John Madden reportedly watched the Christmas Day documentary on his life, at home with family. Enjoyed it, and appreciated that so many people thought so highly of him. The Hall of Fame football coach, color commentator and video game headliner died three days later. Epilogs came fast, furious and universally glowing about the life and impact of this … [Read more...] about Pucko: On Being Iconic
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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
Newark alum Micah Wright to sign contract with New Orleans Saints
By BILLY HEYEN Micah Wright (Newark/Maine) turned his second NFL rookie camp into his first NFL contract. After attending Arizona Cardinals rookie camp last weekend, he's set to sign a contract with the New Orleans Saints after this weekend's mini camp. https://twitter.com/Josh_StevensNYC/status/1127657727440949249?s=20 Wright was the Finger Lakes East Player of the … [Read more...] about Newark alum Micah Wright to sign contract with New Orleans Saints
Fairport alum Marquis Young receives camp invite from Indianapolis Colts
UPDATED: May 2, 2019 at 11:10 a.m. By BILLY HEYEN Marquis Young (Fairport/Massachusetts) thinks that people sleep on his speed, he said in a recent interview. But even as a freshman at UMass, he proved he could run with the top competition, taking a carry 83 yards to the house against Notre Dame. Now, he'll get a chance every day to prove he can run with the best. … [Read more...] about Fairport alum Marquis Young receives camp invite from Indianapolis Colts
Pittsford Mendon alum Zuril Hendrick receives rookie mini camp invite from Chicago Bears
By BILLY HEYEN Zuril Hendrick (Pittsford Mendon/Edinboro) set the Edinboro all-time interceptions record as a senior, and the NFL took notice. Hendrick has received a rookie mini camp invite from the Chicago Bears. https://twitter.com/ZurilHendrick/status/1122302385198718977?s=20 Before Edinboro, Hendrick was a three-sport athlete at Pittsford, playing basketball and … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon alum Zuril Hendrick receives rookie mini camp invite from Chicago Bears