Magarity commits. Is he the final piece?

6'11 Swedish F/C Bill Magarity committed to BC Wednesday. He is eligible to play immediately. While not a program changer, Magarity was a nice pick up late in the process and gives BC some much needed depth on the front line. Magarity also raises expectations too.

Prior to the signing, everyone was hedging on BC's potential progress this year. The narrative had been established. Our scorers are all returning but "no one knows what BC can get out of Dennis Clifford." It is hard to win in the ACC under any circumstances, but when your lone 7-footer is hobbled, you cannot expect to be an elite team. Now BC has another big man. Magarity might not be as impactful as a healthy Clifford, but he fits Donahue's prototype (shooter first, high hoops IQ) and can at least put a body on the opposing team's big men. BC now has a upperclass led team, two elite players in Hanlan and Anderson, they can go big or small, Donahue now has a nearly full roster of scholarship players he recruited, and the team has depth at every position. There are no holes. I don't think BC's roster is loaded, but we have more depth than half the programs in the conference.

I've never doubted Donahue's work ethic or Xs & Os. The unknowns were more about building an ACC level program. I think he now has an ACC roster that fits his schemes. This is a tournament team now and if this team struggles, there are no more excuses.

The best thing you will read about Matt Ryan all summer

Although I don't let it creep onto the blog much, in my day-to-day and on twitter, I feel like I am always defending Matt Ryan. Even after last year's playoff run, there are those who say he can't and won't win the big one. I still believe and think this great feature on CBS Sports is a sign of how close Matt has been and that he knows what he needs to do to win it all.

The feature is heavy on Xs and Os, but Matt's knowledge of the game isn't what gives me hope. Most QBs should be able to breakdown a play. What stood out to me instead was Matt's defense and trust of his teammates and willingness to carry the blame. He doesn't call out his line or guys who dropped passes. He also explains his mentality within the game. Matt's looking for the big play but understands a lot of offense is taking what is given. If Matt keeps playing the percentages as well as he does, one day he will be on top.

More team previews and other links

I thought this preview of our team from a Virginia Tech perspective was fair. Like others, this writer thinks much of the season's success will come down to Amidon,Rettig and Day.

BC is still involved with Virginia athlete Trace McSorley.

Did you see BC's campaign for "Where's Baldwin?" The idea is sort of BC's own version of Where's Waldo or Flat Stanley. I actually like the idea and think it will probably produce some fun pics...and a few that BC would probably not approve (but will make me laugh).

The Bowl predictions should start coming out in the next few weeks. This one has BC missing out.

New commitment

As we tried to guess who the next Massachusetts recruit might be, a unexpected name popped up. Catholic Memorial Linebacker/Safety Kevin Bletzer verballed over the weekend. Known for his Lacrosse exploits, Bletzer was very under the radar. Prior to this weekend he was not rated or followed by any of the major recruiting services. But he played well in camp and has the athletic diversity that BC needs.

The bigger name recruiting target that had everyone's attention was Trey Klock. He picked Georgia Tech on Sunday.

Seabrooke signs with Baltimore

Tough but not totally unexpected news as BC commit Travis Seabrooke signed with the Baltimore Orioles. The Canadian Lefty was supposed to be one of the guys to help rebuild BC baseball. Others in the incoming class will have to fill the void. Improvement from the guys we have wouldn't hurt either.

Tweets of the Week

It was five years ago today that the great Tim Russert passed away. A news giant who loved people. Far too soon. pic.twitter.com/jVMlWWQu8P

— Richard Kelley (@kelleyri) June 13, 2013

Proud tradition. RT @DougFlutie Congrats to nephew @Troy_Flutie - Darren's son. Committed to @BCFootballNews '14 Very proud of him! #wearebc

— Boston College (@BostonCollege) June 13, 2013

Hey @BCAlumni ! MA's is new to twitter! Give us a RT so we can get the word out!

— Mary Ann's (@theMaryAnns) June 11, 2013

BC Football camp has had some great campers in the past @willblackmon @M_Ryan02 @JamieSilva40 ... Excited to see who could be next! #WeAreBC

— Steve Addazio (@BCCoachAddazio) June 11, 2013

I could probably get 10k followers just by tweeting uncensored Coach Leonard quotes.

— Heights247 (@BCEagles247) June 9, 2013

Said Spurrier, 68, about the Pope, who is 77. "If he can lead a billion people surely I can get 11 on the field." Don't ever change, HBC.

— Tony Barnhart (@MrCFB) June 8, 2013

Who is left in Massachusetts?

With Troy Flutie's commitment, the BC Class of 2014 now has six players from Massachusetts. Even in the early stages of a big class like this one, that is a lot of local kids. Addazio claimed he wanted to keep local talent and rebuild relationships with Massachusetts high schools. I would say he's done that. But will there be more? Using Rivals and 247, these are the top uncommitted prospects in Massachusetts.

Miles Wright, QB, Tabor.  -- BC has interest but hasn't made an offer. If we do offer, I doubt it will be at QB.

Dante Holmes, DE, Dean Junior College -- BC rarely takes Junior College guys and they are not listed as interested now.

Jarrell Addo, DB, Leominster -- BC has not offered and has plenty of DB prospects in other regions.

Lubern Figaro, DB, Everett -- Figaro has a very good offer list and has been recruited hard by BC. I would say he's a guy BC really wants.

Jason Sylva, LB, Dean Junior College -- Another Dean kid. I don't think BC is going to go that way.

I asked Chris Anderson from 247 his thoughts. This is what he had to say: "Lubern Figaro is the top remaining player in the state of Massachusetts, and may be the only other player Boston College takes from the Bay State. A few other guys - such as Dan DiNicola from Dexter School - will continue to get looks, but there are bigger targets elsewhere. I think it's important the staff gets another RB, such as Qadree Ollison or Richard Wilson. One more in-stater to keep an eye on - Leominster (MA) athlete Jarell Addo."