53 tackles (32 solos) including seven tackles forloss and two sacks; ranked fourth on the team in tackles...also registered oneforced fumble, one pass breakup and one blocked field goal...played on bothsides of the ball, making his mark as the team’s short-yardage back...carried theball 21 times for 49 yards and a team-high six touchdowns...enjoyed two two-touchdown games – against Army and Virginia...scored perhaps his biggesttouchdown of the season at Clemson, plunging into the end zone from one-yardout to give BC the overtime victory…made a season-high 11 tackles (five unas-sisted) against Virginia Tech; shared one tackle for loss...started the season withfour solo stops, including one tackle for loss (for one yard), at Brigham Young;blocked a 48-yard field goal attempt late in the second quarter…registered fivetackles (three solos), including 0.5 tackle for loss (for one yard) against Army;had four carries for 13 yards and two touchdowns in short-yardage rushing situa-tions…made six tackles (five solos, including one tackle for loss) against FloridaState…made six tackles, including three solo stops, at Clemson; recorded aneight-yard quarterback sack and a two-yard tackle for loss (in overtime) againstthe Tigers; scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime on a one-yardrun…had two tackles (one solo) against Ball State; carried the ball three times for21 yards, including a season-long 13-yard rush…made four tackles (three solos)against Virginia; also scored two rushing touchdowns on one-yardcarries…recorded nine tackles (five solos), one forced fumble and one passbreakup against Wake Forest; his lone carry in the game was a one-yard touch-down run in the third quarter…made a season-high 11 tackles (five solos), includ-ing 0.5 tackle for loss at Virginia Tech…recorded five tackles (three solos),including one tackle for loss (for one yard), at North Carolina…injured his leftshoulder in the first series against North Carolina State and did notreturn…missed his first collegiate game at Maryland with an injured left shoul-

der; the injury snapped a streak of 18 consecutive starts…played sparinglyagainst Boise State in the MPC Computers Bowl and recorded one assist.

2004 SeasonOne of the most coveted recruits in BC football history, Toal lived up to hisbilling as a true freshman...played in all 12 games, starting the final nine…earned2004 Big East Rookie of the Year honors…also gained Freshman All-Americahonors from The Sporting News…worked his way into BC’s starting lineup bythe fifth game and started the last eight games of the season…finished as BC’ssecond-leading tackler with 77 (37 solos); also recorded 4.5 tackles for loss, twopass breakups, one forced fumble and one blocked punt…was named Big EastDefensive Player of the Week after a career-high 15 tackles (12 solos, includingtwo tackles for loss) against Rutgers…made one solo stop and four assisted tack-les in his collegiate debut – at Ball State…led the team with eight tackles (foursolos) against Connecticut; was also credited with one forced fumble…made fourtackles (two solos) at Wake Forest…made two solo stops, including one tacklefor loss, in his first collegiate start – against Massachusetts…totaled seven tackles(three solos, including one tackle for loss) at Pittsburgh…registered eight tackles,including three solo stops, and one pass breakup at West Virginia…made twosolo tackles and seven assisted tackles at Temple…recorded four tackles (threesolo) and one tackle for loss against Syracuse; blocked a second-quarter punt inthat game that DaJuan Tribble returned 29 yards for a touchdown...gave an out-standing effort against North Carolina in the Continental played quarterback atBoston College from 1979-82.

PersonalBrian P. Toal, born March 8, 1985 ... enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences... Brian is the youngest of Susan and Greg Toal’s three sons; his older brotherGreg was a four-year football letterman (2000-2003) at BC.

2007 SeasonPlayed in all 14 games, started two…had a career-best season, registering 15tackles (9 solos) and 2.5 tackles-for-loss…had two solo tackles and an assist inthe win over Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl…had an assist in theACC Championship against Virginia Tech…tallied his second tackle-for-loss ofthe season, resulting in three yards lost in the defensive effort that held Miami to281 net offensive yards, sealing the Eagles’ 10th win of the regular season…reg-istered his first tackle-for-loss of the season, resulting in a loss of three yardsagainst Florida State…was able to again reach the quarterback on an assistedtackle-for-loss of a yard, finishing with an assisted tackle in monumental come-from-behind victory at Virginia Tech…made an unassisted tackle in 53 team-tackle performance at Notre Dame…recorded two solo and two assisted tacklesin win over Massachusetts…had two total tackles (one solo) in first career start atright tackle against Army…registered first tackle of season in win over GeorgiaTech…saw action in the season opener vs. Wake Forest.

2006 SeasonSaw action in all 13 games…made one tackle (solo) in double-overtime win overClemson…had one pass breakup against Buffalo…made one solo tackle includ-ing 1.0 tackle for loss against Duke…had three tackles (two solo) in the MeinekeCar Care Bowl against Navy.

2005 SeasonSaw action in six games as a backup on the defensive line…finished the seasonwith two solo tackles and one pass breakup.2004 SeasonRedshirted.PersonalGerald P. Willette II, born June 28, 1986 ... enrolled as a sociology major in theCollege of Arts & Sciences ... Jerry is the fourth of Alisa and Gerald Willette’sfive children.

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BC 38, Wake Forest 28September 1, 2007Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 42,292

Matt Ryan threw for five touchdowns -- second most at Boston College onlyto Doug Flutie -- and DeJuan Tribble intercepted three passes on Saturday tohelp the Eagles beat Wake Forest 38-28 and give Jeff Jagodzinski a victory inhis head coaching debut.

Ryan completed 32-of-52 passes for a career-high 408 yards, reboundingafter his first pass of the season was intercepted by Alphonso Smith andreturned for a touchdown. It was a tough start for Jagodzinski, the former GreenBay Packers offensive coordinator who took over when Tom O'Brien defectedto North Carolina State, but the Eagles quickly recovered.

Ryan hooked up with 10 different receivers -- including himself, on a ballthat was batted at the line -- and threw for more than 400 yards against WakeForest for the second consecutive year. But this year's outcome was better thanlast year, when the Demon Deacons won 21-14 on their way to the AtlanticCoast Conference championship.

Riley Skinner completed 28-of-37 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown forWake Forest, but he was picked off by Tribble three times -- twice in the endzone. Skinner was injured after scrambling from the pocket late in the thirdquarter and was replaced by Brett Hodges; he was 17-for-23 with one touch-down and an interception in the final minute that sealed the victory for BC.

Kenneth Moore tied a Wake Forest record with 15 catches -- one short of theACC record held by four players -- for 126 yards and a touchdown.

The Demon Deacons' last sustained drive ended when they turned the ballover on downs with 5:55 left in the game after Rich Belton failed to pick up oneyard on consecutive runs into the line, stopped on a fourth-and-1 by MarkHerzlich and Nick Larkin. Steve Aponavicius, who came out of the stands tomake the team last year, kicked a 27-yard field goal with 1:46 left to ice it.

Hodges took Wake Forest on a 77-yard touchdown drive on his first series,hitting Kevin Harris for an 8-yard pass to make it 35-28.

Ryan surpassed 5,000 yards in his career, and connected with Flutie'snephew, Billy, for his first two career catches.

Ryan set career highs by completing 40-of-57 passes for 402 yards and atouchdown against Wake Forest last year, but he also threw two interceptions inthe end zone. Things started off poorly for him this year, too.

After Andre Callender bobbled the opening kickoff, Smith picked Ryan offand ran it back 21 yards to give Wake Forest a 7-0 lead just 14 seconds into thegame. Boston College was forced to punt, then Skinner took the DemonDeacons downfield before hitting Moore for a 5-yard touchdown and a 14-0lead.

Ryan then completed nine in a row -- six of them on a 67-yard TD drive thatended when cornerback Kerry Major went for the interception and missed,allowing Kevin Challenger to gather in the ball for a 19-yard score.

BC tied it after Sam Swank's punt into the wind took a favorable bounce andwent just 22 yards, to the Wake Forest 38. On the next play Ryan threw long toRich Gunnell in the end zone to tie it 14-all.

Tribble intercepted Skinner with a diving catch in the corner of the end zoneto stop on Wake Forest drive. But the Demon Deacons took the lead whenAlphonso Smith knocked the ball loose from A.J. Brooks, and Chip Vaughnpicked it up and went 38 yards to make it 21-14.

Ryan connected with Clarence Megwa on a tipped ball to tie the game 21-21and hit Brandon Robinson from 10 yards out with 7:01 left in the third to giveBoston College its first lead of the game, 28-21. Ryan, who had never thrownfor four touchdowns in a game, completed his fifth TD to Gunnell to give BC a35-21 lead late in the third.

September 1, 2007 Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 42,292Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreWake Forest 14 7 0 7 28Boston College 7 14 14 3 38

Scoring Summary1st 14:46 WF - Smith 21-yard interception return (Swank kick), WF 7, BC 0

08:05 WF - Moore 5-yard pass from Skinner (Swank kick), 11-67 5:38, WF 14, BC 004:38 BC - Challenger 19-yard pass form Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 9-75 3:27, WF 14, BC 7

2nd 12:09 BC - Gunnell 38-yard pass form Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 1-38 0:08, WF 14, BC 1402:04 WF - Vaughn 38-yard fumble recover (Swank kick), WF 21, BC 1400:55 BC - Megwa 22-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 5-70 1:09, WF 21, BC 21

3rd 07:01 BC - Robinson 10-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 9-71 2:52, WF 21, BC 2802:39 BC - Gunnell 5-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 8-45 1:47, WF 21, BC 35

4th 14:24 WF - Harris 12-yard pass from Hodges (Swank kick), 8-45 1:47, WF 21, BC 3501:46 BC - Aponavicius 27-yard field goal, 11-38 4:09, WF 28, BC 38

WF BCFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-54Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-45-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-32-2Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79-462Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-101Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-43.0Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-45Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34:01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25:59Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 of 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 of 14Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Rushing: Wake Forest - Harris 4-10; Andrews 7-7; Belton 6-7; Marion 1-1; Moore 4-minus 5; Skinner 1-minus 8; Hodges 1-minus 10. Boston College - Callender 14-49;Brooks 7-18; Team 1-0; Flutie 1-minus 4; Ryan 4-minus 9.Passing: Wake Forest - Skinner 28-37-3-236; Hodges 17-21-1-130. Boston college- Ryan 32-52-2-408.Receiving: Wake Forest - Moore 15-126; Tereshinski 6-75; Marion 5-46; Brinkman5-30; Andrews 5-24; Harris 3-25; Selmon 3-18; Boldin 1-14; Lowe 1-6; Bryant 1-2.Boston College - Robinson 9-127; Challenger 5-59; Gunnell 4-54; Purvis 4-50; Jarvis2-35; Brooks 2-25; Callender 2-19; Flutie 2-16; Megwa 1-22; Ryan 1-1.Interceptions: Wake Forest - Smith 1-21; Williams 1-0. Boston College - Tribble 2-42; Smith 1-0; Pruitt 1-0.Fumbles: Wake Forest - None. Boston College - Brooks 1-1.Sacks (UA-A): Wake Forest - Thompson 2-0. Boston College - Larkin 1-0; Akins 1-0.Tackles (UA-A): Wake Forest - Curry 7-4; Major 8-0; McClinic 5-3; Thompson 5-1;Arnoux 4-0; Patterson 4-0; Vaughn 1-3; Smith 3-0; Williams 2-0; Haynes 2-0;Woodlief 1-1; Robinson 1-1; Russell 1-1; Midgett 1-1; Ghee 1-0; Skinner 1-0; Salmon1-0; Schofield 1-0; Davis 1-0; Stukes 0-1. boston college - Silva 7-4; Herzlich 6-4;Dunbar 6-3; Anderson 8-0; Tribble 7-0; McLaughlin 5-1; Larkin 1-4; Morris 4-0; Pruitt3-1; Albright 2-2; Akins 3-0; Rollins 2-1; Brace 1-1; smith 1-0; Davis 1-0; Ayers 0-1;Smith 0-1; Geiser 0-1; Giles 0-1; Scafe 0-1.

