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After playing four of its last five games at home, North Carolina will close out its season on the road for two games, starting at Boston College .

His mantra is the same each week: Repetition, repetition, repetition. With twists, of course, as the face of the opponent changes.

Solid defensive play has become the consistent staple of Boston College teams over the past five to 10 years, under the watchful eye of defensive guru and new head coach Frank Spaziani.

What does it say about second-round draft choice Ron Brace of Boston College that, for the second week in a row, he's inactive while sixth-round pick Myron Pryor of Kentucky will be playing for the Pats this afternoon in Denver? If you're inclined to give the 330-pound Brace the benefit of the doubt, he may be more of a run-stuffer at this stage of ...

No. 5 Virginia Tech's opponent Saturday at Lane Stadium - are in second place of their division, thanks to recent wins against Florida State, an overwhelming favorite to win the Atlantic in the preseason, and Wake Forest, another top contender.

The Seminoles began the season with a shootout against a much-improved Miami team, and they would have won had it not been for a dropped pass in the end zone.

The first pass of the Atlanta quarterback's career was a 62-yard touchdown strike to Michael Jenkins, making him the first QB to connect for a score on his initial attempt since then-Patriot Michael Bishop in 2000.

There's no question Boston is Tom Brady's town, but another favorite son is returning for what he hopes will be a successful homecoming.

All football teams change from year to year. Few have changed as dramatically over the past four years as Boston College.

With the absence of Mark Herzlich and Mike McLaughlin and the departure of now professionals B.J. Raji and Ron Brace, the Boston College defense was in need of new leadership.

Time Noon, today TV WACH 57 Radio WWBD-FM 94.7 Notes of Interest Line: Clemson by 6½. Series Record: Series tied 8-8-2. Last meeting: 2008, Clemson 27-21. What's at Stake The chance to get off to a good start in the ACC's Atlantic Division.

The young football season has thus far boded well for the rebuilding??Boston College??squad, as they easily dominated their lesser opponents, Northeastern and Kent State .

Replacing a 300-pound, first-round pick, defensive lineman is a hard enough task as it is.

KENT: Kent State quarterback sophomore Giorgio Morgan doesn't care that his team is the underdog against Boston College, 2 p.m. Saturday at Alumni Stadium.

Phase 2 of Frank Spaziani's head coaching career begins this afternoon. Phase 1 lasted a month and one game.

After four decades as an assistant coach and coordinator, Frank Spaziani is finally in charge at Boston College.

Ever since I can recall, the New England Patriots have played a 3-4 defensive alignment.

When the Patriots defense stopped the Eagles for no gain on their final play in last week's preseason opener, rookie defensive lineman Ron Brace was the main reason why.

He has yet to play his first game or attend his first class; in fact, he will debut with the football team a few days before he attends his first class.

From the outside looking in, many people can see only inexperience on the Boston College football team.