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USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Meet Harold Fannin Jr., Browns' third-round pick in NFL draft
Meet Harold Fannin Jr., Browns' third-round pick in NFL draft The Cleveland Browns drafted Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. with the 67th overall pick of the NFL Draft (third pick, third round). Here is a look at the newest Brown. Harold Fannin Jr. height, weight Fannin is 6-foot-3 and weighs 241 pounds. Harold Fannin Jr.'s Bowling Green football stats Fannin had 180 receptions for 2,396 yards and 17 touchdowns in three seasons. He rushed 33 times for 159 yards and five touchdowns. Where is Harold Fannin Jr. from? Many of you know this, but he's from Canton and starred at McKinley High School. Harold Fannin Jr. highlights: What was his best game in college? Fannin Jr. set the FBS bowl record for receiving yards and receptions by a tight end in a 38-31 68 Ventures Bowl loss to Arkansas State. He had 17 catches for 213 yards and a touchdown. What is Harold Fannin Jr. scouting report Here's what had to say about Fannin Jr.: Strengths Gets to his top speed quickly and shows ability to maintain it. Crafty in space with the know-how to beat defender's leverage. Adjusts his downfield path to track and run under the throw. Catches the nose of the football with automatic hands. Above-average catch timing and high-point instincts. Refuses to go quietly after the catch and fights through contact. Uses stiff-arm to separate from tackler. Weaknesses Tight throughout his lower body. Inability to bend creates a route tree with few branches. Will need to prove he can uncover against press. Slow to recapture momentum when his feet are slowed. Lacks strength to prevent defenders from playing through his blocks. Move blocks feature poor pad level and inconsistent positioning. What else to know about Harold Fannin Jr. He broke single-season tight end records at Bowling Green for single-game receiving yards (213, vs. Arkansas State, Dec. 26, 2024), all-purpose yards (221, vs. Arkansas State, Dec. 26, 2024), receiving touchdowns (two, he has it done three times - tied with five others), receptions (117), receiving yards (1,555), receiving touchdowns (10), all-purpose yards (1620), 100-yard receiving games (eight), receiving yards per game (119.6), rushing yards (65) and yards per rush (7.1) Fannin Jr. also set tight end records for consecutive 100-yard receiving games (four) and career tight end marks in receptions (180) , receiving yards (2,396), receiving touchdowns (17), all-purpose receiving yards (2,555), rushing yards (159), rushing touchdowns (five), yards per catch (13.3), 100-yard receiving games (nine) and receiving yards per game (66.6). He owns FBS single-season tight end records in receiving yards (1,555), receptions by a tight end (117), receiving yards per game (119.6), receptions per game by a tight end (9.0), receiving yards in the regular season (1,342) and receiving yards per game in the regular season (111.8). He played safety and wide receiver at McKinley High School for coach Antonio Hall. Fannin Jr. was the player of the year in the Federal League and Northeast Inland District in 2021 and was also the Stark County Player of the Year as a senior. Earned first-team All-Ohio as a defensive back after making 106 tackles (82 solo) to go with two interceptions, six forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and two defensive touchdowns and caught 36 passes for 601 yards in 2021, while snagging six touchdown receptions and running for a 78-yard score Fannin Jr. also lettered in baseball at McKinley. Contact Brad Bournival at bbournival@ and follow him on Twitter at @bbournival
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eddie George agrees to become Bowling Green's next head coach
Eddie George is officially getting a chance to coach at the top level of college football. George and Bowling Green have agreed to terms for the former NFL running back to become its next head coach. The deal is for five years, per ESPN. The Falcons were forced into an early 2025 coaching search when Scot Loeffler left to take an assistant coaching position with the Philadelphia Eagles. "I am overwhelmed with excitement and joy for the possibilities this opportunity holds," George said in a statement released by the school. "I'm also thrilled to be back in the great state of Ohio, where I played my college football. I look forward to meeting the team, the coaches, everyone in the athletics department and everyone in the BGSU and Bowling Green community." George has been the head coach at Tennessee State for the past four seasons. The Tigers were 9-13 in his first two seasons before moving to 6-5 in 2023 and jumping to 9-4 in 2024. Tennessee State made the FCS playoffs a season ago after tying for first in the Big South-OVC but lost in the first round to Montana. George is a native of Philadelphia but a legend in the state of Ohio after starring at Ohio State from 1992-95. George capped off his Ohio State career with the Heisman in 1995 following a 1,826-yard season that included 23 rushing touchdowns along with 44 catches for 399 yards. George, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, had 3,768 rushing yards with the Buckeyes and ranks fourth all-time in school history behind Archie Griffin, J.K. Dobbins and Ezekiel Elliott. After George won the Heisman, he was a first-round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1996 before the franchise moved to Tennessee a season later. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in seven of his eight seasons with the franchise and had 64 total touchdowns. He played the final season of his career with the Dallas Cowboys before retiring after the 2004 season. George finished his career with 10,441 rushing yards and 78 total touchdowns. George's hire is similar to Colorado's move to hire Deion Sanders from FCS-level Jackson State. The Pro Football Hall of Famer has energized the Colorado football program. Bowling Green was 7-6 in 2024 and lost the 68 Ventures Bowl. The Falcons have gone to bowl games in each of the past three seasons but haven't won a bowl game since the 2014 season.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eddie George agrees to become Bowling Green's next head coach
