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Texas A&M took care of business in Week 7, earning its second shutout win of the season after defeating The Citadel 41-0 behind 264 rushing yards and three touchdowns from sophomore RB Jamarion Morrow. With freshman back KJ Edwards adding 116 rushing yards, the Aggie offense needs to keep a "ground and pound" approach, especially if redshirt junior quarterback Marcel Reed remains the starter.
On defense, Texas A&M didn't have to do much, as the Bulldogs barely attempted to throw the ball, running 47 times for 140 yards, resulting in a one-dimensional attack that didn't require defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill to scheme up pressure, just needing to stop the run and tackle in ******* e, which was accomplished.
The SEC experienced its most chaotic week in what feels like a decade-plus, as No. 1 Georgia, No. 7 Texas, and Texas A&M's next opponent, Alabama, lost at home and on the road, resulting in a seismic shift in the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25.
As I stated above, Texas A&M will head to Tuscaloosa for the first time since the 2022 season to face Alabama, and after an impressive start to the year against bad defenses, sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell has passed for just 185 yards against Georgia (loss) and 147 yards and an interception during Saturday's loss at Tennessee.
Still, expectations are that the former five-star prospect will rebound at home against Texas A&M's respectable but beatable defense, especially given the Aggies' pass-rush issues. The Aggies enter the week as 15.5-point underdogs, and ESPN FPI gives Texas A&M a 16.5% chance to defeat Alabama (83.5%).
#texas #yards #week #georgia
On defense, Texas A&M didn't have to do much, as the Bulldogs barely attempted to throw the ball, running 47 times for 140 yards, resulting in a one-dimensional attack that didn't require defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill to scheme up pressure, just needing to stop the run and tackle in ******* e, which was accomplished.
The SEC experienced its most chaotic week in what feels like a decade-plus, as No. 1 Georgia, No. 7 Texas, and Texas A&M's next opponent, Alabama, lost at home and on the road, resulting in a seismic shift in the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25.
As I stated above, Texas A&M will head to Tuscaloosa for the first time since the 2022 season to face Alabama, and after an impressive start to the year against bad defenses, sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell has passed for just 185 yards against Georgia (loss) and 147 yards and an interception during Saturday's loss at Tennessee.
Still, expectations are that the former five-star prospect will rebound at home against Texas A&M's respectable but beatable defense, especially given the Aggies' pass-rush issues. The Aggies enter the week as 15.5-point underdogs, and ESPN FPI gives Texas A&M a 16.5% chance to defeat Alabama (83.5%).
#texas #yards #week #georgia
2 months ago
The Chargers will take the field for the first time in 2026 with an opening weekend matchup against the Cardinals on deck.
Here's what Los Angeles needs to do on offense to come away with a win.
One of the biggest appeals of hiring Mike McDaniel this offseason to coordinate the offense is what it might do for Herbert, who is being lauded as a potential MVP candidate with McDaniel's system attached. Chargers fans caught a glimpse of what that could look like in the preseason game against the Rams when Herbert hit Quentin Johnston for a long-range touchdown. A full game of Herbert operating the McDaniel offense should be a thing of beauty, but both men will need to show that this marriage lives up to the hype in order for Sunday to feel like a success.
McDaniel put up wanted posters for fullback Alec Ingold and running back Keaton Mitchell in the Chargers facility before LA was able to sign both players, in addition to adding tight ends Charlie Kolar and David Njoku. Sunday will be LA's first chance to show why those players in particular make this offense hum - what sort of usage does Ingold see as a fullback? Is Kolar going to be a more well-rounded receiving threat? What does the rotation look like between Kolar, Njoku, and second-year player Oronde Gadsden II? How much will Mitchell eat into Omarion Hampton's touches? The Chargers should be looking for proof of concept in Week 1, and that will come by answering at least a few of those questions and introducing fans to some of their new contributors on offense.
An interior offensive line of left guard Kayode Awosika, rookie second-round pick center Jake Slaughter, and right guard Cole Strange isn't anything to write home about, but McDaniel has made do with seemingly substandard trios on the inside before. Nolen looked like a potential game-wrecker in limited action for Arizona last season and now returns as the cornerstone of a defensive line who will look to take advantage of what has to be LA's greatest weakness on offense. If the Chargers can keep Nolen from making a big impact by sending help towards him and getting the ball out quickly to start the game, they should be able to keep things humming on offense.
#mcdaniel #kolar
Here's what Los Angeles needs to do on offense to come away with a win.
One of the biggest appeals of hiring Mike McDaniel this offseason to coordinate the offense is what it might do for Herbert, who is being lauded as a potential MVP candidate with McDaniel's system attached. Chargers fans caught a glimpse of what that could look like in the preseason game against the Rams when Herbert hit Quentin Johnston for a long-range touchdown. A full game of Herbert operating the McDaniel offense should be a thing of beauty, but both men will need to show that this marriage lives up to the hype in order for Sunday to feel like a success.
McDaniel put up wanted posters for fullback Alec Ingold and running back Keaton Mitchell in the Chargers facility before LA was able to sign both players, in addition to adding tight ends Charlie Kolar and David Njoku. Sunday will be LA's first chance to show why those players in particular make this offense hum - what sort of usage does Ingold see as a fullback? Is Kolar going to be a more well-rounded receiving threat? What does the rotation look like between Kolar, Njoku, and second-year player Oronde Gadsden II? How much will Mitchell eat into Omarion Hampton's touches? The Chargers should be looking for proof of concept in Week 1, and that will come by answering at least a few of those questions and introducing fans to some of their new contributors on offense.
