Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change
Monday, May 14 @ 7:10 PM
Jason Vargas, LHP (4-2, 2.79) vs Jon Lester, LHP (1-3, 4.29)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio
Tuesday, May 15 @ 4:05 PM
Blake Beavan, RHP (1-3, 4.32) vs Josh Beckett, RHP (2-4, 5.97)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio
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During last night’s the Boston Red Sox win over the Cleveland Indians, the NESN cameras panned over to a family who was holding up a sign that said “Hi Don & Jerry, I am 6 today and this is my first time to Fenway Park. Jerry buy us a hot dog. Don how about a shark bite.”
An inning or so later, NESN Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy made it happen by having some hot dogs delivered to the family.
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After winning 4-1 last night, the Boston Red Sox look to avoid a split of their four-game set with the Cleveland Indians this afternoon at Historic Fenway Park.
First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Indians television market, you can catch the game on SportsTime Ohio (STO). If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to it on the Red Sox radio network.
Daniel Bard makes his seventh appearance (sixth start) of 2012 for the Red Sox. In his previous six appearances (five starts), Bard is 2-4 with a 4.83 ERA. He made four appearances against the Indians in 2011 going 0-3 with a 16.88 ERA (5 ER/2.2 IP). Bard has made 11 career appearances against the Tribe and is 0-4 with an 8.64 ERA (8 ER/8.1 IP).
Former Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson makes his 8th start of 2012. In his previous seven starts, Masterson is 1-2 with a 4.89 ERA. He made two starts against his former club in 2011 going 1-0 with a 3.29 ERA (5 ER/13.2 IP). Masterson has made four career starts and has had some good success as he is 3-0 with a 1.95 ERA (6 ER/27.2 IP). He’s made 38 career appearances (10 starts) at the Fens and is 10-2 with a 3.57 ERA.
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Here are today’s lineups:
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| 1. Johnny Damon | LF | 1. Ryan Sweeney | RF |
| 2. Jason Kipnis | 2B | 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B |
| 3. Asdrubal Cabrera | SS | 3. David Ortiz | DH |
| 4. Travis Hafner | DH | 4. Adrian Gonzalez | 1B |
| 5. Carlos Santana | C | 5. Will Middlebrooks | 3B |
| 6. Shin-Soo Choo | RF | 6. Daniel Nava | LF |
| 7. Michael Brantley | CF | 7. Cody Ross | RF |
| 8. Casey Kotchman | 1B | 8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia | C |
| 9. Jack Hannahan | 3B | 9. Mike Aviles | SS |
| Justin Masterson | SP | Daniel Bard | SP |
And here is how the hitters have fared against today’s starting pitchers:
The Red Sox have placed OF Darnell McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique injury. Taking his place on the 25-man roster is Mauro Gomez who was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 40-man roster for Gomez, Jacoby Ellsbury was moved to the 60-day DL.
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Doubront sets Sox on right course [Boston Globe]
10 winning skippers who endure [Boston Globe]
Celtics giving their all, as Fenway draws boobirds [Boston Globe]
Why are Red Sox pitchers struggling? [Boston Globe]
Matsuzaka shaky in start for PawSox [Boston Globe]
Bailey is making progress [Boston Globe]
Time for the Red Sox to toughen up [Boston Globe]
Felix Doubront delivers [Boston Herald]
Daniel Nava brings new outlook [Boston Herald]
Open and close cases are relief [Boston Herald]
Interleague dilemma in road ahead for Red Sox, David Ortiz [Boston Herald]
John Henry: ‘I believe we will’ contend [Rob Bradford – WEEI.com]
Red Sox place outfielder Darnell McDonald on disabled list [Clubhouse Insider]
Dice-K will make two more rehab starts to hone mechanics [Clubhouse Insider]
Masterful Doubront leads Sox past Tribe [CSN New England]
Dice-K roughed up in Triple-A outing [CSN New England]
Sox bullpen finding its identity [CSN New England]
Sox hope Doubront’s pitching is contagious [CSN New England]
Red Sox prepare for interleague play [CSN New England]
McDonald (oblique) to the DL; Gomez called up [CSN New England]
Matsuzaka struggles in latest rehab start [CSN New England]
Youkilis (back) expected to make strides today [CSN New England]
