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4 days ago
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Former Falcons WR Returns To His First Sport Of Choice
Former Falcons WR Returns To His First Sport Of Choice originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jared Bernhardt has returned to the sport that he loves to play professionally. Advertisement Bernhardt will join the Denver Outlaws of the Premier Soccer League. He originally played lacrosse as a member of the Maryland Terrapins, finishing as the team's all-time record holder in points with 290, goals with 202, single-season points with 99, and single-season goals with 71. Falcons WR Jared Bernhardt makes a catch during a preseason game against the New York Jets. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images While there, he would also win the award for the nation's top lacrosse player, known as the Tewaarton, in 2021. After leaving Maryland, Bernhardt joined the Ferris State Bulldogs team to play football at the quarterback position. He was also quite the athlete on the football field. While with the Bulldogs, he threw for over 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for over 1,200 yards and 23 touchdowns. He would then go undrafted in the 2022 draft, but instead signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an UDFA to play wide receiver. Advertisement Bernhardt made the 53-man roster in 2022 but only appeared in two games for the Falcons, not recording any stats. During a week one preseason against the Detroit Lions, Bernhardt caught a game-winning touchdown pass. The Falcons were down by three with just over a minute and a half to go in the game when Bernhardt made the snag to give the Falcons the lead. It has been an unusual path for Bernhardt to make it to the NFL and then as a professional lacrosse player, but he wouldn't have it any other way. 'I wouldn't change it. As I said, a lot of great experiences, ups and downs, and a lot of good people you meet along the way, and if I didn't do that, I wouldn't have had that stuff. So I'm fortunate enough to have been able to go through all of that.' Related: The Drama Is Over In Atlanta At The Quarterback Position... (For Now) Related: What To Know From The Atlanta Falcons Wrapping Up Their Offseason Program This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
5 days ago
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- NBC Sports
Former Falcons WR Jared Bernhardt returns to lacrosse
Jared Bernhardt moved from lacrosse to football after a stellar collegiate career at Maryland and made it all the way to the NFL, but he's now back to his original path. Bernhardt won the Tewaarton Award as the country's top lacrosse player while at Maryland and then transferred to Ferris State to play wide receiver. He signed with the Falcons in 2022 and appeared in two games before going on the reserve/retired list in 2023. He returned to spend some time in the CFL, but is now playing in the Premier Lacrosse League. Bernhardt said he has no regrets about his circuitous route over the last few years. 'Some people may have all the speculation about leaving at the top of your game, but for me, I just feel that was the right move for me,' Bernhardt said, via Edward Lee of the Baltimore Sun. 'I wouldn't change it. As I said, a lot of great experiences, ups and downs and a lot of good people you meet along the way, and if I didn't do that, I wouldn't have had that stuff. So I'm fortunate enough to have been able to go through all of that.' Bernhardt has scored one goal in two games with the Denver Outlaws since his return.
USA Today
09-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU hockey to face Ferris State in Great Lakes Invitational this year
MSU hockey to face Ferris State in Great Lakes Invitational this year The Great Lakes Invitational returns for its 59th installment on December 28-29, 2025 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids! We'll take on Ferris State at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 28 in a field that also features Michigan Tech and Miami. Tickets go on sale in September at… — Michigan State Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) June 9, 2025 The 59th annual Great Lakes Invitational was confirmed on Monday, with the Spartans' matchup for the event announced as well. The official schedule and details for this year's Great Lakes Invitational has been announced, with the Spartans set to face in-state rival Ferris State in the semifinals. Michigan Tech will play Miami (OH) in the other semifinals matchup, with the Spartans playing one of those two teams in either the championship or third-place game. The tournament will be held on December 28 and 29 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. Michigan Tech and Miami (OH) will meet in the first semifinal on December 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET, with the Spartans and Bulldogs playing in the second game that'll begin at approximately 7 p.m. ET. The winners of the semifinal matchups will play in the championship game at 7 p.m. ET on December 29, while the two losers will play prior to that in the consolation game at 3:30 p.m. ET. Michigan State captured its first Great Lakes Invitational championship since 2009 this past season, beating eventual national champion Western Michigan in the finals. The Spartans will again be a contender to win this event, with Michigan State expected to be a preseason top five team again this upcoming season. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Students living on Ferris State's campus relocated amid power outage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — About 500 students have been relocated from Ferris State's on-campus housing because of power outages, the school said. Power at Cramer Hall, Bond Hall and West Campus Apartment is expected to be out at least through the weekend because many of the crews that can repair it are responding to , Ferris State University said. West Michigan crews head north to help after ice storm Power has been out since 10 p.m. Wednesday night, when storms rolled through the area. Students at Cramer and Bond halls can stay in vacant rooms in other residence halls and other locations and West Campus Apartments can also be relocated if needed, the university said. Consumers Energy power outage map Any students without power who do not have meal plans can eat meals at Ferris' Rock Café during the outage. More information will be posted at when updates are available, the school said. Ferris State expected power to be restored to the colleges of pharmacy and health professions as well as the department of public safety and early learning center by Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Ferris State picks next hockey coach
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Ferris State University has hired its next hockey coach. Longtime head coach Bob Daniels, who spent 33 years as the Bulldogs' head coach, announced in January that this season would be his last. Advertisement Longtime Ferris State hockey coach Bob Daniels to retire Now, the university has found Daniels' replacement: Brett Riley, who comes to Big Rapids from Long Island University in New York. Riley has been head coach there since 2020. This season, he led the LIU Sharks to their winningest season in program history, according to a release from Ferris State University. Riley comes from a 'legendary college hockey family' and is a third-generation hockey coach, the release says. Both his father and his grandfather coached at Army West Point, and his grandfather coached the gold-winning 1960 Olympic team. The university noted Riley's commitment to helping players reach their potential. Advertisement 'Brett brings a tremendous passion for the game of hockey and outstanding energy,' stated Ferris State Athletic Director Steve Brockelbank. 'He also has displayed the ability to attract and develop talented players both on and off the ice, which is essential in today's game.' In a statement, Riley said he was 'incredibly honored and excited' to become head coach. 'Coach Daniels has built a strong foundation both on and off the ice and I am committed to carrying that legacy forward, honoring the work he's done and continuing to elevate this program on and off the ice,' he said. Riley will be the Bulldogs' sixth head coach. Advertisement Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
