'Repeated Violation Of Team Rules' Leads To Departure
Boston College’s all-time leading rusher, Montel Harris, will not be suiting up in the maroon and gold next fall, as he was permanently dismissed from the football team on Tuesday. Head coach Frank Spaziani made the announcement in a statement.
So, the news about Montel Harris being kicked off of the football team sucks, but it would be irrational to have expected him to put up any serious production next season anyway, given all of his recent injuries. Between Deuce Finch (the likely starter), Andre Williams, and Tahj Kimble, the Boston College backfield should be fine. There are definitely issues with how the athletic department handled releasing its all-time leading rusher, but that’s not what this column is going to be about. This is my last column of the school year, and I think we could all use something to look forward to.
On Tuesday, fans of Boston College were hit with a strange reality: Montel Harris, the school’s all-time leading rusher, will never suit up for the Eagles again. Head coach Frank Spaziani announced that his former star was dismissed “due to a repeated violation of team rules.” It’s odd that, after waiting for upwards of two seasons, No. 2 will never again excite crowds at Alumni Stadium.
The No. 18 Boston College women’s lacrosse team defeated the University of New Hampshire Wildcats 11-6 out on the Newton Campus Tuesday afternoon. The win, which concludes the regular season for the Eagles, pushes them to 10-8 on the year, giving them their third straight winning season.
After Boston College allowed 35 runs in a three-game series with NC State two weekends ago, the Eagles looked like a long shot to make the ACC tournament. But following this weekend’s three-game sweep of Wake Forest, which saw BC pitchers allow a mere 13 hits to the league’s fourth-best offense, the Eagles stand only one game back from qualifying.
Freshmen Come Up Big To Push BC Past Wake
This weekend’s series saw a great effort from starting second baseman Blake Butera, who went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBI in Sunday’s win. In game one of the series on Friday, the true freshman’s sacrifice bunt allowed teammate Matt McGovern to move from first to second base, putting him in position to score on junior Rob Moir’s ensuing double. The sequence gave the Eagles one of their two runs in the 2-1 win.
It’s Saturday, Mar. 24, and the Boston College baseball team is staring at an opportunity to win its first series against an ACC foe. After being swept by Clemson and Miami on the road to start the season, the Eagles had defeated then-No. 14 Georgia Tech in a 15-7 rout a day earlier and are one hit away from sealing a second win.
The Boston College softball team (22-26, 2-16 ACC) was swept at home by the University of Maryland (32-18, 8-7 ACC) this weekend, losing a doubleheader 4-3 and 4-1 on Saturday and dropping the final game, 11-0, on Sunday afternoon.
During a tumultuous year in Boston College sports, one constant has been the emergence of numerous freshmen as young stars on their respective teams. From Johnny Gaudreau completing the hockey team’s National Championship run with a highlight-reel goal on national television to Blake Butera solidifying his role as a catalyst in the baseball team’s lineup, youthful talent has brought instant excitement to the Heights and hope for a bright future.
The Boston College baseball team (16-26) lost a nonconference contest against Dartmouth College (19-15), 9-6, at Shea Field yesterday afternoon. The Eagles saw a solid performance from junior pitcher Jay Jeannotte in his first career start. BC was also led by sophomore catcher Nate LaPointe, who finished the day 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored, and two RBIs.
Eagles Get Two Complete-Game Pitching Performances On The Road
Backed by two of its strongest pitching outings seen all season, the softball team picked up a pair of wins in Hanover, N.H., beating home team Dartmouth (12-23) 3-2 and 7-0 on Wednesday night. Starting pitchers Nicole D’Argento and Morgan Kidd both threw complete games and struck out a collective 18 batters on the day.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston College baseball team traveled down to Dodd Stadium in Connecticut for a midweek matchup with the St. John’s Red Storm. The Eagles prevailed in a 2-1 pitchers’ duel, earning their first midweek win since they defeated Connecticut on April 3. Freshman pitcher Eric Stone recorded the first win of his career as the Eagles raised their record to 16-25.
Eagles Secure 11-10 Win On Friday Night, But Wolfpack Sweep Saturday Doubleheader
Looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Rhode Island and continue its string of success against ranked opponents, the Boston College baseball team traveled to ACC foe No. 18 North Carolina State over the weekend for a three-game set against the Wolfpack.
After getting caught up in a hockey season that lasted till early April, it’s about time we talk about what’s happening at The Birdcage.
Preparation Will Lead Kuechly To High Pick
Even though the top two picks in the 2012 NFL draft are already known to be quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, former Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly may be the best player at his position in the draft. Kuechly finished the 2011 season with 191 tackles, leading the NCAA and having the second-highest total ever.
Inexperience Will Cause Teams To Wait
Although Luke Kuechly is an undeniable talent and has plenty of potential as an NFL prospect, he should not be a top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Top-10 picks at any position, not just linebacker, are reserved for players who will come in and make a huge, sweeping impact on a franchise.
This continues a series of sit-down conversations with Boston College coaches. Steve Donahue, the head coach of the men’s basketball team, sat down with The Heights to look back on his second season and look ahead to this upcoming offseason after spending the weekend at the Final Four in New Orleans.
I showed a recently accepted student and fellow Texan around campus last Saturday. After discussing our beautiful campus and academics for a little bit, the conversation then switched to athletics. She talked about how it was going to be an adjustment for her if she came here since, “There isn’t really a football team at Boston College. Instead of that, it’s just hockey, right?”
The Boston College men’s and women’s tennis teams will begin play in the ACC Championships today in Cary, NC, hoping to make a run and extend their seasons against their conference foes.
Eagles Soar By Ferris State To Win The National Championship
TAMPA — They had their eyes on it all season. They were never caught looking past a single game, but the National Championship trophy was always in their peripherals. Now, that trophy is in their hands.
Just days after winning a national championship for Boston College, five members of the hockey team have signed contracts to begin their professional careers. Adding to their whirlwind of a week, each player has either already left to start suiting up for their new team, or will be doing so in the coming days.
TAMPA — You couldn’t have scripted a better way for the 2012 Boston College senior class to end its college hockey days. A 4-1 win over Ferris State on Saturday night in Tampa gave the seniors their second National Championship, and sent them out on top.
Twenty minutes after he skated off the ice for a final time wearing the maroon and gold, Tommy Cross entered the press conference room. As usual, he joined his coach and two of his teammates at the table. But this time, something was different.
Amidst the parade, autograph sessions, and team celebrations, several members of the Boston College men’s hockey team have quietly been receiving calls. While they would surely like to spend more time relishing their National Championship victory, core members of this year’s team were being given the opportunity to join professional teams.
TAMPA — Before Boston College hit the ice for one final practice on Friday afternoon, head coach Jerry York and his players took some time to talk about the game they’ve been looking at from afar all year: the National Championship.
TAMPA — For the first 30 minutes of Friday’s practice, the last one of the year, it was more of the same for Boston College. There were drills utilizing odd-man rushes, with Eagles flying down the ice like lightning. There were drills practicing faceoffs to gain offensive possession off the wins. And there were drills working on creating chances when the puck was dumped into the corners.
Milner, Carey Lead BC Past Minnesota And Into National Championship
TAMPA — Boston College made it look easy. It wasn’t, but that’s what great teams do. And now, the Eagles are headed to the National Championship.
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