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Eagles to Play for National Title

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 13:49:54 -0500

Your BC men’s hockey team will be taking on the Badgers of Wisconsin tonight at 7:00 Eastern time on ESPN. The Eagles look to win their third national title and their first since 2001. After upsetting North Dakota in the national semifinals, BC will look for another upset as Wisconsin is playing close to home as the puck drops in the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. Make sure to tune in and Go Eagles!

Cast Your Vote for the Eagles

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:47:41 -0500

Boston College and its shot blocking extraordinaire Sean Williams have been nominated for the Game Changing Performance by Pontiac for his play against first round victim Pacific. Vote at ncaasports.com/Pontiac. The Boston College entry is up against three other performances.

Williams has been instrumental in the Eagles current run through the NCAA tournament including a number of highlight reel blocks against the latest victim Montana. Make sure to vote as the winning school is awarded a $10,000 scholarship when it is announced at the NCAA championship game.

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:21:22 -0500

That’s right. March Madness has overtaken Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year. Why you ask? Just take a look at BC athletics.

Saturday is Old School Night at BC

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 17:48:45 -0500

Everyone loves seeing the old pictures of Coach Skinner playing ball in his short shorts and tall afro such as the one below. You may even remember these days. However, this Saturday at BC, it will be Old School Night when the Eagles take on Clemson at 8:00 pm.

Both students and non-students alike are encouraged to wear any type of clothing better suited for an episode of The Brady Bunch. For the students, those with the best costumes will be awarded prizes such as airline vouchers and gift certificates to Eastern Clothing.

Make sure to be early, cheer for BC and wear the most retro clothing you can find.

Top 10 Games of the Winter at Boston College (Part 2)

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:16:57 -0500

The following are the top five games to see at Boston College this winter. Read on to see which contests make the cut.

Top 10 Games of the Winter at Boston College (Part 1)

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 21:24:22 -0500

These following ten games in various sports are ones that should not be missed. They will be taking place in Boston throughout the winter season. They are ranked solely on the author’s opinions. This is Part 1 of the multi part story. Check back for the remaining games.

BC’s Craig Smith Named Preseason All-American

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 19:32:09 -0500

Boston College senior forward Craig Smith has been named an Associated Press First Team All-American. The man affectionately referred to as “The Cookie Monster” returns to the Eagles after averaging 18 points and 8.5 rebounds per game as a junior.

Eagles Take on UNH on CSTV

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 20:30:05 -0500

The Boston College men’s hockey team takes the ice again on Tuesday against UNH. The game will be televised on CSTV at 8:00 live from Manchester, NH.

The Eagles are coming off a weekend in which they were upended by Maine by a score of 2-1 but rebounded with a 3-2 victory over Providence. Senior Chris Collins leads the team with 6 goals.

Senior Chris Collins leads the Eagles into Tuesday's game against Hockey East rival UNH.

Here Come the Freshmen

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 20:48:52 -0500

The start of another season for the Boston College men’s hockey team means many things, one being a new freshmen class. With the mass exodus of seniors graduating and the leap to the NHL for Patrick Eaves, there are voids to be filled. Four players that can do just that are forwards Brock Bradford and Nathan Gerbe and defensemen Brett Motherwell and Tim Kunes.

Nathan Gerbe is one of ten freshmen looking to make an impact.

BC Sports Rolling Through the Fall

Sun, 25 Sep 2005 21:48:41 -0500

Numerous BC teams have been successful through the early part of the Fall season. The women's soccer team is ranked 8th in the country and Field Hockey is in at #18 in the country. The co-ed sailing team is ranked 5th currently and the women's sailing team is 14th. The football team just returned to the national rankings as the 21st ranked team. Look for these Eagles to continue to soar upwards in the rankings.

BC Escapes Death Valley

Sun, 25 Sep 2005 21:38:08 -0500

Boston College defeated Clemson 16-13 in overtime on Saturday. With the hard-nosed play of backup quarterback Matt Ryan leading the way, BC was able to fend of the Tigers and their rowdy as ever fans. Two way star Brian Toal plunged in from a yard out for the winning touchdown. This was BC's first football ACC victory and keeps them near the top of the Atlantic division standings. The Eagles take on Ball State at Alumni Stadium next Saturday, October 1st.

ACC a Reality For BC

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 18:23:15 -0500

We are in the midst of a new September here at Boston College. With the start of the new college year begins the entrance into a new “home” for most of the athletic teams. The headliner, BC Football, brought tons of media coverage to Chestnut Hill that hadn’t previously been experienced by the players or the students.