{
  "id": 6844541,
  "title": "Boston College annual red bandana game held on 25th anniversary of 9/11",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/boston-college-annual-red-bandana-game-held-on-25th-anniversary-of-9",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T02:24:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/boston-college-annual-red-bandana-022420722.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Boston College Eagles hosted Rutgers for their annual Red Bandana game, honoring the legacy of \"The Man in the Red Bandana.\" This hero, a Boston College graduate, is credited with saving up to 18 people during the 9/11 attacks. His mother, Alison Crowther, expressed her appreciation for the continued support from fans wearing red bandannas and shirts displaying \"For Welles.\" Classmates and friends of Welles, Marielle Bush and Jessica Alberti, shared their memories of Welles' bravery and the impact he had on those around him. Both agreed that Welles' actions were not surprising, given his training and dedication to helping others. Alison Crowther emphasized the rarity of having a loved one save so many lives during such a tragic event, and hoped that Welles' legacy would inspire others to make a positive difference in the world.",
  "summary": "The Boston College Eagles hosted the annual Red Bandanna game against Rutgers on Friday, honoring the legacy of “The Man in the Red Bandanna” 25 years later.",
  "key_points": [
    "Boston College Eagles hosted Rutgers on 25th anniversary of 9/11",
    "Game honors legacy of 'The Man in the Red Bandana'",
    "Welles' mother appreciates fans' red bandanna support"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Boston College injury update as LB leaves field in ambulance vs Rutgers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/boston-college-injury-update-as-lb-leaves-field-in-ambulance-vs",
        "published": "2026-09-12T01:46:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}