BC football kicks off against Duke in under a week, so The Heights took a in-depth look at the two-deep on the defensive side of the ball.
Football, Top Story, Sports
Eagles Erase Fourth-Quarter Deficit Only to Lose Another Heartbreaker to FSU
D.J. Matthews scored a 60-yard touchdown with 1:48 to go and Florida State fought off a late push from BC to hand the Eagles a disappointing 38-31 defeat.
Football, Sports
Previewing 2019 Football: vs. Richmond
Fresh off a statement win over Virginia Tech in its season opener, Boston College football looks to keep things rolling against Richmond. The Spiders—who are the only FCS opponent on the Eagles’ schedule—beat Jacksonville, 38-19, last weekend to open their 2019 season. BC should certainly feel confident about its chances against Richmond, but the Spiders…
2019 Football Preview, Sports, Football
BC Depth Chart: What the Defense Looks Like Entering Week 1
The Eagles just released the first version of their 2019 depth chart. Here’s how BC will line up in Week 1, when ACC foe Virginia Tech comes to Chestnut Hill.
Sports, Football
Media Day 2019: Sheridan Talks About Youth, Rebuilding Defense
In his press conference at media day, new Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan spoke about BC’s promising freshmen class, and key returning players including Brandon Sebastian and Isaiah McDuffie.
Football
BC Poised for Big Day on the Ground Against Reeling Cardinals
Without Lamar Jackson, Louisville’s defensive deficiencies have been on full display this season, most notably the Cardinals’ inability to stop the run—the bread and butter of BC’s offense.
Top Story, Football
Brown Progresses, Running Backs Shine in Final Preseason Scrimmage
Starting quarterback Anthony Brown took a preseason-high 30 or so snaps, and the running back corps—ranging from A.J. Dillon to John Fadule—paced the first and second-team offenses, from start to finish.
Football
Reviewing the 2017 Football Season
BC finished 7-6 for the fourth time in five years in 2017, but its rollercoaster season—one that included a handful of milestones and a 5-1 stretch to clinch bowl eligibility—wasn’t like any of those in year’s past.
Football
Make or Break: The Pinstripe Bowl’s X-Factors
Going into Wednesday’s Pinstripe Bowl, everyone knows the star players on Iowa and BC. However, which lesser known players on each team will end up being keys to victory?
Column, Featured Column, Football
Injury-Riddled Season Was Exactly What BC Needed
Losing their center, quarterback, star defensive end, and four other starters to season-ending injuries forced the Eagles to look themselves in the mirror and take their first real step toward finding their identity.
