Boston College Athletics
Koppen Named an ACC Football Legend
September 29, 2015 | Football
The former Eagle will be honored with the 2015 Class on Dec. 4
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Former Boston College offensive lineman Dan Koppen was named to the 2015 Class of Atlantic Coast Conference Legends, the league announced on Tuesday. Along with 13 other members, the two-time Super Bowl champion will be honored at the ACC Night of Legends on Dec. 4.
Along with Koppen, Clemson linebacker Anthony Simmons, Duke running back Chris Douglas, Florida State running back Warrick Dunn, Georgia Tech coach Bobby Ross, Louisville quarterback Chris Redman, Miami running back Clinton Portis, North Carolina offensive lineman Ken Huff, NC State defensive back and return specialist Fred Combs, Pitt running back Tony Dorsett, Syracuse tight end Chris Gedney, Virginia defensive end Patrick Kerney, Virginia Tech defensive end Corey Moore and Wake Forest punter Chuck Ramsey will be honored at the ACC Night of Legends presented by the Belk Bowl on Friday, Dec. 4, and during the on-field pregame festivities at the 11th annual Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship.
Reserved tables and seats for the ACC Night of Legends presented by the Belk Bowl are available now as part of the ACC's new Queen City Club memberships, which provide customers with premium amenities at all Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game events. Individual Night of Legends tickets are also available, and fans are encouraged to secure their access to this event by visiting: http://www.theacc.com/fcgtickets.
Koppen (1998-02) made his mark as the center on Boston College's strong offensive lines before moving on to start on four Super Bowl teams with the New England Patriots. He was a three-year starter for the Eagles and head coach Tom O'Brien. The Whitehall, Pa., native earned all-conference honors each of his final three collegiate seasons and helped pave the way for BC attacks that featured a 1,000-yard rusher each year. He was named to the 2001 Rimington Trophy watch list as a junior and was a 2002 finalist for the award, presented annually to the top center in college football. Koppen played on teams that posted four winning seasons and won three bowl games.
Koppen went on to a 10-year NFL career highlighted by two Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots and a Pro Bowl selection in 2007. Koppen currently coaches football at the high school level.
Each of the ACC's 14 football schools selected its Legend. For more on the 2015 Class of Legends, click here.
Boston College ACC Legends:
2005: DT Mike Ruth (1982-85)
2006: QB Doug Flutie (1981-84)
2007: TE Pete Mitchell (1991-94)
2008: LB Steve DeOssie (1980-83)
2009: DB Mike Mayock (1976-80)
2010: DB Tony Thurman (1981-85)
2011: LB Steven Boyd (1991-94)
2012: OL Bob Hyland (1964-66)
2013: RB Mike Cloud (1995-98)
2014: OL Chris Snee (2001-03)
2015: OL Dan Koppen (1998-02)
Along with Koppen, Clemson linebacker Anthony Simmons, Duke running back Chris Douglas, Florida State running back Warrick Dunn, Georgia Tech coach Bobby Ross, Louisville quarterback Chris Redman, Miami running back Clinton Portis, North Carolina offensive lineman Ken Huff, NC State defensive back and return specialist Fred Combs, Pitt running back Tony Dorsett, Syracuse tight end Chris Gedney, Virginia defensive end Patrick Kerney, Virginia Tech defensive end Corey Moore and Wake Forest punter Chuck Ramsey will be honored at the ACC Night of Legends presented by the Belk Bowl on Friday, Dec. 4, and during the on-field pregame festivities at the 11th annual Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship.
Reserved tables and seats for the ACC Night of Legends presented by the Belk Bowl are available now as part of the ACC's new Queen City Club memberships, which provide customers with premium amenities at all Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game events. Individual Night of Legends tickets are also available, and fans are encouraged to secure their access to this event by visiting: http://www.theacc.com/fcgtickets.
Koppen (1998-02) made his mark as the center on Boston College's strong offensive lines before moving on to start on four Super Bowl teams with the New England Patriots. He was a three-year starter for the Eagles and head coach Tom O'Brien. The Whitehall, Pa., native earned all-conference honors each of his final three collegiate seasons and helped pave the way for BC attacks that featured a 1,000-yard rusher each year. He was named to the 2001 Rimington Trophy watch list as a junior and was a 2002 finalist for the award, presented annually to the top center in college football. Koppen played on teams that posted four winning seasons and won three bowl games.
Koppen went on to a 10-year NFL career highlighted by two Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots and a Pro Bowl selection in 2007. Koppen currently coaches football at the high school level.
Each of the ACC's 14 football schools selected its Legend. For more on the 2015 Class of Legends, click here.
Boston College ACC Legends:
2005: DT Mike Ruth (1982-85)
2006: QB Doug Flutie (1981-84)
2007: TE Pete Mitchell (1991-94)
2008: LB Steve DeOssie (1980-83)
2009: DB Mike Mayock (1976-80)
2010: DB Tony Thurman (1981-85)
2011: LB Steven Boyd (1991-94)
2012: OL Bob Hyland (1964-66)
2013: RB Mike Cloud (1995-98)
2014: OL Chris Snee (2001-03)
2015: OL Dan Koppen (1998-02)
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