The WZBC Sports Podcast is back with an midseason update on BC Baseball! The post Midseason Update on BC Baseball appeared first on WZBC Sports.Af WZBC Sports Radio

Kyle and Ben take a look at BC basketball after falling to Louisville, evaluating what has been working for the Eagles so far in ACC play and what the teams needs to do to continue to be in tournament talks as we get into February. The post S2: E10 – Evaluating BC Basketball through ACC Play So Far appeared first on WZBC Sports.…

Ben and Steve look back at the Duke game, the excellent gameplan Coach Christian put together, and how impressive, resilient, and fearless Robinson and Bowman have been. They also evaluate the lack of depth the team has, and what needs to change and who needs to step up and contribute so that Robinson, Bowman, and Chatman do not get completely worn…

Ben Neuwirth, Landon Komishane, and Jake DeLozenzo discuss the upcoming 2017-18 BC men’s basketball season including where star guards Ky Bowman and Jerome Robinson can go from here, what new freshman will bring to the team, and what the expectations should be for the coming year. ? The post S2: E8 – BC Basketball Preview appeared first on WZBC Spo…

We take a look at what’s next for the programs implicated so far in the scandal, where the FBI plans to take the investigation from here, whether Nike could have some involvement, and some of BC’s players’ AAU teams and if there is any correlation between those teams and Under Armour sponsorships. We also analyze BC’s performance in their public sc…

Through the insight of one of our club members who is very familiar with the high school AAU circuit (having played on the AAU team of Markelle Fultz, now of the Philadelphia 76ers), we dive into how and why high school players would accept bribes from colleges and shoe companies, and what it means for college basketball going forward. Bringing in …

We break down how the Eagles shocked the critics and beat a very talented Louisville team on the road, how they were able to achieve a late lead and hold on to it, what the most impressive aspects of the win were, how BC went from losing 52-7 last year to winning in a high scoring shootout this year, and what this win means for the team going forwa…

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The two broadcasters from the Notre Dame game take a look back at: what the Eagles did well, what needs to be improved for them to win some of these games against the talented teams on their schedule, the post-game comments, and Steve Addazio’s decision-making. We also take a look ahead to the #2 ranked Clemson Tigers in this weekend’s matchup. The…

We give an in-depth breakdown of each of BC’s 12 games and decide where the Eagles will fall by the end of the season. We offer analysis on all 12 opponents and how we think BC stacks up against them. We differ on our record prediction as well! Listen in to see who thinks the Eagles will make it to 7 wins and who thinks the season-ending Syracuse g…

John Kincade of CBS Sports Radio joins us again to kick off another season of the WZBC Sports Podcast. John offers his thoughts on: the teams at the top of the ACC and who may challenge them The major matchup for week 1, Florida State vs. Alabama, at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in his home city of Atlanta the ACC, SEC, and B1G teams that could su…

Former BC Football defensive line standout Truman Gutapfel (’17) joins us to reflect on his time at BC, his growth as a player, the Quick Lane bowl win, some of the key moments on the field, and his plans for after he departs from the Heights. Thanks to Truman for talking with us! The post S1: E22 – Truman Gutapfel appeared first on WZBC Sports.…

Episode 21 of the WZBC Sports Podcast features a very special guest: Joe Tessitore, Boston College ’93. Joe is a distinguished alumnus of WZBC Sports, where he pursued a passion that has led to a great career. Joe has been with ESPN since 2002 and currently is the network’s play-by-play voice for its Saturday Night Primetime college football teleca…

In Part II of our Football Preview, we look at the BC Defense after they finished 2016 9th in total defense. In order to see if the unit can be dominant for a third straight season, we look into the questions of: What did the defense do really well in 2016? How much does it hurt to lose Milano, Johnson, Gutapfel, and Kavalec? What does it mean for …

Football season is around the corner, so WZBC Sports takes a look at the BC Offense hungry for improvement after two seasons of low offensive production. We answer such questions as: How can the passing game become more dynamic? Who will be the starter for the season opener against Northern Illinois? Has Darius Wade shown enough to prove he is the …

Episode 18 takes a look back at BC Hockey to break down all of the aspects of an up-and-down season. Some of the questions we answer and look into are: What does it mean for the program to be left out of the NCAA Tournament? How will BC rebound from the departure of its five seniors? How special of a goalie can Joe Woll be? What freshman are we mos…

Episode 17 brings together a conglomeration of thoughts of the 2016-2017 season. We talk about the positive from the season, what went wrong in the season-ending 15-game losing streak, how special Ky Bowman and Jerome Robinson can be where paired together, and whether or not the season can be considered a success. We also take a look ahead to next …

Love. It’s something that we all strive for. We sing about it, write poetry about it, and now WZBC Sports has mixed it with our Sports Saturday program. On February 11, three of our most dedicated broadcasters held a love special talking about the best date spots, how to woo your crush, and embarrassing date stories. So buckle up and grab your love…

Jerome Robinson and Ky Bowman both scored more than 20 points, but the Eagles fell in Tallahassee. Episode 16 breaks down the loss at Florida State, looking at how FSU’s depth and defensive strategy never allowed BC a chance to get into the game. We also look at the remaining games, discuss why the team needs to win one more before the season comes…

