NEW TARGETS: New Boston College Basketball Candidates Raise Major Questions. Are they Good Fits?

Boston College Eagles accelerate their basketball coaching search as two new candidates emerge, sparking debate about potential red flags and program fit. Could Akron’s John Groce or San Francisco’s Chris Gerlfuson be the answer, or will the Eagles repeat past hiring mistakes? AJ Black breaks down the latest candidate list, explores the pros and cons of top names like Luke Murray, Eric Olen, and Joe Gallo, and ranks them by tier—from “home run hire” to “must avoid.” FanDuel’s updated win projections add extra drama for BC football, raising questions about the team’s brutal schedule and what it might take to surpass low expectations.   Key discussion points include coaching connections, offensive and defensive schemes, and the urgent timeline as prominent programs like Butler and Syracuse make moves that could reshape Boston College’s options. Will Blake James pull off the hire that revitalizes Eagles basketball? Join the analysis and get ready for a critical week in BC sports. If you’re a true diehard Boston College fan… the Everydayer All-Access tier is built for you. You’ll get one-on-one text access with me, bonus episodes, an exclusive newsletter, and a 15% discount to the Locked On merch store. Head to https://lockedonbostoncollege.supercast.com/to join the Everydayer program and unlock All-Access. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBostonCollege?sid=YouTube   Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege   #BostonCollege If you’re a true diehard Boston College fan… the Everydayer All-Access tier is built for you. You’ll get one-on-one text access with me, bonus episodes, an exclusive newsletter, and a 15% discount to the Locked On merch store. Head to https://lockedonbostoncollege.supercast.com/to join the Everydayer program and unlock All-Access. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.