By BILLY HEYEN Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-born Gene Krapp, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. Measuring 5-foot-7, weighing 165 pounds and relying on a spitball, Gene Krapp doesn’t fit the modern idea of an innings-eating starting pitcher. But back in the … [Read more...] about Major league pitcher Gene Krapp was born in Rochester on May 12, 1887
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TD Ierlan selected No. 1 overall in Major League Lacrosse Draft
By BILLY HEYEN UPDATE: Ierlan will return to Yale in 2021, according to Inside Lacrosse. https://twitter.com/inside_lacrosse/status/1257786373299474436?s=21 Victor and Yale lacrosse alumnus TD Ierlan was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 Major League Lacrosse Draft on Monday night by the New York Lizards. Ierlan is the most prolific faceoff man in NCAA … [Read more...] about TD Ierlan selected No. 1 overall in Major League Lacrosse Draft
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
Aquinas alum Jamir Jones signs with Houston Texans
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
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