football Archives — The Heights

BC Releases Adidas Football Uniforms for 2021 Season

Boston College football announced the release of its revamped uniforms in partnership with Adidas for the 2021 season.

The Hidden Revenue Behind Non-Revenue Sports

With COVID-19 forcing administrations to re-evaluate their athletics budgets, schools like Dartmouth are making the hard choice to cut non-revenue sports like its swimming and diving team. Amid the uncertainty, it is important to appreciate the hidden value non-revenue sports bring to both schools and their athletes.

Sports, Football

Notebook: BC Defense Unable to Stop Notre Dame in Disappointing Loss

Despite multiple turnovers, Boston College was unable to hold off Notre Dame’s offensive attack in 45-31 defeat. BC could not capitalize on excitement surrounding the annual Red Bandana game as Phil Jurkovec struggled through an injury.

Sports, Football

Notebook: Eagles Prove They Can Contend With Nation’s Best

While it ultimately fell to the No. 1 Tigers, Boston College football showed improvements that allude to a bright future for the Eagles.

Sports, Football, Top Story

Lawrence Tests Positive for COVID-19, Will Sit Out Against BC

Two nights before its game against BC, Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday’s game.

Sports, Football

Previewing 2020 Football: At Clemson

Boston College football heads to Death Valley to take on Clemson this Saturday, looking to rally and hand the Tigers their first loss.

Sports, Column

Point/Counterpoint: How Should Athletic Teams Promote Social Justice?

‘The Heights’ contributors Gabriel Wallen and Frank Fishman consider how college athletics should promote social justice.

Opinions, Column

Franceschini: A Freshman, Football, and the Pandemic

College football might not be what it’s been for every single freshman class before us. But I wouldn’t trade the memory of watching the game with my floor on a blurry projection on the lounge wall for anything.