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.

Report: Former Clemson DE Richard Yeargin III to Transfer to Boston College

Peter Kim • May 24, 2019

After retiring from football due to a neck injury suffered in a car accident, former Clemson defensive end Richard Yeargin confirmed his intent to play football again in an appearance on The Clemson Dubcast. He'll play for BC as a graduate transfer in 2019.

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.

Allen, Harris Selected in Third Round of 2019 NFL Draft

Andy Backstrom • April 27, 2019

Zach Allen was picked 65th overall by the Arizona Cardinals—about an hour later, Will Harris became a Detroit Lion at pick number 81.

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.

Season in Review: 2018 Football

Andy Backstrom • December 30, 2018

The Eagles cracked the AP Poll for the first time in a decade and made their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff rankings, but a three-game losing streak and a bowl cancellation changed the narrative of what looked like a special season.

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Canceled, Ruled ‘No-Contest’

Andy Backstrom • December 26, 2018

Looking for its first eight-win season since 2009, BC was instead dealt a cancellation in its final game of the season, the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl.

Go Figure: How BC Reached the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl

Andy Backstrom • December 24, 2018

Although the final three games of the regular season ended in disappointing defeats, BC still enters the bowl season having been ranked for the first time since 2008 while additionally hosting College GameDay.