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?
Sports, Column
Dietz: Responding to “Overreaction” and “Not an Overreaction” Takes on BC Football’s Remaining Season
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.
Column, Fall, Football, Sports
Bergamini: What Has Happened to BC Football?
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.
Column, Basketball, Sports
Bergamini: BC Took A Promising Step Forward This Season, But There’s Still Work to Be Done
Boston College men’s basketball took some promising steps forward this season under Earl Grant, but there is still work to be done.
Column, Football, Sports
Healy: BC Football Should Accept the Things It Cannot Change and Focus on the Things It Still Can
Deputy managing editor Emma Healy writes that BC should accept the things it cannot change and focus on the things it can.
Column, Sports
Point/Counterpoint: Is the Universal Designated Hitter Good for Baseball?
MLB recently adopted a universal designated hitter among lockout negotiations to speed up the game, but pundits disagree on its implications.
Sports, Column
Ackerly: Nevermind Expanding the Playoff, Just Get Rid of It
The playoff system creates uncompetitive games and ruins the regular season that makes college football so great.
Men's Soccer, Column, Sports
Barber: Young Talent Fills Void Left By Shapiro-Thompson’s Injury
While the midfielder’s injury hurt the Eagles offense, several young players stepped up and gained valuable experience.
Column, Sports
Unequal Use of Qualifiers Damages Women’s Sports
The inconsistent use of gendered qualifiers in sports damages the credibility of female athletes and their achievements.
