Way back in April, I got to work the BC Spring Game. It was one of the most laid back events I’ve worked. Spring college football might be a big deal in Norman, Tuscaloosa, and Gainesville, but not so much in Chestnut Hill. It was the first nice day of spring, and most people in Boston were. . . more
It’s been too long since I’ve written one of these. But now the weather sucks, football season is almost over, and I think all of us loyal AGMers need to do our best to resuscitate this site out of its own little recession. And I think we’ve been doing that quite well the last few. . . more
(14) Boston College v. Michigan State: Champs Sports Bowl Both Michigan State and Boston College made impressive strides this season under first year coaches Mark Dantonio and Jeff Jagodinski. However, on paper this appears to be a complete mismatch in BC's favor. Eagles quarterback Matt Ryan. . . more
This previous week was a busy one for me. I worked four events in five days. Last Wednesday, Rhode Island nearly beat Boston College in basketball. Friday night, Northeastern beat BC hockey 4-3 in overtime, Miami lost in football to the Eagles, and the Philadelphia Eagles visited Gillette Stadium.. . . more
Meteorologists must get commission from grocery stores when predicting foul weather. They always seem to call for the worst weather imaginable. The forecast for Chestnut Hill on Saturday included predictions of 40 MPH winds, with gusts in the 60s, and driving rain all night. The weather would be. . . more
With the return of Jon Lester yesterday, I couldn't help but feel amazing. I tried to remember the last time I felt as good as I did last night, and then I remembered. October 23, 2004. The greatest sports day of my life. I was in Chicago with my mom to go to the BC-Notre Dame football game in. . . more
(14) Boston College v. Michigan State: Champs Sports Bowl Both Michigan State and Boston College made impressive strides this season under first year. . . more
With the Patriots on the road, my only ushering of the weekend came at Boston College, as the Division I-AA Massachusetts (UMass) Minutemen came to. . . more
Georgia Tech (3-1, 1-0) at Virginia Tech (4-0, 2-0) With the early demise of Miami (though I wouldn't count them out just yet), this is shaping up. . . more