Boston College introduced Bill O'Brien as the 37th head football coach, expressing his gratitude and excitement for the opportunity. O'Brien, a former Brown head coach, Navy assistant, and South Miss defensive coordinator, highlighted his ties to the school and thanked influential figures like Bill Belichick. The hiring was praised as a 'monumental step' by AD Blake James, emphasizing O'Brien's commitment to success on and off the field.
Here’s our @accnetwork feature on new @BCFootball coach Bill O’Brien. He details his path to his “dream” job and walks through the tug of family and home that made this job so appealing. https://t.co/8Qw3xsMSiB
Brian St. Pierre has a special connection to the new Boston College football coach, Bill O'Brien. He graduated, like O'Brien did, from SJP and he starred at QB for BC for two years. The new hire is exactly what BC needs. https://t.co/BDgTz85l5O
Nice story from @TrevorHass: Bill O’Brien says taking the BC football job is something he ‘always dreamed about’ https://t.co/yhD4wBPhrm
Biggest takeaway from Thursday: Bill O’Brien wants to be here. BC fans want him to be here. That’s a powerful combo. Time will tell how it all shakes out, but the foundation is extremely strong.
On the front of today’s @BGlobeSports section: For O’Brien, BC is his ‘dream’ job https://t.co/iVoghWfpWe
Boston College introduces Bill O'Brien as head coach | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/shcI6Ifxi4
🦅 @BCBlakeJames officially introduced Bill O'Brien as the Gregory P. Barber '69 and Family Head Coach of the @BCFootball program at a news conference today. https://t.co/YcHMDotn8h https://t.co/W6rrsU9mUr
The Boston area is home for Bill O’Brien. When the BC job opened up, he didn’t hesitate. It’s always been his dream, and the timing was right. “I just think this is a great fit for my family and me.” https://t.co/43zZDBMi2l @BGlobeSports https://t.co/UZJhTCLGHQ
Sources: Boston College will retain special teams coordinator Matt Thurin on Bill O'Brien's first staff.
A big day for Bill O’Brien, his family and @BCFootball We’ll have a report and sit down with the Andover native on the @WBZ News at 5pm - join us! @BostonCollege @BCEagles https://t.co/cpmhxjQP6r
Everything Bill O’Brien Said at his Boston College Introductory Press Conference https://t.co/ApSkivhCkk
“I always dreamed about being the head coach at Boston College. My career has taken some twists and turns, and taken me down roads I never could have imagined, but as I stand here today, I couldn’t be more grateful that the road has finally taken me to Boston College.” https://t.co/YqEivB01n1
Bill O’Brien says taking the BC football job ‘was definitely a no-brainer to me’ https://t.co/7aTQ1oPQ2H
This job was a "no-brainer" for Bill O'Brien. He grew up a BC fan, his wife's an alum, his son Michael plays baseball at Tufts and his son Jack benefits from the hospitals in the area. "I always dreamed about being the head coach at Boston College." https://t.co/43zZDBMPRT
Bill O’Brien’s introduction as @BCFootball coach Thursday was filled with heartfelt thanks to many — including Bill Belichick and Robert and Jonathan Kraft. Former Patriots center Dan Koppen, whose plaque on the wall as a BC alum was easily found, was among those present. https://t.co/6sRW9tm3vg
Bill O'Brien on the Patriots: "I definitely had an opportunity to stay. I felt like it was really important for Coach Mayo to hire his own staff."
Bill O'Brien: "It was definitely a no-brainer to me."
Bill O'Brien on NIL and the changing landscape of college football: "That’s something I think you need to embrace."
Bill O'Brien: "My career has taken some twists and turns, and taken me down roads I never could have imagined, but as I stand here today, I couldn’t be more grateful that the road has finally taken me to Boston College." https://t.co/HDPsBCNFFU
Bill O'Brien: "I want to thank Bill Belichick for all he’s done for my career. I’ll never be able to repay Bill for what he’s done."
“These are players who invest a lot of time in football, a lot of time in the classroom, and a lot of in the community. That’s success to me. Men who care about football, academics, and the community.” - @BCFootball Head Coach Bill O’Brien https://t.co/DCNzuGFwfS
Sources: Boston College is hiring Dan O’Brien as the school’s linebackers coach. He’s the former defensive coordinator at South Miss and has been an assistant at Navy. He’s the son of former BC head coach Tom O’Brien.
O'Brien said that when he began his head coaching career at Brown in 1993: "I always dreamed about being the head coach at Boston College." Concludes by saying, "I couldn’t be more grateful that the road has taken me back to Boston College."
“I want to extend a message to the @bcfootball family: I have great respect for the history of this program…(to the former players in the room) You will always have a place here.” - Bill O’Brien https://t.co/BaYH3M5L2N
Bill O'Brien: "I always dreamed about being the head coach at Boston College."
New @BCFootball HC Bill O’Brien thanks his family - as well as Robert, Jonathan Kraft and Bill Belichick - in his introductory Press Conference. @wbz https://t.co/Uf9ZqNfyAu https://t.co/9KRIQKXVO2
Bill O'Brien: "A lot of us went to Brown, but we were secret Boston College fans. I promise you."
Bill O'Brien thanks Bill Belichick and Robert and Jonathan Kraft.
Big day for @Bostoncollegefb with Bill O’brien introduced as new Head Coach @boston25 1-1 w Coach O’brien tonight at 5/6 & 10/11 @ocktalks @VanessaWelch25 @PetesWire In the house: M. Hasselbeck, D. Koppen, G. Comella, S. Mutryn, Jerry York & more https://t.co/XtXJDf941O
Nice touch from Bill O'Brien with the BC tie.
Here at Boston College for Bill O'Brien's introductory press conference. AD Blake James calls O'Brien's hiring a "monumental step." O'Brien says he's "thrilled and honored" to be BC's new coach.
“I am thrilled and honored to be the head football coach at Boston College.” Welcome to the Heights, Coach! 🦅 https://t.co/BDyZ3gyr7O
Bill O’Brien: “You can win at a place like this.”
Bill O’Brien: “I am thrilled and honored to be the head football coach at Boston College.” https://t.co/Ye947Xibc6
Bill O’Brien being introduced as the 37th head football coach at Boston College https://t.co/PWCpFDzChL
.@BCBlakeJames and the 37th @BCFootball head coach Bill O’Brien #WeAreBC 🦅 https://t.co/qFbRN39OCz
Bill O’Brien: Boston College head football coach https://t.co/fsKuZGnrZI
Good morning from the Yawkey Athletic Center, where Boston College is set to introduce Bill O’Brien as its next head football coach. Updates, and a story, to come for @BGlobeSports. https://t.co/rHDWWYqVar
New @BCFootball coach Bill O'Brien will be formally introduced to @BCEagles Nation at 11 AM. TUNE IN ➡️ https://t.co/XgCPDbb2iV https://t.co/AVm61WWPWl
Bill O’Brien gets a ringing endorsement - @BCFootball https://t.co/9KRIQKXVO2
Bill Belichick says Boston College made a "great choice" going with Bill O'Brien as new head football coach https://t.co/S7ykgxpScW