Mike Gambino, a BC grad and former VA Tech Asst has been named the new head coach at BC
Congrtulations !!!
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Great choice for BC. I was able to speak with Mike a few days prior to his hiring and he was very hopefull and excited. He is from Garrison, NY a stones throw from here and right across the river from West Point.
Congratulations Mike !
Congratulations Mike !
just wondering if anyone is aware of any progress being made on the much anticipated facilities upgrade at BC. Is it actually going to happen?
I hope that someone close to the program can answer twooutdouble's question in the affirmative.
In my opinion, the Boston College players and coaches deserve much better than they've been handed by the athletic administration. I have all the respect in the world for the players and coaches.
In my opinion, the Boston College players and coaches deserve much better than they've been handed by the athletic administration. I have all the respect in the world for the players and coaches.
We plan to visit next week, and if I learn anything I'll share. I do know they have a lot of construction on campus right now, but I don't think any of it is baseball related.
I have a friend/ former co-worker in admissions there, too, maybe he can tell me more.
I have a friend/ former co-worker in admissions there, too, maybe he can tell me more.
The only baseball related construction is when they rebuild the field after using it for football tailgate parking in the fall. You read that right folks. They let cars drive on the field and park. Then people fire up grills on the field. The coach will talk about the new baseball facility for which they haven't been able to get zoning approval for eight years. It's a good pitcher's park. The wind usually blows in from left off the reservoir. It's a good size park.quote:Originally posted by BaseballmomandCEP:
We plan to visit next week, and if I learn anything I'll share. I do know they have a lot of construction on campus right now, but I don't think any of it is baseball related.
I have a friend/ former co-worker in admissions there, too, maybe he can tell me more.
quote:Originally posted by RJM:
The only baseball related construction is when they rebuild the field after using it for football tailgate parking in the fall.
"Rebuild?" What "rebuild?"
Honestly, our outfielders were concerned about tripping and/or spraining an ankle in one of the ruts left over from the football tailgating.
Shameful.
My kids were raised in PA. The house I relocated to was our beach house. We have Thanksgiving here. One Thanksgiving weekend I took my son (fifteen at the time) to a BC football game that Saturday. He was horrified when he saw the baseball field being used for tailgating. You should see what the field looks like before they smooth (if you will) it out.quote:Originally posted by Prepster:quote:Originally posted by RJM:
The only baseball related construction is when they rebuild the field after using it for football tailgate parking in the fall.
"Rebuild?" What "rebuild?"
Honestly, our outfielders were concerned about tripping and/or spraining an ankle in one of the ruts left over from the football tailgating.
Shameful.
BaseballmomandCEP
It remains to be seen whether the stadium plans will get thru zoning in the near future. As far as the field goes, in season from what I have seen the infield playing surface is well above average. From the naked eye the outfield appears to be very nice but that is a great question to ask an outfielder on your visit. The grounds crew does an amazing job. The stands are awful and the most fun place to watch is from the parking garage. Watching in April the wind was blowing out so we did see a few home runs.
Having said all that, you have to be tough to want to play at BC. I'm sure one could find something everyday to whine about there. It isn't a glamorous place for baseball. Make your checklist and prioritize.
It remains to be seen whether the stadium plans will get thru zoning in the near future. As far as the field goes, in season from what I have seen the infield playing surface is well above average. From the naked eye the outfield appears to be very nice but that is a great question to ask an outfielder on your visit. The grounds crew does an amazing job. The stands are awful and the most fun place to watch is from the parking garage. Watching in April the wind was blowing out so we did see a few home runs.
Having said all that, you have to be tough to want to play at BC. I'm sure one could find something everyday to whine about there. It isn't a glamorous place for baseball. Make your checklist and prioritize.
We will also visit in the very near future. It did seem odd that an ACC school wouldn't have a lighted field. I'm a little concerned about the cost to attend. Guessing it is fully funded program?
Yes it is fully funded. No academic scholarships at BC. Only athletic money and of course need based financial aid.
They actually do have a merit scholarship,Presidents Scholarship, but it is very very selective and they offer only a small number of them each year. Ivy ++ caliber applicants.
We were told by a coach 4 academic scholarships were given in the entire previous freshman class of approx 2,500 so selective indeed.
Any new word on whether BC will get a new stadium?
