A.J. Dillon honored by ACC

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 1: AJ Dillon #2 of the Boston College Eagles looks on during the game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Alumni Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

By Tom Leyden

CHESTNUT HILL — AJ Dillon was honored as ACC Running Back of the Week for his performance in Boston College's 62-14 win over Holy Cross Saturday afternoon.

Dillon rushed six times for 149 yards and three touchdowns in less than one quarter of work, setting the tone for a mismatch in Chestnut Hill. He only played the first three drives of the game for BC. Dillon was awarded the Eddie O’Melia Trophy as the game’s most valuable player.