MacMullan: Beckett at ‘point of no return’ [ESPN Boston]
Rapid reaction: Red Sox 4, Indians 1 [ESPN Boston]
Felix Doubront gives Boston Red Sox just what they need [ESPN Boston]
Bard tries to pitch Red Sox to 3rd straight win [ESPN Boston]
McDonald to DL; 1B Gomez called up [ESPN Boston]
Matsuzaka set for two more rehab starts [ESPN Boston]
Game 34: Pregame notes [Extra Bases]
Closing Time: Felix Doubront helps hand Red Sox rare home win streak [Full Count]
The Red Sox may have found a late-inning reliever in Andrew Miller [Full Count]
Why Cody Ross hates his bat-flip, but can’t stop doing it [Full Count]
Dustin Pedroia Approaches Hitting Streak as Business as Usual, Showing He’s Dialed In at the Plate [NESN.com]
Daisuke Matsuzaka Makes Rehab Start, Stoking Questions of Six-Man Rotation (Video) [NESN.com]
Johnny Damon Forges One-of-a-Kind Path Through 18-Year Career Among American League Teams (Video) [NESN.com]
Felix Doubront Earning Respect as Legitimate Starter From Umpires and Teammates [NESN.com]
Mother’s Day Even Exciting for Dad When Red Sox, Steaks Added to Equation [NESN.com]
Dustin Pedroia Sizzling As Red Sox, Indians Close Out Four-Game Series at Fenway Park [NESN.com]
Red Sox Call Up Powerful Mauro Gomez With Darnell McDonald Headed to Disabled List [NESN.com]
Red Sox Players Send Along Special Messages to Mom on Mother’s Day (Video) [NESN.com]
Why Mark Melancon is still with the PawSox [Projo Sox Blog]
With Bard starting, Sox hope quality comes in threes [RedSox.com]
Sore heel doesn’t keep Papi from playing [RedSox.com]
Boston blessed with bullpen depth in Minors [RedSox.com]
Red Sox have quality athlete in Middlebrooks [RedSox.com]
Public memorial for Beane set for Wednesday [RedSox.com]
Dice-K allows five runs in fourth rehab outing [RedSox.com]
Bradley gets five hits on perfect night [RedSox.com]
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The Big East Had Its Defection Issues But…Are You Next, ACC? [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
UConn Football Alumni Say Goodbye To Their Stadium [Hartford Courant]
UConn Women’s Basketball links
Auriemma, Bird, Taurasi Discuss Exhibition Win Over China [Rich Elliott – CT Post]
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UConn fans should relish chance at UMass rivalry [CT Post]
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Baseball. Fifth Inning Woes Continue for Huskies [UConnHuskies.com]
W. Track. Flowers Takes Second Place In Hammer At ECAC Championships [UConnHuskies.com]
M. Track. Huskies Sit In First Place Heading Into Final Day Of IC4As [UConnHuskies.com]
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Pawtucket Red Sox
Daisuke Matsuzaka was roughed up in his latest rehab start but the PawSox still managed a 7-6 win over the Columbus Clippers.
PawSox Survive for 7-6 win over Columbus [PawSox.com]
PawSox journal: Matsuzaka still has a lot of work to do [Providence Journal]
Why Mark Melancon is still with the PawSox [Projo Sox Blog]
Columbus Clippers @ Pawtucket Red Sox 5.12.12 box score [MiLB.com]
International League 2012 Standings
Portland Sea Dogs:
The Trenton Thunder scored five unanswered runs in a 5-1 win over the Sea Dogs.
Late-Inning Lightning Leaves Portland Behind, 5-1 [PortlandSeaDogs.com]
Two HRs hurt Buckner’s strong start for Sea Dogs [Portland Press Herald]
Portland Sea Dogs @ Trenton Thunder 5.12.12 box score [MiLB.com]
Salem Red Sox:
Jackie Bradley went 5-for-5 with three RBIs to help Salem to a 9-4 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
Bradley’s Five-Hit Night Leads Sox Past Pelicans [SalemRedSox.com]
Bradley, Salem Red Sox pound Myrtle Beach Pelicans [Roanoke Times]
Bradley gets five hits on perfect night [RedSox.com]
Salem Red Sox @ Myrtle Beach Pelicans 5.12.12 box score [MiLB.com]
Carolina League 2012 standings
Henry Owens allowed two hits and no runs over six innings to help the Drive to a 2-1 win over the Augusta GreenJackets.
Owens Masterful in 2-1 Win [OurSports Central]
Greenville Drive @ Augusta GreenJackets 5.12.12 box score [MiLB.com]
South Atlantic League 2012 Standings
Lowell Spinners:
The Spinners season will begin on June 18th against the Connecticut Tigers.
Lowell Spinners 2011 final stats
NY-Penn League 2011 Final Standings
Gulf Coast League Red Sox
The GCL Red Sox season will begin on June 18th against the GCL Rays.
