The Heights

‘Heights’ 2022–23 Male Athlete of the Year: Zay Flowers

Jack Bergamini • August 25, 2023

Zay Flowers can’t pinpoint one low moment from his four years at Boston College. Not a single one through 48 games.

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.

Notebook: Self-Inflicted Wounds Define Eagles’ Loss in Regular Season Finale

Bradley Smart • November 25, 2018

BC jumped offside six times, couldn't contain Eric Dungey, and ultimately bowed out of the regular season with a disappointing 21-point loss to visiting Syracuse.

BC Poised for Big Day on the Ground Against Reeling Cardinals

Andy Backstrom • October 11, 2018

Without Lamar Jackson, Louisville's defensive deficiencies have been on full display this season, most notably the Cardinals' inability to stop the run—the bread and butter of BC's offense.

Inhibitive Coaching Is Preventing BC From Reaching Its Potential

Peter Kim • October 1, 2018

For the last six years, a flawed offensive strategy and inattention to special teams has made it much more difficult than it should be for BC to win games.

It’s Back to the Drawing Board for BC and Practically the Entire ACC

Andy Backstrom • September 24, 2018

As soon as Clemson won the 2017 National Championship, the ACC was pronounced the best conference in college football. Since then, the league has been on the decline—and it might have just hit rock bottom this past weekend.

Clemson Back on Top in Week 13 ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • December 2, 2017

Just when it seemed like Miami was poised to run the table in the regular season, the Hurricanes were embarrassed at Pittsburgh, ultimately giving way to Clemson, the new No. 1 team in the conference.

Dillon Named ACC Rookie of the Year

Andy Backstrom • November 28, 2017

The first-year running back, who already set BC's freshman single-season rushing record earlier this year, is the first player in program history to earn the award.

Even After Loss to Orange, Clemson Tops Week Seven ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • October 19, 2017

Clemson may have lost to Syracuse, but the power structure at the top of the ACC hasn't changed. The same can't be said for the rest of the conference.

Notebook: Dillon Opens up BC’s Offense in Upset Over Louisville

Andy Backstrom • October 15, 2017

Carry after carry, A.J. Dillon punished the Cardinals' defense on Saturday. He became the first Eagle to eclipse the 200-yard mark since Andre Williams, and in doing so, took a whole lot of pressure off the passing game.

Football Steals Shootout Win Against Louisville Behind Dillon’s Career Day

Riley Overend • October 14, 2017

Behind the 271 rushing yards of freshman A.J. Dillon, the Eagles came away with a road victory against Louisville, their first since 1994.

BC’s Offense Must Rival Jackson’s One-Man Show at Louisville

Chris Noyes • October 13, 2017

Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson is averaging 3.5 total touchdowns per game this season—more than the Eagles have scored in ACC play all season.