Joe Brinkman

Boston College Posts Head Coaching Job, Implying Intention To Continue Swim Program

The coaching staff was fired in the middle of January and the program is under a suspension until August following hazing allegations.

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BC Concludes Hazing Investigation, Extends Swim and Dive Suspension Through August

BC’s investigation determined that hazing occurred last September, leading administrators to extend the swim and dive program’s suspension through August.

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Brinkman Out as BC Head Coach, Remainder of Season Canceled After Hazing Allegations

The Eagles are canceling its 2023-24 season and parting ways with head coach Joe Brinkman and the rest of their staff in the wake of hazing allegations.

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Futures Finalist Lauren Lee Commits to Boston College for 2024-2025

Lee is the first 2024 commitment reported to SwimSwam for the beleaguered BC Eagles. With roster-leading times in 100 and 200 freestyle, recruiting Lee bodes well for the suspended team’s future.

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BC Defends Decision to Suspend Swim Team Claiming Hazing Event Is Annual Tradition

“The way you stop a team tradition is to take action against the team,” BC’s attorney, Daryl Lapp, said at a hearing on Tuesday.

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Boston College Swimmers File Lawsuit Over Indefinite Hazing Suspension

BC swimmers have filed a civil lawsuit against the university seeking to lift a suspension that they say was handed down prematurely in September.

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Boston College Indefinitely Suspends Swim and Dive Program for Hazing

In a stunning move, Boston College indefinitely suspended its swimming and diving program on Wednesday after administrators determined hazing had occurred. 

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Winter Juniors Qualifier Jordan Mowad Sends Verbal To Boston College (2024)

Bluefish Swim Club’s Jordan Mowad, a backstroker, has announced his decision to swim and study at Boston College next fall.

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Boston College Adds Summer Juniors Qualifier Max Marr For 2024-2025

Max Marr of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, has announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at Boston College, beginning in the fall of 2024.

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Arizona High School State Finalist, Finn Crawford, Commits to Boston College

Arizona HS State finalist, Finn Crawford, is set to join the Boston College Eagles under first-year head coach Joe Brinkman.

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Notre Dame Scores Best Finish Ever at NCAAs Under New Coach (1st Year Head Coach Review)

Lindauer’s Fighting Irish totaled 62 points en route to an 18th-place finish at last week’s NCAA Championships — their best team result in program history.

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Sprinter Courtney Watts (2023) Commits to Boston College

Watts will be joining the fast-improving Boston College women’s team in the fall of 2023, specializing in freestyle and backstroke.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming (Week 13) – Dual Meet Madness

It was a chaotic week in the NCAA. Among the highlights we break down Marchand’s swims, other NCAA leading times, and check in on the midseason transfers.

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BC Eagles Break 3 School and 15 Pool Records as They Sweep BU in a Battle of Comm Ave

The BC Eagles had a dominant performance at their rivalry meet versus BU, breaking three school records and fifteen pool records.

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The Week That Was In College Swimming: Midseason Madness Part I

Welcome to The Week That Was In College Swimming, where we’re recapping the madness that came out of the first weekend of midseason invites.

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