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BC 37, NC State 17September 8, 2007Alumni Stadium - Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 42,513

Boston College ruined Tom O'Brien's return to the school hecoached for 10 seasons by forcing seven turnovers and keeping hisnew team winless with a 37-17 victory over North Carolina State.

Harrison Beck threw five interceptions, and he and Wolfpackpunter Nate Franklin each lost a fumble as BC scored 23 points follow-ing turnovers. The Eagles (2-0) scored 30 straight points after trailing10-7.

O'Brien left BC after becoming the winningest coach in BC history.The Eagles won bowl games in each of the last six seasons, butO'Brien went to North Carolina State before last year's Meineke CarCare Bowl.

Defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani led BC to a 25-24 win overNavy in that game and his defense did an outstanding job on Saturdayagainst O'Brien and offensive coordinator Dana Bible, who held thatjob at BC.

The Eagles’ first touchdown -- Matt Ryan's 15-yard pass to KevinChallenger -- followed the first of Jamie Silva's two interceptions. TheEagles took a 14-10 lead on Jolonn Dunbar's 14-yard interceptionreturn.

Beck turned the ball over again on a fumble recovered by NickLarkin with 4:39 left in the first half, setting up Steve Aponavicius' 27-yard field goal that made it 17-10.

The Wolfpack (0-2) had a chance to tie in the final minute of thehalf with the ball at the BC 17, but Beck threw his third interception,this one to Taji Morris in the end zone.

Beck wasn't responsible for the next turnover, although his failureto get a first down put Franklin in punting position. Franklin fumbledthe snap, Brad Newman recovered at the Wolfpack 13 and AndreCallender scored on a 4-yard run for a 23-10 lead.

The Eagles ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter -- 1 yardby L.V. Whitworth on an 84-yard drive and 69 yards by Callender,who rushed for 158 yards.

A week earlier, Beck replaced Daniel Evans with North CarolinaState trailing Central Florida 22-3 and led the Wolfpack back with twotouchdown passes. But they fell short, 25-23. A transfer fromNebraska, Beck threw for 321 yards but no touchdowns against BC.

He showed his strong arm with completions of 49 and 32 yards ona 98-yard drive that tied the game 7-7 on his 2-yard run. NorthCarolina State took its only lead on Steven Hauschka's 28-yard fieldgoal late in the first quarter.

The Wolfpack did control Ryan, who was just 15-for-34 for 142yards and one touchdown. A week earlier, he threw five touchdownpasses in a 38-23 win over Wake Forest.

September 8, 2007 Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 42,513Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreNC State 10 0 0 7 17Boston College 7 10 6 14 37

Scoring Summary1st 09:22 BC - Challenger 15-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 5-98 1:06, ST 7, BC 7

04:14 ST - Beck 2-yard run (Hauschka kick), 5-98 1:06, ST 7, BC 701:29 ST - Hauschka 28-yard field goal, 6-32 1:41, ST 10, BC 7

2nd 13:25 BC - Dunbar 14-yard interception return (Aponavicius kick), ST 10, BC 1402:06 BC - Aponavicius 27-yard field goal, 12-47 2:33, ST 10, BC 17

3rd 07:41 BC - Callender 4-yard run (Aponavicius kick failed), 3-13 1:22, ST 10, BC 234th 10:46 BC - Whitworth 1-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 9-84 4:03, ST 10, BC 30

03:29 BC - Callender 69-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 2-75 0:55, ST 10, BC 3701:31 ST - Dunlap 18-yard pass form Evans (Hauschka kick), 6-80 1:58, ST 17, BC 37

NCSU BCFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-231Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-29-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-15-1Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-373Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-56Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42.1Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29:51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28:38Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 of 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 of 17Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 of 2Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0

Rushing: NC ST - Brown 13-63; Eugene 7-17; Franklin 1-minus 11; Beck 3-minus13. BC - Callender 18-158; Whitworth 15-59; Brooks 4-11; Ryan 1-3; McCluskey 1-0.Passing: NC ST - Beck 26-50-5-321; Evans 3-4-0-30. BC - Ryan 15-34-1-142.Receiving: NC ST - Brown 7-77; Blackman 6-128; Dunlap 4-63; Eugene 3-19;Davis 2-21; Stone 2-12; Williams 2-6; Bowens 1-9; Spender 1-8; Kushner 1-8. BC -Robinson 3-25; Gunnell 3-25; Challenger 2-31; Callender 2-30; Whitworth 2-14;Purvis 2-13; Brooks 1-4.Interceptions: NC ST - Gray 1-15. BC - Silva 2-42; Dunbar 1-14; Morris 1-0;Ramella 1-0.Fumbles: NC ST - Franklin 1-1; Beck 1-1. BC - NoneSacks (UA-A): NC ST - None. BC - None.Tackles (UA-A): NC ST - Martin 6-1; Rumph 5-0; Jones 5-0; Holmes 4-1; Scott 3-2;Sutton 4-0; Gray 3-1; Morgan 3-1; Irving 2-0; Ware 2-0; Bedics 2-0; Kuhn 2-0;Walker 2-0; young 0-2; Michel 1-0; Heppe 1-0; Brown 1-0; Neal 1-0; Wright 1-0;Leonard 1-0. BC - Dunbar 4-4; Albright 4-1; Herzlich 4-1; Davis 4-0; Anderson 4-0;McLaughlin 3-1; Tribble 3-1; Francois 3-1; Silva 3-1; Rollins 3-0; Larkin 2-1; Ramella2-1; Pruitt 1-2; Gause 2-0; Bowman 2-0; Akins 2-0; Giles 1-0; Smith 1-0; Poles 1-0;Brace 1-0; Smith 0-1; A Smith 0-1; R Smith 0-1; Scafe 0-1; Morris 0-1.

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BC 24, Georgia Tech 10September 15, 2007Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GAAttendance: 51,112

Matt Ryan was the clear winner in a showdown with another of the country'stop players, throwing for a career-best 435 yards to lead the 21st-ranked Eaglesto a 24-10 victory over No. 15 Georgia Tech.

Ryan was 30-of-44 in the third 400-yard passing game of his career, whichincluded a 39-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Robinson. The Yellow Jacketswere clearly impressed.

"We haven't seen a quarterback like that since Brady Quinn," Georgia Techsafety Pat Clark said. "He's real confident. He's real comfortable in the pocket.He made plays when he had to. That's what good quarterbacks do."

L.V. Whitworth had a pair of TD runs for Boston College (3-0), which beatthree straight ACC opponents to take early control of the league race. TheEagles held up well against Georgia Tech's blitzing defense, giving Ryan plentyof time to throw.

The Yellow Jackets were totally outclassed by Boston College, which piledup 527 yards and allowed just 267.

"Matt's maturity level is as good as any quarterback I've been around," saidJeff Jagodzinski, Boston College's first-year coach. "The game slows down forhim. He doesn't get rattled about anything he does. I'm sure glad I've got him."

Coming into the game ranked fourth nationally against the run, BostonCollege backed up its lofty standing. Tashard Choice managed just 31 yards on15 carries, ending his streak of nine straight 100-yard games.

Choice had his best run late in the third quarter, breaking around left end for12 yards. Fittingly, the play was negated by a holding penalty, and Choice hob-bled to the sideline with a hamstring injury. He did not return.

Georgia Tech, which averaged 51 points and 342 yards rushing in routs ofNotre Dame and Samford, managed just 63 yards on the ground.

"That's a good B.C. team," Choice said.Robinson had five catches for 128 yards, while Kevin Challenger caught

seven for 88. Ryan set the tone on Boston College's first possession, afterDurant Brooks backed up the Eagles to their own 5 with a pooch punt.

On third-and-2 from the 13, Ryan fooled the Yellow Jackets with play actionand flipped a pass to tight end Jon Loyte, who slipped behind the secondary fora 40-yard gain.

Ryan wasn't done. He connected with Challenger on passes of 16 and 25yards before Whitworth rumbled over from the 1, capping an 11-play, 95-yarddrive that took the raucous crowd right out of the game.

The Eagles were threatening again when Ryan made his only real miscue.After driving his team from its own 20 to a first down at the Georgia Tech 6, hewas hit from behind by Darrell Robertson and fumbled. Philip Wheeler recov-ered for the Yellow Jackets.

Ryan got it back early in the second quarter, however, carving up GeorgiaTech again. First, he threw a deep pass that drew an interference penalty onClark. Then, Rich Gunnell slipped between zone coverage for a 17-yard com-pletion. Finally, Ryan tossed a perfectly thrown ball toward the corner of theend zone, which Robinson caught over the shoulder with time to get both feetdown for the TD.

At halftime, Boston College led 14-0 and it could have been much worse.The Eagles had a staggering lead in total yards: 318-86. After Whitworth's sec-ond TD, a 16-yard run, Georgia Tech finally responded. Freshman JonathanDwyer scored from the 2 in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. TheYellow Jackets thought they had recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, butthe replay clearly showed A.J. Brooks was down when he lost the ball. Thatturned out to be Georgia Tech's final gasp.

September 15, 2007 Bobby Dodd Stadium Atlanta, GAAttendance: 51,112Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreBoston College 7 7 7 3 24Georgia Tech 0 0 0 10 10

Scoring Summary1st 08:14 BC - Whitworth 1-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 11-95 4:29, BC 7, GT 02nd 10:19 BC - Robinson 39-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 5-79 2:09, BC 14, GT 03rd 06:03 BC - Whitworth 16-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 5-82 1:22, BC 21, GT 04th 14:44 GT - Dwyer 2-yard run (Bell kick), 10-47 3:03, BC 21, GT 7

10:33 GT - Bell 32yard field goal, 9-67 2:35, BC 21, GT 1006:01 Aponavicius 21-yard field goal, 11-71 4:32, BC 24, GT 10

BC GTFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-63Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-30-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-20-0Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-527 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-267Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-95Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-45.3Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-100Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32:50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27:10Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 of 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 of 14Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Rushing: BC - Callender 17-54; Whitworth 12-48; Team 1-minus 1; Ryan 3-minus 9.GT - Choice 15-31; Grant 3-23; Dwyer 9-16; Bennett 1-minus 7.Passing: BC - Ryan 30-44-0-435. GT - Bennett 20-39-0-204.Receiving: BC - Challenger 7-88; Robinson 5-128; Gunnell 5-60; Loyte 4-78;Megwa 3-42; Purvis 3-20; Callender 2-16; Whitworth 1-3. GT - Thomas 5-68; Smith5-63; Peek 5-35; Choice 4-29; Dwyer 1-9.Interceptions: BC - None. GT - None.Fumbles: BC - Ryan 2-1; Challenger 1-0. GT - Dwyer 1-0; Thomas 1-0.Sacks (UA-A): BC - Brace 1-0. GT - Robertson 1-0; Guyton 1-0.Tackles (UA-A): BC - Dunbar 4-8; Silva 4-5; Herzlich 1-5; Pruitt 4-1; Bowman 3-1;Brace 3-1; Morris 3-1; Akins 2-1; Anderson 2-1; Tribble 2-1; Gause 2-0; Smith 1-1;Giles 1-0; Willette 1-0; Francois 0-1; Rollins 0-1. GT - Guyton 6-3; Jones 4-4;Wheeler 4-4; Roberson 5-2; Burnett 5-2; Clark 4-3; Oliver 2-5; Lewis 2-4; Robertson4-1; Word-Daniels 4-0; Walker 2-2; Clark 2-0; Garside 1-0; Bowen 0-1; Richard 0-1;White 0-1; Morgan 0-1.


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BC 37, Army 17September 22, 2007Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 40,329

Three and a half games into his head coaching career, BostonCollege's Jeff Jagodzinski didn't like the way things were going.Channeling the best Vince Lombardi he could muster, the formerGreen Bay Packers offensive coordinator ripped into his team at half-time on Saturday and No. 14 Boston College responded by pullingaway from Army to win 37-17.

