Sports Redux: The Eagle Has Landed. Hard.

A real jawdropper hit the Boston College basketball program. Two players, center Sean Williams and forward Akida McLain have been kicked off the team.

Thusfar, all involved have been tight-lipped about the reasons for the sudden booting. ESPN notes that both players have been in trouble before: "Williams was suspended once for marijuana possession, while McLain had been suspended for his involvement in a counterfeiting scam."

Despite the murky circumstances, it's clear what this means for the Eagles. Williams had a shot to be defensive player of the year, and the team is at the top of the ACC, but that position is now precarious with Williams out of the picture for good.

In other news, despite speculation that the Chargers' loss (or giveaway, depending on how you look at it) to the Pats would end his career, Coach Marty Schottenheimer will be coaching for the Chargers in 2008.

Last, but certainly not least, the Buffalo Sabres pounded on the Bruins, 6 to 3. It's important to note that Phil Kessel scored two of the three Boston goals, proving he is a true man of steel.

Image of Boston College Eagle mascot from cstv.com. Don't worry, Eagle - it's gonna be okay.