Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff Da Bears make winning moves The Chicago Bears popped off like Jordan Poole when a baddie sits courtside. The moves general manager Ryan Poles made reaffirmed the team’s faith in young quarterback Justin Fields. With a stacked quarterback class upcoming in 2023, the Bears could have replaced Fields during the... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: ‘Cocaine Bear’ brings fresh snow to Hollywood
Brett Abrams | Graphic Artist "What’s the worst that could happen in a forest?” The 2023 film “Cocaine Bear” finally answered that frequently asked question. “Cocaine Bear” tells the story of a cast of oddballs. Each is on a unique quest, but share the goal of not being slain by the high-on-cocaine black bear roaming... Continue Reading →
4th and Inches: Chiefs defeat Eagles in Super Bowl LVII
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII to earn their second Super Bowl victory in the past four years. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts put on an offensive show for fans to enjoy — even those who only tuned... Continue Reading →
4th and Inches: 2022-23 NFL Season Awards
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff The 2022-23 National Football League season was wild. The script couldn’t have been more entertaining for football fans. Many players had outstanding seasons worthy of recognition. Here are some players who I believe should earn awards that may or may not exist. Most Valuable Player — Patrick Mahomes Kansas City... Continue Reading →
4th and Inches: Super Bowl Storylines
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff The Super Bowl LVII matchup is set. The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Feb. 12. This Super Bowl could go down in history as one of the greatest games ever played. Not only have the Chiefs and Eagles been... Continue Reading →
4th and Inches: Conference Championship Preview
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff AFC Conference Championship The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Kansas City on Sunday to take on the Chiefs in what will be a rematch of the 2022 AFC Conference Championship game. The Bengals were the underdog victors of the matchup last year, but it’s unlikely the National Football League will... Continue Reading →
4th and Inches: It’s time to change the NFL playoffs
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff It’s hard to build a playoff team in the NFL. Assembling a 53-man squad with the talent and chemistry capable of winning games is a years-long process. The constant flux of player personnel and on-field units throughout a grueling 18-week season adds more challenge. Notching a playoff berth makes the... Continue Reading →
Men’s basketball defeats Merrimack, ends three-game skid
Members of the BU men’s basketball team cheering on the sidelines during a game. With a victory over Merrimack College on Friday in North Andover, Massachusetts, the Terriers snapped a three-game losing streak. ZIYU (JULIAN) ZHU/DFP STAFF After a disappointing performance at the Cream City Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Boston University men’s basketball team... Continue Reading →
4th and Inches: The Legend of Taylor Heinicke
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff It’s hard not to root for Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Heinicke plays football with the wow factor of Patrick Mahomes and the underdog mentality of 2001 Tom Brady. While he lacks the talent of those two greats, Heinicke brings something to the NFL that neither provides –– and it’s... Continue Reading →
4th and Inches: Christian McCaffrey makes the 49ers Super Bowl contenders
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff Versatile players are a luxury in the National Football League. There might not be a more versatile player in the league than former Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey’s phenomenal 2019-20 campaign showed just how versatile he is. He scored 19 total touchdowns and racked up 2392 yards... Continue Reading →