No D against ND

I can't figure this team out. I keep thinking that one thing is the problem and then in the next few games the issues will be something different. Saturday it was the Defense. Defense was supposed to be a focal point The D even improved for long stretches. Yet it was the problem in the loss to Notre Dame. The Irish are highly efficient on Offense, but they aren't this good. A few thoughts:

-- Too many easy baskets. We didn't turn the ball over very often, but nearly all the TOs lead to Notre Dame points. They scored at will close to the basket. Where was the help for Clifford?

-- Don't think about Colson. As frustrating as it is to watch a couple of Mass kids wipe the floor with BC, that really doesn't fall on Christian. I love Al, but keeping Colson around was one of the things that hurt the program. Papa was not a great recruiter and couldn't fill the void left by Cooley and Coen. Notice that Colson Sr never caught on again with a college program -- not even with one of Skinner's old assistants. I hope we start getting the best players in New England but our current rosters is not a mess because of our current coach.

-- Hanlan keeps rolling. He didn't score 30, but Hanlan still played well. Notre Dame tried to minimize his driving and instead he hit a bunch of 3s. Too bad we wasted another good game.

We wasted a good Hanlan game and a good Clifford game. Maybe against Pitt things will be better.

Meter and Christian and other links

BC posted the highlights of Meter's interview with Jim Christian. He's not especially charismatic, but I think Christian handles himself well in these sorts of things. He has a quiet confidence that reminds me of Skinner.

The Heights posted a great Q&A with Chris Herren. The Herren story is well known at this point, but when he shares the BC portion of his saga, he still tends to just note his injury and failed drugs tests. This interview goes a little deeper and gets more specific about his time at the Heights. Good job by the interviewer Connor Mellas. It is interesting how younger BC folks view Herren. His legend has grown in part due to his struggles and his recovery in the spotlight. As someone who started at BC at the same time, Herren was always a "what could have been" to me. But he flamed out and was an afterthought during the final good JOB years.

Former BC Basketball assistant Bonzie Colson decided to get back into coaching at New Bedford High School. I actually applaud Colson for not using his son Bonzie II to get a college job. He probably could have packaged himself with Bonzie II at some mid-major. Instead Bonzie II is freshman at Notre Dame while his dad is back working high school games.

BCI uncovered New Mexico State still listing BC as one of their 2015 opponents. I still have my doubts that it happens. I just think NM State would rather buy us out than give up paydates at Florida and Ole Miss.

BC leads a weird note on Ivan Maisel's "Three Point Stance." I don't think anyone is surprised by BC's struggles in the passing game, least of all Addazio. I think Daz just wants improvement.

Colson case dropped and other links

FSU police are not moving forward with any charges against Bonzie Colson. Fortunately it is over. I don't expect BC to say anything. The lesson here to the assistans is always be careful and cautious when in the arena. You never know who is watching or who might be trying to set you up.

The BC softball team lost their season opener. BC takes on Centenary College on Friday.

Boston College forward Allie Thunstrom is a nominee for the 2010 Patty Kazmaier Award. This is the top honor in women's college hockey.

Complaints against Colson and other links

With everyone surrounding the basketball team stressed and frustrated, emotions are going to boil over. It sounds like hoops assistant Bonzie Colson lost his cool and shoved an FSU band member after the game. BC released a statement saying we will look into it. I imagine some sort of apology and slap on the wrist is forthcoming. With the challenges we are having, you would hope the embattled assistants would be on their best behavior.

Former BC assistant Tim O'Shea continues to struggle at Bryant. I hope they give him time considering the challenges of making the jump to DIA. I would always welcome him back at BC.

BC is one of many ACC schools with QB questions in 2010.

Here is a look at our baseball team. They begin play on the 19th against Tulane.

Hockey East named Chris Kreider Rookie of the Week.