Eddie George is officially getting a chance to coach at the top level of college football. George and Bowling Green have agreed to terms for the former NFL running back to become its next head coach. The deal is for five years, per ESPN. The Falcons were forced into an early 2025 coaching search when Scot Loeffler left to take an assistant coaching position with the Philadelphia Eagles. "I am overwhelmed with excitement and joy for the possibilities this opportunity holds," George said in a statement released by the school. "I'm also thrilled to be back in the great state of Ohio, where I played my college football. I look forward to meeting the team, the coaches, everyone in the athletics department and everyone in the BGSU and Bowling Green community." George has been the head coach at Tennessee State for the past four seasons. The Tigers were 9-13 in his first two seasons before moving to 6-5 in 2023 and jumping to 9-4 in 2024. Tennessee State made the FCS playoffs a season ago after tying for first in the Big South-OVC but lost in the first round to Montana. George is a native of Philadelphia but a legend in the state of Ohio after starring at Ohio State from 1992-95. George capped off his Ohio State career with the Heisman in 1995 following a 1,826-yard season that included 23 rushing touchdowns along with 44 catches for 399 yards. George, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, had 3,768 rushing yards with the Buckeyes and ranks fourth all-time in school history behind Archie Griffin, J.K. Dobbins and Ezekiel Elliott. After George won the Heisman, he was a first-round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1996 before the franchise moved to Tennessee a season later. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in seven of his eight seasons with the franchise and had 64 total touchdowns. He played the final season of his career with the Dallas Cowboys before retiring after the 2004 season. George finished his career with 10,441 rushing yards and 78 total touchdowns. George's hire is similar to Colorado's move to hire Deion Sanders from FCS-level Jackson State. The Pro Football Hall of Famer has energized the Colorado football program. Bowling Green was 7-6 in 2024 and lost the 68 Ventures Bowl. The Falcons have gone to bowl games in each of the past three seasons but haven't won a bowl game since the 2014 season.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eddie George reportedly agrees to become Bowling Green's next head coach
Eddie George is getting a chance to coach at the top level of college football. According to multiple reports, Bowling Green has agreed to terms with the former NFL running back to become its next head coach. The deal is for five years, per ESPN. The Falcons were forced into an early 2025 coaching search when Scot Loeffler left to take an assistant coaching position with the Philadelphia Eagles. George has been the head coach at Tennessee State for the past four seasons. The Tigers were 9-13 in his first two seasons before moving to 6-5 in 2023 and jumping to 9-4 in 2024. Tennessee State made the FCS playoffs a season ago after tying for first in the Big South-OVC but lost in the first round to Montana. George is a native of Philadelphia but a legend in the state of Ohio after starring at Ohio State from 1992 through 1995. George capped off his Ohio State career with the Heisman in 1995 following a 1,826-yard season that included 23 rushing touchdowns along with 44 catches for 399 yards. George, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, had 3,768 rushing yards with the Buckeyes and ranks fourth all-time in school history behind Archie Griffin, J.K. Dobbins and Ezekiel Elliott. After George won the Heisman, he was a first-round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1996 before the franchise moved to Tennessee a season later. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in seven of his eight seasons with the franchise and had 64 total touchdowns. He played the final season of his career with the Dallas Cowboys before retiring after the 2004 season. George finished his career with 10,441 rushing yards and 78 total touchdowns. George's hire is similar to Colorado's move to hire Deion Sanders from FCS-level Jackson State. The Pro Football Hall of Famer has energized the Colorado football program. Bowling Green was 7-6 in 2024 and lost the 68 Ventures Bowl. The Falcons have gone to bowl games in each of the past three seasons but haven't won a bowl game since the 2014 season.
CBS News
28-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Who is Scot Loeffler? Philadelphia Eagles hire new quarterbacks coach
The Philadelphia Eagles are hiring Bowling Green State University head coach Scot Loeffler as their new quarterbacks coach, the school announced Friday. Loeffler is the latest move to fill out the Eagles' offensive coaching staff after their Super Bowl LIX win. The Eagles lost offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to the New Orleans Saints after they demolished the Kansas City Chiefs in the big game. Moore then plucked Doug Nussmeier, his QBs coach in Philadelphia, with him to the Saints as his offensive coordinator. Philadelphia replaced Moore by promoting Kevin Patullo from passing game coordinator and associate head coach to OC. Now, Loeffler will replace Nussmeier and work under Patullo. Who is Scot Loeffler? Scot Loeffler leaves Bowling Green State University after six seasons as the MAC program's head coach and three straight bowl appearances. The Falcons were 7-6 (6-2 in conference) in 2024 and lost to Arkansas State University in the 68 Ventures Bowl. He helped rebuild BGSU, leading the university to back-to-back winning seasons in 2023 and 2024. "Coach Loeffler has made a tremendous impact in rebuilding and reshaping BGSU Football, developing student-athletes and growing engagement across our learning community and the region," BGSU President Rodney Rogers said in the announcement. "Scot has been dedicated to not only BGSU Football, but to all our student-athletes and BGSU Athletics, as well as our Falcon Marching Band and spirit programs," Rogers added. "He cares deeply about player development and student success, and we wish him all the best as he continues his coaching career in the NFL with the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles." Loeffler began his coaching career in 1996 as a student assistant at Michigan but is no stranger to Philly. After Temple hired Steve Addazio as head coach in 2011, Loeffler joined the Owls' staff as OC and QBs coach. He and Addazio worked together at the University of Florida. Loeffler has both collegiate and NFL coaching experience. He served as the Detroit Lions' QBs coach in 2008. The 50-year-old has coached some big names throughout his career, including Tom Brady and former preseason Eagles QB Tim Tebow.
