Boston College Football Countdown: 18 Days to Go
By Joe Micik
Can you get through two and a half more weeks? I know it’s a lot to ask, but Boston College Eagles football is just 18 days away. Hang on with me a little longer.
Who Wears 18 Now
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Dan Crimmins, WR, sophomore
Crimmins is entering his second season with Boston College football. He played last year as a true freshman where he served multiple functions. Crimmins did not record any catches as a wide receiver on offense, but he did make two tackles on special teams. In total, he played in all but one of BC’s twelve games.
On the preseason depth chart, he’s listed second behind Alex Amidon for one of the two starting wide receiver roles.
Notables Who Wore 18
• Rich Gunnell, WR, 2006-09. Current grad assistant; one of BC’s all-time great receivers.
• CJ Jones, DB, 2010-pres. Originally assigned #18; now #6.
• Paul Peterson, QB, 2003-04. Former starting quarterback in the late TOB era.
• Doug Bessette, DB, 1999-2002. Won the Scanlan Award in 2002.
• Dennis Harding, WR, 1995-98. One of the most productive Eagles receivers in his playing days.
Speaking of Gunnell
Rich Gunnell, the all-time yardage leader, had 18 career touchdown receptions as an Eagle.
Speaking of Peterson
Peterson’s top season was in 2004, in which he threw 18 touchdown passes.
A Lot of Yards
Mike Cloud and Derrick Knight both had 18 games in which they rushed for 100 yards or more. They’re tied for second all-time on the team list behind Montel Harris (22).
Pulling Rank
Boston College finished ranked #18 in two separate seasons: 1986 (UPI) and 2005 (AP).
At A Loss
Stalin Colinet had 18 tackles for a loss during the 1996 season, which is the third-best mark in program history.
Forward Progress
Dave Dudeck’s longest rush in 2012 was an 18-yard run against NC State.
Progress Halted
Dominic Appiah collected 18 tackles during the 2012 season on the defensive line.
Airmail/Par Avion
Boston College combined for 18 total touchdown passes last season, with all but one of them thrown by Chase Rettig. The other was tossed by WR Bobby Swigert.
Splitting The Uprights
Nate Freese made 18 field goals last year.