A college football recruiting dead period has begun, which means Servite will be a lot quieter after college recruiters visited during the past two weeks making sure they stop by to evaluate the team’s outstanding starting offensive tackles, Drew Fielder, a junior, and Elisha Mueller, a sophomore.
Let’s just say that Fielder, the 6-foot-6, 280-pound starting left tackle, has “blown up” as a college prospect as coaches recognize his growing size, strength and ability entering his senior year. Mueller, 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds, has been attracting big-time interest since his freshman season as a right tackle starter and was a sophomore All-American.
Together, they should form quite a duo in the Trinity League this fall.
“You feel real confident in your ability to win in the trenches,” coach Chris Reinert said.
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Liverpool Street station in London is set to undergo a huge transformationCredit: Network Rail Property and ACMEBut the upgrades could see up to 10 years of disruption for travellersCredit: Unknown
One architect who has opposed the plans said during a recent campaign meeting that the disruption could last for 10 years.
As part of the planning process, Network Rail has revealed the extent of disruption thatcommuterswould face despite the station remaining open during the works.
There would be an impact on some London Overground routes on Greater Anglia services including those from Chingford, Cheshunt and Enfield Town.
Documents reveal that platforms 1 and 2 which are used by London Overground trains would be closed for up to two years.
Proposals also suggest that later on, the area between platforms 9 and 10 would be needed for the building of a new upper concourse.
But Network Rail says these platforms as well as platforms 16 and 17 would remain open throughout the work.
Services could possibly face ‘thinning’ which is likely to result in overcrowding – particularly at rush hour.
The Stansted Express could possibly face disruption too.
Part of why Liverpool Street is so busy is due to the addition of the Elizabeth Line which was added in 2022.
However this would be unaffected by the construction to the main station.
Plans reveal a new office building above the main concourseCredit: Network Rail Property and ACMEOn top of the new building will be rooftop gardens
If the proposals go ahead, work would start at the beginning of 2029 and last seven years, with the new station completed by mid-2036.
Network Rail’s scheme is set to be considered by theCity of London Corporation’s planning committee on February 10, 2026.
Network Rail recently revealed a new fly-over video to show their proposed plans which has a large concourse area set to ease congestion during busy times.
It includes increased step-free access across rail and underground platforms, eight new lifts and more escalators which will increase from four to ten.
To reduce queues, additional ticket barriers would be added along with more toilet and family facilities on all levels.
On the upper concourse will be more cafes and food outlets and outside will be more green spaces.
Renders also show what the new office building that’s set to be built above the station concourse near the Grade II* listed Andaz Hotel will look like – with rooftop gardens.
Talking about the potential disruption, a spokesperson for Network Rail said to The Standard: “The scheme has been carefully designed and phased to ensure that the station remains open and operational during the works.
“There will be changes to entrances and routes and the only platform closure can be accommodated across the remaining platforms for that short period.
“We are engaging with our transport partners and ensuring customers can continue to use Liverpool Street with as little disruption as possible during the works is as important as the transformation for the future.”
