Boston College Eagles (Football)

1949 - Steve Van Buren of the Philadelphia Eagles becomes the second NFL player, the first in 16 years, to rush for over 200 yards with a 205-yard performance in a 34-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Obviously, it was a huge blow to the Texans, but upon further reflection, they are still a legitimate threat to the Patriots.

Defensive coordinator Bill McGovern has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the opening at the University of Massachusetts. McGovern would be a great fit for the Minutemen, who are moving into the strange new world of the Bowl Subdivision in the Mid-American Conference. He would be a home run, with his defensive mind, recruiting skills, familiarity with UMass, and comfort level with the media. If McGovern leaves, don't be surprised if Spaziani takes over the added responsibility of defensive coordinator.

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - The game had been over for almost an hour, and Frank Spaziani was one of the last people to leave the Boston College locker room at Sun Life Stadium.

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - It seems as though Harvard coach Tommy Amaker is trying to start a new tradition at a school that's been around for 375 years.

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It has been 27 years since Gerard Phelan gathered the ball in his arms in the end zone to give Boston College a 47-45 victory over the University of Miami.

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(Reuters) - Order of selections in the first round of the draft on Thursday (NFL team; player; position; college):

Edsall assumes Maryland football job and proclaims: 'I came here to win championships'. Randy Edsall's enthusiasm over the prospect of becoming Maryland's head football coach was a big reason why he got hired for the job.

3-5 record gets Jagodzinski fired as coach of UFL's Omaha team. Jeff Jagodzinski has been fired as head coach of the Omaha Nighthawks.

Newton, Fairley give No. 1 Auburn All-American anchors on each side of ball. No. 1 Auburn will have an All-American anchoring each side of the ball when the Tigers play for the national championship.

2010 AP All-America Team, List. FIRST TEAM

Al Golden begins new chapter at Miami, starting the process of getting to know his new team. Al Golden's first speech as Miami's football coach revolved around winning.

Struggling Clausen's rookie year in Carolina much different from Ryan's in Atlanta. As if Jimmy Clausen needed another distraction with Carolina fans dreaming about drafting Stanford star Andrew Luck to replace him, here comes Matt Ryan to town.

Michigan State-Alabama headlines non-BCS bowls; Notre Dame-Miami also a highlight. Michigan State received a nice consolation prize after being left out of the Bowl Championship Series.

ACC championship game featuring Player of the Year in Taylor and preseason favorite Ponder. The final chapter of the Christian Ponder-Tyrod Taylor rivalry will be written Saturday ? and the winner will walk with the ACC title.