Boston College tight finish George Takacs strikes the chains on third down, a useful asset to any offense.
Takacs was continuously focused to safe a drive-extending contemporary set of downs throughout final Saturday’s 38-17 victory over Maine at Alumni Stadium.
Takacs might be on quarterback Phil Jurkovec’s radar when the Eagles (1-2) resume ACC play towards Florida State (3-0) Saturday at 8 p.m.
Takacs was focused 9 instances and had seven receptions for 66 yards and a landing, all above-average numbers for an FBS tight finish. Takacs had an explosive catch and run that went to the Maine one-yard line that was introduced again on a holding name.
Takacs was awarded the sport ball by coach Jeff Hafley.
“We named George the player of the game on offense with seven catches for 66 yards but what was more impressive is that he was a complete tight end,” mentioned Hafley. “I thought George blocked as well as I’ve very seen him and he put together a real good game.”
Takacs is a 6-6, 247-pound, graduate switch from Notre Dame and he gives Jurkovec, who additionally transferred from South Bend, with an outsized possibility within the purple zone. Takacs had seven receptions for 84 yards in his BC debut towards Rutgers within the season opener.
“I think George has played two really good games out of the three,” mentioned Hafley. “I think George can be a first- and second-down guy and a third-down guy. George took a big step and I’m happy he’s here.”
The Big EZ
Donovan Ezeiruaku is an edge rusher with an perspective.
The 6-2, 244-pound, hybrid proper defensive finish from Williamstown, N.J., entered the season with a brand new set of expectations and the targeted outlook to attain them.
“I still have a long season to go,” mentioned Ezeiruaku. “But each and every game I want to prove that I am going to be the athlete that BC brought me here to be and do my job.”
Ezeiruaku raised his profile considerably towards Maine in his second begin of the season. Ezeiruaku recorded three solo tackles, two assists and one of many Eagles’ three sacks within the contest.
He has 5 tackles and a sort out for a loss at Virginia Tech in his first profession begin on Sept. 10. Ezeiruaku is intent on enhancing his stage of play towards FSU quarterbacks Jordan Travis and Tate Rodemaker below the brilliant lights in Tallahassee.
“The (pass rush) is definitely going to be a big point of emphasis depending on which quarterback is playing,” mentioned Ezeiruaku. “It doesn’t really matter which quarterback is playing, we plan on setting some pressure and making sure we get some guys to the quarterback effectively.”
Sweeping the Broome
Featured tailback Pat Garwo is a greater ballcarrier when he isn’t the one one taking the handoffs.
Garwo had a mixed complete of 40 web yards on 24 carries in BC’s losses to Rutgers and Virginia Tech. Garwo practically doubled that output with 78 yards on 17 carries with a pair of touchdowns towards the Black Bears. Garwo administered the deadly blow with a 30-yard landing run with 1:48 to play within the recreation.
Garwo was contemporary within the fourth quarter as a result of Hafley made liberal use of back-up Alex Broome. The 5-8, 185-pound, true freshman from Nashville, Tenn., contributed eight carries and 32 yards.
“He (Broome) is very smart, physical and elusive” mentioned Garwo. “We have to get him on the field more and I’m excited to see what he does more and more each game.”
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