ACC Football Attendance Analysis (Shakin The Southland)
Clemson led the ACC in attendance last season, averaging 77,469 fans per game during the seven game home schedule. FSU was second in attendance with a 71,270 and VTech averaged over 66,000 per game. No other ACC school averaged over 60K per game.
Filling Up Bobby Dodd Stadium (From The Rumble Seat)
Another thought that I had was to set a deadline before kickoff (15 min before....hell, even AT kickoff) and say, "OK, any unused seats we have left go to the students for free." In this sense, A) you aren't really losing revenue because you weren't going to make money off of those tickets anyways, and B) you fill up the stands with people who are going to go crazy while watching their team play (all for free, which is all the more enticing for college kids).
ACC Football Commitment Lists: Atlantic Division, June 28 (ACC Sports Journal)
The last time we checked Boston College had zero commitments, but since then the Eagles have added five recruits to their 2012 class. Offensive tackle Jim Cashman became the latest to join the fold, after committing to BC yesterday.
Joy Commits to Boston College (Chelmsford, MA Patch)
"It has always been my dream to be an Eagle," said Joy.
Women's Track Collects a Trio of All-ACC Academic Team Honors (BCEagles.com)
Caitlin Bailey, Caroline King and Hope Krause of Boston College were named to the 2011 All-ACC Academic Women's Outdoor Track & Field Team, announced today by Commissioner John Swofford. To be eligible, a student-athlete must have achieved a 3.00 grade point average for the previous semester and maintained a cumulative gpa of 3.00 or greater throughout their academic career.
Da'Loia-Moore Advances to Finals of U23 World Championship Trials (BCEagles.com)
Boston College rowing sensation Alycia Da'Loia-Moore won the U23 Women's 1x Flight (Race 10a) with a raw time of 8:02.39 on day two of the U.S. Rowing Junior and U23 Trials at Mercer Lake and will compete tomorrow at 7:50 a.m. for the right to represent the United States at the U23 World Championship in Amsterdam from July 20-24.
RugbyH2H Matchup 3 -- Texas Vs. Boston College (RugbyH2H.com)
Click here to check out highlights from BC rugby's 2011 CRC tournament (there weren't a whole lot of highlights considering BC scored only one try). You can also vote for the Eagles in their head to head matchup with the Texas Longhorns.
2010 Best Case/Worst Case Scenarios: ACC (Phil Steele's College Football Blog)
Steele's best case for Boston College last year was 10-3. Worst case was 4-9 (?). I think you mean 3-9, Phil. Or 4-8. I dunno.
2011 ACC Blogger Football Preview – Past Picks (ACC Blogger)
In the last two years of picks at ACC Blogger by team… BC – Oversold in 2010 by two spots and way undersold in 2009 by four spots.
The Countdown No. 63: Fresno State (Pre-Snap Read)
Sounds like BC is next up on Paul Myerberg's excellent college football season preview countdown. "Who is No. 62? Last fall, tomorrow’s program won less than eight games in a season for the first time since 2000."
Northeastern losing recruits (The Boston College Hockey Blog)
The Demon Dogs are losing recruits.
Shop the Summer Sale at the ACC Official Online Sale (TheACC.com)
Hey ACC fans, show your love for the ACC and enjoy our Summer Clearance Sale going on now at the ACC Official Online Store. Receive an extra 20% off already marked down sale items for men, women and kids.