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
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Aquinas alum Taylor Riggins named to Bednarik Award Watch List
By JOHN LIKANJE Taylor Riggins (Aquinas/Buffalo) was named to the Bednarik Award Watch List, Monday. The award is given to the most outstanding defensive player in college football. Riggins transferred from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017 and sat out that entire season as a redshirt freshman. He has played in 26 of the Bulls' 27 games between 2018 and 2019 and … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Taylor Riggins named to Bednarik Award Watch List
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
Earnest Edwards becomes Maine’s all-time leading receiver
By BILLY HEYEN A play-action pass to Earnest Edwards up the right sideline wasn't dissimilar from much of what he's done in his Maine football career. The Black Bears are used to Edwards making plays down the field. This time, though, the 20 yards meant a bit more. The reception put Edwards atop Maine's all-time receiving yards chart with 2,625 yards. The former Aquinas star … [Read more...] about Earnest Edwards becomes Maine’s all-time leading receiver