By JOHN LIKANJE Brian Daboll was destined for a career centered around football. Even as a freshman at Saint Francis High School or an economics major at the University of Rochester, his superiors and teammates knew how passionate he was about the sport. Although he has been extremely successful as a coach and it helped him return home to be the offensive coordinator for the … [Read more...] about From DIII to NFL, Daboll continues to climb coaching ranks
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Bridging the Gap: D2 and D3 Football among NFL’s elite
By IAIN HIGGINS and JOHN LIKANJE Eleven years ago, Jordan Hogan was a freshman, third-string wide receiver at SUNY Brockport. Today, he's the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals. In 2011, Ali Marpet took his first collegiate snap for the Hobart College Statesmen. Today, he is starting at center and guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A pair of NFL journeys that began … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap: D2 and D3 Football among NFL’s elite
Rochester boy wins contest to design Green Bay Packer’s cleats
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Ethan Haley's effervescent smile was the first thing to catch Aaron Jones's eye, just as it catches the eye of all who meet the 12-year-old from downtown Rochester. "You just bring me a lot of joy," Jones told him on a Zoom call recently. "Any time I'm having a bad day, I think about you and that smile, think, 'What would Ethan be doing right now? He'd be … [Read more...] about Rochester boy wins contest to design Green Bay Packer’s cleats
Aquinas alum Jarron Jones signed to Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad
By JOHN LIKANJE Jarron Jones (Aquinas/Notre Dame) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad, Sunday. The 6-foot-6 defensive tackle was part of the final signees National Football League (NFL) teams made ahead of Opening Week, which starts on Thursday. Former @AQ_football star Jarron Jones makes it onto the Pittsburgh #Steelers practice squad 🏈 #ROC @PickinSplinters … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Jarron Jones signed to Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad
Aquinas alum Earnest Edwards signs with Los Angeles Rams
By JOHN LIKANJE Earnest Edwards (Aquinas/Maine) signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday. The 5-foot-10 wide receiver made the announcement on Twitter near the conclusion of the three-day event. Officially signing with the LA Rams ???????? blessed for the opportunity and ready to get to work ASAP!!! Thank you everyone for constant support ❣️ … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Earnest Edwards signs with Los Angeles Rams