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
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Jarron Jones selected by New York Guardians in XFL Draft
By BILLY HEYEN Former Aquinas and Notre Dame lineman Jarron Jones was selected by the New York Guardians in the inaugural draft of the new XFL. Jones was the sixth offensive lineman taken in the offensive line phase of the draft. Jones was a defensive lineman throughout high school and college. At Aquinas, Jones was a two-time all-state first-team selection. He started 12 … [Read more...] about Jarron Jones selected by New York Guardians in XFL Draft
Earnest Edwards continues standout senior year for Maine with 2 more scores
By BILLY HEYEN After a 15-yard gain on a trick play in the second quarter, Earnest Edwards put his hands on his hips and looked back at the defender he'd just sprinted by. It was if Edwards was saying, Is anyone going to stop me? Maine lost Saturday to Villanova, but that didn't stop Edwards from having another standout performance. The Aquinas alumnus caught one … [Read more...] about Earnest Edwards continues standout senior year for Maine with 2 more scores
Aquinas alum Edwards named FCS National Special Teams Player of Week
By BILLY HEYEN University of Maine receiver Earnest Edwards (Aquinas) was named the STATS FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week. Edwards returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in Maine’s 35-21 win at Colgate in Hamilton, N.Y. Edwards scored three times overall in the Black Bears’ win: He caught a 40-yard touchdown in the second quarter, returned the second half’s … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Edwards named FCS National Special Teams Player of Week
Robinson, Szalkowski lead Aquinas to season-opening win in Carrier Dome
By BILLY HEYEN SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Aquinas fell behind on Saturday after Monroe-Woodbury blocked a punt and brought it to the house. But the Lil’ Irish had the answer. On the first play of AQ’s second drive, Caron Robinson took a handoff and flew around the left side of the offensive line. His blockers created an edge for him, and he headed toward the AQ sideline. One Crusaders’ … [Read more...] about Robinson, Szalkowski lead Aquinas to season-opening win in Carrier Dome