Boston College has a beginning quarterback quandary going into Friday night time’s (7) ACC encounter with the Duke Blue Devils at Alumni Stadium.
BC starter Phil Jurkovec was injured on his 14th run of the sport in final Saturday’s humbling 13-3 loss at UConn. Jurkovec was upended and took a tough tumble to the turf within the fourth quarter and didn’t return. Jurkovec was changed by redshirt freshman Emmett Morehead, who closed out the sport.
Jurkovec didn’t follow on Monday or Tuesday and his standing was listed as day-to-day going into the media blackout. BC coach Jeff Hafley stated Jurkovec would play if his undisclosed situation cleared up by sport time. But there’s a actual chance the 6-5, 229-pound Morehead will get his first profession begin.
“It’s hard because there are limited reps as it is this late in the season and the starter has to get most of them,” stated Hafley. “Obviously with Phil out, Emmett got the reps, which is helpful in case he does have to play.”
Duke first-year head coach Mike Elko just isn’t going through the identical considerations coming off a bye week. The Blue Devils’ 6-4, 212-pound subject common, Riley Leonard, has emerged as one of many ACC’s most effective twin risk quarterbacks, main the workforce in dashing and passing.
Leonard’s twin risk capabilities are extra in keeping with Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader than Louisville uber athlete Malik Cunningham, however his mixed numbers are a few of the greatest within the ACC.
“He’s a big guy,” stated Hafley. “He’s tall, he’s thick, he throws the ball well down the field and he’s their leading rusher so he definitely wants to turn it up and run.”
Duke averages 34.4 factors per sport with 177 first downs and a wholesome steadiness of 1,641 dashing yards and 1,736 passing in eight contests.
Leonard ranks fifth on the ACC in totals yards with 271.75 per sport. Leonard has accomplished 143 of 223 move makes an attempt for a 64.1 proportion, 1,693 yards, 10 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He has rushed for 481 internet yards on 78 carries with eight touchdowns.
“He’s got a strong arm and his completion percentage is pretty high,” stated Hafley. “He has been a really good fit on the offense they run.”
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