For the second time this year, the First Take crew turned down a visit to Chestnut Hill. Heights editors Tom DeVoto and Alec Greaney ask…should we care that Skip and Stephen A. aren’t coming?
BC’s Defense Doesn’t Even Give Howard A Chance
The Eagles annihilated the Bison, 76-0, behind a defense that only allowed 11 total yards from scrimmage. It was BC’s biggest margin of victory since a 1949 game against Holy Cross.
Weak Schedule Will Be Best For BC’s Long-Term Development
BC football was forced to schedule two FCS opponents in 2015 because of a broken contract with New Mexico State. Although many look down on the weak schedule, it will be best for the youthful Eagles in the end.
Happy Feet: Alex Howell Is Out For Redemption
Following a dismal season for Boston College special teams, kicker…and punter Alex Howell is aiming to convert the doubters into believers.
Calvete Powers Eagles To Weekend Sweep
BC got off to a hot start in the Power Gym with a weekend sweep of Providence, Sacred Heart, and South Alabama.
Olivier Hanlan Is The Wrong Harmony For Jazz’s Melody
Olivier Hanlan was selected by the Utah Jazz in the NBA Draft at No. 42 overall, but the former BC guard doesn’t seem to be a good fit with his new team.
Three Eagles Drafted, Four Signed By NFL Teams
Guard Ian Silberman, center Andy Gallik, and defensive end Brian Mihalik were all drafted by teams on the third day of the NFL Draft. Quarterback Tyler Murphy, linebacker Josh Keyes, guard Bobby Vardaro, and defensive back Manuel Asprilla will also earn training camp tryouts as undrafted free agents.
Erika Reineke Sets Sail On An Olympic Dream
BC junior Erika Reineke is the 2015 NEISA Women’s Sailor of the Year, but she isn’t finished—her goal is a spot in the 2016 Olympic Games.
Breaking Down Bryan Price’s Misguided Rant
Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price expletive-filled rant was completely wrong, but for different reasons than you might expect.
Adams Homers As Birdball Rolls Over Sloppy Crimson
The Eagles used a four-run fifth inning highlighted by Johnny Adams’ home run to defeat Harvard, 13-10, and reach .500 on the season.