http://www.yardbarker.com/colleges/boston_college_eagles/29 Recent articles about Boston College Eagles en-us Best. Class Photo. Ever: at.bc.edu/smiletheclasso… #wearebc #bc13— Boston College (@BostonCollege) May 23, 2013 Congrats to Sarah Marshall Ryan on her selection to the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. #WeAreBC— Richard Kelley (@kelleyri) May 22, 2013 Of course this is part of my #BC2013 graduation present #LoveIt #WeAreBC twitter.com/LaurBear90/sta…— Laura B (@LaurBear90) May 20, 2013 All the diplomas lined up in Conte waiting for the Carroll School undergraduate ceremony! #bc2013 twitter.com/Fulton360/stat…— Fulton360 (@Fulton360) May 20, 2013 A few photos (ok, 238) from Commencement 2013 on BC FB: on.bc.edu/16K6bhE Congrats to the graduates! #bc13— Boston College (@BostonCollege) May 21, 2013 A big congratulations to Liza Cherney & Brittany Loring, grad students injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, who graduate today. #bc13— BC Alumni (@BCAlumni) May 20, 2013 Standing ovation as bombing survivors Brittany Loring and Liza Cherney receive degrees @bostoncollege #WCVB tw... Fri, 24 May 2013 07:55:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tweets_of_the_week/13685177 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tweets_of_the_week/13685177 Tweets of the Week http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/tweets_of_the_week/13685177 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   Ok, so I’m not sure if she’s still dating Islanders player Matt Martin, but she’ll always be Boomer Esiason’s daughter.  The Boston College junior is kinda hot.  Thanks to a tip from a friend of mine and the internet, we found a few photos of this week’s Total Sports Babe.  Check out some pictures of Sydney, who seems to be your typical coed (except for having an NFL legend for a father and a professional hockey player for a boyfriend): (click to enlarge) As you’ve seen on WAGs Wednesdays, professional athletes have smoking hot wives.  Makes sense that they’d have hot daughters too. That’s all we have for this week’s edition of Total Sports Babes.  Be sure to check back every weekend for more. If you’d like to be featured in Total Sports Babes, tweet me some pictures/videos of you at sporting events/playing sports.  Follow me and contact me on twitter @HookTSB   The post Total Sports Babes: Boomer Esiason’s Daughter & Matt Martin’s Girlfriend, Sydney Esiaso Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/total_sports_babes_boomer_esiasons_daughter_matt_martins_girlfriend_sydney_esiason/13684919 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/total_sports_babes_boomer_esiasons_daughter_matt_martins_girlfriend_sydney_esiason/13684919 Total Sports Babes: Boomer Esiason’s Daughter & Matt Martin’s Girlfriend, Sydney Esiason http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/total_sports_babes_boomer_esiasons_daughter_matt_martins_girlfriend_sydney_esiason/13684919 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Mike Shoule, the author of My Daddy Loves Boston College Football, has a new project that enables other BC fans to contribute. His company ReadTogetherBooks.com is taking submissions from BC fans regarding their BC memories. As you can see, many parents of BC football players have already posted. Shoule welcomes you to post too. It is a cool feature and a great way to share what is special about BC. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:01:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/share_your_bc_story_with_mike_shoule/13670632 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/share_your_bc_story_with_mike_shoule/13670632 Share your BC story with Mike Shoule http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/share_your_bc_story_with_mike_shoule/13670632 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Michael Strem pitched an absolute gem last week in the California Central Coast Section Division I playoffs. Strem tossed the first perfect game in St. Francis High School history and it took him just 66 pitches to achieve the accomplishment, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Out of Strem’s 66 pitches, 48 were for strikes. He struck out eight batters in seven innings. The game was knotted at zero-zero until the sixth inning when Strem’s teammate, Mark Cardinalli, knocked in the only two runs of the game on a single. Strem is committed to Boston College, according to his Twitter page. He’s 10-1 with a 1.12 ERA and 71 strikeouts on the season, according to MaxPreps.com. He’s also batting .400 with a .996 OPS and five stolen bases. Photo via Facebook/Michael Strem Wed, 22 May 2013 08:50:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_college_commit_tosses_66_pitch_perfect_game_in_first_round_of_california_high_school_playoffs/13669633 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_college_commit_tosses_66_pitch_perfect_game_in_first_round_of_california_high_school_playoffs/13669633 Boston College Commit Tosses 66-Pitch Perfect Game in First Round of California High School Playoffs http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/boston_college_commit_tosses_66_pitch_perfect_game_in_first_round_of_california_high_school_playoffs/13669633 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Lincolnshire Stevenson (Ill.) safety Matt Morrissey talks about his latest offer from Boston College and why the Eagles have his attention. