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When Merriam-Webster updates their 2009 dictionary, “irony” should be defined in a manner such as this:

Today, during the 2nd quarter of Notre Dame’s game against the Michigan Wolverines, coach Charlie Weis was injured when a Notre Dame player fell against the back of his left knee during a play along the Irish’s sideline.  He returned a short while later with his leg immobilized, as he had torn both his ACL and MCL.

The mere fact that Weis been Brady’s mentor and offensive coordinator for 6 years with the Patriots, combined with the fact that Weis’ Irish were battling Brady’s alma mater Michigan as well gave me chills when they notified the viewing audience of the extent of the injury.  Two people, so close during their professional careers, suffering such uncommon of injuries in the unlikeliest of circumstances less than a week apart left me shocked.  Perhaps the two of them can catch up while they embark on what will be a long road to recovery for both Weis and Brady.

Matt Ryan, former Heisman candidate, leads the #18 BC Eagles in a HUGE ACC match-up at Clemson tonight.  A win for BC would put them in their first ACC championship game ever, and a possible BCS bowl bid.

The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 7:45PM eastern.  GO EAGLES!!!!!!

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So it’s over.  The Ryan for Heisman campaign was officially ended last Saturday night.  In a cold and wet Alumni Stadium, The then ranked #2 BC Eagles lost a heart-breaker to unranked Florida State 27-17.  And even though our hero Ryan threw for 2 TD’s and 415 yards, he ended up tossing THREE, yes THREE interceptions.  Three bad interceptions.  Heisman winners don’t throw 11 interceptions on the season, which is how many #12 has now.

Not all is lost for Ryan and his #8 Eagles.  They now shift their sights to winning out and securing a spot in the ACC championship game, and a BCS bowl berth.  The trek continues tonight at Maryland at 8PM on ABC.

This is has been a big day for Boston Sports, lets just recap and get my thoughts about some things.

Well the Red Sox, what can you say. They beat the Rockies in game 1 by bashing them, and then Game 2 they win a tight game, and each time the pitching looked great. You got to believe that Okijimia is one of the best relievers in the game, he looked so gross last night. Is this the last time we see Schilling in an appearance for the Sox?

Then of course there are the Boston College Eagles. Down 10-0 with 2:11 to go in the game, Matt Ryan drives them down the field scores a TD, and then the Special teams come up huge. So Matty Heisman throws another TD on 3 and 20, winning the game. One thing about this game, it was awful, both teams didn’t look great, it was down pouring, even though someone on ESPN.com said that it was VERY lightly raining, what game he was watching I will never know.

You know what really grinds my gears though, behind the cut you will know

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Last week #12 led the now ranked #3 BC Eagles into South Bend and to a 27-14 victory over Notre Dame.  Ryan completed 32 of 49 passes for 291 yards with 2 TD’s and 1 INT.  For the season, Ryan has completed 192 of 304 passes for 2,148 yards while tossing 17 TD’s to 6 INT’s.

The Eagles get a much needed break this weekend and prepare to travel down to Blacksburg, VA to take on ACC powerhouse Virgina Tech next Thursday, October 25th at 7:30pm.

Also this week, Ryan topped ESPN’s Heisman candidates list, comes in #2 at MSNBC, and still number 3 at scout.com.

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Another week, another big game for #12.  Last week the now ranked #4 BC Eagles crushed Bowling Green University 55-24 at home in Chestnut Hill.

Last week, Ryan completed 24 of 32 passes for 312 and 4 TD’s.  Ryan also had 1 carry for 8 yards and for the second straight week no INT’s.  This puts Ryan’s number for the season at 160 of 255 passes completed for a total of 1857 yards with 15 TD’s and 5 INT’s.  He has logged 1 rushing TD as well.

Matt has also been getting more and more national media hype in the past few weeks and is now a legitimate Heisman hopeful.  MSNBC had #12 ranked 2nd on their Heisman list , ESPN lists Matt 4th, and Foxsports has him listed in their top 5.

This week Ryan leads the #4 ranked BC Eagles into South Bend to play the 1-5 Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.  The game can be seen on NBC at 3:30PMthis Saturday October 13th.  Go Eagles!!!!!

The campaign is in full effect.  The national media is finally taking notice of our #12 after ripping up a very good Georgia Tech defense last Saturday night.

For the season Ryan has completed 77 of 130 passes for 985 yards tossing 7 TD’s against 3 INT’s.

This weekend Matt Ryan and the 14th ranked BC Eagles host Army at 1PM in Chestnut Hill.

ESPN has Matt Ryan listed number 8 on their Heisman watch list.  He was also one of 5 candidates profiled thie week.

Check it out here at ESPN.com

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have been outscored 102-13 this season

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Well, my boy didn’t make this any easier for me last week, but he did help lead his team to another ACC victory, this one over old coach Tom O’Brien and NC State.

Ryan threw for only 142 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT.  He completed 15 of 32 passes.  Hardly Heisman-esque numbers.

For the season Ryan’s BC Eagles are 2-0 and ranked 21st in the country.  They have a HUGE ACC matchup in Atlanta 8PM Saturday night against the 15th ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.  A solid performance from my boy and maybe I can get a few more of you to jump on the Heisman bandwagon.