The first real signs of camp competition showed up quickly for Boston College on Thursday.
On a humid August morning at the Chamberlin Practice Fields, the Eagles were back at work for day two of training camp, and the temperature wasn’t the only thing that climbed as the session went on. The energy picked up too, especially during the one-on-one work between Boston College’s receivers and defensive backs.
That period tilted toward the offense. Washington State transfer Landon Wright hauled in an over-the-shoulder catch near the front pylon after a 30-yard throw and turned it into a touchdown. Florida transfer Jackson Wade also found the end zone in the same stretch.
“We're getting the ball rolling,” wide receiver Jaedn Skeete told the voice of BC Football, Jon Meterparel, during episode one of the BC Football Camp Report. “Everybody is meshing well.
The defense looks good. The offense looks good.
We're competing. This has been a good start to our camp.”
Boston College’s defense answered back as the practice rolled on. Second-year linebacker Griffin Collins stepped into a passing lane and came away with an interception. Later, in a team period with the offense pressing near the goal line, Washington State transfer linebacker Anthony Palano knocked away a pass that would have been a touchdown.
“This team is working hard to get to where we want to get to, and that brings a certain excitement to practice every day,” defensive tackle Chris Marable Jr. told Meterparel after practice.
The Eagles get Friday off before returning Saturday for three straight practice sessions. Practices remain closed to the public.
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