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Jerry York Considers Terry Francona's Locker Room Visit a Big Reason for Boston College's Energy Level in Beanpot Final

Found February 14, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Terry Francona
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox,  Boston College Eagles,  Boston University Terriers

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Boston College head coach Jerry York has three national championships with the Eagles, eight Hockey East Tournament titles and now six Beanpot wins. To say that he knows what's best for his team would be the epitome of an understatement. But that didn't stop York from looking outside the university for a spark prior to Monday's Beanpot championship showdown with Boston University. Enter Terry Francona. York invited the former Red Sox manager to speak to the Eagles on Feb. 7, a day after BC dismantled Northeastern to reach the Beanpot final for the third straight year. Francona ended up dropping...
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