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Defensive Struggles Show Long Road Ahead for Eagles

Peter Kim • February 25, 2019

Despite progress under first-year head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee, BC women's basketball's recent defensive struggles show just how much work the Eagles still have to do in order to complete the rebuild.

Eagles’ Recent Progress Still Hasn’t Translated to the Win Column

Bradley Smart • February 19, 2019

Despite playing well against Northeastern and Massachusetts, BC has dropped four straight and is quickly closing in on another disappointing season despite entering the year with high hopes and loads of talent.

Christian’s Coaching Flaws on Full Display in His Fifth Year at BC

Luke Pichini • February 11, 2019

Despite leading his team to a 19-win season last year, head coach Jim Christian has not found the same success this year as the Eagles have instead taken a massive step backwards.

After Two Off Years, Eagles Desperately Need Success in Beanpot

Bradley Smart • February 4, 2019

The last two years of the Beanpot haven't gone as planned for the Eagles, who enter this season seeking some form of traction in an up-and-down year.

Power Play Issues are Preventing BC From Reaching its Potential

Peter Kim • January 28, 2019

BC has the seventh-worst penalty kill percentage in the country, and has also converted on just one of its past 25 power play opportunities—both reasons the Eagles have had an inconsistent season.

Eagles Need to Find Consistency or Face Disappointing ACC Finish

Bradley Smart • January 22, 2019

Last season, BC went 7-11 in ACC play. A finish similar to that in 2018—which an 0-4 start was less than promising—would be a letdown for head coach Jim Christian's bunch.

In Down Year for ACC, Eagles Fail to Capitalize and Falter Late

Bradley Smart • December 3, 2018

Despite traditionally strong programs like Virginia Tech, Miami, and Florida State struggling, the Eagles failed to take advantage and instead limped to a fourth-place finish in the Atlantic Division.

In Pivotal Moment, Steve Addazio Chose to Punt the Game Away

Bradley Smart • November 19, 2018

Facing a 4th-and-1 on the FSU 40-yard line with under three minutes to go, Steve Addazio opted to punt instead of go for it—despite being 3-for-5 on fourth down in the game—and it cost the Eagles an important win.

College GameDay Showed That BC’s Football Tradition Can Be Restored

Andy Backstrom • November 16, 2018

BC hosted College GameDay last Saturday for the first time since 2009, and—despite the loss to No. 2 Clemson—the excitement surrounding the program rivaled that of decade's past.

Football’s Recent Performances Show it Deserves College GameDay

Peter Kim • November 5, 2018

The Eagles are playing their best football at the right time, and their last two wins over traditional ACC powerhouses show that they deserve the spotlight of College GameDay

Men’s Hockey Struggles Magnified by Success of Other Sports

Peter Kim • October 29, 2018

The Eagles' dreadful start to the season is part of a larger downward spiral that goes back to the end of the 2016-17 season, and is magnified even more by the recent rise of other sports like football.

Delay Halloweekend and Give Crowther the Respect He Deserves

Andy Backstrom • October 22, 2018

For the second-straight year, BC football will play its annual Red Bandana Game a couple days before Halloween. Instead of wearing their costumes, students should don their paisley in support of service.