Gulf Coast League 2011 Final Standings
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DC answered a question in his mailbag [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]
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UConn Women’s Basketball links
Moore, Whalen Loving Life As Olympians [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]
SNY steals, CPTV reels from UConn decision on Lady Huskies [New Haven Register]
Other UConn related links
M. Ice Hockey. David Berard To Coach USA Hockey Goaltending Camp [UConnHuskies.com]
W. Rowing. Rowing Concludes Spring Season This Weekend [UConnHuskies.com]
M. Soccer. Men’s Soccer Begins Foreign Tour In Toronto [UConnHuskies.com]
M. Track. Ben Waruch Leads Huskies In Decathlon At IC4A Championships [UConnHuskies.com]
Baseball. Huskies Cannot Capitalize on Fischer’s Complete Game in USF Opener [UConnHuskies.com]
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Renfroe embracing second year in Greenville [SoxProspects.com]
Ranaudo healthy, ready for Portland debut [SoxProspects.com]
Pawtucket Red Sox
The PawSox got three runs in the 5th to secure a 5-1 win over the Columbus Clippers.
Mathis Masters Clippers [PawSox.com]
Mortensen takes demotion to PawSox in stride [Pawtucket Times]
PawSox Journal: Mathis pitches Pawtucket past Columbus [Providence Journal]
Columbus Clippers @ Pawtucket Red Sox 5.11.12 box score [MiLB.com]
International League 2012 Standings
Portland Sea Dogs:
The Sea Dogs got all of their runs in the 5th inning in their 4-2 win over the Trenton Thunder.
Sea Dogs Rebound with 4-2 Win Over Trenton [PortlandSeaDogs.com]
Hernandez, Sea Dogs silence Thunder [Portland Press Herald]
Hernandez’ command key to Sea Dogs win [SoxProspects.com]
Portland Sea Dogs @ Trenton Thunder 5.11.12 box score [MiLB.com]
Salem Red Sox:
Salem got two runs in the 14th inning to beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 5-3.
Red Sox Outlast Pelicans 5-3 in 14 Innings [SalemRedSox.com]
Salem Red Sox Report: May 12 edition [Roanoke Times]
Salem Red Sox @ Myrtle Beach Pelicans 5.11.12 box score [MiLB.com]
Carolina League 2012 standings
The Drive split their doubleheader with the Augusta GreenJackets. The GreenJackets walked off with a 2-1 win in game one while the Drive scored 11 runs over final three innings to take an 11-4 win.
Drive Split Double-Dip with GreenJackets [OurSports Central]
Greenville Drive @ Augusta GreenJackets 5.11.12 game 1 box score [MiLB.com]
Greenville Drive @ Augusta GreenJackets 5.11.12 game 2 box score [MiLB.com]
South Atlantic League 2012 Standings
Lowell Spinners:
The Spinners season will begin on June 18th against the Connecticut Tigers.
Lowell Spinners 2011 final stats
NY-Penn League 2011 Final Standings
Gulf Coast League Red Sox
The GCL Red Sox season will begin on June 18th against the GCL Rays.
Gulf Coast League 2011 Final Standings
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Norfolk, VA, May 11, 2012 – Richard Panik’s goal at 13:01 of overtime ended the Connecticut Whale’s season Friday night at Scope Arena, giving the Norfolk Admirals a 2-1 win in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the two teams, and a four-games-to-two triumph in the best-of-seven set.
Panik took a pass from Alex Killorn and got a step on Whale defenseman Brendan Bell, then made a move to the forehand to put the puck past Connecticut goaltender Cam Talbot, who made 44 saves in the game, including a combined 32 in the third period and overtime.
The Whale nearly found themselves behind just 41 seconds into the game, but an apparent goal by Norfolk’s Alexandre Picard was disallowed when it was ruled that he knocked the puck into the net with a high stick.
The Whale controlled play thereafter, but were frustrated by Admiral netminder Jaroslav Janus (30 saves) until the 14:49 mark, when Connecticut got a goal as a result of a fortunate bounce. Janus stopped a shot by Casey Wellman but could not control the rebound, and Norfolk forward Pierre-Cedric Labrie inadvertently knocked it into the net with his skate. Jonathan Audy-Marchessault, who got the last touch on the puck, was credited with the goal.
The best chance of a scoreless second period came at 10:10, when Audy-Marchessault was awarded a penalty shot after he was hooked while working his way past the Admiral defense. Janus, though, came up with a glove save on Audy-Marchessault’s penalty shot bid.
