As soon as Clemson won the 2017 National Championship, the ACC was pronounced the best conference in college football. Since then, the league has been on the decline—and it might have just hit rock bottom this past weekend.
Promising End to 2017-18 Paved the Way for Fall Success
BC’s major fall sports are on a tear to open the 2018 season, and it’s an opening surge that can be traced back to last year’s development and late success.
The Eagles Will Only Go as Far as Anthony Brown Takes Them
A.J. Dillon can put up Heisman-like numbers, and BC’s defense can rank among the best in the ACC, but, at the end of the day, the team’s season rests in the hands of redshirt sophomore Anthony Brown.
Heading Into Camp, Addazio’s Eagles Are in Uncharted Territory
BC, once the laughing stock of the conference, clocked in at fourth in ESPN’s ACC Preseason Power Rankings and fourth in the media’s ACC Preseason Poll—higher than the Eagles have ever been ranked in a Steve Addazio offseason.
Robinson’s Lottery Selection Opens Gateway to ACC Prominence
Jerome Robinson’s time in Chestnut Hill might be over, but his unprecedented climb to the NBA lottery will transform head coach Jim Christian’s recruiting pitch—Thursday’s draft officially put BC back on the map.
A Waste of Time: Condoleezza Rice and NCAA Commission Miss the Mark
The NCAA’s commission on changing college basketball, headed by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, ultimately pointed fingers at everybody but themselves, putting forth unhelpful recommendations.
Without a Doubt, Lacrosse Deserves Coveted No. 1 Ranking
Game after game, BC has made its case for the top spot in the weekly Inside Lacrosse Poll. Now outright ACC regular season champions, it’s clearer than ever that the undefeated Eagles should be recognized as the best team in the country.
Frates’ Name Belongs in the Harrington Athletic Village
With the opening of a new baseball stadium on Brighton campus, the time is right for BC to dedicate its field to Pete Frates.
Dreswick, Frei Cementing Legacy as Best Pitching Tandem in BC Softball History
Jessica Dreswick and Allyson Frei have pitched all but one inning this season and are on pace to break a handful of program records by the end of their careers—the duo’s dependability and achievements slingshot the upperclassmen ahead of every other Eagles pairing that came before them.
Embracing Chaos: March Madness Never Fails to Surprise
There’s only one game left in March Madness and when looking back at the previous five rounds, one fact becomes incredibly clear—the tournament is a lesson in absolute chaos.