The players on the Boston College football team knew preparations for Saturday's game against Army required a different perspective and viewpoint compared to any other opponent on the Eagles' schedule. The Black Knights ran a funky, option-based offense capable of gashing opposing defenses, and the service academy's legendary toughness and discipline translated to a guaranteed slugfest for the full four quarters. They anticipated a different approach, but they boxed it into the standard work week built around the combination of past review and future preparations.
The early part of the week helped them understand how they beat Virginia, and the midweek's transition helped them plan for Army's idiosyncrasies.