"I don't know if I've ever seen him that frustrated or upset," line-backer Jolonn Dunbar said. "He was very unfavorable with our playand our posture. If guys did underestimate Army, it doesn't say muchabout their character."

Matt Ryan threw for three touchdowns and ran for his first of theseason as BC, which led just 16-9 at the half, dominated in the second.Ryan was 35-for-51 for 356 yards before leaving midway through thefourth quarter with the Eagles (4-0) comfortably ahead.

Ryan connected with Kevin Challenger nine times for 104 yardsand moved into third place on BC's career passing list behind DougFlutie and Glenn Foley with 6,147 yards. But Ryan also threw twointerceptions, one of them caught by Brian Chmura and returned 11yards for a touchdown that made it 29-17 with 9:22 left in the game.

On the second play of the ensuing possession, Andre Callenderwent through the line and down the left sideline for a 66-yard touch-down.

"When you put enough points on the board to get the victory, youhave to take some positives out of it," Ryan said. "I think there's roomfor improvement. We have to get better. We were a little sporadictoday, but the offense got it going."

Army (1-3) had some success on special teams, with a fake fieldgoal that set up its first touchdown and a long kickoff return that gavethem good field position, but didn't do much offensively. The BlackKnights managed seven first downs to 34 for Boston College and theywere outgained 573-259 from scrimmage.

Carson Williams was 15-for-32 for 191 yards, hitting JeremyTrimble three times for 81 yards.

"The wound is so fresh, we could dwell on the things we didn't do,"coach Stan Brock said. "But there were a number of positives we couldtake out of this. We're not hanging our heads."

Ryan hit Brandon Robinson with 7-yard touchdown pass with 13:16left in the game to make it 29-10. Corey Anderson ran back the kickoffto the BC 21 before he was tripped up on the right sideline by DeJuanTribble.

On a fourth-and-1 from the 2, Wes McMahand was stopped withinan inch or two of the first down -- so close the referee had to crouch toeyeball the measurement. But on BC's second play after taking over ondowns, Chmura picked Ryan off and ran it in to make it 29-17.

Callender scored to make it 35-17, then Ryan hit Callender on the2-point conversion to give the Eagles a 37-17 lead.

Army's first touchdown came after converting a fake field goal on afourth-and-5 from the BC 31. Holder Andrew Reinhart shuffle-passedto Mike Evans, who went around the right side for 24 yards; on thenext play, McMahand scored from the 7 to make it 16-7.

September 22, 2007 Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 40,329Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreArmy 0 7 3 7 17Boston College 9 7 7 14 37

Scoring Summary1st 11:24 BC - Aponavicius 25-yard field goal, 6-39 2:36, Army 0, BC 3

07:14 BC - Ryan 1-yard run (Aponavicius kick blocked), 6-70 2:22, Army 0, BC 92nd 09:35 BC - Gunnell 22-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 9-63 3:15, Army 0, BC 16

07:01 ARMY - McMahand 7-yard run (Tolson kick), 7-71 2:34, Army 7, BC 163rd 07:08 ARMY - Tolson 26-yard field goal, 6-30 2:58, Army 10, BC 16

04:09 BC - Purvis 8-yard pass form Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 7-67 2:59, Army 10, BC 234th 13:16 BC - Robinson 7-yd pass form Ryan (Ryan pass intcpt), 12-58 3:20, Army 10, BC 29

09:22 ARMY - Chmura 11-yard interception return (Tolson kick), Army 17, BC 2908:47 BC - Callender 66-yard run (Callender pass from Ryan), 2-80 0:35, Army 17, BC 37

ARMY BCFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-202Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-16-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-36-2Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90-573Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-44.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37.8Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25:17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34:43Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 of 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0

Rushing: Army - Mealy 9-27; McMahand 9-20; Sandiego 2-5; Trimble 1-4; Dace 4-3; Williams 4-minus 15. BC - Callender 9-87; Whitworth 11-57; Ryan 5-35; Brooks 8-25; McCluskey 1-4; Team 3-minus 6.Passing: Army - Williams 15-32-1-191; Rinehart 1-1-0-24. BC - Ryan 35-51-2-356;Crane 1-2-0-15.Receiving: Army - Hunter 4-37; Trimble 3-81; Evans 2-26; Viti 2-16; Anderson 1-35;Mooney 1-10; Emerich 1-6; Mealy 1-3; Dace 1-1. BC - Challenger 9-104; Robinson8-73; Jarvis 4-51; Purvis 4-45; Whitworth 3-13; Gunnell 2-39; Loyte 2-15; Megwa 2-15; Flutie 1-10; Callender 1-6.Interceptions: Army - Opoku 1-18; Chmura 1-11. BC - Herzlich 1-1.Fumbles: Army - Williams 2-1; Trimble 1-0; BC - Challenger 1-1.Sacks (UA-A): Army - None. BC - None.Tackles (UA-A): Army - Murray 8-2; Opoku 6-3; Scappaticci 6-2; Campbell 5-2;Chmura 6-0; Laird 4-1; Rockwood 3-2; Mitchell 4-0; Trimble 3-1; Bentler 3-0;Thompson 2-1; Ugenyi 2-0; Hill 1-0; Emmons 1-0; Fusco 1-0; Trimble 1-0; Jenkins 1-0; Williams 1-0; Brence 0-1; McDuffie 0-1. BC - Silva 6-4; Dunbar 6-3; Herzlich 5-2;Morris 3-0; Gause 3-0; Tribble 2-1; Pruitt 2-1; Anderson 2-1; Albright 2-0; Bowman 2-0; Rossi 2-0; Akins 2-0; Ramella 1-1; McLaughlin 1-1; Smith 1-1; Brace 1-1; Willette1-1; Francois 1-0; McCluskey 1-0; Castonzo 1-0; Bennett 0-1.


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BC 24, UMass 14September 29, 2008Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 44,111

Andre Callender ran for 115 yards and two touchdowns and MattRyan threw for one TD to lead No. 12 Boston College past feistycross-state rival Massachusetts 24-14 to give the Eagles their best startin more than 50 years.

Ryan was 24-for-42 for 204 yards, helping BC (5-0) open a 17-0lead before slumping in the third quarter as UMass (4-1) closed withina field goal at 17-14. But Ryan answered with a 61-yard drive, com-pleting 5-of-7 passes and adding a 14-yard scramble before Callenderscored from the 4 to make it 24-14.

BC had not opened a season with five straight wins since 1954.UMass hadn't lost since falling to Appalachian State in the Division

I-AA championship game the season before; Appalachian State is bet-ter known as the team that beat then-No. 5 Michigan 34-32 in the sea-son opener -- one of the biggest upsets in college football history.

But UMass, ranked No. 2 in the division formerly known as I-AA,couldn't pull off an upset to match its Football ChampionshipSubdivision rival.

Liam Coen went 12-for-21 for 151 yards and two touchdowns forthe Minutemen before leaving the game with a "tweaked" knee early inthe fourth quarter. Scott Woodward led UMass from its own 6 yard-line-- scrambling for a key first down on a third-and-7 from the BC 41 --before Chris Koepplin missed a 46-yard field goal that would havepulled the Minutemen within one score.

Rich Gunnell caught six passes for 97 yards for BC, which playsBowling Green next week and once-proud Notre Dame after that.Rasheed Rancher caught four passes for 84 yards and a touchdown forUMass.

BC opened a 17-0 halftime lead on a 37-yard field goal, Callender's1-yard run and a 9-yard pass to Justin Jarvis. But the Eagles' lacklusterplay began to cost them in the second half.

BC went three-and-out on its first possessions of the third quarter,then UMass made it 17-7 on its first play when Coen found Rancherstreaking down the right sideline for a 41-yard touchdown. The Eaglesalso failed to make a first down on their next two possessions.

The Minutemen took over at the BC 38 with 6:45 left in the thirdquarter, and on their second play Coen hit Jeremy Horne on a shortslant pattern. He broke free and raced into the end zone to cut BC'slead to 17-14.

September 29, 2007 Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 44,111Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreUMass 0 0 14 0 14Boston College 10 7 7 0 24

Scoring Summary1st 08:18 BC - Aponavicius 36-yard field goal, 6-37 1:52, UMass 0, BC 3

03:03 BC - Callender 1-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 8-49 3:12, UMass 0, BC 102nd 02:10 BC - Jarvis 9-yard pass form Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 13-96 5:19, UMass 0, BC 173rd 10:00 UMass - Rancher 41-yd. pass from Coen (Koepplin kick), 1-41 0:08, UMass 7, BC 17

05:55 UMass - Horne 35-yard pass from Coen (Koepplin kick), 3-62 0:50, UMass 14, BC 1702:34 BC - Callender 4-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 10-65 3:21, UMass 14, BC 24

UMass BCFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-119Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-17-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-24-0Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79-323Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-42.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-40.0Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-65Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27:03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32:57Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 of 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 of 17Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Rushing: UMass - Lawrence 20-64; Nelson 3-12; Woodward 1-8; Coen 6-minus 15.BC - Callender 32-115; Brooks 2-4; Ryan 3-0.Passing: UMass - Coen 12-21-0-151; Woodward 5-11-0-57. BC - Ryan 24-42-0-204.Receiving: UMass - Moore 5-51; Rancher 4-84; Horne 3-49; Omar 2-18; Lawrence2-1; Jorgensen 1-5. BC - Gunnell 6-97; Thompson 4-24; Callender 4-20; Robinson3-24; Megwa 2-16; Jarvis 2-15; Purvis 2-8; Challenger 1-1.Interceptions: UMass - None. BC - None.Fumbles: UMass - None. BC - None.Sacks (UA-A): UMass - Delaire 1-0. BC - Deska 1-0.Tackles (UA-A): UMass - Hatchell 6-3; Walker 4-5; Robinson 5-1; Miles 2-4; Davis4-1; Harrington 3-2; Byrd 1-4; Meggett 3-0; Smalls 2-1; Burris 2-1; Jennings 1-2;Hanson 1-2; Collier 1-2; Rosario 1-1; Zardas 1-0; Goodwin 1-0; Alexis 1-0; Ellis 1-0;DeLaire 1-0; Resende-Gomes 1-0; Allen 1-0; McLaughlin 0-1. BC - Silva 5-4;Herzlich 3-3; Dunbar 3-1; Pruitt 3-1; McLaughlin 3-1; Albright 3-1; Willette 2-2; Tribble3-0; Francois 2-1; Morris 2-1; Giles 2-1; Newman 1-1; Anderson 1-1; Brace 1-1;Gause 1-0; Smith 1-0; Deska 1-0; Smith 0-1.


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BC 55, Bowling Green 24September 22, 2007Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 40,117

Matt Ryan threw four touchdown passes and Boston College pulledaway with four interceptions late in the first half to overwhelmBowling Green 55-24 and get off to its best start in 65 years.

The No. 7 Eagles entered the game with their highest ranking in 23years after two wins over Army and Massachusetts.

There was nothing questionable about this rout as Boston College(6-0) scored 38 straight points after Tyler Sheehan's 6-yard pass toFreddie Barnes with 8:55 left in the half cut BC's lead to 14-10.

Less than seven minutes later, it was 38-10 as the Falcons pass-happy offense backfired when BC picked off four passes in the last sixminutes of the half. Two were returned for touchdowns - 65 yards byJamie Silva and 7 yards by Nick Larkin - and another led to a career-long 45-yard field goal by Steve Aponavicius. The Eagles were well onthe way to their 16th straight home victory.

The half ended with BC leading 38-10, with Andre Callender scor-ing three touchdowns.

The big plays kept coming against Bowling Green (3-2). On theseventh play of the second half, Ryan hit Justin Jarvis along the rightsideline and the wide receiver sprinted for a 71-yard touchdown.

Ryan finished 24-for-32 for 312 yards before Chris Crane took overon BC's first series of the fourth quarter. For the season, Ryan hasthrown for 15 touchdowns and five interceptions.

