Gokarn: Leahy’s Tenure Has Left BC’s Revenue Sports Behind. Where Did Things Go Wrong?

Sourabh Gokarn • June 10, 2024

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?

They Were Part of BC’s Best Men’s Basketball Teams. Now, the Players Worry the Program Forgot About Them. 

Jack Bergamini and Sourabh Gokarn • April 30, 2023

Several BC men's basketball alumni have expressed their dissatisfaction with their relationship with the program. According to some, the relationship was only further damaged by specific incidents of disrespect, and has yet to be repaired.

Catalysts: Reflecting On Black History In BC Athletics

Emma Healy, Ethan Ott, and Asa Ackerly • March 1, 2021

Since the 1930s, Black athletes, coaches, and athletic administrators have frequently led the fight against racial discrimination at BC.

Eagles Fall Just Short Against Providence in Overtime Thriller

Peter Kim • December 5, 2018

Jordan Chatman poured in a season-high 28 points for the Eagles, but the Friars' A.J. Reeves answered with 24 of his own, including the game-tying 3-pointer with two seconds left to send the contest to overtime, as Providence beat BC.

In The Basketball Tournament, Former Eagles Played for Pete Frates

Taylor St. Germain • July 11, 2016

Led by Sean Marshall, Skinner's Frate Train, a group of BC alumni, attempted to win money for ALS and Pete Frates in The Basketball Tournament.

Addazio, Bates Paid Higher Than Predecessors In 2013-14

Michael Sullivan • April 17, 2015

BC paid Steve Addazio 57 percent more than his predecessor, Frank Spaziani, in 2013. Brad Bates also received a salary increase in comparison to former AD Gene DiFilippo.

Skinner Fired

Zachary Russell • March 30, 2010

Al Skinner, head coach of the men's basketball team, has been fired by Athletic Director Gene DeFilippo, according to sources in the Boston College athletics department. The firing will be made official at noon today in a press conference.

Skinner Interviews With St. John’s

Zach Wielgus • March 26, 2010

Al Skinner, the head coach of the Boston College men's basketball team, is interviewing with St. John's University for the Red Storm's vacant head coaching position within the hour, according to Chris Cameron, associate athletic director for media relations.

Nova edges Eagles in OT thriller

Dan Schwartz • March 24, 2006

For all of the talk about Villanova's vaunted guard play, the deathblow to Boston College's season was delivered by a forward.