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:18:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/morrisseys_comfort_high_at_bc/13656313 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/morrisseys_comfort_high_at_bc/13656313 Morrissey's Comfort High at B.C. http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/morrisseys_comfort_high_at_bc/13656313 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Steve Addazio is picking up the pieces to Boston College's broken football program quicker than expected. According to multiple recruiting services, including 247Sports, the Eagles picked up a huge commitment over the weekend with the addition of three-star inside linebacker Connor Strachan. Strachan is a 6-foot-2, 240-pound prospect from St. Sebastians High School from the home-state of Massachusetts. He is ranked as the No. 17 overall recruit at his position for the class of 2014 and was named the top linebacker at the Rivals Camp last week. Strachan's straight-line speed is undoubtedly his best attribute. He runs a 4.48 40-yard dash and possesses BCS-caliber athleticism, which is required to play inside. In his highlight tape provided below, you can see just how quickly Strachan hits the gap and finds the ball. He has excellent footwork and is able to fly to the ballcarrier, where he is almost always a sure-tackler. Strachan finished with 70 tackles and nin... Mon, 20 May 2013 03:27:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_college_football_eagles_receive_verbal_from_3_star_ilb/13652908 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_college_football_eagles_receive_verbal_from_3_star_ilb/13652908 Boston College Football: Eagles receive verbal from 3-star ILB http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/boston_college_football_eagles_receive_verbal_from_3_star_ilb/13652908 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will address this year’s graduates at the 137th annual Boston College Commencement Exercises today. One such graduate is Boomer Esiason's son, Gunnar. A while back,... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/today_gunnar_esiason_is_a_boston_college_graduate/13652308 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/today_gunnar_esiason_is_a_boston_college_graduate/13652308 Today, Gunnar Esiason is a Boston College Graduate http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/today_gunnar_esiason_is_a_boston_college_graduate/13652308 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png I've read "My Dad Loves Boston College Football" hundreds of times. Any time my son brings it over, I am helpless to resist. Yet today was the first time I realized what a dangerous book it was and how it captures all that is wrong with BC fandom. This cute little children's book is proof that BC's fan issues are "nurture" not nature. Don't believe me? It is right there on the pages. Take a look:For those who can see the text, it reads: "Before the game starts we set up the tailgate. When I'm cooking with Daddy everything is just great." Harmless, right? Now look closer. If you look at the Upper Deck in the background, you will see that the Alumni is full (or nearly full). And this dad is still out at his tailgate throwing the football around and eating. He doesn't care if he is in the stadium at kickoff and he is teaching his son the same thing.Now if you think I am overthinking this, check out the next page:This time the text r... Thu, 16 May 2013 16:43:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bc_fans_are_not_teaching_our_children_well/13633268 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bc_fans_are_not_teaching_our_children_well/13633268 BC fans are not teaching our children well http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bc_fans_are_not_teaching_our_children_well/13633268 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Harold Landry is planning to enroll early at Boston College and he talks about that, how strong his commitment to the Eagles is, and much more with Scout here... Wed, 15 May 2013 22:34:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/landrys_not_looking_around/13627607 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/landrys_not_looking_around/13627607 Landry's not looking around http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/landrys_not_looking_around/13627607 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Mike Cavanaugh/Boston College's official athletics website Longtime Boston College men’s hockey assistant coach Mike Cavanaugh has been offered the head coaching job at UConn, according to Mike Anthony of the Hartford Courant. UConn Athletic Director Warde Manuel interviewed three candidates for the job last week: Cavanaugh, UConn interim coach David Berard and former Denver coach George Gwozdecky. It has been speculated that the school was looking for a coach with a Hockey East background as the Huskies prepare to make the jump from Atlantic Hockey after next season. Cavanaugh has spent the last 18 seasons at Conte Forum with legendary head coach Jerry York, the past nine seasons as associate head coach. During his time behind the bench, Boston College has won four national championships (2001, 2008, 2010, 2012) in 10 trips to the Frozen Four, and has won nine Hockey East Tournament championships. He is considered one of the best recruiters in college hockey. He will need to de... Tue, 07 May 2013 14:36:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/report_mike_cavanaugh_offered_uconn_mens_hockey_job/13568705 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/report_mike_cavanaugh_offered_uconn_mens_hockey_job/13568705 Report: Mike Cavanaugh Offered UConn Men’s Hockey Job http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/report_mike_cavanaugh_offered_uconn_mens_hockey_job/13568705 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Move over Mike Trout, Boston College center fielder Maria Pandolfo may have something to teach you about snagging home runs. During the third inning of BC’s Sunday matchup with Georgia Tech, Alysha Rudnik got ahold of one, sending the ball to deep center. Unfortunately for Rudnik, that’s where Pandolfo plays, as the latter came up with a home-run-saving grab so awesome it even took the camera operator by surprise. Check out Pandolfo’s amazing catch in the video below. Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:55 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boston_college_softball_player_makes_over_the_fence_catch_to_rob_home_run_video/13560713 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boston_college_softball_player_makes_over_the_fence_catch_to_rob_home_run_video/13560713 Boston College Softball Player Makes Over-the-Fence Catch to Rob Home Run (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/boston_college_softball_player_makes_over_the_fence_catch_to_rob_home_run_video/13560713 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boston College center fielder Maria Pandolfo may have made the play of the year in college softball last night. Pandolfo tracked down an absolute laser hit by Georgia Tech’s Alysha Rudnik, ultimately crashing into the wall while hanging onto the ball to make an amazing catch. She was even able to eventually right herself and stay in the field of play. The camera angle is also pretty cool – it was shot by someone just beyond the outfield. [Bob's Blitz] Mon, 06 May 2013 13:08:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_boston_college_softball_player_makes_absurd_homerun_robbing_catch/13560260 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_boston_college_softball_player_makes_absurd_homerun_robbing_catch/13560260 Video: Boston College Softball Player Makes Absurd Homerun-Robbing Catch http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/video_boston_college_softball_player_makes_absurd_homerun_robbing_catch/13560260 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png College and high school athletes make just as many spectacular plays as the pros. There just aren’t as many cameras rolling when they do. Fortunately, that was not the case during Sunday’s college softball game between Boston College and Georgia Tech. BC senior outfielder Maria Pandolfo made an amazing catch to rob a home run during the Eagles’ 12-3 series-sweeping win, and someone standing in center field caught it on camera. You could practically hear the air leaving her lungs as she extended over the wall and somehow pulled the ball back in. We are used to seeing MLB players rob home runs and make diving catches, but it’s a bonus when we get to see college softball players going all-out and lighting up the highlight reel. Bravo, Maria. Video via Bob’s Blitz Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bc_softball_player_maria_pandolfo_makes_amazing_catch_to_rob_a_homer_video/13560146 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bc_softball_player_maria_pandolfo_makes_amazing_catch_to_rob_a_homer_video/13560146 BC softball player Maria Pandolfo makes amazing catch to rob a homer (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bc_softball_player_maria_pandolfo_makes_amazing_catch_to_rob_a_homer_video/13560146 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boston College’s Maria Pandolfo made one of the better catches in any game we have seen this year when her Eagles took on Georgia Tech recently. The video was shot from a center field viewpoint just beyond the fence and it captured Maria jumping over the wall and snagging the would be home run from just a few feet away. Pretty incredible catch and filming effort. [Bob's Blitz] Article found on: Next Impulse Sports Mon, 06 May 2013 11:47:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/catch_of_the_year_candidate_from_a_college_softball_game/13559516 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/catch_of_the_year_candidate_from_a_college_softball_game/13559516 Catch Of The Year Candidate From a College Softball Game http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/catch_of_the_year_candidate_from_a_college_softball_game/13559516 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png May is ALS Awareness Month, and Boston College will participate by holding its second annual ALS Awareness Game. On Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. ET, Shea Field will be the site of a game between BC and visiting Virginia Tech. Four ALS charities will be in attendance – The ALS Association of MA, Prize4life, ALS TDI, and The Angel Fund — and the proceeds of a 50/50 raffle will be split equally amongst them. BC broke its attendance record last year, with 2,200 attendees at the stadium. There is also an online auction with proceeds going to the Pete Frates #3 Fund. Frates is a former Eagles baseball captain, and current president of baseball operations, who was recently diagnosed with ALS. The 28-year-old has thrown out first pitches at both JetBlue Park and Fenway Park to raise awareness for the condition. The online auction can be found by visiting BCEagles.com. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a motor neurone disease that slowly breaks down mus... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:31:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boston_college_set_to_host_second_annual_als_awareness_game_for_als_awareness_month/13492222 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/boston_college_set_to_host_second_annual_als_awareness_game_for_als_awareness_month/13492222 Boston College Set to Host Second Annual ALS Awareness Game for ALS Awareness Month http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/boston_college_set_to_host_second_annual_als_awareness_game_for_als_awareness_month/13492222 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png In response to yesterday’s horrific attacks during the 117th Boston Marathon, two Boston College students are planning a five mile walk in support of those who lost their lives or were seriously injured. Dani Cole and Michael Padulsky started a Facebook group last night to organize the movement, writing: “In light of today’s tragedy, let’s remember, honor, and stand up for all those affected by the incident that occurred at the 117th Boston Marathon. We invite everyone to join us on Friday, April 19 at 4:30pm to walk from BC to Boston to stand united. For anyone who did not get to finish, For anyone who was injured, and For anyone who lost their life…we will walk. We will walk to show that we decide when our marathon ends.” The walk is scheduled to start around 4:30 this Friday. Over 8,000 people have already signed up to attend the event. