By JOHN LIKANJE Jamir Jones (Aquinas/Notre Dame) signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans, Saturday. The 6-foot-3 defensive lineman made the announcement on Twitter at the conclusion of the three-day event. Blessed to announce I will be signing with the Houston Texans! This is just the beginning and I can’t wait to get to Houston and get to work ???????????? … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Jamir Jones signs with Houston Texans
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Edwards ready for next chapter of his career
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A quick glance at the statistics Earnest Edwards compiled this past season at the University of Maine might lead one to think the receiver/ kick returner survives with speed. It's an easy mistake to make. With returns of 100 and 95 yards along with nine touchdown receptions of 40 yards or more on the season, the casual observer may attribute … [Read more...] about Edwards ready for next chapter of his career
Gause hopeful for NFL Draft Weekend
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO JoJo Gause has always been one for memorable entrances on the football field. Gause caught five passes, including a touchdown, in his first varsity game for Bishop Kearney. The first catch of his prep season at Milford Academy was a TD. And his first collegiate catch went for 33 yards, part of a three-catch, 80-yard, touchdown day in a 2016 Indiana University … [Read more...] about Gause hopeful for NFL Draft Weekend
With NFL in his sights, Gerbino sets out on new path
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In the fall of 2015, Jared Gerbino (Rush-Henrietta) and Jake Zembiec (Aquinas) lined up on opposites side of the ball with a Section V Class AA title there for the taking. It was the second time in three years the two schools had met in the postseason. Four-plus years later, the former opponents have combined efforts. If all goes as planned, … [Read more...] about With NFL in his sights, Gerbino sets out on new path
McQuaid alum Brian Parker signs with New Orleans Saints
By BILLY HEYEN Former McQuaid and Albany tight end Brian Parker was signed by the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday. He'll fill the 53-man roster spot of the suspended P.J. Williams. Parker attended two workouts with the Saints in September. Parker has played 22 NFL games across parts of two seasons (2015 and 2018). He played nine games for Kansas City in 2015, catching one … [Read more...] about McQuaid alum Brian Parker signs with New Orleans Saints