An interior offensive line of left guard Kayode Awosika, rookie second-round pick center Jake Slaughter, and right guard Cole Strange isn't anything to write home about, but McDaniel has made do with seemingly substandard trios on the inside before. Nolen looked like a potential game-wrecker in limited action for Arizona last season and now returns as the cornerstone of a defensive line who will look to take advantage of what has to be LA's greatest weakness on offense. If the Chargers can keep Nolen from making a big impact by sending help towards him and getting the ball out quickly to start the game, they should be able to keep things humming on offense.
#mcdaniel #kolar
2 months ago
A month of football is in the books with the completion of Week 4 games Sept. 11.
Checking around the Marion area, there were several worthy performances of recognition from the action.
To honor the best of the best, the Marion Star is offering a poll for fans to vote for their favorite nominee to be the player of Week 4.
The poll will be open through 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Fans are encouraged to vote as often as allowed.
Here are the nominees:
#best #poll
Checking around the Marion area, there were several worthy performances of recognition from the action.
To honor the best of the best, the Marion Star is offering a poll for fans to vote for their favorite nominee to be the player of Week 4.
The poll will be open through 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Fans are encouraged to vote as often as allowed.
Here are the nominees:
#best #poll
2 months ago
Marion Harding and Highland kicked off the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference season with another instant classic.
Last year Highland survived a late rally by Marion Harding to win in overtime. This season it was the Presidents' turn to win a wild and close one in Week 4 action on Sept. 11.
Marion Harding's Jaden Jordan hauled in an 11-yard touchdown pass from Dez Feliciano with 12 seconds left to give the Prexies a 26-22 victory over the Scots.
The Presidents led 19-8 with eight seconds left in the third quarter, but Highland's Robby Schmidt engineered scoring drives capped by his runs of 15 and 20 yards to take a 22-19 lead with 5:35 to go.
Harding (3-1, 1-0) finished with 15 first downs and 365 total yards, while the Scots (1-3, 0-1) ended with 15 first downs and 307 yards.
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Last year Highland survived a late rally by Marion Harding to win in overtime. This season it was the Presidents' turn to win a wild and close one in Week 4 action on Sept. 11.
Marion Harding's Jaden Jordan hauled in an 11-yard touchdown pass from Dez Feliciano with 12 seconds left to give the Prexies a 26-22 victory over the Scots.
The Presidents led 19-8 with eight seconds left in the third quarter, but Highland's Robby Schmidt engineered scoring drives capped by his runs of 15 and 20 yards to take a 22-19 lead with 5:35 to go.
Harding (3-1, 1-0) finished with 15 first downs and 365 total yards, while the Scots (1-3, 0-1) ended with 15 first downs and 307 yards.
#presidents
2 months ago
It's Week 3 of the Iowa high school football season, and scores are starting to roll in from across the state.
Some of the top games Friday night are Bishop Heelan at Sioux City East, Dallas Center-Grimes at Dowling, North Polk at ADM and Xavier at Clear Creek Amana.
See below for the list of IHSAA scores from Friday night.
Central Elkader 73, Calamus-Wheatland 32
Davenport North 38, Marion 0
#bishop
Some of the top games Friday night are Bishop Heelan at Sioux City East, Dallas Center-Grimes at Dowling, North Polk at ADM and Xavier at Clear Creek Amana.
See below for the list of IHSAA scores from Friday night.
Central Elkader 73, Calamus-Wheatland 32
Davenport North 38, Marion 0
#bishop
2 months ago
Week 4 of the Florida high school football season in the Gainesville area is officially here!
The week begins with not one, but two Thursday night games…and neither are at Citizens Field. One involves Buchholz opening district play in Marion County vs. West Port. The other is, simply put, the biggest game of the season as Miami-Northwestern makes the trip from Dade County to eastern Alachua County.
Friday sees district play begin for Columbia, Eastside and Gainesville High. For the Tigers, the objective is to keep the momentum going. For the Hurricanes and Rams, it's to pick up their first win of the season.
You can read our predictions here and the full schedule for the week here. Be sure to keep it here for live updates and scores from every game across the Gainesville area.
Also make sure to follow Gainesville Sun Preps Reporter Noah Ram on X, Instagram and Facebook for highlights from Hawthorne Thursday night as Miami Northwestern visits the Hornets and from Citizens Field Friday where Lecanto meets Gainesville High in a district battle.
#here #high
The week begins with not one, but two Thursday night games…and neither are at Citizens Field. One involves Buchholz opening district play in Marion County vs. West Port. The other is, simply put, the biggest game of the season as Miami-Northwestern makes the trip from Dade County to eastern Alachua County.
Friday sees district play begin for Columbia, Eastside and Gainesville High. For the Tigers, the objective is to keep the momentum going. For the Hurricanes and Rams, it's to pick up their first win of the season.
You can read our predictions here and the full schedule for the week here. Be sure to keep it here for live updates and scores from every game across the Gainesville area.
Also make sure to follow Gainesville Sun Preps Reporter Noah Ram on X, Instagram and Facebook for highlights from Hawthorne Thursday night as Miami Northwestern visits the Hornets and from Citizens Field Friday where Lecanto meets Gainesville High in a district battle.
#here #high
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Texas A&M made quite the statement in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season, shutting out Missouri State 50-0 thanks to an elite defensive effort, limiting the Bears to a pedestrian 67 total yards, while starting quarterback Marcel Reed was highly impressive, completing 20/31 for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns
This game was simply a tune-up before the Aggies embark on their first nine-game SEC schedule, which includes a brutal road stretch in the second half of the season. However, Texas A&M will host Arizona State for an early Saturday afternoon kickoff, one day after the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Last Saturday, Arizona State defeated Morgan State 70-7 behind former Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley, who threw for a career-high and program-record 387 yards and 6 touchdowns, which, no matter the opponent, is extremely impressive. During his final season with the Wildcats, Boley wasn't highly regarded as a passer, but he always had the potential to improve.
