{"id":2513,"date":"2016-11-15T11:45:38","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T16:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=2513"},"modified":"2016-11-14T15:29:56","modified_gmt":"2016-11-14T20:29:56","slug":"nick-the-beantown-sports-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2016\/11\/15\/nick-the-beantown-sports-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Nick: The Beantown Sports Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the heels of the Chicago Cubs shocking the baseball world and clinching their first World Series championship since 1908 (before sliced bread was even a thing), I thought it would be fitting to talk about one of the topics nearest and dearest to my heart \u2013 sports.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve heard it before \u2013 how Boston is the City of Champions. The Red Sox broke their own 86-year curse in 2004 and went on to win two more titles, the Celtics won it all with the Big Three in 2008, the Patriots have four championships in this millennium, and the Bruins took home the Stanley Cup in 2011.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re an avid sports fan like myself, someone who wants to learn more about sports or simply a casual fan, BU has all of that for you.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some of the ways you can get involved with sports at COM, BU and in Boston:<\/p>\n

1. Fenway is in our backyard
\nOne of the biggest draws for me as a Boston sports fan was BU\u2019s proximity to Fenway Park. We are minutes away from one of the most historic ballparks in all of sports (cc Wrigley Field), and fans can get cheap student tickets too (Student 9s). I can\u2019t tell you how many games I\u2019ve been to with my friends since coming to BU. Even if you\u2019re not a Red Sox fan or a fan of baseball, taking in a game at Fenway Park is a Boston experience you don\u2019t wanna pass up.<\/p>\n

2. The other pro teams here are pretty darn good
\nBaseball not your thing? That\u2019s fine, because as mentioned above, all four of the major sports teams in Boston are perennial contenders.<\/p>\n

The TD Garden where the Bruins and Celtics play is just a T ride away, and Gillette Stadium in Foxboro makes for a great day trip with some friends to watch some football. Tom Brady can only play for so long, right?<\/p>\n

3. BU hockey ROCKS
\nWhile BU may not have a football team anymore, the BU men\u2019s hockey team is a perennial contender for a national championship. The team is off to a solid start this season, and three of its freshmen were first round picks in last year\u2019s NHL draft.<\/p>\n

Also, the atmosphere at Agganis Arena is always raucous. The pep band kills it and the chants are always a good time. There\u2019s something special about coming together as a school and rooting for a common cause. Similar to attending a game at Fenway Park, watching some BU hockey at Agganis is a vital BU experience. #GoTerriers<\/p>\n

4. The sports opportunities in COM are second-to-none<\/p>\n

As a sports fanatic with a passion for writing, sports journalism seemed like a logical career path for me. While I\u2019ll be in DC next semester exploring the politic scene, many of the activities I\u2019ve gotten involved with at BU have helped me grow journalistically while also exploring my love of sports.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m currently the sports editor of the Daily Free Press, where we cover every BU game throughout the year. This has been an incredible opportunity and experience, as I\u2019ve been able to foster relationships with players, coaches and other beat writers. We have a rolling application, and I\u2019d encourage you to apply. There are also opinion, news, features, layout and blog sections.<\/p>\n

Since freshman year I\u2019ve also been involved with BU\u2019s only pro sports talk show Offsides. This has been another amazing experience, as I\u2019ve met some of my best friends through BUTV and learned so much about television production. Plus, my friends and I get to have debates about the hottest topics in sports \u2013 which we do anyway.<\/p>\n

There are also a bunch of sports journalism courses offered at BU \u2013 like sports broadcast, sportswriting, and sports talk radio. Just another example that shows COM has something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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