The week after Memorial Day brought familiar scenes to the Boston College football Twitterverse. Head coach Jeff Hafley's account posted an eagle capturing prey before recruiting coordinator Joe Sullivan followed with an image of rapper Rick Ross. The memes, a known tool to announce the coming of a new recruit, summarily sent waves through fans and followers as a harbinger of good news to come.
Normally, the scene would play out with a lightning bolt of excitement. That week, though, was very different. It happened again and again as commitments streamed into Boston College's social sphere, interrupting dinner plans and nighttime television viewing.