While three Arizona State wide receivers recorded over 100 yards, transfer WR Omarion Miller looks like the biggest threat to the Aggie secondary after reeling in 8 receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown, looking like the Sun Devils' No. 1 receiver. Texas A&M never faced Boley during his time at Kentucky, but you can be sure Mike Elko and DC Lyle Hemphill are well aware of his breakout performance.
While Boley's improved accuracy and touch were impressive, several of his touchdown passes were off short passes or screens, while Morgan State's secondary was, well, very, very bad. Facing Texas A&M's deep cornerback and safety rotation will be his biggest challenge yet while playing inside what should be a near-sold-out Kyle Field.
#texas #saturday
This game was simply a tune-up before the Aggies embark on their first nine-game SEC schedule, which includes a brutal road stretch in the second half of the season. However, Texas A&M will host Arizona State for an early Saturday afternoon kickoff, one day after the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Last Saturday, Arizona State defeated Morgan State 70-7 behind former Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley, who threw for a career-high and program-record 387 yards and 6 touchdowns, which, no matter the opponent, is extremely impressive. During his final season with the Wildcats, Boley wasn't highly regarded as a passer, but he always had the potential to improve.
While three Arizona State wide receivers recorded over 100 yards, transfer WR Omarion Miller looks like the biggest threat to the Aggie secondary after reeling in 8 receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown, looking like the Sun Devils' No. 1 receiver. Texas A&M never faced Boley during his time at Kentucky, but you can be sure Mike Elko and DC Lyle Hemphill are well aware of his breakout performance.
While Boley's improved accuracy and touch were impressive, several of his touchdown passes were off short passes or screens, while Morgan State's secondary was, well, very, very bad. Facing Texas A&M's deep cornerback and safety rotation will be his biggest challenge yet while playing inside what should be a near-sold-out Kyle Field.
#texas #saturday
2 months ago
No. 8 Texas A&M (1-0) was slow out of the gate during Saturday night's season opener vs. Missouri State, as the Aggies' revamped offensive line struggled to find consistency, giving up several pressures and two sacks on starting quarterback Marcel Reed, but thanks to adjustments from coach Mike Elko and OL coach Adam Cushing, this group tightened up in the second half.
Leading 19-0 going into halftime, Texas A&M's defense shut down the Bears throughout the night, which continued into the third and fourth quarters, allowing 67 total yards, including a pedestrian 37 rushing yards. With A&M's O-line improvement, the Aggie rushing attack made its late impact, as wide receiver Terry Bussey, RB Jamarion Morrow, and freshman running back Carsyn Baker scored touchdowns.
Marcel Reed completed 21/30 for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing impressive pass after impressive pass despite early pressure in his face, while transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton made his impact known, leading the game with 76 receiving yards and his first touchdown as an Aggie.
Before hosting Arizona State on Saturday, here are the latest Pro Football Focus grades on offense and defense after Texas A&M's 50-0 win over Missouri State in Week 1.
QB Marcel Reed — 80.6 offense, 78.6 passing, 66.8 running
#yards #leading #line
Leading 19-0 going into halftime, Texas A&M's defense shut down the Bears throughout the night, which continued into the third and fourth quarters, allowing 67 total yards, including a pedestrian 37 rushing yards. With A&M's O-line improvement, the Aggie rushing attack made its late impact, as wide receiver Terry Bussey, RB Jamarion Morrow, and freshman running back Carsyn Baker scored touchdowns.
Marcel Reed completed 21/30 for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing impressive pass after impressive pass despite early pressure in his face, while transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton made his impact known, leading the game with 76 receiving yards and his first touchdown as an Aggie.
Before hosting Arizona State on Saturday, here are the latest Pro Football Focus grades on offense and defense after Texas A&M's 50-0 win over Missouri State in Week 1.
QB Marcel Reed — 80.6 offense, 78.6 passing, 66.8 running
#yards #leading #line
2 months ago
Colorado football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Colorado Buffaloes enter the 2026 football season with many unknowns. After flipping the roster a fourth time since Deion Sanders gave his famed Louis Luggage speech in Boulder, could the Buffs win a bowl game for the first time in 22 years?
Sanders opens the season in Atlanta, the city where he started a dual professional sports career with the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons. However, the capital of the Peach State hasn't shown the Hall of Famer any southern hospitality, posting a 0-2 record going back to his days of coaching at Jackson State.
Sanders added a set of new coordinators with Brennan Marion (offense) and Chris Marve (defense) ahead of the 2026 season. Will the series of moves result in more wins?
MORE: The Sporting News' 140 Greatest Sports Moments of All Time
#state #sports #Football
The Colorado Buffaloes enter the 2026 football season with many unknowns. After flipping the roster a fourth time since Deion Sanders gave his famed Louis Luggage speech in Boulder, could the Buffs win a bowl game for the first time in 22 years?
Sanders opens the season in Atlanta, the city where he started a dual professional sports career with the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons. However, the capital of the Peach State hasn't shown the Hall of Famer any southern hospitality, posting a 0-2 record going back to his days of coaching at Jackson State.
Sanders added a set of new coordinators with Brennan Marion (offense) and Chris Marve (defense) ahead of the 2026 season. Will the series of moves result in more wins?
MORE: The Sporting News' 140 Greatest Sports Moments of All Time
#state #sports #Football
2 months ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Fox Sports ****** yst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty to charges ahead of a trial stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records filed Thursday.
A motion asks for a guilty plea and sentencing hearing for Sanchez in Marion County Superior Court. Online records didn't indicate which charges Sanchez plans to plead guilty to.
