Frates honored and other links

The NCAA gave Pete Frates its 2017 inspiration award for his work with ALS and the Ice Bucket Challenge.

BC is adding more recruits before the quiet period, including Ohio DLine prospect DeAri Todd, and Conneticut Linebacker TJ Gardner. Michigan fans are also worried we might flip AJ Dillon.

This is a long article on the Houston Rockets Daryl Morey by Michael Lewis. If you like Lewis' approach it is worth your time. If you are just a curious BC fan, then read about Sean Williams and Houston's experience with him. The Williams stuff comes early in the article.

Jen Welter: BC grad and NFL trailblazer, and other links

BC grad Jen Welter made headlines this week by joining the Arizona Cardinals as a training camp coach. Now that the NBA has a full-time female assistant, the NFL will soon follow. I hope the Welter becomes that coach.

If you haven't seen it, this SI article on Texas A&M's Myles Garrett is worth the read. Garrett's half brother is Sean Williams and Williams' struggles have certainly influenced Garrett. Williams is quoted throughout as is Ed Cooley.

Former BC QB Mack Lowrie is leaving URI. It seems like he is headed to a JuCo in search of playing time. (HT: eagle98alum)

Recruiting news and other links

BC's has new competition for Illinois running back David Smith. Oklahoma is coming on with late interest and Smith seems interested.

Not surprisingly, BC is still in the basement of the ACC Basketball power rankings.

Congrats to BJ Raji on his first Pro Bowl.

For those who missed it, Sean Williams was very Sean William-y in his return to the NBA.

A commitment talks and other links

BC's latest OLine commitment is saying all the right things about BC. I am just glad we are still a factor in New Jersey.

Sean Williams is getting a serious look from the Phoenix Suns. At this point I would be shocked if he ever becomes a regular contributor in the NBA.

HD thinks we have the best linebackers in the conference. She even takes the time to discuss names other than Kuechly's.

Castonzo plans on starting a foundation for cancer research.

Here is the latest on Ed O'Bannon's suit against the NCAA. Doug Flutie is sitting on millions if he joins the suit.

Appreciation for Paris and other links

Lost in the shuffle earlier in the season, Biko Paris is now making a difference and getting attention.

BC goalie Molly Schaus is a finalist for the most prestigious honor given in women's college hockey.

New Jersey lineman Dan Fosse likes what he sees at BC. I expect Spaz to close on a few recruits this spring.

The Fenway Sports Group are showcasing their success with BC in an attempt to win business with Ohio State.

HD attempts to move out of the fluff zone with a piece on returning scorers. Good news for BC, however, I think it might be a case of apples and oranges. Why compare returning scorers when we have a new offense?

In this notebook, Skinner continues his support for Sean Williams. I think the miscommunication in Williams' return was unfortunate. That said, the way he handled the arrest and court appearance shows that he has not matured one bit. What a waste...