Ranked: Boston College’s Best Breakout Seasons

With the sudden resurgence of Birdball and their unexpected historic year, we at BC Interruption asked ourselves: which Boston College sports seasons stick out as coming out of absolutely nowhere?

We ranked the top-5 teams that had disappointing seasons one year, then exploded for an incredible run in a matter of just 12 months (or less). Sound off in the comments about your fondest memories of these teams and let us know if we missed any.

5. Football 1986

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty ImagesIn 1985, Boston College found itself in a hole it hadn’t experienced in nearly a decade. Despite plenty of success in the early 80s that saw the BC win as many as 10 games led by Heisman winner Doug…