Rich Gunnell News

BC's Rich Gunnell is second on the school's all-time list for receptions. Mike McLaughlin remembers the first game he ever played at Boston College.

Thirty-seven wins, and counting. Three bowl games, soon to be four. Two Atlantic Coast Conference title game appearances.

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.

The Tar Heel offense has done its best to keep Boston College in the ball game as the Eagles have scored 13 points off three UNC turnovers after falling behind 21-0. Dave Shinskie connected with Rich Gunnell on a two-yard touchdown pass with less than two minutes remaining before intermission to complete the first-half scoring.

UNC's Deunta Williams just picked off his third interception, returned it to the half-yard line, and Ryan Houston returned to the game to scored the touchdown.

The last home game is emotional for each senior class at Boston College . In one of the final chapters of his collegiate football career, each departing senior is sure to cherish some special memory and reflect on his accomplishments.

It's time to end the streak. Dating back to last season, the Boston College football team has lost five straight games away from Alumni Stadium.

The Boston College football team will make its first trip to Charlottesville Saturday to take on Virginia at 3:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast by ESPN360 and the BC/ISP Radio Network.

When the final words are written in the Al Groh chapter of Virginia football, there will be no mention of a few inches being the difference Saturday in U.Va.'s 14-10 loss to Boston College.

Virginia and Boston College have been virtual strangers since the Eagles entered the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2005, meeting only during that season.

FACTS & STATS: Site: Scott Stadium -- Charlottesville, Virginia. Television: None.

BC offensive lineman Thomas Claiborne is fired up after leading the way for Montel Harris to score a touchdown.

"He told me to slow down a little bit," said Eagles receiver Rich Gunnell, who is closing in on Mitchell's school record for receiving yards.

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

Clemson's Dabo Swinney knows his players will be jacked up for perhaps the biggest game of his short time with the Tigers.

An extra point in the third quarter made Steve Aponavicius the leading scorer in program history.

Former walk-on kicker Steve Aponavicius became Boston College's all-time scoring leader in the Eagles' 31-10 win over Central Michigan on Saturday.

At the weekly player luncheon, Diana Nearos was there with the rest of the media.

The Eagles' streak of six straight wins over Notre Dame came to an end this week, as the Irish prevailed in South Bend, 20-16. Quarterback Dave Shinskie threw for a season-high 279 yards and one touchdown, but the Irish recorded three second-half interceptions to get the win.

Rich Gunnell had the best performance of his career on Saturday against Notre Dame.