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Boston College loses 3 offensive players to transfer

Boston College running back Marcus Outlow, left, breaks a tackle by Florida State Mario Edwards Sr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Boston College running back Marcus Outlow, left, breaks a tackle by Florida State Mario Edwards Sr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Three players – Marcus Outlow, Sherman Alston and Jordan Gowins – announced their decisions to transfer from Boston College on Monday.

Outlow, a sophomore running back, told the Norwich Bulletin that he wasn’t involved with the offense as much as he hoped. He was third among the team’s running backs with 241 yards and a touchdown on 53 carries, but had only nine carries over the final six games.

“I just want to move on, see where I can go and who has the best plan for me,” Outlow said. “I was just not given the opportunity that I was told I would receive.”

The 5-foot-10, 203-pound Outlow also had 243 yards rushing and 11 catches for 103 yards and touchdown as a true freshman in 2014.

Alston, a sophomore wide receiver, had seven catches for 77 yards in 2015 and was also the team’s main punt returner, gaining 180 yards on 23 attempts. In 2014, he caught 16 passes for 175 yards and two scores.

Per EagleAction.com, Alston shared the following sentiment on Instagram:

"I've learned a lot these past two years [not] only about my self but others. I'm thankful God put me through this time at BC. I look forward to what the future holds and wish all my BC brothers the best of luck. Go get that ACC Championship because ya deserve it."

Gowins, a running back, just finished his first season with the program. He gained 43 yards on 15 carries.

“After much thought and prayer, I have decided to transfer from Boston College. I thank BC for the opportunity & I thank God for guiding me,” Gowins wrote on Twitter.

After starting the season 3-1, Boston College lost its final eight games of the season – all ACC competition – to finish 3-9.

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