The Admirals dominated the third period, outshooting the Whale 18-2, but Talbot held the fort until the 10:52 mark, when Tyler Johnson tied the score. The Whale won a defensive-zone draw but were unable to control the puck, and Ondrej Palat was able to work it off the left-wing boards to Johnson in front of the net. Johnson nearly fanned on his shot, but was able to shove the puck through Talbot’s pads, for the goal that would end up forcing the overtime.
The series win was the first ever in a best-of-seven series for Norfolk, which will now go on to the Eastern Conference Finals to face the winner of a Game Seven Saturday between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and St. John’s in St. John’s.
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Connecticut Whale 1 at Norfolk Admirals 2 (OT)
Friday, May 11, 2012 – Norfolk Scope
Connecticut 1 0 0 0 – 1
Norfolk 0 0 1 1 – 2
1st Period-1, Connecticut, Audy-Marchessault 4 (Hrivik, Wellman), 14:49. Penalties-Conacher Nor (hooking), 2:58; Bourque Ct (goaltender interference), 6:10; Segal Nor (hooking), 6:33; Killorn Nor (holding the stick), 10:33; Newbury Ct (interference), 16:59.
2nd Period- No Scoring. Penalties-Audy-Marchessault Ct (slashing), 7:42; Wellman Ct (holding the stick), 20:00.
3rd Period-2, Norfolk, Johnson 2 (Palat), 10:52. Penalties-Erixon Ct (holding), 7:52; Deveaux Ct (roughing), 11:32; Picard Nor (roughing), 11:32; Tessier Ct (slashing), 13:52.
OT Period-3, Norfolk, Panik 2 (Killorn, Oberg), 13:01. Penalties-No Penalties
Shots on Goal-Connecticut 13-11-3-4-31. Norfolk 5-7-18-16-46.
Power Play Opportunities-Connecticut 0 / 3; Norfolk 0 / 6.
Goalies-Connecticut, Talbot 5-3-0 (46 shots-44 saves). Norfolk, Janus 2-1-0 (31 shots-30 saves).
A-5,832
Referees-Darcy Burchell (42), Mark Lemelin (41).
Linesmen-Scott Pomento (25), Tom George (61).
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After falling last night 8-3, the Boston Red Sox look to get back on track in the second game of a four-game set against the Cleveland Indians at Historic Fenway Park.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Indians television market, you can catch the game on SportsTime Ohio (STO). If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to it on the Red Sox radio network.
Clay Buchholz looks to right his ship along with the one the Red Sox are on in his seventh start of 2012. In his previous six starts, Buchholz is 3-1 with a 9.09 ERA. He took a no decision in his only start of 2011 against the Tribe when he allowed two runs in 7.1 innings of work. He’s made three career starts against the Indians and is 0-1 with a 5.71 ERA (11 ER/17.1 IP).
Ubaldo Jimenez is also making his seventh start of 2012 for the Tribe. In his previous six starts, Jimenez is 3-2 with a 4.04 ERA. His only career start against the local nine came in 2010 as a member of the Colorado Rockies. In that start, he picked up a no decision after allowing six runs in 5.2 innings of work. He has never pitched at the Fens.
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Here are today’s lineups:
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| 1. Johnny Damon | LF | 1. Ryan Sweeney | CF |
| 2. Jason Kipnis | 2B | 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B |
| 3. Asdrubal Cabrera | SS | 3. David Ortiz | DH |
| 4. Travis Hafner | DH | 4. Adrian Gonzalez | 1B |
| 5. Carlos Santana | C | 5. Will Middlebrooks | 3B |
| 6. Shin-Soo Choo | RF | 6. Daniel Nava | LF |
| 7. Michael Brantley | CF | 7. Cody Ross | RF |
| 8. Casey Kotchman | 1B | 8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia | C |
| 9. Jack Hannahan | 3B | 9. Nick Punto | SS |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | SP | Clay Buchholz | SP |
And here is how the hitters have fared against today’s starting pitchers:
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Red Sox Need To Cut Josh Beckett ASAP [Boston Barstool Sports]
Sox’ Ortiz unhurt in pre-game car accident [Boston Herald]
Clay Buchholz: Limiting big innings is the key to his turnaround [Clubhouse Insider]
Golfgate revisited: Perception was the problem for Josh Beckett [Clubhouse Insider]
Ortiz uninjured in car accident [CSN New England]
Schilling on Beckett: ‘I guess I’m speechless’ [CSN New England]
Dear Bag Guy [CSN New England]
Beckett can’t get away [CSN New England]
Valentine on Buchholz: ‘We need him’ [CSN New England]
Ortiz understands anger, urges patience [CSN New England]
Valentine: Beckett a “professional” [CSN New England]
Red Sox pregame notes: Is Josh Beckett tipping pitches? [CSN New England]
W2W4: Breaking down Buchholz [ESPN Boston]
