CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Members of the Boston College Eagles walk through the tunnel before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Hunter Long #80 of the Boston College Eagles warms up before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hunter Long
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Members of the Texas State Bobcats huddle before a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Elijah Jones #20 of the Boston College Eagles wears a mask as he looks on before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Elijah Jones
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Members of the Boston College Eagles exit the tunnel as they are introduced before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Jurkovec #5 of the Boston College Eagles looks to throw during the first half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jurkovec
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: A general view during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Jurkovec #5 of the Boston College Eagles throws during the second half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jurkovec
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Jurkovec #5 of the Boston College Eagles throws during the second half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jurkovec
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Brock Sturges #5 of the Texas State Bobcats carries the ball during the second half of a game against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brock Sturges
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Spencer Witter #81 of the Boston College Eagles runs onto the field as he celebrates a victory against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Spencer Witter
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Cardboard cutout fans are displayed during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Boumehri #41 of the Boston College Eagles kicks the game winning field goal during the second half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Aaron Boumehri
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Boumehri #41 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Aaron Boumehri
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Jurkovec #5 of the Boston College Eagles runs onto the field as he celebrates a victory against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Jurkovec
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 26: John Lamot #28 of the Boston College Eagles runs onto the field as he celebrates a victory against the Texas State Bobcats at Alumni Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Lamot
The Boston College Eagles opened up their 2020 season at home tonight with a game played in an empty Alumni Stadium against Texas State. Given mass gatherings are still shut down here in Massachusetts, there were no fans in the stadium, and as a result, no field access for photographers. Now I know how all the other photographers felt at Fenway all season!
Still, it was a fun challenge to think differently about how to cover it. Here is my take of the Eagles win on a late field goal, shot for Getty Images.
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley arrives during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
The name placard of Newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley is displayed during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Players look on as newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley addresses the team during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley greets a player during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley meets hockey coach Jerry York during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Athletic Director Martin Jarmond poses for a photograph with newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley addresses the media during a press conference during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Gridiron Club members attend an appearance by newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley addresses the team during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley greets a player during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley works in his office during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
December 16, 2019, Chestnut Hill, MA:
Newly appointed Boston College Football Head Coach Jeff Hafley greets Matt Hasselbeck during his first day at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Monday, December 16, 2019.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston College)
Here’s a set of images from yesterday, as Boston College named Jeff Hafley their new Head Football Coach. I was embedded with the Coach for his morning as he meet with players, staff, and the media. This was a fun assignment to be a part of.
A big thanks to the folks in Boston College Athletics for having me on board.
