Mon Sep 09 15:21:35 UTC 2024: ## Bill O’Brien Denies ESPN Report About His Game Plan for Duquesne Win

**Chestnut Hill, MA** – Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien vehemently denied an ESPN report claiming he used FBS teams’ dominant wins over FCS opponents as motivation for his team’s 56-0 victory over Duquesne on Saturday.

O’Brien, who took over the Eagles after a stint with the New England Patriots, guided BC to a convincing victory, continuing their impressive start to the season. However, a report by ESPN during the game claimed O’Brien showed his team footage of FBS teams crushing FCS teams to demonstrate how to handle a weaker opponent.

The report attributed the information to BC quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who allegedly shared the strategy with ESPN’s broadcast crew.

O’Brien, however, refuted the report in a passionate manner during his post-game press conference. “I’ll be honest with you – I don’t know the difference between FBS, FCS. NCIS, CIA, I have no idea what those things are,” he stated, emphasizing his denial of the ESPN report.

While O’Brien’s denial is strong, it remains unclear whether Castellanos actually revealed the coach’s game plan to ESPN, or if the network fabricated the information.

This incident adds intrigue to an already impressive start for O’Brien and his Eagles, who are proving to be a force in college football. The team’s strong performance against Duquesne, coupled with the controversy surrounding the ESPN report, leaves fans and analysts alike wondering about the true nature of O’Brien’s coaching approach and the extent of communication between the coach and his players.

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