Trevor Hass with a "
state of the program" piece, including a statement from AD James.
After two six-win seasons to start his tenure, however, the program has regressed considerably with a 2-6 start this year. BC’s first-ever loss to Connecticut — in which the Eagles finished with more turnovers (five) than points (three) — has caused unrest among many disgruntled alumni and students.
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Blake James, BC’s first-year athletic director, said in a statement to the Globe that Hafley is the man for the job.
“Certainly we are all disappointed in this season’s results so far, no one more so than Jeff,” James said. “I know that he, the staff and our student-athletes continue to work hard each and every day and we will continue to do all we can to support them in their efforts. Jeff is an outstanding coach and a great fit for Boston College and I am confident that the victories will come.”
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Hafley believes the Eagles have a “really good foundation....You’ve got to continue to move forward and make adjustments as needed,” Hafley said. “Then, yeah, when it’s all done, I’ve got to sit down and take a hard look at things and really dig deep into it from all levels. Clearly, we have to get better, and I’ll be the first to admit that.”