By: Joe Ballway, YawkeyTalkies Staff Writer
When it comes to the Beanpot, Boston University is a different animal.
Year after year, the Terriers seemingly find a way to win–regardless of
personnel, and regardless of how well they’ve played all season.
So when BU scored two late goals to cut Boston College’s lead to 4-3 in
Monday’s championship game, I don’t think anyone doubted that the
Terriers still had a chance to capture their 13th Beanpot in 16
attempts.
No one, perhaps, except for John Muse.
The BC netminder continued his recent string of stellar play, stopping
31 of 34 shots, including a flurry of desperation attempts by BU in the
closing minutes of the game. Muse finished the tournament with a .955
save percentage–a performance worthy of both the Eberly Award (top
goaltender) and tournament MVP.
Of course, that isn’t to take anything away from the BC offense, which
provided Muse with 10 goals of support over two games. Down 1-0 after
the first period on Monday, the Eagles responded with three
second-period strikes, wearing down the BU defense with their trademark
speed and relentless forechecking.
Steven Whitney got it started with a power-play tally from the slot just
one minute into the period; Carl Sneep and Chris Kreider (more on him
later) put BC ahead 3-1 with even-strength goals late [...]

By: Dave Cheng, YawkeyTalkies Staff Writer
The Boston College Eagles may have lost the Rose Bowl to the USC Trojans this past season, but they got a little revenge after winning the recruiting battle for four-star quarterback Chase Rettig.
Not a moment too soon either.  The Eagles have seemingly been lost after quarterback Matt Ryan got drafted by the Atlanta Falcons two years ago.  After a season of rotating freshman quarterbacks into the starting position, the Eagles are hoping that Rettig can fill the void left by Ryan, even if it may not be right away.  The 6’3 quarterback out of Sierra Madre, Calif., chose the maroon and gold over Lane Kiffen’s current team, the Trojans, and his former team, the Tennessee Volunteers.
According to ESPN, Rettig is a “big athlete with a big arm…with excellent athleticism to make plays with his legs when he needs to.”  A big part of what the Eagles were missing this season.
To help Rettig’s transition into the ACC, the Eagles were able to grab wide receiver Shakim Phillips from Wayne, NJ.  The 6’2 four star prospect is “a big, good looking prospect with long arms and quality straight-line speed…has very reliable hands both above his head and [...]

Just a few quick updates from the Talkie around Yawkey Way.
BC surprises everyone. Just when people might have been giving up hope, BC gets themselves a key win. They defeated #21 Clemson 75-69 last night. This gives them their third ACC win (the other two against Miami) and they are now tied with Clemson 3-4 in the ACC. Just a few weeks ago Clemson took the game far away from BC, beating them 72-56. The real question is whether Clemson (on a three game losing streak) is just slumping or is BC finally showing some spark?
X-Red Sox gets dumped: He gets boo’d every time he’s at Fenway Park. Johnny Damon, who left Boston for the dark side (Yankees) is currently without a job. The Yankees seem to be pretty set with their outfield, leaving Damon hoping someone else picks him up. KARMA’S A BITCH, MAN. At least now maybe he can grow that beard back?
Bad, Bad Bruins. The Bruins have dropped to 10th in the Eastern Conference and are on a five-game losing streak. They are currently one-point out of a playoff spot.

By: David Cheng, YawkeyTalkies Staff Writer
Perhaps this writer should think twice about calling BC’s season over before it had barely begun.  After five games against ACC opponents, the Eagles are sitting just one game under .500 at 2-3.  Wait, scratch that.
If the team from Chestnut Hill could play the University of Miami Hurricanes every game this season, they probably would.  The Eagles have now won their two ACC games against Miami.  After losing three games last week (Clemson, Duke and Maryland, in case you missed my last article) by a combined score of 52 points and not breaking the 60 point barrier at any point of the week, junior forward Joe Trapani wouldn’t have any more of it as he led the way with 31 points.
The best part of the game (for BC fans, at least) was not just the fact that the Eagles won.  They finally showed some heart doing so.  For the first time in a long time, the team finally looked like they actually wanted to be on the court.  They looked like they actually wanted to win.  Most importantly, they looked hungry and they played hungry.
The game looked like the typical BC basketball game this [...]

By: Dave Cheng, YawkeyTalkies Staff Writer
If any BC basketball fans went into the opening week of conference play with an optimistic attitude, chances are their hopes died as quickly as each of the games ended.  Early this season, BC managed to squeeze out a 61-60 win against ACC foe Miami.  Since then, BC has lost their last three conference games by a combined score of 52 points, and the Eagles never managed to break the 60 point barrier in any of the losses.  BC is now the lowest team on the totem pole and is tied for last in the ACC with Miami and North Carolina State.
In case any of the readers out there missed any of the games, here’s a quick recap.  Trevor Booker led Clemson with 19 points and BC forward Joe Trapani did his best trying to keep up leading the Eagles with 13 but it was all for naught as the Tigers handed the Eagles their first conference loss of the season.  The Duke Blue Devils crushed (sorry, there really is no other word that fits appropriately here) the Eagles by 20 points in a 79-59 loss.  On a positive note, BC’s Reggie Jackson scored [...]

By: Jess Lander, YawkeyTalkies Editor
What’s the talkie saying about Boston sports today?
Celtics still injured. Dock Rivers said that KG will still be out for the next 10-14 days, but more likely ten, due to not being able to keep Garnett still. KG got kicked twice last month causing his repaired knee to hyperextend. Apparently it was almost impossible to get Garnett to stop physical activity entirely (love the dedication) but the rest has done him good and he should hopefully come back strong.
Replacing KG was Rasheed Wallace, now also hurt. Wallace sat out Monday with a hurt foot and could be out for up to a week. So, now replacing him is Brian Scalabine. The fantastic four are down to a Trying Two. The Celts are 3-4 since KG’s injury but sit at a respectable third place in the league behind LA and Cleveland. Let’s hope they get healthy fast. They play the Nets tonight.
Pat’s Draft Picks. The only good thing about the Patriots losing to the Ravens is that they get a better first-round draft pick. They will now pick 22nd. They also have three second-round picks. Hopefully Belichick takes full advantage of this, because we could sure use [...]