The Eagles were set to face East Carolina on Monday afternoon until organizers scrapped the bowl game in Annapolis for a second straight year.
“This is a terrible situation, obviously,” Military Bowl Executive Director Steve Beck said. “We appreciate everyone who worked so hard to try to make the game happen. Of course the health and safety of the players and coaches is the top priority.”Boston College flew to the District on Wednesday and was staying at the Washington Hilton in Northwest. The first practice for the Eagles was at the St.
“Steve Beck and his Military Bowl staff put on a great week for our team,” Kraft said, “and we are thankful for everything they did to make us feel at home during our stay in Washington, D.C.”Boston College was in line to make its first appearance in the Military Bowl. East Carolina had been preparing for its second Military Bowl after losing to Maryland in 2010.
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