Author Archives: Dan Popko

“Behind These Hazel Eyes”: NCAA Tournament of Coulda-Shoulda-Wouldas

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Dan Popko

Kelly Clarkson? U damn right it is! For the next two weeks, her stylings will lead us through the Top 10 moments in Boston College sports since we’ve the last time you’ve heard from us here at The Shrine of … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Kelly Clarkson Countdown | Tagged Baylor, Behind These Hazel Eyes, Boston College, Brady Heslip, Daye Kaba, Evan Ravenel, Fairfield, Joe Rahon, Kelly Clarkson, Ohio State, Papa Samba Ndao, Rakim Sanders, Steve Donahue, Travis Taylor, Tyrese Rice | Leave a comment

“Since U Been Gone”: UConn, the ACC, and Conference Insanity

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Dan Popko

Posted in College Landscape, Kelly Clarkson Countdown | Tagged ACC, Basketball, Big East, Boston College, Eric Johnson, Football, Frank Spaziani, Gene DeFilippo, Jaryd Rudolph, Kelly Clarkson, Since U Been Gone, UConn | Leave a comment

Finding a Cornerstone: The Emergence of Ryan Anderson

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Dan Popko

This week, with the clock ticking down on the men’s basketball season at Boston College, it’s time to look back at this freshman-laden team and see what came out of a season that often seemed lost. As long as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Basketball | Tagged ACC, Austin Rivers, Boston College, Dennis Clifford, Florida State, Jordan Daniels, Lonnie Jackson, Mike Scott, Patrick Heckmann, Ryan Anderson, Steve Donahue, Tyrese Rice | Leave a comment

The End of the Beginning: Boston College Falls 78-57 to NC State in ACC First Round

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Dan Popko

There has long been a saying in basketball that it’s tough to beat the same team three times in one season. Through the first eight minutes of their ACC First Round matchup, NC State shoved that adage right down the throat … Continue reading →

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The Journey to an ACC Title: Boston College vs. NC State, ACC First Round Live Blog

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Dan Popko

Doesn’t it suck that 12 straight hours of high quality basketball has to happen on a Thursday? Everyone is probably ready to get the heck out the office because honestly, even Iowa vs. Illinois beats Excel spreadsheets. I won’t even … Continue reading →

Posted in Basketball | Tagged ACC Tournament, Boston College, Live Blog, NC State | 1 Comment

To Rebound from a Tough Season the Eagles Must…Rebound

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Dan Popko

Posted in Basketball | Tagged Boston Colleg, Corey Raji, Denver, Florida State, Gabe Moton, KC Caudill, Matt Humphrey, Presbyterian, Steve Donahue | 2 Comments

Eddie Odio: Boston College’s Defensive X-Factor-in-Training

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Dan Popko

Posted in Basketball | Tagged 1-3-1 zone, Boston College, Dennis Clifford, Eddie Odio, Gabe Moton, John Beilein, John Cahill, John Oates, Kevin Pittsnogle, Linsanity, Lonnie Jackson, Maryland, Matt Humphrey, Michigan, Patrick Heckmann, Ryan Anderson, Steve Donahue | 1 Comment

An “Early” Look at the 2012 Boston College Football Schedule

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dan Popko

So maybe early isn’t the best word for this preview considering that everyone else put out their thoughts when the schedule was announced two days ago. On the other hand, when the season doesn’t actually start for more than six … Continue reading →

Posted in Football | Tagged ACC, Boston College, Florida State, Frank Spaziani, Georgia Tech, Jacory Harris, Paul Johnson, Tom O'Brien, Virginia Tech | 1 Comment

Mike Goodman Jr. and the Continued Disappointment of Recruiting Rankings

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Dan Popko

With spring practice really getting into full swing, it came time for Boston College to do what it does best — minor administrative tasks. That means it’s time to pour over the official spring football roster and take stock of who … Continue reading →

Posted in Football | Tagged Akron, Albert Louis-Jean, Andre Jones, Boston College, Corey Eason, Hampton Hughes, John Elliott, Jordan McMichael, Josh Haden, Karim Zoungrana, Kevin Pierre-Louis, Marcus Grant, Mike Goodman, Okechukwu Okoroha, Pat Sheil, Rich Lapham, Shakim Phillips, Toledo, UConn, UMass | Leave a comment

Reggie Jackson Drops the Hammer on Andrew Bynum

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Dan Popko

Anyone else watch that sad, sad display of what could maybe be called basketball on a very primitive level? Need a little help getting over it? Well remember what Boston College basketball used to mean with a little hoedown throwdown … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni | Tagged Andrew Bynum, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Reggie Jackson | Leave a comment