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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet to Helmet: We can’t kid ourselves — the Chiefs are here again for a reason

Jason Asvestopoulos February 5, 2025
With the Pro Bowl behind us, the NFL train has departed for its final destination in the 2024-2025 season — the Super Bowl. The two remaining teams are no strangers to success.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Helmet to Helmet: Is the changed format of the Pro Bowl sustainable?

Jason Asvestopoulos February 1, 2024
It’s that time of the year again, the National Football League Pro Bowl is back, but if we’re being honest with ourselves, the competition is nowhere near as exciting as it once was.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: 2022-23 NFL Season Awards

Brett Abrams February 8, 2023
With the 2022-23 NFL season in the rearview, here are four awards given out to players that may or may not exist.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Super Bowl Storylines

Brett Abrams January 30, 2023
The stage is set for a Super Bowl LVII showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, and this year's game will be a historic one. Columnist Brett Abrams details storylines that have emerged leading up to the big showdown.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: NFL trade deadline

Brett Abrams November 10, 2022
Brett Abrams in this week's edition of 4th and Inches shares the biggest trades made at the NFL's trade deadline.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Three storylines from NFL Week 2

Brett Abrams September 23, 2022
In the debut of Brett Abrams' NFL column, 4th and Inches, Abrams covers Tagovailoa's rise, Rodgers' psychedelic boost, and the Eagles' early promise.
Tom Brady analysis, best sports career in history

Analysis: If Brady’s NFL journey is over, we’ve just witnessed the greatest career in sports history

Brian Foisy January 31, 2022
Brian Foisy reflects on Tom Brady's career in the NFL, and the chaos surrounding his possible decision to retire.
Between the Lines: The best TV drama we won’t see

Between the Lines: The best TV drama we won’t see

Michael Alcaraz January 18, 2018

We have just passed the halfway point in the NBA regular season, and All-Star weekend is less than a month away. This season, the NBA decided to shake up the All-Star Game, abandoning the East vs. West...

The Blue Line: Collins trade not so bad after all

The Blue Line: Collins trade not so bad after all

Mike Benedykciuk November 3, 2016

Week 8 of the NFL season has come to a close, and by this point in the season, we’ve seen it all. We’ve seen the NFC East go from laughable last year to a juggernaut this year. We’ve seen...

The Blue Line: Give Lamar Jackson the Heisman now

The Blue Line: Give Lamar Jackson the Heisman now

Mike Benedykciuk September 22, 2016

Louisville University quarterback Lamar Jackson has started this college football season on a truly remarkable run. Through three games, Louisville has climbed from No. 19 in the AP Poll all the way up...

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