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Boston Terrier




  • 1922
  • 2005
  • 2011
  • 2013
  • Official Mascot “Rhett the Boston Terrier”

    Rhett the Boston Terrier is the official costumed mascot of the Boston University (BU) and the Boston University Academy (BUA) Terriers. The Boston Terrier has been the BU mascot since 1922. The often snarling, bi-pedal black and white Boston Terrier was later named after the male lead in Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind, because “No one loves Scarlett more ...
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  • Terriers New Arena “Agganis Arena”

    In 2005, Boston University opened Agganis Arena for Hockey and Basketball. The facility was designed as a hockey arena: a departure from BU’s Walter Brown Arena which had the smallest playing ice in Division I. Agganis Arena seats six to seven thousand, and also serves the city of Boston as a mid-size venue for popular events that could not fill ...
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  • Darryl Partin

    Darryl Partin (born December 7, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. In college, he was an All-American at Boston University in 2011–12, the same year he was named the America East Conference Player of the Year.
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  • Joining Patriot League

    On July 1, 2013, Boston University left the America East Conference and joined the Patriot League.
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History of the Terrier

Boston Terriers sports teams have been a staple of the NCAA for over 100 years. The Boston Terriers are one of the most storied programs in college athletics, with an impressive history that includes multiple national championships and numerous All-Americans.

The team began playing football in 1884 and has played continuously since then, making them one of the oldest collegiate athletic programs still operating today. In addition to their long history on the gridiron, they boast successful basketball and hockey teams that have made multiple appearances in both NCAA tournaments and professional leagues like NHL and NBA, respectively.

In terms of success on the field or court, no other school can match what Boston University has accomplished throughout its tenure at college-level sports events; from winning two National Championships (the last coming back in 2009), five Conference titles (most recently 2017) to having more than twenty players drafted into various professional leagues including NFL & MLB – it’s safe to say they’re a force to be reckoned with! They've also produced some notable alumni, such as Hall-of-Famers John Hannah & Mike Haynes, who became all-time greats after graduating from BU's program - so if you're looking for inspiration, there's plenty here too!

For any fan looking for exciting, action-packed games full of tradition - look no further than your local Boston University sporting event this season! With championship banners hanging proudly around campus grounds reminding everyone just how far this program has come over many generations - you won't want to miss out on cheering these guys onto victory every week on either side during game day festivities or even when watching live online broadcasts wherever possible!

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College Sports Established
1839

Location
Boston, Massachusetts

College Name
Boston University

Collegiate History
1979 - Present / NCAA Division I

Conference History
2013 - Present / Patriot League
1979 - 2013 / America East Conference

Nickname
Terrier - Regarding sports teams, nicknames can often be as iconic and beloved as the team. The Boston Terriers are no exception! Their nickname has an interesting origin story that is steeped in NCAA history.

The term "Boston Terrier" was first used by students at Boston University during the late 19th century when they began referring to themselves as “Terriers” due to their school's official mascot being a bulldog. As time passed, this nickname became associated with all of BU's athletic teams—including its collegiate football program, which eventually joined the NCAA in 1932.

From then on out, any college-level sport involving BU was referred to by fans (and opponents alike) using the same moniker: “Boston Terriers." This name has been proudly adopted by those who attend or have attended Boston University and anyone else who cheers for them from afar! It serves as a reminder of where these athletes come from and how much support they have behind them at each step of their journey toward success.

So next time you hear someone refer to BU's athletics team(s) collectively or individually using this unique moniker - you'll know why! The origins go back more than 100 years ago when students chose it for themselves – making sure that everyone knew what kind of tenacity lies within every one of these incredible players representing our city's university with pride & dedication year after year.

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