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New BC Defensive Coordinator Ted Roof Outlines Vision
Roof discusses his relationship with head coach Bill O'Brien and the culture he's building with the Eagles' defense.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:20pm
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In his first media availability since being hired as Boston College's new defensive coordinator, Ted Roof discussed his long-standing relationship with head coach Bill O'Brien, the culture he's aiming to build with the Eagles' defense, and the progress he's seen from the team through the first two spring practices.
Why it matters
Roof is tasked with revamping a BC defense that lost some key pieces from last season, but also returns several experienced players in the secondary. His ability to quickly establish a strong culture and get the most out of the returning talent will be crucial as the Eagles look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.
The details
Roof highlighted the existing culture that O'Brien has built at BC, noting the team's fight and refusal to quit even in tough losses last season. He emphasized the importance of developing great habits and a team-first mentality, rather than individual agendas. Roof also praised the leadership and experience of the secondary, particularly cornerback KP Price, and said the expectation is for the more veteran players to set an example for the younger players.
- The interview took place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following the Eagles' second spring practice.
The players
Ted Roof
The new defensive coordinator for the Boston College football team, hired by head coach Bill O'Brien. Roof has a long history of working with O'Brien, having served as coordinators together at Georgia Tech and Duke, as well as Roof working under O'Brien at Penn State.
Bill O'Brien
The head coach of the Boston College football team, who brought in Ted Roof to be the new defensive coordinator. O'Brien and Roof have worked together multiple times in the past.
KP Price
An experienced cornerback on the Boston College defense, who Roof praised for his leadership and setting an example for the younger players.
What they’re saying
“Well, this is our fourth stop together. We were coordinators together at Georgia Tech, we worked together at Duke and I worked for him at Penn State. I was retired. I was done. I was living life and realized there was life outside of football. And he called me and we discussed this opportunity. It was just something I couldn't turn down.”
— Ted Roof, Defensive Coordinator
“Part of becoming a good player or a good team is playing together and celebrating your teammates' success and being unselfish, because when you can celebrate your teammates' success, there's a respect level right there.”
— Ted Roof, Defensive Coordinator
The takeaway
Roof's emphasis on building a strong team culture and getting the most out of BC's experienced defensive players will be crucial as he looks to quickly turn around a unit that struggled at times last season. His long history of working successfully with head coach Bill O'Brien suggests the two will be able to effectively collaborate on revitalizing the Eagles' defense.
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