ACC Network to Share Story of Welles Crowther, The Rundown: September 21, 2024
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The ACC Network will share the story of Welles Crowther during ACC Huddle on Saturday morning at 11:15 a.m. ET.
Crowther, a Boston College alumnus (’99) and former men’s lacrosse player, lost his life in the 9/11 attacks. He was working inside the South Tower and led a rescue operation to help others to safety. Crowther was wearing a red bandanna around his neck and mouth which was a key piece to survivors identifying him. He is credited with saving at least a dozen lives.
The Eagles will hold their 11th annual Red Bandanna Game on Saturday night to honor the life and legacy of Crowther. Boston College takes on the Michigan State Spartans. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on ACC Network.
Today’s Schedule:
- Sailing: Boston College at NEISA Match Race Conference Championship (Marblehead, Mass.), at Hoyt Trophy (Providence, R.I.), at Mrs. Hurts (Hanover, N.H.), at Hood Trophy (Medford, Mass.), at Eagle Invite (Boston, Mass.) | TBD
- Football: Boston College vs. Michigan State | 8 p.m. ET | ACC Network | Live Video | Live Audio | Live Stats
Eagles Results:
- Volleyball: San Diego 3, Boston College 0.
- Field Hockey: Boston College 4, Wake Forest 1.
- Men’s Soccer: Pitt 2, Boston College 0.
Countdown to Boston College men’s hockey season opener:
20 days.
Did You Notice?
- Class of 2027 athlete Austin Barrett has received an offer from Boston College. The sophomore is a product of Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus N.J. The offer was Barrett’s first D1 offer.
Beyond blessed, thankful, & honored that I can say I received my FIRST D1 offer from Boston College! Thank you @CMahogany73 for being a great example & role model.#EarnIt 🦅@CoachSHuggins@BCFootball@PCFB_Paladins@Greg_Russo pic.twitter.com/lvBiHYr7iY
— Austin Barrett (@Austin_Barrett9) September 20, 2024
- Class of 2026 outside linebacker and tight end Nick Abrams II has received an offer from Boston College. The junior is a product of McDonogh High School in Owings Mills, Md. Abrams also holds offers from South Carolina, Texas A&M, Maryland, Temple, Michigan State, Georgia Tech, and Penn State.
#AGTG Blessed to receive my fifth offer from Boston College🦅@McDCoachSule @McDonoghFB @SpencerD_BCFB @247Hudson @RivalsFriedman @adamgorney @MohrRecruiting pic.twitter.com/wWjjEWVsxB
— Nick Abrams II (@thenickabrams) September 19, 2024
- ACC Huddle will be live on Boston College’s campus on Saturday morning.
There's no place we'd rather be than BC for the Red Bandana Game 🦅 @BCFootball pic.twitter.com/emCudD09ft
— ACC Network (@accnetwork) September 20, 2024
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We’ll Leave You With This:
We honor Welles Crowther by sharing his story tomorrow at 11:15 AM ET.#ForWelles | @BCFootball pic.twitter.com/4tnsU6ZJk7
— ACC Network (@accnetwork) September 20, 2024
Kim Rankin is the lead writer for Boston College On SI. The 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama. She joined Alabama Crimson Tide On SI in February 2024 covering baseball, softball, football, men’s basketball, and more for BamaCentral, but has also contributed to Missouri Tigers On SI. She previously worked as the brand manager at Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She has covered a wide variety of events including SEC Championships, NCAA Regionals, and bowl games.
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