Sanchez faces a felony battery charge, along with three misdemeanor charges, for what prosecutors have said was a fight over parking.
The ex-NFL quarterback's jury trial was scheduled to start Tuesday. The trial had been rescheduled five times since it was initially set to begin in December. Sanchez and Fox Sports also face a civil lawsuit filed by the truck driver, Perry Tole.
A police affidavit alleges that Sanchez, smelling of alcohol, accosted Tole, who had backed his truck into a hotel's loading docks in downtown Indianapolis. Tole claims in his lawsuit that Sanchez entered the truck without permission, then physically blocked and shoved Tole, who then doused Sanchez with pepper spray.
#sanchez
A motion asks for a guilty plea and sentencing hearing for Sanchez in Marion County Superior Court. Online records didn't indicate which charges Sanchez plans to plead guilty to.
Sanchez faces a felony battery charge, along with three misdemeanor charges, for what prosecutors have said was a fight over parking.
The ex-NFL quarterback's jury trial was scheduled to start Tuesday. The trial had been rescheduled five times since it was initially set to begin in December. Sanchez and Fox Sports also face a civil lawsuit filed by the truck driver, Perry Tole.
A police affidavit alleges that Sanchez, smelling of alcohol, accosted Tole, who had backed his truck into a hotel's loading docks in downtown Indianapolis. Tole claims in his lawsuit that Sanchez entered the truck without permission, then physically blocked and shoved Tole, who then doused Sanchez with pepper spray.
#sanchez
2 months ago
There's few things more excruciating for a fantasy football manager than watching one of your players waste away on a bad offense. Whether it's poor play-calling, offensive line play or an incompetent quarterback, even the best receivers and running backs can struggle to break through because of their circumstances.
We've already identified the teams to avoid in fantasy for that reason, and now it's the flip side of that coin. Here are five teams worth targeting in 2026 fantasy football drafts, as they could produce enough offensive fireworks to have several players worth rostering.
The Chargers brought in OC Mike McDaniel to revitalize their offense after he did wonders with Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. Tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are now healthy as well, so it's full speed ahead for Justin Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. I'm targeting Johnston late in all my drafts, as he's the Chargers' undisputed deep threat with Herbert one of the NFL's best deep passers. Johnston is a steal at his current ADP.
Dallas has the NFL's most fearsome wide receiver duo in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, plus a surgically accurate quarterback in Dak Prescott. Javonte Williams is also coming off a career year as the team's lead running back, and his powerful style should continue to be a perfect complement to the high-flying pass game. All four players are worth targeting, but tight end Jake Ferguson is a fade at his current ADP as his game is touchdown-reliant and lacks the verticality of, say, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson.
Ben Johnson has a case to be the NFL's brightest offensive mind, so it's wise to load up on Bears in drafts. D'Andre Swift is a perfect RB2 if you go WR heavy early. Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III have a big chance to outplay their ADP if Caleb Williams can take the leap many are expecting. And as for the tight end skyrocketing up draft boards, Colston Loveland has a chance for a Travis Kelce-type season if he can stay healthy and build off the momentum he had late last season.
#johnston
We've already identified the teams to avoid in fantasy for that reason, and now it's the flip side of that coin. Here are five teams worth targeting in 2026 fantasy football drafts, as they could produce enough offensive fireworks to have several players worth rostering.
The Chargers brought in OC Mike McDaniel to revitalize their offense after he did wonders with Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. Tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are now healthy as well, so it's full speed ahead for Justin Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. I'm targeting Johnston late in all my drafts, as he's the Chargers' undisputed deep threat with Herbert one of the NFL's best deep passers. Johnston is a steal at his current ADP.
Dallas has the NFL's most fearsome wide receiver duo in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, plus a surgically accurate quarterback in Dak Prescott. Javonte Williams is also coming off a career year as the team's lead running back, and his powerful style should continue to be a perfect complement to the high-flying pass game. All four players are worth targeting, but tight end Jake Ferguson is a fade at his current ADP as his game is touchdown-reliant and lacks the verticality of, say, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson.
Ben Johnson has a case to be the NFL's brightest offensive mind, so it's wise to load up on Bears in drafts. D'Andre Swift is a perfect RB2 if you go WR heavy early. Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III have a big chance to outplay their ADP if Caleb Williams can take the leap many are expecting. And as for the tight end skyrocketing up draft boards, Colston Loveland has a chance for a Travis Kelce-type season if he can stay healthy and build off the momentum he had late last season.
#johnston
2 months ago
The Oklahoma Sooners kick off their 2026 college football season on Friday against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners. This will mark the first step of Oklahoma's pursuit of a return to the College Football Playoff.
This season will feature some players who are expected to have an enhanced role compared to last year. One of those is second-year safety Omarion Robinson. The former four-star appeared in nine games last year, totaling just three tackles. He mainly played on special teams. This year, he's listed as the backup to Peyton Bowen and Michael Boganowski at both safety spots.
Head coach Brent Venables revealed at his game week press conference that he can already see Robinson playing with more confidence.
"I see him playing with a different level of confidence than he did a year ago," Venables said. "Just on a different planet from that standpoint. And again, the consistency thing is what jumps out the most. He's earned a lot of trust. The more he plays, the better he gets."
That trust could be especially important for Robinson as Oklahoma looks to maintain the strength of it secondary. The Sooners lost Robert Spears-Jennings to the NFL draft and Jaydan Hardy to the Colorado Buffaloes, creating opportunities for younger safeties behind Bowen and Boganowski.
#year #oklahoma #college #season
This season will feature some players who are expected to have an enhanced role compared to last year. One of those is second-year safety Omarion Robinson. The former four-star appeared in nine games last year, totaling just three tackles. He mainly played on special teams. This year, he's listed as the backup to Peyton Bowen and Michael Boganowski at both safety spots.