He threw two scoring passes in the first half, covering 51 and 14yards to Callender, that gave BC a 14-3 lead. Ryan's final touchdownpass with 3:25 left in the third quarter covered 14 yards to BrandonRobinson as BC went ahead 52-10.

Anthony Glaud replaced Sheehan and threw a 32-yard touchdownpass to Barnes early in the fourth quarter.

The Eagles began the 1942 season with eight straight wins and fin-ished at 8-2. They've gone unbeaten three times, the last in 1940 whenthey went 11-0 and won the Sugar Bowl.

In 1984, they were ranked as high as fifth when Heisman Trophywinner Doug Flutie led them to a 10-2 record and a Cotton Bowl win.

Both teams came out throwing. Sheehan completed 7-of-10 passes on the Falcons' opening drive,

but they settled for a 40-yard field goal by Sinisa Vrvilo for their onlylead. Sheehan went 27-for-43 for 275 yards with one touchdown andfive interceptions.

September 22, 2007 Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 40,117Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreBowling Green 3 7 0 7 24Boston College 7 31 14 3 55Scoring Summary1st 10:37 BGSU - Vrvilo 40-yard field goal, 14-56 4:23, BGSU 3, BC 0

07:39 BC - Callender 51-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 7-81 2:58, BGSU 3, BC 72nd 11:28 BC - Callender 14-yd pass form Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 6-60 2:32, BGSU 3, BC 14

08:55 BGSU - Barnes 6-yard pass from Sheehan (Vrvilo kick), 9-65 2:33, BGSU 10, BC 1406:01 BC - Callender 4-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 7-36 2:54, BGSU 10, BC 2105:32 BC - Silva 65-yard interception return (Aponavicius kick), BGSU 10, BC 2803:00 BC - Aponavicius 45-yard field goal, 7-24 1:45, BGSU 10, BC 3102:12 BC - Larkin 7-yard interception return (Aponavicius kick), BGSU 10, BC 38

3rd 11:14 BC - Jarvis 71-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 7-80 3:46, BGSU 10, BC 4503:25 BC - Robinson 14-yd pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 10-80 4:13, BGSU 10, BC 51

4th 14:54 BGSU - Barnes 32-yard pass from Glaud (Vrvilo kick), 7-53 3:31, BGSU 17, BC 5210:40 BC - Aponavicius 25-yard field goal, 9-18 4:14, BGSU 17, BC 5503:05 BGSU - Macon 12-yard run (Vrvilo kick), 5-41 1:52, BGSU 24, BC 55

BGSU BCFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-146Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-37-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-25-0Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81-465 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-471Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-176Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-74Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31.0Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28:20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31:40Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 of 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 of 9Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23Rushing: BGSU - Bullock 7-27; Macon 2-24; Geter 2-7; Glaud 1-7; Turner 3-4;Barnes 1-2; Sheehan 7-minus 7. BC - Callender 15-74; Whitworth 13-50; Brooks 4-21; Ryan 1-8; Team 1-minus 3; Crane 1-minus 4.Passing: BGSU - Sheehan 27-43-5-275; Glaud 10-15-1-126. BC - Ryan 24-32-0-312; Crane 1-2-0-13.Receiving: BGSU - Partridge 12-100; Barnes 8-112; Geter 4-21; Charles 3-50;Winovich 3-28; Cheathem 2-32; Parks 2-25; Brighton 1-17; Bullock 1-9; Pronty 1-7.BC - Callender 5-84; Jarvis 4-102; Purvis 4-42; Gunnell 3-21; Megwa 2-26;Thompson 2-7; Robinson 1-14; Momah 1-13; Brooks 1-9; Challenger 1-8; Whitworth1-minus 1.Interceptions: BGSU - None. BC - Silva 3-65; Larkin 1-7; Anderson 1-2; Bowman1-0.Fumbles: BGSU - Charles 1-0. BC - Brooks 1-1.Sacks (UA-A): BGSU - None. BC - Albright 2-0; Larkin 0-1; Scafe 1-0; Brace 0-1.Tackles (UA-A): BGSU - Mahone 5-5; Hargrove 6-1; Smith 5-1; Dozier 1-5;Sanderson 3-2; Briggs 3-2; Basler 3-2; Brown 2-2; Haneline 2-2; Baker 1-2; Hartung2-0; young 2-0; Jackson 1-1; Magnone 1-1; Lewis 0-1; Tomlinson 1-0; Lewis 1-0;Hardwich 1-0; Brown 1-0; Parks 1-0; Pronty 0-1; Tipton 0-1; O’Drobinak 0-1; Vrvilo 0-1. BC - Francois 5-1; Silva 5-1; McLaughlin 4-2; Dunbar 4-1; Smith 4-0; Anderson 3-1; Morris 2-2; Tribble 3-0; Gause 3-0; Pruitt 1-2; Larkin 1-2; Albright 2-0; Ramella 2-0;Herzlich 2-0; Akins 1-1; Bowman 1-1; Brace 0-2; Giles 1-0; Fox 1-0; Seeger 1-0;Smith 1-0; Newman 1-0; Scafe 1-0; Sanni 1-0; Bennett 0-1; Rossi 0-1.


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BC 27, Notre Dame 14October 13, 2007Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, INAttendance: 80,795

Matt Ryan kept Notre Dame from getting payback on unbeatenBC. Ryan used a series of screens and short passes to keep the blitzingIrish off balance and threw two touchdowns to lead the fourth-rankedEagles to a 27-14 victory over Notre Dame.

The Irish were hoping to put a damper on BC's national title hopesas the Eagles had done when they cost Notre Dame a national champi-onship in 1993. They threatened, but just couldn't pull it out. BCcoach Jeff Jagodzinski said he never viewed the game against the Irishas a trap game because he knew his team wouldn't take Notre Damelightly.

"Our kids were so excited about coming out here and playing thisfootball game. It's a great rivalry," he said. "I told our guys we can'tget to where we want to go unless we keep taking care of businessevery week.”

Boston College improved its record to 7-0 for just the fifth time in107 seasons, the first time since 1942, and beat its rival Notre Damefor the fifth straight time.

The Eagles appeared ready to blow the game open when Ryanthrew a 9-yard scoring pass to Andre Callender to make it 20-0 with11:42 left in the third quarter. The score was set up when TyronnePruitt intercepted a pass by Jimmy Clausen and returned it 30 yards tothe Notre Dame 11.

However, the Irish scored a pair of touchdowns 95 seconds apart tocut it to 20-14. Evan Sharpley, who replaced the ineffective JimmyClausen at quarterback, threw a 19-yard TD pass to Robby Parris andlinebacker Brian Smith returned an interception 25 yards for a touch-down.

The Eagles quickly regained control after the Irish were called forexcessive celebration and penalized 15 yards on the kickoff. BradNewman returned the kick 18 yards to the Notre Dame 44 and theEagles needed only five plays to score. Ryan, throwing quickly to beatthe blitz, hit Kevin Challenger for a 13-yard TD to make it 27-14.

Ryan said he wasn't flustered after throwing the interception for aNotre Dame TD.

"Right after you throw a pick that goes for six you want to comeright back out fighting," Ryan said. "At this point in my career I'vethrown plenty of picks. You just have to block it out. As a quarterbackyou definitely have to have temporary amnesia and go out there andkeep chucking it. That's what we did."

Despite the constant blitzing, the Irish didn't sack Ryan."He's got a really quick release," Notre Dame nose tackle Pat Kuntz

said. "He's good, and there's nothing much else I can say about that.He's probably the best quarterback we've seen."

Ryan was 32-of-49 passing. Callender caught 10 passes for 91yards and rushed for 90 yards on 23 carries, including TD runs of 7and 1 yards.

The Irish offense struggled again, managing just 222 yards totaloffense. BC, which entered as the No. 3 defense against the run hold-ing opponents to 49.7 yards a game, held the Irish to 27 yards rushing.Clausen started but failed to lead the Irish to a score. He was 7-of-20for 60 yards and was pulled after he threw his second interception onNotre Dame's first offensive play of the second half. That set up BC'sthird touchdown.

October 13, 2007 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, INAttendance: 80,795Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreBoston College 6 7 14 0 27Notre Dame 0 0 14 0 14

Scoring Summary1st 11:38 BC - Callender 7-yard run (Aponavicius kick failed), 5-73 1:24, BC 6, ND 02nd 01:32 BC - Callender 1-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 8-41 4:43, BC 13, ND 03rd 11:26 BC - Callender 9-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 3-11 0:54, BC 20, ND 0

10:27 ND - Parris 19-yard pass from Sharpley (Walker kick), 7-79 0:59, BC 20, ND 708:52 ND - Smith 25-yard interception return (Walker kick), BC 20, ND 1407:00 BC - Challenger 13-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 5-44 1:52, BC 27, ND 14

BC NDFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-28Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-32-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-16-2Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-193Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-74Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-42.2Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-55Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33:47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19:39Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 of 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 of 16Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0

Rushing: BC - Callender 16-70; Whitworth 5-61; Ryan 3-10; Team 1-0. ND -Aldridge 5-17; Allen 3-9; Hughes 5-6; Schwapp 1-4; Clausen 1-4; Sharpley 4-0; Price1-minus 12.Passing: BC - Ryan 32-49-1-291. ND - Clausen 7-20-2-60; Sharpley 9-20-0-105.Receiving: BC - Callender 10-91; Gunnell 7-37; Megwa 5-56; Purvis 5-52;Challenger 2-22; Whitworth 1-18; Robinson 1-12; Jarvis 1-3. ND - Parris 3-73;Carlson 3-20; Allen 3-16; Schwapp 2-22; Kamara 2-19; Yeatman 1-7; Aldridge 1-5;West 1-3.Interceptions: BC - Pruitt, 1-30; Tribble, 1-0. ND - Smith, 1-25.Fumbles: BC - None. ND - None.Sacks (UA-A): BC - Albright 1-0; Brace 1-0. ND - None.Tackles (UA-A): BC - Herzlich 2-5; Silva 4-2; Dunbar 3-3; Morris 3-1; McLaughlin 1-2; Ramella 1-2; Akins 1-2; Pruitt 2-0; Albright 2-0; Larkin 1-1; Rossi 1-1; Francois 0-2;Anderson 1-0; Brace 1-0; Smith 1-0; Willette 1-0; Tribble 1-0; Geiser 1-0; Newman 0-1; Smith 0-1; Giles 0-1. ND - Brockington 9-3; Laws 3-6; Bruton 6-0; Wooden 5-0;Zbikowski 3-2; Vernaglia 3-1; Lambert 2-2; Ryan 1-2; Walls 2-0; Kuntz 1-1; Smith 1-1; Neal 1-1; Smith 0-2; Stephenson 0-2; Smith 1-0; Williams 1-0; McCarthy 1-0;Carlson 1-0; Jabbie 1-0; Ragone 0-1; Brown 0-1; Richardson 0-1.


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BC 14, Virginia Tech 10October 25, 2007Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VAAttendance: 40,117

Matt Ryan bought some time, scrambling to his left away from the VirginiaTech rush while searching for an open receiver. He found just what he waslooking for, fired a pass all the way across the field and kept No. 2 BostonCollege perfect.

Call it Ryan’s Heisman moment.The senior quarterback threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Andre Callender

with 11 seconds left and the Eagles validated themselves as national title con-tenders with an improbable 14-10 victory over No. 8 Virginia Tech inBlacksburg.

Boston College avoided becoming the fourth second-ranked team to lose infour weeks, with Ryan throwing two touchdown passes in the final 2:11 afterstruggling for the first 55 minutes against the Hokies’ swarming defense.

“Well, you know there’s still time on the clock,” Ryan said. “You know youstill have a shot and you’ve still got a shot. We’ve been in this situation somany times through the course of the year in practice and we’ve prepared our-selves really well.”

