During the preseason, Leonard Fournette made headlines when he said the NFL was “really easy” after his first game. Many expected the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back would eat his words once the reality check of the regular season rolled around. But that’s not happening. The former LSU star has taken the league by storm, as he ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing yards (596), despite sitting out Week 7 with an ankle injury. He leads all backs in touchdowns, and ranks second in yards per game (99.3) behind Kansas City Chiefs rookie back Kareem Hunt (102.4). So does Fournette stand by what he said during the preseason? “Most defini... NESN.com
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Charlie McAvoy ‘Really Excited’ To Begin Journey To NHL With Providence Bruins
The Providence Bruins have agreed to terms on an ATO with former Boston Univeristy defenseman Charlie McAvoy. He’s expected to play in the team’s upcoming game Saturday, and he said he’s looking forward to starting his journey to the NHL. To hear McAvoy explain his decision to leave BU, check out his interview with Emerson Lotzia in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com