Head coach Brent Venables revealed at his game week press conference that he can already see Robinson playing with more confidence.
"I see him playing with a different level of confidence than he did a year ago," Venables said. "Just on a different planet from that standpoint. And again, the consistency thing is what jumps out the most. He's earned a lot of trust. The more he plays, the better he gets."
That trust could be especially important for Robinson as Oklahoma looks to maintain the strength of it secondary. The Sooners lost Robert Spears-Jennings to the NFL draft and Jaydan Hardy to the Colorado Buffaloes, creating opportunities for younger safeties behind Bowen and Boganowski.
#year #oklahoma #college #season
2 months ago
The Oklahoma Sooners released their first official depth chart for the start of the 2026 college football season. The Sooners will open the season Friday at 7 p.m. against the UTEP Miners, and now we can see what the starting lineup will look like.
The Sooners entered training camp with several position battles underway, and some of those will continue into the season. But it looks like the Sooners have figured out arguably the most important one, the offensive line.
Though the projected starter at center, Jake Maikkula, won't be available for the start of the season, it looks like Oklahoma's found their guy, at least for this week. Ryan Fodje, a former four-star and top 10 offensive tackle in the 2025 recruiting class, will get the start against UTEP.
Fodje started six games for the Sooners as a true freshman, helping Oklahoma at both guard and center last season. Coming into training camp, he looked to be Oklahoma's starting right guard, but flipped to left tackle to fill in for Michael Fasusi, who was limited with an injury. While Fodje was at left tackle, true freshman Noah Best stepped in at right guard and received rave reviews.
Best is locked in as an "or" starter with veteran guard Heath Ozaeta. But the rest of the offensive line is set with Fasusi at left tackle, Eddy Pierre-Louis at left guard, Fodje at center, and E'Marion Harris at right tackle. It's a veteran group that will set the tone for the Oklahoma Sooners' offense in 2026.
#left
The Sooners entered training camp with several position battles underway, and some of those will continue into the season. But it looks like the Sooners have figured out arguably the most important one, the offensive line.
Though the projected starter at center, Jake Maikkula, won't be available for the start of the season, it looks like Oklahoma's found their guy, at least for this week. Ryan Fodje, a former four-star and top 10 offensive tackle in the 2025 recruiting class, will get the start against UTEP.
Fodje started six games for the Sooners as a true freshman, helping Oklahoma at both guard and center last season. Coming into training camp, he looked to be Oklahoma's starting right guard, but flipped to left tackle to fill in for Michael Fasusi, who was limited with an injury. While Fodje was at left tackle, true freshman Noah Best stepped in at right guard and received rave reviews.
Best is locked in as an "or" starter with veteran guard Heath Ozaeta. But the rest of the offensive line is set with Fasusi at left tackle, Eddy Pierre-Louis at left guard, Fodje at center, and E'Marion Harris at right tackle. It's a veteran group that will set the tone for the Oklahoma Sooners' offense in 2026.
#left
2 months ago
The Chargers announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season, which kicks off against the Cardinals on Sunday, September 13.
Los Angeles can still make additional roster moves via waiver claims and free-agent signings in the coming days. They'll also begin constructing a 16-man practice squad.
Quarterback (2): Justin Herbert, Trey Lance
Running back (3): Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, Kimani Vidal
Fullback (1): Alec Ingold
#chargers #angeles #quarterback
Los Angeles can still make additional roster moves via waiver claims and free-agent signings in the coming days. They'll also begin constructing a 16-man practice squad.
Quarterback (2): Justin Herbert, Trey Lance
Running back (3): Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, Kimani Vidal
Fullback (1): Alec Ingold
#chargers #angeles #quarterback
2 months ago
The Atlanta Falcons made their first big move to get under the 53-man limit by cutting 11 players on Saturday. This roster shakeup includes the surprising release of linebacker Channing Tindall and the placement of cornerback Darren Hall on injured reserve. According to reports, the team waived seven players, moved Hall to IR, and released three others to reach 79 total players. This is a massive shift for a roster that looked different just 24 hours ago.
Many fans will feel the sting of seeing Channing Tindall go. He stood out in the preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts, yet the team decided to move on. Falcons Wire reported that Tindall, along with defensive back Keidron Smith and tight end Joshua Simon, will have to look for work elsewhere. The front office clearly wants a different mix of talent for this new era under Kevin Stefanski. It hurts to lose a player who showed promise, but the math of the roster forces these tough choices.
Placing Darren Hall on injured reserve is a financial and strategic blow that many missed. Hall was a fourth-round pick who signed a four-year deal worth $4,284,748 with an $804,748 signing bonus on that rookie deal. NFL Trade Rumors observed that his contract entered its third year when Atlanta released him following the preseason. The team signed him to a new contract in May, only to cut him just weeks later. This looks like a clear signal that the coaching staff does not see him as a key part of the long-term plan.
In 2025, Hall played 13 games for the Cardinals while tallying 21 total tackles. He was a solid contributor, but the Falcons are willing to eat the cost to clear a spot for someone they believe is better. The move saves cap ***** e but leaves a hole in the secondary depth. It is a risky gamble to cut a player so quickly, but the new regime is not afraid to make bold moves.
The final cuts also included wide receiver Keelan Marion, defensive tackle Devonnsha Maxwell, and offensive lineman Andrew Stueber. Falcons Wire listed these names among the notable players waived on Saturday afternoon. Marion ended the final game versus the Dolphins with a single catch for nine yards, yet his tenure in Atlanta has concluded. The team now has 24 hours left to get the roster down to the final 53 before the Sunday evening deadline.