BC improved to 8-0 for the first time since 1942. Ryan finished 25-for-52for 285 yards with two interceptions, but the final numbers hardly told the story.

“That’s what Heismans do,” Hokies defensive end Chris Ellis said. “Theydon’t ever give up. We beat the O-line, put licks on him and he came through atthe end. He had a two-minute drill - two of them. He did what he had to do.”

With the Hokies leading 10-0 late in the fourth and the EAgles backed upagainst their own goal line, Ryan finally found a rhythm. He led a 91-yard scor-ing drive, capped by a 16-yard TD pass to Rich Gunnell with 2:11 left.

“Matt Ryan, what he did tonight, along with the receivers and the wholecrew there in the last three minutes of the game, that was special,” Coach JeffJagodzinski said. “There wasn’t one bit of panic - nothing - with those kids,especially that guy.”

Jagodzinski was pointing to Ryan.After BC recovered an onside kick at its own 34, Ryan went back to work.

Three times he scrambled away from pressure to complete passes, showing offthe powerful right arm NFL scouts love and some nimble feet, too.

On the deciding play, he slid to his left and spotted Callender drifting backinto the end zone away from the defense. Ryan let loose, and Callender cradledin the winning score.

Sean Glennon, making his first start for the Hokies since being benched afterthe 48-7 loss to LSu early in the second week of the season, played steady on asoggy night in Lane Stadium. He was 15-for-25 for 149 yards with an 8-yardtouchdown pass to Eddie Royal in the second quarter. Glennon’s 41-yardhookup with Royal in the third set up Jud Dunlevy’s 44-yard field goal thatmade it 10-0.

Virginia Tech appeared to be on its way to sneaking back into the nationaltitle race after D.J. Parker picked off Ryan’s pass at the Eagles’ 31 with 6:01 leftin the fourth quarter.

The Hokies couldn’t convert the interception into points.Ryan went 9-for-15 on the final two drives, keeping BC’s high hopes from

being washed away on a windy and rainy tonight. The first half was played in asteady, soaking rain and neither team could get much going. The Hokies andEagles combined for seven fumbles, though only one turnover.

Branden Ore rushed for 97 yards on 20 carries for the Hokies against BC’stop-ranked run defense, which came in allowing 46 yards per game. TheEagles’ biggest win in years was far more about grit than flash.

October 25, 2007 Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VAAttendance: 40,117Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreBoston College 0 0 0 14 14Virginia Tech 0 7 3 0 10Scoring Summary2nd 10:31 VT - Royal 8-yard pass from Glennon (Dunlevy kick), 16-91 7:13, BC 0, VT 73rd 05:33 VT - Dunlevy 44-yard field goal, 5-55 3:14, BC 0, VT 104th 02:11 BC - Gunnell 16-yard pass form Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 9-92 2:05, BC 7, VT 10

00:11 BC - Callender 24-yard pass form Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 7-66 2:00, BC 14, VT 10

BC VTFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-116Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-25-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-15-0Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-265Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-45.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37.3Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28:11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31:49Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 of 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 of 18Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33Rushing: BC - Callender 7-29; Whitworth 7-25; Ryan 4-minus 22. VT - Ore 20-97;Glennon 14-25; Weatherford 1-3; Lewis 2-2; Morgan 2-1; Royal 1-0; Team 1-minus10.Passing: BC - Ryan 25-52-2-205; Glutie 0-1-0-0. VT - Glennon 15-25-0-149.Receiving: BC - Robinson 5-86; Callender 5-38; Challenger 4-60; Purvis 4-40;Gunnell 3-34; Loyte 2-8; Jarvis 1-14; Megwa 1-5. VT - Royal 4-77; Boone 3-30;Harper 3-17; Hyman 2-17; Wheeler 1-5; Weatherford 1-3; Morgan 1-0.Interceptions: BC - None. VT - Parker 1-0; Flowers 1-0.Fumbles: BC - Loyte 2-0; Ryan 1-0. VT - Glennon 2-1; Morgan 1-1; Ore 1-0; Perez1-0.Sacks (UA-A): BC - Larkin 2-0; Smith 1-0. VT - Ellis 1-1; Martin 1-0; Booker 0-1.Tackles (UA-A): BC - Dunbar 5-7; Herzlich 4-7; Silva 5-4; Pruitt 6-0; Larkin 2-3;Smith 2-3; Albright 2-3; Morris 2-1; Francois 2-0; Tribble 2-0; Anderson 1-1; Akins 1-1; Scafe 1-1; McLaughlin 0-2; Rossi 1-0; Robinson 1-0; Brace 0-1; Willette 0-1;Bowman 0-1. VT - Adibi 3-6; Chancellor 1-5; Warren 0-6; Parker 3-2; Martin 2-3;Martin 2-3; Flowers 2-2; Powell 2-2; Ellis 1-3; Grimm 2-1; Harris 0-3; Dillard 1-0;Smith 1-0; Porch 0-1; Pickle 0-1; Booker 0-1; Develli 0-1; Worilds 0-1; Virgil 0-1.


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Florida State 27, BC 17November 3, 2007Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 40,065

Geno Hayes returned Matt Ryan's third interception for a 38-yard touchdownwith 1:10 to play to help Florida State beat second-ranked Boston College 27-17, ending the Eagles' run at an unbeaten season.

Drew Weatherford completed 29-of-45 passes for 354 yards for Florida State(6-3, 3-3), hitting Preston Parker nine times for 93 yards and a touchdown andDe'Cody Fagg on six catches for 111 yards and a TD.

Ryan finished 25-for-53 for two touchdowns and 415 yards - his fourthcareer 400-yard game, tying Doug Flutie for the most in school history.

But his interceptions were costly."One of the things you can't do, I don't care what level you're on, you can't

turn the ball over," Jagodzinski said. "We had four."Ryan was picked off once in the first quarter inside the Seminoles 10. He

also threw an interception early in the third that allowed Florida State to moveinto position for a 40-yard field goal that made it 10-0.

It was the second consecutive game BC trailed 10-0 before mounting a rally:The Eagles spotted Virginia Tech a two-score lead on Oct. 25 before Ryan threwtwo touchdown passes in the final 2:11 to vault himself into the HeismanTrophy conversation.

This time, he had more than 20 minutes to work with."You can never count out Matt Ryan and BC," Weatherford said. "I was

nervous the whole time. He's a great player, he's led his team back before and Iknew he could do it again. I was nervous until the final play."

Ryan led BC on a four-play, 70-yard drive over 63 seconds, hitting RyanPurvis for 26 yards to the Florida State 30, and then Brandon Robinson for thetouchdown. The teams traded field goals, then Weatherford hit Fagg on a 42-yard touchdown pass to give the Seminoles a 20-10 lead.

Ryan hit Rich Gunnell on a 42-yard pass to the Florida State 6 with 7:24 left.Two plays later, including a penalty that moved the ball to the 3, Ryan hit awide-open Purvis in the middle of the end zone to make it 20-17.

BC forced a punt and got the ball back at its own 7 with 3:30 left and achance to take the lead.

"I was excited," Ryan said. "As soon as they stopped them, and forced thepunt, they gave us another chance to go out there and win the game."

Ryan moved the Eagles out to the 33 before Hayes ripped the ball free fromPurvis on a pass across the middle and went easily into the end zone.

"This is the fourth game that we've been ahead at the half and we've lost twoof them," Seminoles coach Bobby Bowden said. "I thought we were going tomake enough mistakes to lose it at the end."

The game began in a frigid and soaking downpour, with wind gusts forecastat up to 50 mph as the remnants of Hurricane Noel proceeded up the East Coast.The rain had stopped by the end of the first quarter, but the winds battered theU.S. flag and played havoc with a couple of second-quarter field goal attempts.

Robinson caught seven passes for 163 yards for BC, fighting off a grabbydefender to make a beautiful diving catch for 38 yards to the Seminoles 6 mid-way through the fourth quarter. But the Eagles, trailing 13-7 at the time movedbackward on penalties and managed only a field goal.

Weatherford answered with a two-play, 61-yard drive that took just 41 sec-onds before Fagg ran 42 yards into the end zone to make it 20-10.

November 3, 2007 Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 40,065Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreFlorida State 0 7 3 17 27Boston College 0 0 7 10 17

Scoring Summary2nd 04:52 FSU - Parker 23-yard pass from Weatherford (Cismesia kick), 9-80 4:37, FSU 7, BC 03rd 05:41 FSU - Cismesia 40-yard field goal, 7-43 2:32, FSu 10, BC 0

04:38 BC - Robinson 30-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 4-70 1:03, FSU 10, BC 74th 11:26 FSU - Cismesia 29-yard field goal, 6-29 2:26, FSU 13, BC 7

08:52 BC - Aponavicius 35-yard field goal, 8-47 2:34, FSU 13, BC 1008:11 FSU - Fagg 42-yd pass from Weatherford (Cismesia kick), 2-61 0:41, FSU 20, BC 1006:43 BC - Purvis 1-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 6-58 1:28, FSU 20, BC 1701:10 FSu - Hayes 38-yard interception return (Cismesia kick), FSU 27, BC 17

FSU BCFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-63Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-30-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-26-3Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-478Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-97Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-41.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-44.5Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-121Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35:04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24:56Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 of 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 of 17Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Rushing: FSU - Smith 22-63; Weatherford 6-11; Holloway 1-4; Edwards 1-4; Team1-minus 1. BC - Ryan 9-30; Callender 7-22; Whitworth 4-14; Team 1-minus 3.Passing: FSU - Weatherford 29-45-0-354; Parker 1-1-0-17. BC - Ryan 26-53-3-415.Receiving: FSU - Parker 9-93; Fagg 6-111; Smith 5-83; Carr 4-56; Shaw 3-21;Graham 2-9; Edwards 1-minus 2. BC - Robinson 7-163; Purvis 6-59; Callender 5-74; Gunnell 3-68; Challenger 3-41; Loyte 2-10.Interceptions: FSU - Hayes 1-38; Carter 1-0; Robinson 1-0. BC - None.Fumbles: FSU - Weatherford 1-0; Parker 1-0. BC - Challenger 1-1; Ryan 1-0.Sacks (UA-A): FSU - None. BC - Silva 1-0.Tackles (UA-A): FSU - Nicholson 3-3; Rolle 5-0; Williams 4-1; Garvin 3-1; Ball 3-1;Robinson 3-0; Carter 3-0; McClure 2-1; Verdell 2-1; Thacker 2-1; Smith 1-2; Lawson2-0; Bryant 1-1; Hayes 1-1; Mangum 1-0; Fluellen 1-0; Moffett 1-0; Walker 0-1; Griffin0-1; Watson 0-1. BC - Silva 15-3; McLaughlin 5-3; Anderson 4-2; Herzlich 3-3;Tribble 4-1; Albright 2-2; Ramella 2-2; Morris 1-2; Dunbar 1-2; Larkin 1-2; Akins 2-0;Pruitt 2-0; Gause 1-1; Bowman 1-1; Francois 0-2; Brace 0-2; Giles 1-0; Willette 1-0;Smith 0-1; Newman 0-1.


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Maryland 42, BC 35November 10, 2007Byrd Stadium, College Park, MDAttendance: 52,827

The No. 8 Eagles yielded 472 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-35loss to Maryland. Matt Ryan went 33-for-56 for 421 yards and threetouchdowns, but was intercepted twice.

The injury-plagued Terrapins (5-5, 2-4) played with a makeshiftoffensive line and without leading rusher Keon Lattimore (hamstring).Maryland was also without second-leading receiver Danny Oquendo(knee), and standout linebacker Erin Henderson played despite sittingout practice all week with a sore back.

But the Terps received a solid performance from Chris Turner, whowent 21-for-27 for 337 yards and three touchdowns. Knowing it wouldbe difficult to pound the ball inside, Maryland relied heavily on thepassing game, often throwing deep and spreading the Boston Collegedefense with quick tosses to the outside. That enabled Lance Ball torush 32 times for 109 yards and a score. Jason Goode caught twotouchdown throws and had six catches, matching his total inMaryland's first nine games.

