There are really no reasons to get FIRED UP or to hate Boston College so instead I just decided to bring you my top 10 quotes from the legendary movie "Good Will Hunting" that may or may not directly relate to the football game on Saturday.
10. "You're not perfect, sport, and let me save you the suspense: this girl you've met, she's not perfect either. But the question is whether or not you're perfect for each other."
This perfectly captures the relationship between Pat Fitzgerald and Adonis Smith. I know you guys have your differences. Fitz thinks Smith needs to mature. Smith thinks Fitz hates Iowa. But come on guys, you need to work out your problems. Fitz, your game management could still use work. Adonis, you run a little high and I don't quite trust you to hang on to the ball. That being said, it is my opinion that Smith is the most talented of all the running backs and he needs his carries. So please, Fitz, #freeadonis.
9. "You're legally allowed to drink now, so we figured the best thing for you was a car."
Wide receiver Christian Jones was an ESPN 150 recruit and is the true freshman expected by many to make the biggest impact this season. Expect him to get his fair share of looks Saturday against BC as NU throws the youngster into the fire. He's actually not old enough to drink, but you get the idea. It's going to be a challenge, but I've heard rumblings from my parents' basement that Jones could be NU's best receiver since a certain player who had the last name of Bates.
8. "My boy's wicked smart."
This statement could apply to every single player and fan from both schools except for this bitch.
7. "Look - you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat; now, that's a fact. I'll fuckin' kill you."
If Northwestern hasn't won the Big Ten title in 20 years and we're still happy with 7 and 8 win seasons....well, yeah. Screw it, let's make that five years. I don't have the patience.
6. "Nail them while they're vulnerable, that's my motto."
This is what the Boston College defense is saying to each other about Dan Persa's current state.
5. "I teach this shit, I didn't say I know how to do it."
This is the opposite of what Jerry Brown tells his defensive backs before every game.
4. "Sometimes I wish I had never met you. Because then I could go to sleep at night not knowing there was someone like you out there."
If Persa can't play and Colter has to start, I expect a bloodbath. Colter is good but he's no Dan Persa. Dan Persa makes NU's offense go and if he's out I'll wish I never knew he existed.
3. "I'm pumped! Let the healing begin!"
Actually, can't the healing just #finish already? (Look, I am not saying I'm worried about Dan Persa's health, I'm saying I am terrified about Dan Persa's health.)
2. "People call those imperfections, but no, that's the good stuff."
I think fans of both teams can agree that we enjoy rooting for our respective programs because of the fact they are far from perfect on the field. The Cardiac Cats are always making life interesting with dramatic finishes and God knows BC is familiar with last second heroics.
1. Will: "Do you like apples?"
Clark: "Yeah."
Will: "Well, I got her number. How do you like them apples?"
I plan on saying this to some Boston bro in a bar the night before the game and I will most likely get punched in the face. That's assuming I get a female's phone number, which is highly unlikely. Then again if I do, I may just have to skip the football game and say to my friends: "Sorry, guys; I gotta see about a girl."
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