#falcons #roster #team #saturday
Many fans will feel the sting of seeing Channing Tindall go. He stood out in the preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts, yet the team decided to move on. Falcons Wire reported that Tindall, along with defensive back Keidron Smith and tight end Joshua Simon, will have to look for work elsewhere. The front office clearly wants a different mix of talent for this new era under Kevin Stefanski. It hurts to lose a player who showed promise, but the math of the roster forces these tough choices.
Placing Darren Hall on injured reserve is a financial and strategic blow that many missed. Hall was a fourth-round pick who signed a four-year deal worth $4,284,748 with an $804,748 signing bonus on that rookie deal. NFL Trade Rumors observed that his contract entered its third year when Atlanta released him following the preseason. The team signed him to a new contract in May, only to cut him just weeks later. This looks like a clear signal that the coaching staff does not see him as a key part of the long-term plan.
In 2025, Hall played 13 games for the Cardinals while tallying 21 total tackles. He was a solid contributor, but the Falcons are willing to eat the cost to clear a spot for someone they believe is better. The move saves cap ***** e but leaves a hole in the secondary depth. It is a risky gamble to cut a player so quickly, but the new regime is not afraid to make bold moves.
The final cuts also included wide receiver Keelan Marion, defensive tackle Devonnsha Maxwell, and offensive lineman Andrew Stueber. Falcons Wire listed these names among the notable players waived on Saturday afternoon. Marion ended the final game versus the Dolphins with a single catch for nine yards, yet his tenure in Atlanta has concluded. The team now has 24 hours left to get the roster down to the final 53 before the Sunday evening deadline.
#falcons #roster #team #saturday
2 months ago
Will the Colorado Buffaloes be on the field today in Week 0 of the college football season?
Unfortunately for Buff Nation, they will have to wait a few more days before Colorado's season kicks off. CU begins its 2026 season on Thursday, Sept. 3, in Atlanta against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Colorado will unveil a nearly entirely refreshed starting lineup, which could include a new starter at every defensive position. Aside from the roster itself, Deion Sanders revamped his coaching staff with two new coordinators, highlighted by Go-Go offense inventor Brennan Marion, a former head coach at Sacramento State.
Marion and his defensive counterpart, Chris Marve, are true leaders, which has been evident throughout fall camp. Both have set their unit's identity heading into Week 1 against Georgia Tech.
While it is a ******* mer that there is now Colorado football in Week 0, CU fans can tune into the opening weekend of college football stress-free.
#college
Unfortunately for Buff Nation, they will have to wait a few more days before Colorado's season kicks off. CU begins its 2026 season on Thursday, Sept. 3, in Atlanta against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Colorado will unveil a nearly entirely refreshed starting lineup, which could include a new starter at every defensive position. Aside from the roster itself, Deion Sanders revamped his coaching staff with two new coordinators, highlighted by Go-Go offense inventor Brennan Marion, a former head coach at Sacramento State.
Marion and his defensive counterpart, Chris Marve, are true leaders, which has been evident throughout fall camp. Both have set their unit's identity heading into Week 1 against Georgia Tech.
While it is a ******* mer that there is now Colorado football in Week 0, CU fans can tune into the opening weekend of college football stress-free.
#college
2 months ago
There were a few eyepopping performances put together by Marion-area football players during Week 2 action Aug. 28.
To recognize the top performers, we are offering the Marion Star Football Player of Week 2 Poll. Fans may vote as often as allowed for their favorite among the nominees. Voting at MarionStar.com and its app will end at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Here are the nominees:
Elgin-Ridgedale in Week 2: Elgin christens its new football field at the expense of a rival
More Week 2 area results: Pleasant, Mount Gilead rebound in Week 2 for football victories
#week #Football #nominees #star
To recognize the top performers, we are offering the Marion Star Football Player of Week 2 Poll. Fans may vote as often as allowed for their favorite among the nominees. Voting at MarionStar.com and its app will end at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Here are the nominees:
Elgin-Ridgedale in Week 2: Elgin christens its new football field at the expense of a rival
More Week 2 area results: Pleasant, Mount Gilead rebound in Week 2 for football victories
#week #Football #nominees #star
2 months ago
Texas A&M's 2026 running back room took a hit on Thursday afternoon after coach Mike Elko revealed that redshirt freshman Tiger Riden Jr. will miss the regular season with an undisclosed injury, which was a surprise to all of us in the media, who recently saw the second-year back perform well this preseason, and was in line to win the No. 3 running back job behind Rueben Owens and Jamarion Morrow.
To avoid leaks, Elko and nearly every college football head coach keep injuries close to the vest weeks before the start of the regular season, but given the state of the running back room, Elko praised Rueben Owens' improvement this offseason, who is in line to earn the starting job, while many, including myself, believe that this will be a running back by committee approach, given Jamarion Morrow's rise as one of the best athletes on the roster.
Still, Owen's contact balance issues have apparently, based on what we've seen/heard, been solved, giving the former five-star commit a clear edge to begin the season as the starter.
"What you have now is a healthy, mature version of him that is physically ready to take on the rigors of the SEC."
"We're excited for him to be able to go out and finally put out his absolute best, healthiest foot forward into a new season."
#back #coach
To avoid leaks, Elko and nearly every college football head coach keep injuries close to the vest weeks before the start of the regular season, but given the state of the running back room, Elko praised Rueben Owens' improvement this offseason, who is in line to earn the starting job, while many, including myself, believe that this will be a running back by committee approach, given Jamarion Morrow's rise as one of the best athletes on the roster.
Still, Owen's contact balance issues have apparently, based on what we've seen/heard, been solved, giving the former five-star commit a clear edge to begin the season as the starter.
"What you have now is a healthy, mature version of him that is physically ready to take on the rigors of the SEC."
