Boston College - Athletics

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College Prowler Take

Sports are huge at BC! Football, basketball, and hockey are the three big sports at BC, and pretty much everyone is in tune to how the teams are doing. Tailgating for football games is the highlight of many BC students’ experiences. Here, alumni, parents, and students run rampant through campus on the morning of the game, enjoying fall, food, and flavored beer. The spirit in the stadium is palpable and a total rush for any sports fan. BC prides itself on its athletic program, so you’re bound to catch a solid basketball, hockey, or football season. Lesser-known sports excel but don’t receive the same attention the big three. Intramural sports are also major at BC, with hundreds of people lining up on sign-up day for spots on the teams. Word to the wise: Get there early, or you could lose your chance at playing!

If you’re not into sports, BC might not be a great place for you. You certainly don’t have to get into sports, but you might feel a little left out as everyone revs up for game day and you don’t really care. There’s always the option of going to the games just to hang out with people, which can be fun and doesn’t require actually knowing the rules or caring about sports.

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Students Speak Out

BCKB says: Boston College 2010 Arts, Visual and Performing

Basketball and football are the... Basketball and football are the two biggest sports. They are very fan-based and exciting. 12345 Athletics: February 25, 2009 Report

BCMC says: Boston College 2010 Other

Varsity sports at BC play a big... Varsity sports at BC play a big role in student life. The football, basketball, and hockey games are so fun to attend and come together as "superfans." Intramural and club sports are definitely also fun to join! 12345 Athletics: February 22, 2009 Report

BCJL says: Boston College 2010 History

There are tons of varsity sports... There are tons of varsity sports on campus. We have good football and basketball teams and an awesome hockey team. All three are usually ranked nationally. There are also a lot of intramural sports, like football, basketball, and softball. here is definitely something for everyone at every level. 12345 Athletics: February 20, 2009 Report

BCTR says: Boston College 2010 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Varsity sports are one of the main... Varsity sports are one of the main focuses at BC, while intramurals are for the regular people who got in on academics. 12345 Athletics: February 19, 2009 Report

BCAK says: Boston College 2010 Other

Varsity sports, especially... Varsity sports, especially football, basketball, and hockey, are really popular and attract a lot of attention. School spirit is prevalent on campus because of the varsity sports. Intramural sports are popular too, and anyone can create a team and sign up to play. 12345 Athletics: February 16, 2009 Report

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