Globe Reports Rettig Will Start vs ND

Despite the fact that Boston College coach Frank Spaziani has not yet confirmed who his starter will be on Saturday night, the Boston Globe has issued a report claiming they know the answer. The Globe reported that freshman Chase Rettig will make his NCAA debut and that he will be the starter for BC's huge rivalry showdown against the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

Again, there has been no official word from Spaziani regarding this decision, so the Superfans will still have to wait a little longer to know for sure. If it is Rettig, though, he's certainly stepping into a heavy crossfire as the Eagles enter what might be their final matchup in quite some time with their biggest rivals. They call it the "Holy War," and it might be the last one for a while.* There is no doubting the importance and significance of this game in every way possible. The Eagles are desperate for a win. It's against their most hyped opponent. Tickets are going for triple digits right now, more than quadruple their face value. Oh, and did I mention that it's being played in primetime and televised nationally?

There won't be a bigger stage this season for Rettig unless he leads this team to the ACC Championship. So, if he's the starter on Saturday night -- he's arrived. No easing your way into it, no building up to the climax of the season. You're jumping straight to the top and riding the roller coaster from there. If Rettig is ready for it, though -- we just might have a hell of a ride waiting ahead of us.

*Update -- See comment below about Holy War contract. It was extended this summer, unbeknownst to me. Great news.