BC retains O'Brien, raises financial commitment

"Boston College will bring coach Bill O'Brien back for a third season and increase its financial investment in football, athletic director Blake James announced Tuesday. The Eagles finished 2-10, its worst season since 2012. O'Brien remained adamant throughout the year he was still the right coach for the job, but the Eagles also spent this season without the same financial resources as their counterparts."

"To that end, James announced in a statement that BC will increase its revenue share allotment to the maximum amount, "putting it in line with our Autonomy Four conference peers." Boston College will make significant investments in operational and administrative support for football. General Manager Kenyatta Watson was hired Monday to support roster management, player recruitment, development and program oversight."

"In addition, James said Boston College has received a $50 million challenge to match on a 1-1 basis new endowment gifts for athletics scholarships and operational costs over the next five to seven years. In two seasons at BC, O'Brien has gone 9-16. The Eagles went 7-6 last year with a loss in the Pinstripe Bowl."

Boston College will retain coach Bill O'Brien for a third season after a 2-10 campaign, its worst since 2012. Athletic director Blake James said the program lacked the financial resources of conference peers and will increase its revenue share allotment to the maximum, aligning BC with Autonomy Four members. The university will invest in operational and administrative football support and hired general manager Kenyatta Watson to oversee roster management, recruiting, player development and program oversight. BC has received a $50 million matching challenge for new athletic endowments to fund scholarships and operations over the next five to seven years. O'Brien is 9-16 in two seasons.

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