Saturday, March 04, 2006
The O.C. (Old Curt) Beats BC
I have to start this post by admitting my hatred for all things associated with Boston College sports. The school would be nothing without the heroics of a certain midget QB more than 20 years ago. Doug Flutie is responsible for more preppy rich kids going to BC than anything or anyone else - the man singlehandedly increased enrollment and tuition prices, and should be on the payroll for life (if he isn't already).
So it was especially pleasing on two fronts to see how well Curt Schilling pitched on Friday. Yes, it was against a crappy college baseball team; yes, it's early March; and yes, he only threw 35 pitches. But he looked terrific and he used his precious pitch allotment wisely, going 4 innings, striking out three and giving up one hit. It was worlds away from the guy who labored every time he took the ball in 2005 - a fact he acknowledged in his post-game comments, telling reporters that he's in a whole 'new stratosphere' compared to last year.
The 2006 Red Sox, like every other team in spring training, are littered with if's - and Schilling's health is at or near the top of the list. Yesterday's performance isn't cause to call Josten's just yet, but it's an encouraging step in the right direction.
And whatever the sport, it always warms my heart to see BC get thumped.
(Schilling photo courtesy of Boston Globe)
# posted by kampy : 1:57 AM
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How does one come down on Boston College? Division 1 judgement day came down last week when over 90 schools failed to meet graduation standards. If you look at the poles, BC are ranked nationally in m/w basketball & were ranked nationally in football. Also, take a look at the graduation lists regarding the top schools and you'll find BC amonst schools like Duke, Stanford, Florida Northwestern etc...In a time when pay is being considered for college athletes at major schools, BC manages to do what all colleges should do, excel inside the class room first and then woop ass on the field. They take care of business and are a class of New England, and Boston. (mwsypsak3/06)
# posted by 
: 3:30 PM
: 3:30 PM
Sure - it's become a fine, upstanding institution. But I still maintain that one freaking Hail Mary pass made this all possible. Before Flutie, BC was a highly respected academic institution. After Flutie, more and more athletes started to apply and you can't tell me they didn't loosen the academic requirements. Yes, they're graduating - but what are they taking for classes?
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