"We're excited for him to be able to go out and finally put out his absolute best, healthiest foot forward into a new season."
#back #coach
2 months ago
De'Marion Thomas had 10 minutes to get married.
It was March 16, a Monday, inside Harris County's historic 1910 courthouse, with its rotunda, picturesque Corinthian columns and marble interior walls. De'Marion held hands with Ella, his high school sweetheart, as the couple exchanged vows during a break in the University of Houston's spring football schedule.
She wore a short white dress with a veil.
He wore a black suit.
"They told us we had 10 minutes, max," Ella said. "We kind of had to rush it a little bit."
#Monday #harris
It was March 16, a Monday, inside Harris County's historic 1910 courthouse, with its rotunda, picturesque Corinthian columns and marble interior walls. De'Marion held hands with Ella, his high school sweetheart, as the couple exchanged vows during a break in the University of Houston's spring football schedule.
She wore a short white dress with a veil.
He wore a black suit.
"They told us we had 10 minutes, max," Ella said. "We kind of had to rush it a little bit."
#Monday #harris
2 months ago
Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin are back for one of the most important pods of August: The breakout pod. The two share 12 candidates to have their best fantasy seasons yet and out kick their current ADP. Harmon also reveals a special announcement at the end of the show you don't want to miss.
(6:50) - Chargers RB Omarion Hampton
(12:50) - Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten
(19:15) - Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan
(27:10) - Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks
(34:25) - Dolphins QB Malik Willis
#chargers #hampton
(6:50) - Chargers RB Omarion Hampton
(12:50) - Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten
(19:15) - Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan
(27:10) - Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks
(34:25) - Dolphins QB Malik Willis
#chargers #hampton
2 months ago
American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC)'s ReElement Technologies Corporation has hired seven professionals to strengthen operational leadership at its Marion, Indiana rare earth and critical mineral refining campus.
The additions bring experience from the US Navy, large-scale continuous-process manufacturing, mining and process engineering, chemical engineering research, manufacturing workforce development and international commercial markets, the company said.
"The strength of any commercial operation ultimately comes down to the people behind it, and this group brings an exceptional combination of experience to ReElement," said Kirk Taylor, CFO of ReElement Technologies.
Bill Baken joins as Shift Operations Manager, bringing more than 20 years of experience in continuous-process manufacturing operations exceeding one million tons annually. Dee Cooper joins as Human Resources Manager to lead workforce recruiting at the Marion facility.
Jacob Miller, an Area Lead, brings more than 10 years of US Navy experience with the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department. Vedat Ozsever joins as Marion Plant Engineering Manager with 20 years of process engineering experience in coal mining, having overseen operations in Kentucky and West Virginia ranging from 500 to 2,000 tons per hour.
#engineering
The additions bring experience from the US Navy, large-scale continuous-process manufacturing, mining and process engineering, chemical engineering research, manufacturing workforce development and international commercial markets, the company said.
"The strength of any commercial operation ultimately comes down to the people behind it, and this group brings an exceptional combination of experience to ReElement," said Kirk Taylor, CFO of ReElement Technologies.
Bill Baken joins as Shift Operations Manager, bringing more than 20 years of experience in continuous-process manufacturing operations exceeding one million tons annually. Dee Cooper joins as Human Resources Manager to lead workforce recruiting at the Marion facility.
Jacob Miller, an Area Lead, brings more than 10 years of US Navy experience with the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department. Vedat Ozsever joins as Marion Plant Engineering Manager with 20 years of process engineering experience in coal mining, having overseen operations in Kentucky and West Virginia ranging from 500 to 2,000 tons per hour.
#engineering
2 months ago
Much can change in one offseason.
Local high school football teams will kick off the 2026 season next week. That means a new crop of players will soon make their names known across Section V.
Who will be the best football player in the upcoming Class B season? We're asking fans to help answer that question.
Ten teams are currently slated to play in Class B this fall, which could change. They are Batavia, Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton, East/World of Inquiry, Geneva, Honeoye Falls-Lima, Monroe, Newark/Marion, Penn Yann/Dundee, Rochester Prep and Wayne.
The Democrat & Chronicle compiled a list of returning all-stars and standouts from 2025.
#change #much
Local high school football teams will kick off the 2026 season next week. That means a new crop of players will soon make their names known across Section V.
Who will be the best football player in the upcoming Class B season? We're asking fans to help answer that question.
Ten teams are currently slated to play in Class B this fall, which could change. They are Batavia, Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton, East/World of Inquiry, Geneva, Honeoye Falls-Lima, Monroe, Newark/Marion, Penn Yann/Dundee, Rochester Prep and Wayne.
The Democrat & Chronicle compiled a list of returning all-stars and standouts from 2025.
#change #much
2 months ago
OXFORD — There were four key components to the perfect Pete Golding impression in the Southern Miss football team room.
The 2014 and 2015 Golden Eagles held an annual talent show. All the new players had to get up in front of everyone and entertain their teammates. It was invariable someone would impersonate Golding, who was then a defensive backs coach for the Golden Eagles.
According to former USM cornerback Xavier Marion, the must-haves for a hilarious performance were a mix of props and mannerisms.
Wad up something to put in your mouth. The more it looked like a dip, the better. Hold a cup in one hand to add to the realism. Wear a hat.
And, finally, get a player in the audience to ask you a football question. End your explanation with a drawn out, rhetorical "riiiiiight?" that is still Golding's signature phrase 11 years later in press conferences as the Ole Miss coach.
#Football
The 2014 and 2015 Golden Eagles held an annual talent show. All the new players had to get up in front of everyone and entertain their teammates. It was invariable someone would impersonate Golding, who was then a defensive backs coach for the Golden Eagles.
According to former USM cornerback Xavier Marion, the must-haves for a hilarious performance were a mix of props and mannerisms.
