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Defense - BC's defense shined again in its 27-17 upset of Florida State on Saturday night. Herzlich and Co. held the powerful FSU offense to less than 100 yards rushing, and Marcellus Bowman returned an interception for a touchdown. With five of the (crimi) 'noles suspended for fighting, FSU could not consistently move the ball.
Intimidation Tactics - What with Herzlich's war paint, Nick Rossi's sweet mohawk, and Roderick Rollins' valiant stand-off with Preston Parker, this batch of Eagles is proving that it fears nothing (except field goals over 25 yards).
The Good Body - Loaded up with laughs, tears, and plenty of estrogen, Eve Ensler's follow-up to The Vagina Monologues was performed to a packed house in McGuinn 121 on Friday as the final event and fitting close of "Love Your Body Week."
Carmina Burana - Don-don-don-don, don-don-don-don, don-don-don-dooon-dooon-don-don. Ever wonder where that song they always play at football games comes from? The BC orchestra and University Chorale joined a children's choir to take us back to the 13th century with Carl Orff's composition of these medieval poems.
Hockey - Down 3-0 after the first period, Saturday had the look of a bad dream until the Eagles reeled off five straight goals in 14 minutes on their way to a 8-6 victory over UNH. The defense wasn't so hot, but freshman Jimmy Hayes netted a hat trick, and gave us flashbacks to another big No. 10.
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Fleabag Disruptions - Friday night shows often go swimmingly for Fleabag, but this Friday, drunken audience members posed a hazard for performers. After climbing across the stage and up the stairs and chilling out in the game room, one audience member passed out and had to be removed on a stretcher. Reeeaaalll funny.
NFL Overtime Rules - When you score the game-tying touchdown with one second remaining in regulation and then don't touch the ball again, something is wrong.
Parking - BC continues to squeeze revenue out of every corner of campus, raising parking rates to $3 per hour and $20 max. What is this, the North End?
Michigan - College football's winningest program just set a record they would like to forget, notching eight losses for the first time ever. Not exactly the start first-year coach Rich Rodriguez was looking for.
"Are We Human or Are We Dancers?" - The Killers new single new single, "Human," may be catchy, but it doesn't offer us a whole lot of evidence for us to choose between the two. "My sign is vital, my hands are cold." How the hell is that supposed to help us decide?
Thunderstix @ FSU - BC's small but boisterous section in Tallahassee apparently made too much noise at the game as police officers entered the section and threatened fans that they would be ejected if they didn't cut the racket.
2008 Woodie Awards
