Another recruit, who is paying for Alumni and other links

The other day I suggested focusing on Ohio in the wake of the Jim Tressel mess. Well it didn't take long for my new strategy to start paying dividends ;). BC added to their 2012 class with a verbal commitment from Ohio Tight End Sam Grant. Grant had offers from some Big Ten schools too.

I received confirmation today that the Patriot players used Alumni for free. This sort of surprised me. I assume BC would have wanted a few bucks and would also want to set precedent. But then again if Tom Brady and crew keep doing things like visiting the Town School then it will all be worth it. BTW, Dan Koppen was the Patriot who originally reached out to BC to coordinate the practices.

Former Eagle Ron Brace's family were near the eye of the storm in Springfield.

One of the dominoes of Big Ten Hockey could be Notre Dame joining Hockey East.

More Pats in Alumni and other links

It's not BC but you have to like the idea of more football at Alumni. I am trying to find out more regarding the logistics of the Patriots using Alumni, but on the surface I think it helps BC. BC can sell this to recruits -- "we have a great relationship with the NFL..." and I also think this raises awareness among those Patriot fans that ignore BC.

Anthony Castonzo is working out with his unofficial teammates.

Here is the latest on beer sales at college campuses. BC is not mentioned, but I think this would be a great idea for BC for financial and attendance reasons.