Eight hours after BC announced the hiring of Rev. Jack Butler, S.J., BC men’s basketball held Virginia Tech to 11 points in an entire half of basketball. It might be a bit early to say a curse has been lifted off BC’s athletic program considering Butler hasn’t even taken office yet. But for many BC Athletics fans, just saying goodbye to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., is a sign of hope in itself.
After talking with individuals around the BC community, I can confidently say that Butler, who has served the BC community for the past 22 years, is the right person to lead BC Athletics into this exhilarating—but also scary—future.
Sourabh Gokarn gives his thoughts about the pride of BC’s men’s basketball program, and questions where it has gone.
Under University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J, Boston College has gone nearly 15 years without an eight-win football season or a men’s basketball NCAA Tournament appearance. Where did things go wrong?
Just past the midpoint of the 2023 season, here is a list of “overreaction” claims about the rest of Boston College football’s season, along with some “not an overreaction” statements.
How far have Jeff Hafley and co. fallen? Well, it’s hard to say exactly. But it’s no secret that BC football has taken a nosedive in years three and four of the Hafley era.
Boston College men’s basketball took some promising steps forward this season under Earl Grant, but there is still work to be done.
Deputy managing editor Emma Healy writes that BC should accept the things it cannot change and focus on the things it can.
MLB recently adopted a universal designated hitter among lockout negotiations to speed up the game, but pundits disagree on its implications.