The Terrapins let a 42-21 lead dwindle to seven points when Ryanthrew a 13-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Purvis with 52 seconds left,but the subsequent onside kick failed to go the required 10 yards, giv-ing Maryland possession and the victory. At game's end, the fansrushed the field to celebrate the Terps' second win this season over atop-10 team. Maryland beat then-No. 10 Rutgers on Sept. 29.

Down 20-14 at halftime, Boston College took its first lead by open-ing the third quarter with a march that ended with Ryan throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Challenger. Turner promptly passedfor all the yardage in an 82-yard drive that ended with a 7-yarder toGoode for a 27-21 lead.

After Boston College's first punt of the game, Turner flipped ascreen pass to Da'Rel Scott, who sprinted down the left sideline for a57-yard score. It became 42-21 when Maryland wide receiver DarriusHeyward-Bey ran for a 37-yard touchdown on a reverse with 14:21left.

Ryan threw a touchdown pass to Purvis with 7:31 to go, but theEagles couldn't complete the comeback after trailing at halftime in athird straight game.

Only minutes after bidding farewell to 15 seniors before the finalhome game, Maryland launched a crisp opening drive that covered 76yards for a 7-0 lead. Turner completed three passes for 66 yards,including a 43-yarder to Heyward-Bey and a 10-yard touchdown tossto Goode.

The Terrapins then forced a punt, but a roughing-the-kicker penaltyprovided Boston College with a second chance at the Maryland 40.Ryan completed a 29-yard pass to Rich Gunnell to set up a 1-yardtouchdown run by James McCluskey.

On the Eagles' next possession, however, a mistake by Ryan pavedthe way for the Terps to go up 14-7. Following the first career intercep-tion by Maryland senior tackle Dre Moore, Ball ran in from the 5, onlythe fifth rushing touchdown against BC this season.

McCluskey then capped an 86-yard drive by scoring from the 1 onthe first play of the second quarter.

Maryland answered with a field goal before Boston College's SteveAponavicius shanked a 34-yard attempt.

November 10, 2007 Byrd Stadium College Park, MDAttendance: 52,827Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreBoston College 7 7 7 14 35Maryland 14 6 14 8 42Scoring Summary1st 12:50 MD - Good 10-yard pass from Turner (Egekeze kick), 6-76 2:10, BC 0, MD 7

07:32 BC - McCluskey 1-yard (Aponavicius kick), 10-70 5:13, BC 7, MD 702:04 MD - Ball 5-yard run (Egekeze kick), 3-14 0:55, BC 7, MD 14

2nd 14:57 BC - McCluskey 1-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 9-86 2:00, BC 14, MD 1412:08 MD - Egekeze 28-yard field goal, 7-60 2:43, BC 14, MD 1700:10 MD - Egekeze 25-yard field goal, 17-72 8:13, BC 14, MD 20

3rd 09:37 BC - Challenger 3-yard pass from Rya (Aponavicius kick), 8-82 2:17, BC 21, MD 2007:12 MD - Goode 7-yard pass from Turner (Egekeze kick), 8-82 2:17, BC 21, MD 2704:29 MD - Scott 57-yard pass from Turner (Egekeze kick), 1-57 0:12, BC 21, MD 34

4th 14:21 MD - Heyward-Bey 37-yard run (HB pass from Turner), 7-68 2:38, BC 21, MD 4207:31 BC - Purvis 5-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 10-43 3:12, BC 28, MD 4200:52 BC - Purvis 13-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 12-86 1:57, BC 35, MD 42

BC MDFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-135Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-33-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-21-0Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83-466 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-472Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-84Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41.5Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30:14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29:46Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 of 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 of 15Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 0Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31Rushing: BC - Callender 12-56; McCluskey 4-7; Whitworth 2-4; Challenger 1-2;Team 1-minus 1; Ryan 7-minus 23. MD - Ball 32-109; Heyward-Bey 1-37; Team 2-minus 4; Turner 5-minus 7.Passing: BC - Ryan 33-56-2-421. MD - Turner 21-27-0-337.Receiving: BC - Purvis 10-102; Callender 8-92; Robinson 6-49; Gunnell 4-97;Challenger 3-47; Loyte 1-18; Jarvis 1-16. MD - Goode 6-56; Heyward-Bey 5-75;Lee-Odai 3-78; Maynos 2-7; Scott 1-57; Williams 1-45; Williams 1-12; Jackson 1-6;Ball 1-1.Interceptions: BC - None. MD - Moore 1-12; Justice 1-2.Fumbles: BC - Callender 1-0; Team 1-0. MD - None.Sacks (UA-A): BC - Albright 1-1; Francois 01; Silva 0-1; Larkin 0-1. MD - Navarre0-2; Bullock 0-1; Moten 0-1; Henderson 1-0; Moore 1-0.Tackles (UA-A): BC - McLaughlin 6-8; Silva 4-8; Anderson 6-3; Albright 1-5;Herzlich 4-1; Francois 3-1; Rollins 3-1; Brace 3-1; Morris 0-3; Tribble 2-0; Smith 2-0;Larkin 1-1; Aponavicius 1-0; Akins 1-0; Castonzo 1-0; Giles 1-0. MD - Henderson 5-8; Philistin 4-9; Justice 3-5; Barnes 2-5; Varner 0-7; Gardner 5-1; Fokou 4-1; Moore3-2; Moten 0-5; Carroll 2-2; Wiseman 2-2; Navarre 1-2; Lemons 1-0; Covington 1-0;Bullock 0-1.


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Another late deficit, another stunning comeback for Matt Ryan andNo. 18 Boston College.

Three games after Ryan led the Eagles to an improbable 14-10 winat Virginia Tech, he found Rich Gunnell for a 43-yard TD with 1:46 togo for a 20-17 win over No. 15 Clemson.

"We practice in these situations a lot and we've done a pretty goodjob of executing," Ryan said. "It was a great win, exciting, a lot of funand we're glad to walk out with the win."

And a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference's title game.Ryan had his seventh game with 300 yards or better this season. He

finished with 315 yards and kept the Eagles calm after Cullen Harperput Clemson (8-3, 5-3) on top with his 4-yard touchdown run with 5:28remaining.

As the Hokies discovered a month earlier when Ryan tossed twotouchdowns in the final 2:11 to win 14-10, the Eagles couldn’t becounted out as long as their senior quarterback has a chance.

On BC's winning drive, Ryan completed a 12-yard pass to ClarenceMegwa on third-and-8. Then, facing third-and-7, Ryan lofted a perfectpass to Gunnell, who had slipped behind Clemson's defense and easilywalked in for the go-ahead score.

Clemson got one final chance and threw a couple of Ryan-likescares into the Eagles. First, Harper threw a long pass that hit AaronKelly in the hands before falling away a yard from the end zone.

A little later the Tigers tried a 54-yard field goal by Mark Buchholzthat fell well short as time ran out. Boston College players bouncedonto the field, leaping and hugging. The crowd at sold-out MemorialStadium was silent, stunned that Clemson's title drought would grow to16 years.

Ryan added to his own fond memories of Death Valley, consideredamong the toughest stadiums in the ACC. Two years ago as a backupsophomore, he led Boston College to its first ACC win, 16-13, in over-time here. Now, he'll always remember advancing to the league's titlegame from Memorial Stadium.

Plus, he kept his helmet on the whole time, unlike in 2005 when acrunching hit by ex-Tiger linebacker David Dunham popped it offRyan.Andre Callender caught 11 passes for 92 yards and led Boston Collegewith 75 yards rushing.

Harper finished 26-for-40 for 226 yards with an interception forClemson.

Ryan and the offense got plenty of help from their defense, whichslowed down a Clemson attack that had averaged nearly 48 points dur-ing its four victories.

The Tigers' talented tailback tandem of James Davis and C.J. Spillerwere held to 62 yards on 23 carries by the top rush defense in theACC.

"They were able to make us one-dimensional," Clemson coachTommy Bowden said.

November 17, 2007 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SCAttendance: 81,500Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreBoston College 0 3 0 17 20Clemson 7 0 3 7 17Scoring Summary1st 08:20 CU - Davis 1-yard run (Buchholz kick), 13-68 4:30, BC 0, CU 72nd 01:14 BC - Aponavicius 40-yard field goal, 7-40 1:57, BC 3, CU 73rd 10:09 CU - Buchholz 22-yard field goal, 12-52 4:45, BC 3, CU 104th 13:37 BC - McCluskey 2-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 10-56 3:26, BC 10, CU 10

09:01 BC - Aponavicius 30-yard field goal, 11-31 4:25, BC 13, CU 1005:28 CU - Harper 4-yard run (Buchholz kick), 10-56 3:26, BC 13, CU 1701:46 BC - Gunnell 43-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 8-71 3:36, BC 20, CU 17

BC CUFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-47Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-31-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-26-1Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81-375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-273Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-67Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37.2Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-47Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36:30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23:30Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 of 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 of 16Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-48Rushing: BC - Callender 22-75; Whitworth 2-12; McCluskey 1-2; Ryan 9-minus 29.CU - Spiller 11-52; Davis 12-10; Grisham 1-5; Team 1-minus 3; Harper 6-minus 17.Passing: BC - Ryan 31-47-1-315. CU - Harper 26-40-1-226.Receiving: BC -Callender 11-92; Megwa 6-60; Gunnell 5-82; Purvis 3-23; Whitworth2-24; Robinson 2-20; Challenger 1-11; Jarvis 1-3. CU - Grisham 10-89; Kelly 8-70;Taylor 4-42; Spiller 1-10; Harris 1-9; Linthicum 1-4; Dye 1-2.Interceptions: BC - Akins 1-8. CU - McDaniel 1-0.Fumbles: BC - None. CU - None.Sacks (UA-A): BC - Herzlich 1-0; Albright 1-0; Rollins 1-0. CU - Merling 2-0; Scott1-0; Jackson 1-0; Alexander 1-0; Sapp 0-1.Tackles (UA-A): BC - Gause 7-2; Herzlich 5-2; Silva 5-2; Morris 6-0; Rollins 5-1;Larkin 5-1; McLaughlin 5-0; Akins 5-0; Anderson 4-0; Albright 2-2; Dunbar 2-2; Smith2-1; Ramella 2-0; Newman 1-1; Robinson 1-0; Francois 1-0; Smith 1-0. CU -Clemons 4-2; Maxwell 4-0; Chancellor 4-0; Butler 4-0; Vincent 3-1; Clay 2-1;Alexander 1-2; Jackson 1-1; Sapp 1-1; Conner 1-0; Cumbie 1-0; Ashe 1-0; Chavis 1-0; Brown 1-0; Taylor 1-0; McDaniel 1-0.


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BC 28, Miami 14November 24, 2007Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 44,500

Boston College ended a 15-game losing streak against Miami tohead into the Atlantic Coast Conference title game with a victory.

Matt Ryan threw for 369 yards and three touchdowns Saturday tolead BC to a 28-14 win, BC's first victory over Miami since the 1984"Hail Flutie" pass that ended one of the greatest games in college foot-ball history.

"What Doug did ... and all that, that was great," BC coach JeffJagodzinski said. "Now they're going to talk about what Ryan did andwhat (safety Jamie) Silva did and what (defensive lineman) NickLarkin did. We've done something special up to this point, and it's agood thing to keep building on the tradition."

BC already clinched the Atlantic Division with the previous week’svictory over Clemson. But they wanted the win, anyway.

"Coach was telling us we didn't want to go in with a flat tire, with asetback," said receiver Rich Gunnell, who caught nine passes for acareer-high 135 yards. "We want to go in with all the momentum wecan."

The Hurricanes (5-7, 2-6) failed to qualify for a bowl game for thefirst time in 10 years.

"Very disappointing," coach Randy Shannon said. "A lot of guys'expectations when they come to the University of Miami is to win."

