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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: Lions dominate, Cowboys cruise and Packers freeze Dolphins in Thanksgiving thrill

Jason Asvestopoulos December 2, 2024
Thanksgiving football did not disappoint this year, despite seemingly uncompetitive matchups. Only two of the six teams in Thursday’s slate had winning records, setting up underwhelming expectations for the day’s games.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: In week 7, two wideout trades highlight the news

Jason Asvestopoulos October 18, 2024
We have zoomed through a month and a half of football. Teams like the Vikings and Commanders have pleasantly surprised their fanbases, while teams like the Jets and Jaguars have had a head-scratching start to their respective years.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: For week 5 underachievers, how high is the panic meter?

Jason Asvestopoulos October 9, 2024
We have started to get a clearer picture of where each National Football League team’s season is going after the first five weeks of the season. Some squads have become pleasant surprises, whereas others have had unexpected declines. Can these next four teams rebound from a rough start, or should alarm bells echo all throughout their fanbase?
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: NFL draft preview

Jason Asvestopoulos April 24, 2024
This week's edition of Helmet-to-Helmet covers the upcoming NFL Draft and gives a ten-pick mock draft, including a trade and four quarterbacks.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet-to-Helmet: AFC offseason preview

Jason Asvestopoulos April 2, 2024
In a conference where young QB talent is plenty, the AFC promises to bring excitement and anticipation as the offseason continues. There are a few teams who made notable moves to put themselves in better positions for the upcoming season.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Free Agency Frenzy

Brett Abrams March 20, 2023
The NFL free agency market is open and many high profile players have found new homes as teams look to improve their roster this offseason.
Hockey Issue

Eight years after Frozen Four: beat reporters make their way into sports industry

Daily Free Press Staff January 23, 2023
After getting their starts as beat reporters with the Boston Hockey Blog and the Daily Free Press, three BU alumni have forged their own paths in the professional sports industry and beyond.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: It’s time to change the NFL playoffs

Brett Abrams December 7, 2022
In his final column of the semester, Brett Abrams recaps the current NFL playoff format and its flaws.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Eagles spoil revenge and an AFC East thriller

Brett Abrams September 27, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers a spoiled revenge game for Carson Wentz and the Eagles, as well as an unforgettable AFC East showdown between the Bills and Dolphins.
David DeGuglielmo profile

After long NFL run, BU football legend brings career home to Boston

David Gold April 1, 2022
After playing for and coaching Boston University's football team in the 1990s, Dave DeGuglielmo is back in the Boston area as the new offensive line coach for Boston College.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Booms, Busts and Bets: NFL Week 7

Sean Hroncich October 21, 2021
Sean Hroncich discusses the most significant fantasy outlooks entering Week 7 of the NFL season.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Booms, Busts and Bets: NFL Week 5

Sean Hroncich October 7, 2021
Sean Hroncich discusses the most significant fantasy outlooks entering Week 5 of the NFL season
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