Spring Ball Practice No. 6

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College football held its sixth practice of spring ball inside Fish Field House on Thursday morning. The Eagles, who wore full pads the previous two sessions, were in uppers. The defensive effort was on full display with several forced fumbles and a ballhawking secondary.

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Deep completions from Thomas Castellanos to wide receiver Jaedn Skeete and tight end Jeremiah Franklin were the biggest plays in the first team period.
Alex Broome diced through the defense for a deep run.
Rising sophomore safety K.P. Price impressed in the secondary with several PBUs and close coverages on passes directed his way.
In a live period, linebacker Daveon Crouch met Broome in the gap for a big stop.
Safety Bugg Jones recorded two interceptions on the day.
The defense turned away three consecutive third-and-goal scenarios from the five-yard line in the final team period. In the second such play, redshirt freshman nickelback Khalil Ali tackled the running back, pass-catcher for a loss in the flat.
Defensive end Quintayvious Hutchins showed off his high motor yet again, producing a sack.

SEEN ON THE SIDELINE: Thursday's practice featured a visit from students, teachers and caretakers from Boston College's Campus School. The Campus School, located within the BC Lynch School of Education and Human Development. provides personalized education for students ages 3 to 22 with extensive support needs, including complex medical needs… former Eagles, including offensive linemen Christian Mahogany and Kyle Hergel, were seen around Fish Field House as they return for Friday's NFL Pro Day… Jerry York, the NCAA's winningest coach in hockey history was also in the building. The Watertown native, who won four NCAA Championships as the Eagles' head coach, won 1,123 games in his career… recruits and coaches from a variety of regional high schools also filled the sidelines.

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Players Mentioned

Alex Broome

Daveon Crouch

Jeremiah Franklin

Kyle Hergel

Quintayvious Hutchins

Bugg Jones

Christian Mahogany

Jaedn Skeete

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