"We knew the other team was going to come in with a win," Ryansaid. "We wanted to match their momentum."

Ryan completed 26 of 43 passes and finished with 28 touchdownsfor the season to break the school record Flutie set in '84. AndreCallender ran 15 times for 96 yards and a 45-yard touchdown thatmade it 28-14 after Miami hung close for most of the game.

The Eagles won 10 regular-season games for the second consecu-tive season.

Kyle Wright completed 23 of 42 passes for 198 yards and twotouchdowns, finishing his college career with 478 completions to passBernie Kosar and move into third on Miami's all-time list. But Wrightalso threw an interception and lost a fumble.

BC's turnovers kept it close, and the Hurricanes cut the deficit to14-7 early in the third on a 23-yard pass to Ryan Hill, one play afterGlenn Sharpe intercepted Ryan. Near the end of the quarter, BC got theball on Wright's fumble, then Ryan fumbled it back two plays later.

Wright led the Hurricanes on an eight-play, 41-yard drive, hittingSam Shields from the 2 to tie it with 11:44 left in the game.

That's when BC took over the game. Ryan hit Gunnell on the right sideline and he broke free for a 49-

yard gain, then Clarence Megwa laid out for a 22-yard touchdown passto complete the two-play, 16-second drive that made it 21-14. AfterMiami went three-and-out, Callender broke through the middle andwent 45 yards to the end zone.

"We had some momentum coming back, then they come back andscore," Wright said, his eyes watery as he spoke. "Two plays, they takethe lead back. It felt like we were going to win. It hurts that we lost."

November 24, 2007 Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MAAttendance: 44,500Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreMiami 0 0 7 7 14Boston College 0 14 0 14 28Scoring Summary2nd 08:10 BC - Whitworth 8-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 8-80 2:14, UM 0, BC 7

00:29 BC - Challenger 5-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 3-32 0:16, UM 0, BC 143rd 12:07 UM - Hill 23-yard pass from Wright (Zampogna kick), 1-23 0:06, UM 7, BC 144th 11:44 UM - Shields 2-yard pass from Wright (Zampogna kick), 8-41 3:17, UM 14, BC 14

11:21 BC - Megwa 20-yard pass form Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 2-69 0:23, UM 14, BC 2108:26 BC - Callender 45-yard run (Aponavicius kick), 4-75 1:10, UM 14, BC 28

UM BCFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-93Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-23-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-26-2Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81-281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-462Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-62Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2--2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-39.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-30.2Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34:31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25:29Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 of 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 of 13Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 1Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14Rushing: UM - Thomas 15-43; Cooper 4-18; Wright 16-17; James 3-3; Jenkins 1-2.BC - Callender 15-96; Whitworth 3-5; Ryan 4-minus 3; Team 3-minus 5.Passing: UM - Wright 23-42-1-198. BC - Ryan 26-43-2-369.Receiving: UM - Shields 5-39; Jenkins 4-29; Zellner 4-26; Thomas 3-20; Hill 2-30;Epps 2-23; Hankerson 1-13; James 1-10; Garquharson 1-8. BC - Gunnell 9-135;Megwa 4-67; Callender 4-51; Purvis 3-67; Challenger 2-28; Whitworth 2-12; Loyte 1-5; McCluskey 1-4.Interceptions: UM - Phillips 1-3; Sharpe 1-minus 5. BC - Gause 1-0.Fumbles: UM - Wright 2-1. BC - Loyte 1-1; Ryan 1-1.Sacks (UA-A): UM - None. BC - Akins 1-0; Herzlich 0-1; Smith 0-1.Tackles (UA-A): UM - Sharpton 7-2; Grant 6-0; Ponder 3-2; Gooden 4-0; phillips 3-1; Abdallah 3-0; Franklin 3-0; Johnson 2-0; McCarthy 2-0; Dixon 2-0; Phillips 2-0;Cooper 2-0; Campbell 1-0; Zellner 1-0; Berry 1-0; McCray 1-0; Van Dyke 1-0; Bosher1-0; Houston 1-0; Sharpe 0-1. BC - Silva 7-2; Herzlich 5-2; Rollins 6-0; McLaughlin4-2; Gause 4-1; Akins 4-1; Francois 3-2; Smith 1-4; Dunbar 4-0; Larkin 3-1; Ramella2-1; Anderson 1-2; Morris 2-0; Smith 1-1; pruitt 1-1; Willette 1-0; Brace 1-0; Megwa1-0; Scafe 1-0.


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Virginia Tech 30, BC 16December 1, 2007Jacksonville Mun. Stadium, Jacksonville, FLAttendance: 53,212ACC Championship Game

Sean Glennon threw three touchdown passes to lead the No. 6Virginia Tech Hokies to a 30-16 victory over the 12th-ranked Eagles inthe Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

BC’s Matt Ryan overshadowed Glennon and teammate Tyrod Taylormuch of the game. But Tech's two-quarterback system worked to per-fection on one drive, just enough to get the Hokies (11-2) to the OrangeBowl.

The duo put together a game-winning drive that showed exactly whythe coaching staff decided to play both of them. Taylor gained 31 yardson a quarterback draw, his best play of the day, and Glennon capped an84-yard drive with a 24-yard strike to Eddie Royal with 7:12 remaining.

Kam Chancellor made a touchdown-saving tackle on KevinChallenger, then Vince Hall intercepted Ryan's fourth-down pass nearthe goal line four plays later to maintain a 23-16 lead with 2:16 to play.

The Eagles (10-3) forced a punt, but Ryan threw another pick whichXavier Adibi returned 40 yards for a score with 11 seconds to play.

"I thought we moved the ball really well, but we just couldn't get itinto the end zone," Ryan said. "To win these types of games, you've gotto score points, and we didn't get it done today."

Glennon finished 18-of-27 for 174 yards with the three touchdownsand an interception. He threw a perfect 5-yard fade pass to Josh Morganin the second quarter and a 13-yarder to Josh Hyman two drives later.

It was Glennon's best game of the season and completed a year-longturnaround. Glennon was booed after throwing three interceptions in a31-24 loss to Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Bowl the previous December.He solidified the starting job in the spring, but then got benched follow-ing the team's 48-7 drubbing at LSU in early September.

He worked his way back into the mix and has been at his best thelast three games, completing 44 of 70 passes for 605 yards, with fivetouchdowns and an interception.

Ryan was at his best early, helping BC rack up 277 yards and 20first downs in the first 30 minutes, but the Eagles managed only 112yards and four first downs the rest of the way.

The Hokies were steady throughout, coming up with two bigblocked kicks in the first half and the huge drive and two turnovers inthe second.

Tech's Duane Brown, a 6-foot-5 offensive lineman, blocked SteveAponavicius' 36-yard field-goal attempt on the opening drive.

Brown came up big again following Ryan's 14-yard TD run. Brownblocked the extra point, and Brandon Flowers returned it 75 yards for a2-point conversion that made it 16-9.

December 1, 2007 Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Jacksonville, FLAttendance: 53,212Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreVirginia Tech 0 16 0 14 30Boston College 7 9 0 0 16Scoring Summary1st 04:10 BC - Silva 51-yard fumble recovery (Aponavicius kick), VT 0, BC 72nd 11:33 BC - Aponavicius 37-yard field goal, 16-59 6:34, VT 0, BC 10

08:30 VT - Morgan 5-yard pass from Glennon (Dunlevy kick), 8-77 2:56, VT 7, BC 1005:35 BC - Ryan 14-yard run (Aponavicius kick blocked), 7-74 2:49, VT 7, BC 1605:35 VT - Flowers B PAT return, VT 9, BC 1600:43 VT - Hyman 13-yard pass from Glennon (Dunlevy kick), 10-80 1:37, VT 16, BC 16

4th 07:12 VT - Royal 24-yard pass from Glennon (Dunlevy kick), 8-84 3:24, VT 23, BC 1600:11 VT - Adibi 40-yard interception return (Dunlevy kick), VT 30, BC 16

VT BCFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-84Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-21-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-33-2Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-389Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-51Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-66Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-0Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-46.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39.8Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-49Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26:13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33:47Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 of 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 4Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26Rushing: VT - Ore 19-55; Raylor 9-36; Lewis 1-7; Glennon 7-0; BC - Callender 15-51; Ryan 6-35; Whitworth 1-1; Team 3-minus 3.Passing: VT - Glennon 18-27-1-174; Taylor 3-6-0-28. BC - Ryan 33-52-2-305.Receiving: VT - Morgan 8-55; Royal 4-63; Hyman 3-30; Ore 3-15; Harper 2-22;Boone 1-17. BC - Callender 13-92; Challenger 4-45; Gunnell 4-44; Robinson 3-54;Megwa 3-27; Whitworth 3-16; Purvis 2-14; Jarvis 1-13.Interceptions: VT - Adibi 1-40; Hall 1-6. BC - Silva 1-0.Fumbles: VT - Taylor 1-1. BC - NoneSacks (UA-A): VT - Booker 1-0. BC - Smith B 1-0; Akins 1-0; Pruitt 1-0; Larkin 1-0.Tackles (UA-A): VT - Hall 5-6; Adivi 7-2; Martin 4-5; Chancellor 4-4; Flowers 6-1;Harris 3-2; Booker 3-1; Grimm 1-3; Luckett 1-2; Powell 0-3;p Martin 0-3; Parker 2-0;Robertson 1-0; Houseright 1-0; Graves 1-0; Brown 0-1; Boone 0-1; Reidy 0-1; Smith0-1; Worilds 0-1; Ellis 0-1. BC - Gause 8-2p; Herzlich 4-3; Dunbar 3-4; Silva 5-0;Francois 3-2; Pruitt 4-0; Smith 2-2; Anderson 3-0; Smith 2-1; Brace 1-2; Giles 2-0;Akins 2-0; Larkin 2-0; Rollins 2-0; Hall 1-0; McLaughlin 1-0; Scafe 0-1; McCluskey 0-1; Willette 0-1; Newman 0-1.


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BC 24, Michigan State 21December 28, 2007Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, Orlando, FLAttendance: 45,665Champs Sports Bowl

Quarterback Matt Ryan ended a brilliant career in style byleading the Eagles to an 11th victory for only the second time inschool history as BC defeated Michigan State, 24-21, in theChamps Sports Bowl in Orlando.

Ryan completed 22-of-47 passes for 249 yards and threetouchdowns as the Eagles kept the nation’s longest bowl gamewinning streak alive with their eighth straight bowl win. Thewin also propelled the team to a No. 10 finish in the final APcollege football poll of the season, BC’s first top 10 finish sincethe 1984 season.

The Eagles entered the games heavily favored, but MichiganState got the upper hand when Devin Thomas returned theopening kickoff 79 yards to the BC 18. Two plays later, MSUquarterback Brian Hoyer completed an 18-yard touchdown passto Kellen Davis. Less than two minutes into the game,Michigan State was ahead 7-0.

BC got a break late in the quarter when Hoyer fumbled andlinebacker Mark Herzlich recovered on the MSU 11. Fourplays later, Ryan connected with tight end Jon Loyte for a one-yard touchdown to even the score at 7-7.

Early in the second quarter, the Eagles put together animpressive 10-play, 70-yard drive that culminated with a 29-yard touchdown completion from Ryan to Rich Gunnell. TheEagles took a 14-7 lead. Late in the quarter, however, MichiganState drove to the BC 22-yard-line, where place-kicker BrettSwenson connected on a 39-yard field goal. The Spartansclosed the gap to 14-10 at halftime.

BC’s first drive of the second half stalled. Michigan Statetook over at its own 40-yard-line and drove to the BC eight, butafter facing first-and-goal, the Eagle defense held and forced a23-yard field goal that brought the Spartans within one.

On BC’s next series, the Eagles drove to the Michigan State11. Steve Aponavicius connected on a 28-yard field goal thatpushed BC’s lead back to 17-13.

