Yale Rookies Tackle Buffalo Bills’ Training Camp
Yale graduates are tackling the NFL with the Buffalo Bills. Jackson Hawes and Wande Owens share their rookie journey. How do they blend Ivy League smarts with football grit? Click below for this week’s episode of The State of Greater Western New York Report to find out!
In the first half of the show, host Chris Carosa interviews Yale alumni Jackson Hawes and Wande Owens outside Highmark Stadium, where the new Bills stadium rises. From their championship days at Yale to anticipating Buffalo’s notorious weather, they reveal how their college experiences shaped their NFL dreams, with a nod to the passionate Bills Mafia.
In the second half, Carosa explores how their majors—economics and computer science—inform their game. From decision-making on the field to savoring Buffalo’s wings and Niagara Falls, discover how these rookies connect Yale’s legacy to Western New York’s vibrant sports culture. Special thanks to Tom Kokoska for arranging the interview.
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