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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Sept. 22

Opinions • September 22, 2024

A sea of red filled the sold-out stadium, cheering the team to their third victory of the season. And, in an incredible show of BC pride, students flooded the field upon the team’s victory and celebrated the return of BC football in the middle of the downpour.

BC Administrators Reprimand Student Behavior at Red Bandanna Football Game

Amy Palmer • October 14, 2022

Boston College administrators sent an email to students on Friday reprimanding their conduct at the Red Bandanna football game on Oct. 8.

BC Comes Back for Red Bandanna Win Over Duke

Olivia Strong • April 3, 2021

Boston College lacrosse came back after trailing Duke 9-8 at half time to win 17-15 in the annual Red Bandanna Game.

Previewing 2018 Football: Miami

Marc Occhipinti • October 26, 2018

Coming off a bye week, the Eagles—5-2 for the first time during the Steve Addazio—will host Coastal Division foe Miami for their fifth-annual Red Bandana Game.

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.

The End of a Streak and the Beginning of a New Era

Riley Overend • October 29, 2017

It took 972 days, but the Eagles finally delivered their fanbase an ACC victory at home on Friday night against FSU.

For First Time in Eight Years, Eagles Top Florida State

Andy Backstrom • October 27, 2017

A.J. Dillon rushed for 149 yards, and Anthony Brown added two more touchdowns to his career total, as BC racked up 35 points—its most ever against FSU—in the fourth annual Welles Crowther Red Bandana game.

Crowther’s Red Bandana Game Deserves Better Scheduling

Riley Overend • September 11, 2017

To honor Welles Crowther's legacy, BC should schedule the Red Bandana game closer to Sept. 11 every year.