Schill: ‘Can’t comprehend’ Beckett reaction [ESPN Boston]
Bobby V: Can’t control players’ free time [ESPN Boston]
Youk plays catch; Dice-K’s return nears [ESPN Boston]
Same equation: Bullpen excellent, starters awful [ESPN Boston]
Last chance for Clay Buchholz? [Extra Bases]
The problem with Beckett isn’t Beckett [Extra Bases]
Video: Nick Cafardo on Josh Beckett [Extra Bases]
David Ortiz unhurt in minor traffic incident [Extra Bases]
Game 32: Red Sox pregame notes [Extra Bases]
A Different Take on Beckett [FenwayMae]
Red Sox no longer easy to root for [FoxSports.com]
Josh Beckett: ‘I want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem’ [Full Count]
The Texas Con Man, Part II [Tony Massarotti – Boston Globe]
Where Will the Red Sox Finish This Season in the AL East Standings? [NESN.com]
Josh Beckett Can’t Dwell on Rough Performance, As He Remains Too Important to Red Sox’ Efforts [NESN.com]
Red Sox Mailbag: Trading Josh Beckett, Clay Buchholz, Kevin Youkilis Very Unlikely [NESN.com]
Trading Josh Beckett Won’t Be Easy, No Matter How Much Red Sox Fans Want a Move [NESN.com]
Former Red Sox prospect Hagadone off to terrific start with Indians [Projo Sox Blog]
New York Times sells interest in Red Sox [Projo Sox Blog]
McClure on Beckett: “Josh is one of those rare individuals who is mentally very strong” [Projo Sox Blog]
Doubront learning in each start [Projo Sox Blog]
Valentine: Beckett might have been tipping pitches [Projo Sox Blog]
Matsuzaka aiming for 90 pitches with PawSox on Saturday [Projo Sox Blog]
Mortensen eager for next big-league opportunity [Projo Sox Blog]
Red Sox need Buchholz to get right vs. Tribe [RedSox.com]
Big Papi still feels void left by mom’s passing [RedSox.com]
Papi unharmed after multi-car accident [RedSox.com]
Renfroe embracing second year in Greenville [SoxProspects.com]
Valentine: Won’t ‘legislate’ player off’days [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]
Josh Beckett, Kevin Garnett and defiance [Touching All The Bases]
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The New England Patriots made some changes amongst the coaching staff official on Thursday by announcing that Matt Patricia is now the defensive coordinator.
Patricia, who was the safeties coach, has called all the defensive plays from the sideline since Dean Pees left the team after the 2009 season.
The RPI grad has coached at his alma mater as a grad assistant, then he went on to Amherst College as defensive line coach, then Syracuse as the offensive grad assistant, before he came to New England as the offensive coaching assistant in 2004.
In his time with the Patriots he has been an assistant offensive line coach, linebackers coach, safeties coach and now defensive coordinator.
In addition to the Patricia promotion the team also announced that Steve Belichick was named as a coaching assistant.
Belichick, the son of the head coach, is following in the footsteps of his father and his grandfather, for who he is named.
The younger Belichick, a Rutgers grad, walked onto the football team as the long snapper in 2011 after having played lacrosse for four seasons at the university.
As a coaching assistant his duties and responsibilities will vary with the needs of the team. The younger Belichick is no stranger to breaking down film and being on the sidelines as he has been seen numerous times near his father during games.
Other differences in this seasons coaching staff from last season are: Pepper Johnson is now the linebackers coach, Patrick Graham will coach the defensive line, Brian Flores is the safeties coach and Josh Boyer has the cornerbacks. George Godsey moves from offensive assistant to tight ends coach and Joe Judge will be the special teams assistant.
Holdovers from last season include offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who came back to the Patriots during the playoffs, running backs coach Ivan Fears, wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea, special teams coach Scott O’Brien and offensive line coach/assistant head coach Dante Scarnecchia.
The Patriots also signed two undrafted free agents they are RB Brandon Bolden out of Mississippi and DL Justin Francis from Rutgers.
Bolden is second in Mississippi history in touchdowns with 33 including 27 rushing and 4th in rushing yards with 2,604. In 2011 he played in 10 games and had 4 TD’s and ran for 462 yards.
Francis appeared in 12 games for Rutgers and made 60 tackles, he had 5.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception and 5 passes defensed in 2011.
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