Entering the fourth quarter with only a four-point cushion,the Eagles gave themselves some breathing room when Ryanconnected with Gunnell on a 68-yard touchdown with 9:21remaining in the game.

The Eagles held on to their 24-13 lead until late in the game.Michigan State got a break when Spartan Greg Jones sackedMatt Ryan, causing a fumble that was recovered by MSU’sOren Wilson. Michigan State began a drive in excellent fieldposition (the BC 37) and converted three plays later. Hoyerthrew a 14-yard touchdown pass to Deon Curry, then completeda two-point conversion pass to Kellen Davis to cut BC’s lead to24-21.

Michigan State got one last opportunity to pull the upset,taking over with 2:37 left in the game. But on first down, BC’sPaul Anderson intercepted a Hoyer pass and returned it to theMSU 29, allowing the Eagles to run out the clock.

Score By Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreBoston College 7 7 3 7 24Michigan State 7 3 3 8 21

Scoring Summary1st 13:23 MSU - Davis 18-yard pass from Hoyer (Swenson kick), 3-18 1:37, BC 0,

MSU 700:36 BC - Loyte 1-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 4-11 1:51, BC 7,

MSU 72nd 08:54 BC - Gunnell 29-yard pass form Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 10-70 3:31,

BC 14, MSU 702:17 MSU - Swenson 39-yard field goal, 4-8 1:39, BC 14, MSU 10

3rd 08:21 MSU - Swenson 23-yard field goal, 11-54 5:40, BC 14, MSU 1305:10 BC - Aponavicius 28-yard field goal, 11-69 3:11, BC 17, MSU 13

4th 09:21 BC - Gunnell 68-yard pass from Ryan (Aponavicius kick), 3-80 1:04,BC 24, MSU 13

06:04 MSU - Curry 14-yard pass from Hoyer (Davis pass from Hoyer),3-37 0:32, BC 24, MSU 21

BC MSUFirst Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Rushes - Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-172Passing Yards (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Passes Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-22-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-14-4Total Offense - Plays - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-303Fumble Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Punt Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8Kickoff Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-178Interception Returns - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16Punts (Number-Avg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-41.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-42.0Fumbles - Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1Penalties - Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15Possession Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27:47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32:13Third-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 of 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 of 18Fourth-Down Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 of 3Red-Zone Scores-Chances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4Sacks By: Numbers-Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

Rushing: BC - Callender 12-33; Whitworth 7-19; McCluskey 1-1;Team 1-minus 2; Ryan 9-minus 24. MSU - Ringer 21-101;Caulcrick 15-59; Hoyer 2-8; Davis 1-4.

Passing: BC - Ryan 22-47-1-249. MSU - Hoyer 14-36-4-131.

Receiving: BC - Gunnell 6-138; Callender 4-15; Robinson 3-19;Jarvis 2-24; Purvis 2-18; Megwa 1-17; McCluskey 1-9; Challenger1-6; Whitworth 1-2; Loyte 1-1. MSu - Davis 4-38; Thomas 4-34;Curry 2-25; Ringer 1-17; Caulcrick 1-6; Dell 1-6; Jimmerson 1-5.

Interceptions: BC - Silva 2-40; Akins 1-17; Anderson 1-2. MSU -Gordon 1-16.

Fumbles: BC - Ryan 2-1. MSU - Thomas 2-0; Hoyer 1-1.

Sacks (UA-A): BC - None. MSU - Tabatchnick 1-0; Baldwin 1-0; Jones 1-0.

Tackles (UA-A): BC - Herzlich 7-4; Silva 7-3; Dunbar 5-2;Anderson 3-3; Smith 4-0; McLaughlin 3-0; Francois 3-0; Willette 2-1; Morris 2-1; Gause 2-0; Tribble 2-0; Brace 1-1; Pruitt 1-1; Giles 1-1; Rossi 1-0; Purvis 1-0; McCluskey 1-0; Gunnell 1-0; Scafe 1-0;Rollins 0-1. MSU - Jones 5-0; Thornhill 5-0; Gordon 5-0;Tabatchnick 4-1; Baldwin 3-2; Warrick 4-0; Kershaw 3-1; Long 3-1;Key 3-0; Weaver 3-0; Nwagbuo 2-1; Wiley 2-0; Henderson 2-0;Allison 2-0; Rucker 1-0; Shackleton 1-0; Jordan 1-0; Denson 1-0;Hoyer 1-0; Masters 1-0.


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No. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Wt. High School/Hometown

53 Abilheira, Greg So. PK 5-10 165 LaSalla Academy/Bristol, RI

*** 7 Akins, Kevin Sr. LB 6-2 220 North Penn/Lansdale, PA

** 98 Albright, Alex Jr. DE 6-5 235 St. Xavier/Cincinnati, OH

87 Anderson, Lars R-Fr. TE 6-3 235 Winter Springs/Winter Springs, FL

*** 19 Anderson, Paul Sr. SS 6-1 208 Poly Prep/Staten Island, NY

** 83 Aponavicius, Steve Sr. PK 5-10 183 Easton/Easton, PA

39 Bagan, Darius So. LB 6-2 233 Queen of Peace/Wallington, NJ

23 Bennett, Billy So. PK 6-1 198 Torrey Pines/San Diego, CA

13 Boek, Codi Jr. QB 6-3 220 Del Campo/Fair Oaks, CA

** 8 Bowman, Marcellus Jr. SS 6-2 214 Liberty/Girard, OH

*** 60 Brace, Ron Sr. DT 6-3 325 Burncoat/Springfield, MA

* 74 Castonzo, Anthony So. OT 6-7 262 Fork Un. Acad./Hawthorn Woods, IL

59 Chisholm, John So. LB 6-2 207 West/Madison, WI

78 Claiborne, Thomas So. OG 6-3 330 Wellesley/Randolph, MA

** 10 Crane, Chris Sr. QB 6-4 236 Trinity/Mechanicsburg, PA

15 Davis, Dominique R-Fr. QB 6-4 187 Kathleen/Lakeland, FL

* 45 Davis, Wes Jr. FS 6-1 215 Steele Canyon/El Cajon, CA

43 Dell'Aquila, MichaelSo. DB 5-11 185 Avon Old Farms/Rocky Hill, CT

* 95 Deska, Brendan Jr. DE 6-5 250 Olympia/Orlando, FL

36 Distaso, Kevin Jr. LB/LS 6-1 220 North Reading/North Reading, MA

70 Elliott, John R-Fr. OG 6-4 280 East Meadow/East Meadow, NY

58 Ferguson, Bill Jr. LB 6-2 215 Weston/Weston, MA

4 Fletcher, Donnie Fr. CB 6-1 185 Glenville/Cleveland, OH

* 14 Flutie, Billy So. WR/P 6-2 184 Natick/Natick, MA

25 Fox, Chris So. FS 5-11 190 Xaverian Brothers/Westwood, MA

*** 35 Francois, Robert Sr. LB 6-2 245 Gov. Dummer (MA)/Highlands, TX

* 9 Gause, DeLeon So. CB 5-11 179 Miami Central/Miami, FL

** 51 Geiser, Jack Jr. LS 6-2 244 Jesuit College Prep/Dallas, TX

** 52 Giles, Austin Jr. DE 6-3 291 Marshfield/Marshfield, MA

** 18 Gunnell, Rich Jr. WR 5-11 206 Notre Dame/East Windsor, NJ

1 Haden, Josh Fr. RB 5-8 190 Friendly/Ft. Washington, MD

** 94 Herzlich, Mark Jr. LB 6-4 238 Conestoga/Wayne, PA

56 Holloway, Max Fr. DE 6-2 230 Jefferson/Tampa, FL

25 Hovsepian, John Sr. WR 6-3 189 Marian/Holliston, MA

* 82 Jarvis, Justin Jr. WR 6-5 195 Avon Old Farms/Bloomfield, CT

17 Johnson, Chris R-Fr. QB 6-2 220 Kennedy/Paterson, NJ

57 Jose, Eben So. DE 6-4 235 Phillips Exeter (NH)/Boothbay, ME

* 66 Lapham, Rich So. OT 6-8 324 Souhegan/Amherst, NH

5 Lindsey, Ryan So. WR 5-8 162 Don Bosco Prep/Mahwah, NJ

21 Lowell, John So. QB 6-4 195 Ransom Everglades/Miami, FL

No. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Wt. High School/Hometown

26 Magazu, Dominick R-Fr. WR 6-1 183 Providence/Matthews, NC

38 Maglio, Mark Jr. CB 5-9 176 Marquette Univ. HS/Mequon, WI

* 36 McCluskey, James So. FB 6-2 231 Billerica/Billerica, MA

** 34 McLaughlin, Mike Jr. LB 6-0 250 Woburn/Woburn, MA

88 McMichael, Jordon So. TE 6-5 257 Breck School/Eden Prairie, MN

** 11 Megwa, Clarence Jr. WR 6-1 208 Binghamton/Binghamton, NY

* 3 Momah, Ifeanyi So. WR 6-6 216 Elwood-John H. Glenn/Greenlawn, NY

* 53 Morrissey, Mike So. LB 6-2 210 Adlai E. Stevenson/Lincolnshire, IL

* 24 Mulrooney, Dan So. RB/FS 6-1 197 Holy Cross/Prospect, CT

62 Murphy, Bryan Sr. C 6-3 280 Rockhurst (MO)/Olathe, KS

* 47 Newman, Brad So. DE/RB 6-2 250 Manasquan/Brielle, NJ

51 Phelps, Corey Jr. LB 6-3 220 The Peddie School (NJ)/Memphis, TN

*** 80 Purvis, Ryan Sr. TE 6-4 258 Lancaster Catholic/Reinholds, PA

*** 90 Raji, B.J. Sr. DT 6-1 325 Westwood Regional/Washington Twp., NJ

** 86 Ramella, Jim Jr. DE 6-4 247 St. Ignatius/Westlake, OH

* 73 Ramsey, Clif Sr. OT 6-6 302 Loveland/Loveland, OH

75 Richman, Nathan R-Fr. OL 6-6 274 Thayer Academy/N. Easton, MA

** 2 Robinson, Brandon Sr. WR 5-10 194 Breck School/Minneapolis, MN

** 20 Rollins, Roderick Jr. CB 6-0 178 Dallas Skyline/Dallas, TX

* 64 Rossi, Nick Jr. OG/DT 6-6 294 Catholic Memorial/Walpole, MA

* 55 Scafe, Damik So. DT 6-3 305 Windsor/Windsor, CT

63 Schepis, Nick R-Fr. OG 6-4 280 Walsh Jesuit/North Royalton, OH

49 Seeger, Garrett Sr. LB 6-0 213 Barrington/Barrington, IL

76 Sheil, Patrick Jr. OT 6-6 283 Centreville/Clifton, VA

37 Siravo, John Sr. RB 5-9 188 St. Raphael Academy/Pawtucket, RI

** 92 Smith, Allan Jr. DE 6-2 237 Rockhurst/Kansas City, MO

** 97 Smith, Brady Jr. DE 6-2 284 Loyola Blakefield/Finksburg, MD

* 21 Smith, Razzie Jr. CB 5-10 186 Olympia/Winter Garden, FL

69 Spinney, Mark R-Fr. C 6-4 273 Bishop Guertin/Westford, MA

58 Stewart, Jason Sr. LS 6-0 192 Weston/Weston, MA

* 65 Tennant, Matt Jr. C 6-4 284 Archbishop Moeller/Cincinnati, OH

50 Thompson, Will R-Fr. LB 6-1 233 St. Peter's Prep/Jersey City, NJ

*** 16 Toal, Brian Sr. LB 6-0 252 Don Bosco Prep/Wyckoff, NJ

37 Walker, Jarick So. LB 6-0 213 Catholic Memorial/Boston, MA

33 Williams, Dan R-Fr. LB 6-2 224 Belmont Hill/Cambridge, MA

** 99 Willette, Jerry Sr. DT 6-5 282 Mansfield/Mansfield, MA

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