The Heights

For BC to Improve, It’s Clear That Addazio Must Go

Peter Kim • September 16, 2019

“Obviously, I did not do a good enough job getting our team ready to play tonight,” Boston College head football coach Steve Addazio said Friday after a 24-point setback to Kansas, which entered as...

BC Football 2019: Heights Writers Give Their Predictions

Bradley Smart • August 27, 2019

A roundtable discussion of key players, best and worst case scenarios, and strengths and weaknesses ahead of the 2019 season.

Ranking BC’s Top-Five 2019 Offseason Departures, Acquisitions

Andy Backstrom • July 16, 2019

The Eagles will have to fill the void left by 13 NFL signees—nine of which were undrafted free agents—but a much-needed kicker and a pair of four-star recruits isn’t a bad start.

Lindstrom Latest Example of Addazio’s Strong O-Line Development

Bradley Smart • April 29, 2019

With Chris Lindstrom as the latest example for BC, no other school has had a higher percentage (36 percent) of their draft picks come from the offensive line since 2000.

Lindstrom Picked 14th Overall by Atlanta Falcons in 2019 NFL Draft

Andy Backstrom • April 25, 2019

After a superb Senior Bowl and an impressive NFL Combine, offensive guard Chris Lindstrom climbed all the way up to 14th overall, landing with the Atlanta Falcons.

Lindstrom Draws Attention of Patriots, Smith(s) Impress at BC Pro Day

Bradley Smart • March 21, 2019

Chris Lindstrom spent the day under the watchful eye of New England Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia, while Jeff Smith and Ray Smith had strong performances.

What We Learned About BC’s 2019 Draft Class From the NFL Combine

Andy Backstrom • March 5, 2019

BC sent a school record seven prospects to Indianapolis—over the course of the four-day pre-draft workout period, some Eagles surprised, while others underwhelmed.

What We Learned About BC’s 2019 NFL Draft Class From the Senior Bowl

Andy Backstrom • January 30, 2019

The Eagles sent four players to this year's Senior Bowl, the second most of any school in the nation—the All-Star game was a breakthrough for one BC prospect, but for another, it was nothing short of a setback.

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.

Program-Record-Breaking 13 Eagles Receive All-ACC Honors

Andy Backstrom • November 27, 2018

Ranking second in the conference only behind three-time defending league champion Clemson, BC boasts 13 All-ACC players this season—including four First Teamers—both of which are program records.

Eagles Open Preseason More Experienced, Healthy Than in Years Past

Andy Backstrom • August 3, 2018

For the first time in a few years, BC—a team that's returning the majority of its 2017 starters, particularly on the offensive side of the ball—is experienced and healthy entering the preseason.

Dillon Voted ACC Preseason Player of the Year

Jack Goldman • July 24, 2018

A.J. Dillon, who racked up 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns as a true freshman, is the first Eagle to earn the honor since Montel Harris back in 2011.