Boston College has hired Parker Executive Search to help screen and select candidates to be the next Director of Athletics.
Brad Bates to Step Down as Boston College Director of Athletics
Director of Athletics Brad Bates has stepped down after a five-year tenure in which the Eagles’ for-profit sports have consistently failed to win.
Tom Groden, Swimming Coach, to Step Down in New Year
Associate head coach Michael Stephens will take Groden’s place leading the men’s and women’s swim teams.
NCAA Ranks BC #5 in Graduation Success for Football Team
BC followed behind Notre Dame, Stanford, Northwestern, and Duke.
Allston-Brighton Task Force Approves Brighton Campus Athletic Fields
On Tuesday evening, the Allston-Brighton Community Task Force approved Boston College’s plans to build athletic fields on the Brighton Campus.
BC Athletics to Drop “News” From Twitter Handles
Beginning on Friday, BC Athletics’s antiquated four primary Twitter accounts will now each have a fresh, new handle.
Swim and Dive Coach Concerned About Plans for New Pool, Future of Program
When plans for BC’s new athletic facility did not include a 3-meter diving board, swim and dive coach Tom Groden grew concerned about what it meant for the future of his program.
IRS Form 990 Reveals Christian’s 2014-15 Salary, York’s Compensation Doubled
BC’s annual IRS Form 990 shows that men’s basketball head coach Jim Christian received about the same as Steve Donahue, while Jerry York’s salary jumped over a million.
BC Athletics Turns Down Potential Fenway Game vs. UConn
BC Athletics is also struggling to sell tickets to its game against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland.
Boston College Athletics to Pursue Creation of Indoor Practice Facility
On Monday afternoon, Boston College Athletics announced plans for an indoor practice facility to be used by all teams.