Boston College Baseball begins the 2017 season this weekend against Bethune-Cookman in Florida. We sat down with senior shortstop/captain Johnny Adams and junior second baseman Jake Palomaki to preview Birdball’s quest to build off an incredible 2016 run. The middle infield duo discussed their best memories from reaching the Super Regional last yea…

We recap BC Basketball’s loss at Georgia Tech and look for some positives in another strong game from BC star Jerome Robinson. We take a big-picture look at the the remainder of the season, discuss what remaining games are winnable for the Eagles, and look ahead to the ACC Tournament at the Barclays Center. The post S1: E14 – Looking for Positives …

Episode 13 looks ahead to the basketball game against Pitt, talks about why BC needs more players like Robinson and Bowman to elevate the team’s status in the ACC, and tells you why the important conference games are still ahead of this team.We analyze the contrast between difference makers and role players and how that relates to BC basketball. We…

Strong efforts from Ky Bowman, Jordan Chatman, Jerome Robinson and Connor Tava are not enough as BC falls to Wake Forest. Episode 12 breaks down the loss to the Demon Deacons, as the Eagles go to 2-8 in the ACC. We also recap the loss on Sunday night to Virginia Tech, and discuss the upcoming home games against Louisville and Pitt. Finally, we offe…

THE WZBC SPORTS PODCAST With the 2017 ACC Football Schedule just released, a few of the WZBC Sports Juniors get together to break down all 12 of BC’s 2017 opponents. The schedule will be a more rigorous one than 2016, featuring home games against Notre Dame (9/17), Virginia Tech (10/7), and Florida State (10/27), and road games against defending na…

Episode 9 previews the Eagles’ next opponent on the ACC Hardwood, the Virginia Cavaliers, and assesses the Eagles through 5 ACC games. The post S1: E9 – Virginia Basketball Preview appeared first on WZBC Sports.Af WZBC Sports Radio

We recap the huge BC Basketball win over Providence and what it means going into ACC play, discuss the sudden departure of freshman point guard Ty Graves, and give a few keys to the game for the Eagles going into the Quick Lane Bowl on Monday. The post S1: E8 – Providence Recap and Keys to the Quick Lane Bowl appeared first on WZBC Sports.…

Boston College Quarterback Patrick Towles joins us for Episode 7 to talk about ending the football season on a hot streak and the upcoming Quick Lane Bowl against Maryland. We talk about the win at Wake Forest, getting ready for Maryland, and what a bowl game means to him and the team. A huge thanks to Patrick for taking time out of his schedule to…

The WZBC Sports Podcast returns to talk some BC Hockey. We give our thoughts on the recent winning streak, why the College Hockey Showdown at Madison Square Garden is so important for all of college hockey, and what to watch out for in the games ahead. Check us out on iTunes at WZBC Sports Radio. Happy Thanksgiving! The post S1: E6 – BC Men’s Hocke…

Part II of the BC Men’s Basketball preview is now available on iTunes and our website. We talk with freshman Ty Graves and Kyran Bowman about the upcoming season, and offer our final thoughts and predictions on the much anticipated season that tips off next Friday against Nicholls State. The post S1: E5 – BC Men’s Basketball Preview Part II appeare…

Two of the WZBC Sports Basketball experts preview the upcoming basketball season is the first part of our Basketball preview on Episode 4 of the WZBC Sports Podcast. The post S1: E4 – BC Men’s Basketball Preview Part I appeared first on WZBC Sports.Af WZBC Sports Radio

In the WZBC Sports Podcast Episode 3, we talk with BC Athletic Director Brad Bates and Associate Athletic Director for Communications Jason Baum about all things BC Eagles! The post S1: E3 – Brad Bates and Jason Baum appeared first on WZBC Sports.Af WZBC Sports Radio

On the next WZBC Sports Podcast, the WZBC Broadcasters preview the first ACC road test for BC. The guys take an in-depth look at the Hokies through the lens of the Battle at Bristol – their loss this past weekend against Tennessee – and see how the Eagles stack up. The post S1: E2 – BC vs. Virginia Tech Preview appeared first on WZBC Sports.…

This week we preview the BC football season. The episode also features an interview with John Kincade of CBS Sports Radio and Atlanta’s 680 the Fan on BC’s opening game opponent, Georgia Tech, and the landscape of college football. The post S1: E1 – BC vs. Georgia Tech Preview appeared first on WZBC Sports.…

By: Scott Geyman After a wild week (excuse the pun), during which he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild, former Boston College forward Alex Tuch stopped by WZBC Sports Saturday for an exclusive interview with Quinn Kelly. Listen below as Tuch discusses his two years at Boston College, his favorite moments on the ice, …

By: TJ Hartnett, Kevin Fritz, Casey Hague There was some excitement for the future of several BC football players today who hope to realize their dreams of playing in the National Football League. Mehdi Abdesmad, DB Manny Asprilla, OL Dave Bowen, LB Steven Daniels, WR David Dudeck, WR Jack Bramswig, P Alex Howell, DL Even Kelly, DB Justin Simmons, …

By Ben Neuwirth Boston College came into Tuesday’s game looking for their first win in ACC play and after the final buzzer they walked down the steps of Conte Forum still looking, as they fell to Virginia Tech, 71-56. BC was able to hang with the Hokies for most of the first half behind the strong play of Garland Owens, 9 points and 11 rebounds, an…