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14 hours ago
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Dylan Lonergan named starting quarterback at Boston College
Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien explains his decision to go with Alabama transfer Dylan Lonergan as the starting quarterback of the Eagles over senior Grayson James.
CBS News
2 days ago
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Dylan Lonergan named starting quarterback of Boston College Eagles
Dylan Lonergan is the new starting quarterback of the Boston College Eagles, head coach Bill O'Brien announced Tuesday. The redshirt sophomore, who transferred to The Heights from Alabama in December, will be the fifth different starting quarterback for the Eagles over the last four years. Lonergan will make his Eagles debut in Boston College's season opener against Fordham on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Alumni Stadium. He beat out senior Grayson James for starting duties this summer, though O'Brien continues to say both quarterbacks will play during the upcoming season. "We feel like he gives us the best chance to win right now," O'Brien said of naming Lonergan the starter on Tuesday. "I told Grayson James to absolutely be ready to play. You always have to be ready to play. We have a lot of respect or both guys. It was a true competition and I think the team saw that. I think both made the team better. "When you can throw the football the way they both do and operate the offense at a high level, I think that makes the team better. I give credit to both guys," added O'Brien. O'Brien initially helped recruit Lonergan to Alabama when he was the offensive coordinator of the Crimson Tide, and then brought him to Chestnut Hill over the winter to compete for Boston College's starting job. The head coach said it was a "great competition" between Lonergan and James, but the sophomore has played a bit better than the senior so far this summer. "[Pocket awareness], command in the huddle, anticipation, accuracy, knowledge of the defense, knowledge of the offense," O'Brien highlighted in Lonergan's game. "In many ways, it was a great competition and we're going to go with Dylan." Lonergan was a four-star recruit out of Georgia in the 2023 class. The 6-foot-2 quarterback has displayed a big arm in practice, but has limited game action. Lonergan threw just six passes for Alabama, completing five of those attempts for 23 yards. James started five games for Boston College last season after Thomas Castellanos' surprising departure from the team, and led the Eagles to a 3-2 record in those contests. James racked up 1,202 yards with six touchdowns and a pair of interception as he completed 106 of his 166 passing attempts for the Eagles. O'Brien said James was disappointed with Tuesday's decision, but will continue to do what he can to support everyone in the quarterbacks room and on the offense as a whole. "[He was] obviously disappointed, but, just like, 'Coach, I'm going to be a great teammate.'" relayed O'Brien. "That's what you're looking for at Boston College. I can't say enough about the guy. I think he's got a future in football. He'll be ready to play if called upon."
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3 days ago
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Former Alabama quarterback to reportedly start for ACC program
According to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel, a former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback is set to start for an ACC program this upcoming season. That quarterback is Dylan Lonergan, an offseason transfer from the Crimson Tide, who, according to Thamel, has won the starting job entering this season at Boston College. The Eagles are currently coached by former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien. A former four-star recruit, per 247Sports, in Alabama's 2023 recruiting class, Lonergan was a backup across each of the past two seasons in Tuscaloosa where he saw limited action. With the Crimson Tide, Lonergan completed 7-of-8 passes for 35 yards, while also rushing for 21 yards on two attempts. Lonergan was one-of-two players to transfer this past offseason from Alabama to Boston College, joined by tight end Ty Lockwood. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Boston College names transfer Dylan Lonergan starting quarterback
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3 days ago
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Former Alabama quarterback to reportedly start for ACC program
Sources: Boston College is naming redshirt sophomore Dylan Lonergan as the starting quarterback, and he'll debut for BC as the starter in the opener against Fordham. Lonergan is an Alabama transfer who came to BC this winter. He was ESPN's No. 36 overall recruit in the Class of… According to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel, a former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback is set to start for an ACC program this upcoming season. That quarterback is Dylan Lonergan, an offseason transfer from the Crimson Tide, who, according to Thamel, has won the starting job entering this season at Boston College. The Eagles are currently coached by former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien. A former four-star recruit, per 247Sports, in Alabama's 2023 recruiting class, Lonergan was a backup across each of the past two seasons in Tuscaloosa where he saw limited action. With the Crimson Tide, Lonergan completed 7-of-8 passes for 35 yards, while also rushing for 21 yards on two attempts. Lonergan was one-of-two players to transfer this past offseason from Alabama to Boston College, joined by tight end Ty Lockwood. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
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3 days ago
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Dylan Lonergan Named Starting Quarterback for Boston College Football
On Tuesday morning, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Alabama transfer Dylan Lonergan has won the Boston College starting QB battle over Grayson James. Lonergan is a redshirt sophomore this season and was a 4-star recruit out of high school, hailing from Snellville, GA. His play-style fits the Bill O'Brien offense well. The 6'2' quarterback has terrific arm strength, a penchant for standing tall in the pocket despite facing pressure, and does a great job of taking care of the ball. His high completion percentage and low INT numbers in high school are a great sign for guy who could run a pro-style offense here at Boston College, especially considering he was a winning player that led his high school team to multiple deep playoff runs. He is not considered a dual-threat, but can improvise when called upon and ran the ball in for several rushing TDs before he went to Alabama. Lonergan got stuck behind some talented players on the Crimson Tide roster and has only seen the field in college three times, throwing 7/8 passes for 35 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions. O'Brien worked with Lonergan when he was the offensive coordinator at Alabama and clearly liked what he saw, utilizing that relationship to bring him to the Heights. Redshirt senior Grayson James played well last season when he took over for Thomas Castellanos, throwing for 1,202 yards, 6 TDs, and 2 INTs in six games. He was more of a fit for BoB's offense than Tommy Touchdowns was, but still struggled at times to move the ball downfield. O'Brien has mentioned previously that both quarterbacks will have playing time this season, but that one will be the definitive starter. It looks like Lonergan will be that primary option.
