The injuries continue to pile up for Boston College.
Eagles head coach Steve Addazio announced Monday that Jon Hilliman, the team’s top running back, is out indefinitely due to a fractured foot. Hilliman, who was injured during Saturday’s 17-14 win over Northern Illinois, had surgery on the foot on Sunday, Addazio said. Hilliman, a sophomore, rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Addazio said he was surprised by the severity of the injury.
“I just really thought we were dealing with some sort of foot sprain,” Addazio said, per the Boston Globe. “I had no idea after I left my (postgame) press conference that I was going to find out he had a fracture. He’ll be back, but it’s going to be an extended period of time.”
The 6-foot, 224-pound Hilliman leads the team with 198 yards this year. He rushed for 860 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2014.
Hilliman’s injury is a big blow considering the array of injuries for the Eagles at running back. According to EagleAction.com, Marcus Outlow (18 carries, 98 yards, TD), Tyler Rouse (28 carries, 161 yards, 5 TDs) and Myles Willis (18 carries, 122 yards) are all banged up as well. Outlow and Willis are both dealing with shoulder injuries while Rouse briefly left the NIU game with a head injury, but was able to return to action.
Boston College has also lost quarterback Darius Wade (leg) and tight end Mike Giacone (knee), both starters, to season-ending injuries.
The 3-1 Eagles play Duke (3-1) on the road on Saturday.
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