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:56:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_college_students_organizing_walk_this_friday_to_honor_boston_marathon_bombing_victims/13411159 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_college_students_organizing_walk_this_friday_to_honor_boston_marathon_bombing_victims/13411159 Boston College Students Organizing Walk This Friday To Honor Boston Marathon Bombing Victims http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/boston_college_students_organizing_walk_this_friday_to_honor_boston_marathon_bombing_victims/13411159 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boston College students are looking to help those that couldn’t finish the Boston Marathon on Monday due to the explosions that occurred near the finish line. A Facebook event has been created organizing a walk from Boston College to Boston to honor those who lost their lives and were injured during the tragic events of Patriots’ Day. The walk is called “Boston Marathon: The Last 5,” the number of miles from BC’s campus to Copley square. It is scheduled for Friday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Nearly 5,000 runners crossed the final checkpoint at 24 miles, but were not able to finish the marathon. Boston College student Dani Cole and Michael Padulsky organized the walk, according to Facebook. There are over 5,000 people listed as planning to attend the walk. Click here to check out the Facebook event>> Photo via Twitter/@BGlobeSports Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:31:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_college_students_organizing_walk_to_finish_boston_marathon/13410349 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_college_students_organizing_walk_to_finish_boston_marathon/13410349 Boston College Students Organizing Walk to Finish Boston Marathon http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/boston_college_students_organizing_walk_to_finish_boston_marathon/13410349 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boston College's Johnny Gaudreau, Quinnipiac's Eric Hartzell and St. Cloud State's Drew LeBlanc have been selected as finalists for the Hobey Baker award. The Hobey Baker foundation announced the names on Wednesday for college hockey's top individual honor. The winner will be revealed on April 12 in Pittsburgh, the site of this year's Frozen Four. Gaudreau is a sophomore forward who led the Hockey East league in points and assists and was tied for second in the nation with six game-winning goals. Hartzell, a senior goalie, and LeBlanc, a senior forward, helped their teams reach the NCAA semifinals for the first time in the history of their programs. Hartzell has a 1.55 goals against average, third in the nation. LeBlanc leads the nation with 37 assists. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:37:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/hobey_baker_award_finalists_named/13309645 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/hobey_baker_award_finalists_named/13309645 Hobey Baker award finalists named http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/hobey_baker_award_finalists_named/13309645 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Just over halfway through the first period during the Providence Friars-Boston College Eagles hockey game, Providence goalie Jon Gillies made this jaw dropping save.  The puck was dumped in by Boston College and took a funny bounce off the boards.  Gillies who had gone out to play the puck, left Brendan Silk with a completely wide-open net when the puck magically ended up on his stick.  Gillies made a desperation diving save across the net and the puck went off his stick.  The #20 ranked Friars would go on to beat the #4 Eagles 5-1 on Saturday night, and it seems as though Gillies miraculous save sparked their win. [YouTube] Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:09:39 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/providence_college_goalie_jon_gillies_makes_incredible_diving_stick_save/13040548 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/providence_college_goalie_jon_gillies_makes_incredible_diving_stick_save/13040548 Providence College goalie Jon Gillies makes incredible diving stick save http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/providence_college_goalie_jon_gillies_makes_incredible_diving_stick_save/13040548 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png You wouldn’t expect the most exciting play in a 5-1 hockey game to come on the defensive end, but that was the case on Saturday. While Providence lit up the scoreboard in a rout of Boston College, it was PC freshman goalie Jon Gillies that stole the show. With both teams still scoreless midway through the first period, Gillies misplayed a carom off the rear boards, leaving a wide-open net for BC’s Brendan Silk. But in a move reminiscent of Tim Thomas in the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals, the young netminder dove across the crease, foiling Silk’s bid with a spectacular stick save. Check it out in the video below. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:51:34 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/providences_jon_gillies_makes_incredible_save_in_friars_win_over_boston_college_video/13036999 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/providences_jon_gillies_makes_incredible_save_in_friars_win_over_boston_college_video/13036999 Providence’s Jon Gillies Makes Incredible Save in Friars’ Win Over Boston College (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/providences_jon_gillies_makes_incredible_save_in_friars_win_over_boston_college_video/13036999 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/51fdb5797c287a8d29044b06701bbcaa1788a6d7/mini/save.jpg