Mark Herzlich News

The Boston College football team will have almost a month off, which will allow the bumps and bruises of the regular season to heal.

There were a few good notes this week compiled by the ACC's sports information directions worth sharing.

In the spirit of Thursday's impending gluttony, here's our annual moment to give thanks around college football.

Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich has finished his cancer treatments, and on Monday, he took the next step toward complete recovery when he had a rod inserted surgically in his left leg.

Did you miss what Butch Davis said on his radio program Wednesday night? Here are some excerpts from the live call-in show hosted by Woody Durham ... On becoming bowl eligible: "We want to finish a lot stronger than we did last year.

Linebacker Mike McLaughlin and coach Frank Spaziani know BC will have its hands full today when it takes on surging North Carolina in the Eagles' home finale.

After playing four of its last five games at home, North Carolina will close out its season on the road for two games, starting at Boston College .

Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich was selected to receive the Disney Spirit Award for the way he courageously overcame a rare form of bone cancer.

Somewhere buried amidst a pile of college memories, Nate Collins has a dusty old picture that reminds him of what the University of Virginia 's roster could've looked like this season.

Saturday during an interview with CBS19's Matt Parsons, Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich announced that his cancer is now completely gone.

Click a thumbnail to view the full-size image. Buy Pilot photos here. Loading... Close Gallery Click for full view Mark Herzlich, right, of Boston College accepts a check from Darren Evans, left, of Virginia Tech and waves to the crowd between the 1st and 2nd quarter of the Virginia Tech/Boston College football game in Blacksburg Va.

For lifelong Virginia football fan Robbie Lawrence, it is a winnable game. In his eyes, what happens inside Scott Stadium on Saturday as Virginia hosts Boston College will take a back seat to a more pressing issue.

As a true freshman, Luke Kuechly leads the nation in solo tackles with 58. The linebacker was named ACC Defensive Back of the Week after his pick-six against Central Michigan on Saturday.

His mantra is the same each week: Repetition, repetition, repetition. With twists, of course, as the face of the opponent changes.

The University of North Carolina football program and the UNC Dance Marathon have joined together to raise funds in honor of Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich, the 2008 ACC Defensive Player of the Year who was diagnosed last spring with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer that typically affects young adults and children.

Former NFL tight end Pete Mitchell stopped by Boston College practice this week to play a little defense.

" Boston College Linebacker Mark Herzlich, who has missed the entire 2009 football season while undergoing treatment for cancer, will receive an honorary Lott Trophy, it was announced today by the Board of Directors of The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation, sponsors of the award.

Thanks to the Patriots bye week, our quarterback and his wife were able to spend their Halloween holiday in South Beach.

Council, Hoo Crew seek to raise $10,000 for Boston College football player Mark Herzlich, who was diagnosed with cancer last spring Tags: student council October 28, 2009 Student Council and Hoo Crew are launching a joint fundraiser called a oeHoos for Herzlicha to honor Boston College athlete Mark Herzlich, the 2008 ACC Defensive Football Player ...

Solid defensive play has become the consistent staple of Boston College teams over the past five to 10 years, under the watchful eye of defensive guru and new head coach Frank Spaziani.