Buddy Farnham Re-Signs with Patriots
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Brown ’10 football standout, Buddy Farnham was released by the New England Patriots on August 9th, but has been re-signed today in reaction to Torry Holt’s (WR) season ending knee injury. Farnham turned some heads during the New England Patriots Training Camp earlier this month. The 2009 Ivy Player of the Year is only 6'0" and 190 lbs, but has exceptional hands and has a knack for making plays. He's the humble, blue-collared player that coaches and fans love. When Holt, a 12-year NFL veteran was placed on the Patriot’s IR Sunday, it opened a roster spot for Farnham and brought him back to Gillette.
Farnham Family Tradition
Buddy grew up in Andover, MA, a Patriots fan, with dreams of playing for the Brown Bears. His father (Mark '80) and two uncles (Bob '77, Paul '83) were all record-breaking wide-receivers at Brown and all wore the number 46. For nine straight years, Brown's starting receiver was #46 Farnham. Bob was an All-American and Mark and Paul were both All-Ivy selections. It was only fitting that when it came time to choose a college, Buddy followed in his family's footsteps. Likewise, Buddy's cousin, Bobby Farnham '12 (Bob's son) plays for Brown's hockey team (and wears #46 of course).
Buddy went on to dominate the Ivy League from the get-go, having an immediate impact as receiver and punt returner. He was a three-time first team All-Ivy selection and Ivy Player of the Year his senior year. In his career, Buddy totaled 229 receptions and 2,895 yards, which is 6th and 7th in Ivy League history, receptively.
Buddy has been given another chance, but his best shot at playing is on special teams. Everyone seems to be pulling for the hometown hero. Here him speak for himself on GoLocalProv video.
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