Wad up something to put in your mouth. The more it looked like a dip, the better. Hold a cup in one hand to add to the realism. Wear a hat.
And, finally, get a player in the audience to ask you a football question. End your explanation with a drawn out, rhetorical "riiiiiight?" that is still Golding's signature phrase 11 years later in press conferences as the Ole Miss coach.
#Football
2 months ago
Every Cleveland Browns fan can remember where they were when the Houston Texans announced that they had signed running back Nick Chubb. It was a sad day in Northeast Ohio.
On Friday, Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL on an Instagram post. Chubb began the 2025 season as Houston's lead running back, but his snaps became more limited as the season rolled along, and eventually fourth-round rookie Woody Marks surpassed him. Chubb concluded the season with just nine starts and 326 offensive snaps, or 32% of all offensive plays.
RELATED: CAN WE TAKE A MINUTE TO APPRECIATE NICK CHUBB?
Chubb follows the past greatness of exceptional running backs ****** ociated with the Browns such as Jim Brown, Kevin Mack, Marion Motley, Greg Pruitt, Leroy Kelly, Ernie Green, Earnest Byner, Dub Jones, and Bobby Mitchell.
Chubb was a second-round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft and pick #35 out of Georgia. He started just nine games in his rookie season and then was the starting RB beginning in 2019. He has rushed for over 1,000 yards in four seasons, including the 1,525 he gained in 2022. Chubb has been named to the Pro Bowl four times and voted Second Team All-Pro in 2022.
#Browns #nick #second #round
On Friday, Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL on an Instagram post. Chubb began the 2025 season as Houston's lead running back, but his snaps became more limited as the season rolled along, and eventually fourth-round rookie Woody Marks surpassed him. Chubb concluded the season with just nine starts and 326 offensive snaps, or 32% of all offensive plays.
RELATED: CAN WE TAKE A MINUTE TO APPRECIATE NICK CHUBB?
Chubb follows the past greatness of exceptional running backs ****** ociated with the Browns such as Jim Brown, Kevin Mack, Marion Motley, Greg Pruitt, Leroy Kelly, Ernie Green, Earnest Byner, Dub Jones, and Bobby Mitchell.
Chubb was a second-round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft and pick #35 out of Georgia. He started just nine games in his rookie season and then was the starting RB beginning in 2019. He has rushed for over 1,000 yards in four seasons, including the 1,525 he gained in 2022. Chubb has been named to the Pro Bowl four times and voted Second Team All-Pro in 2022.
#Browns #nick #second #round
2 months ago
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel could be back in the head-coaching mix sooner rather than later.
Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus listed 15 head-coaching candidates entering the season, and McDaniel made the list.
"McDaniel swiftly went from the NFL's best up-and-coming coordinator to a disappointing head coach. Now, he finds himself back in the first loop of the cycle.
"McDaniel's final two seasons in Miami didn't match his initial two, as he went 15-19 while leading the 26th-ranked offense in EPA per play. Ultimately, his inability to overcome playoff struggles and work with backup quarterbacks proved fatal. Yet what shouldn't be forgotten is the work he did with Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle from 2022-23, spearheading one of the sport's fastest and most explosive offenses.
"Now in Los Angeles, McDaniel has a perfect redemption opportunity while coaching Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton and a much-improved offensive line. If his creative, quick-paced system can give the Chargers the lift they've been seeking, he'll be right back on the head-coaching doorstep."
#work
Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus listed 15 head-coaching candidates entering the season, and McDaniel made the list.
"McDaniel swiftly went from the NFL's best up-and-coming coordinator to a disappointing head coach. Now, he finds himself back in the first loop of the cycle.
"McDaniel's final two seasons in Miami didn't match his initial two, as he went 15-19 while leading the 26th-ranked offense in EPA per play. Ultimately, his inability to overcome playoff struggles and work with backup quarterbacks proved fatal. Yet what shouldn't be forgotten is the work he did with Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle from 2022-23, spearheading one of the sport's fastest and most explosive offenses.
"Now in Los Angeles, McDaniel has a perfect redemption opportunity while coaching Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton and a much-improved offensive line. If his creative, quick-paced system can give the Chargers the lift they've been seeking, he'll be right back on the head-coaching doorstep."
#work
2 months ago
The Chargers dropped their second preseason game on Thursday, falling to the 49ers by a final score of 41-17. Justin Herbert and the starting offense played one series, in which they went three-and-out, and the starting defense technically played one series as well, albeit without Khalil Mack, Derwin James Jr., or first-round pick Akheem Mesidor.
Here's what to take away from the game.
It's becoming increasingly apparent this preseason that the Chargers have a problem behind Justin Herbert. Neither Trey Lance nor DJ Uiagalelei were impressive on Thursday, combining for 17-of-31 passing for 153 yards and a touchdown, which Uiagalelei was credited with after receiver Jerand Bradley was not touched down and jogged into the end zone. Lance did rip off a 37-yard scramble, which accounted for more than half of LA's rushing yards on the night, but neither player looks capable of holding up for long if Herbert has to miss time. Then again, for a team like LA, things will go sideways if Herbert is hurt anyway, so it remains to be seen if the Chargers will address this hole on their roster or if they'll keep the status quo.
Undrafted rookie Avery Smith had his second standout game in a row as he competes with Nikko Reed and Eric Rogers for the last spot in the cornerback room. Smith tied for the team lead with 6 tackles, which included another ferocious run stop at the line of scrimmage, and was sticky in coverage even if San Francisco completed more passes on him than Houston did last week. But his fellow undrafted rookie Rodney Shelley is pushing the envelope, too, breaking up two passes and logging four tackles as he looks to put his name in that competition. Smith did incur a holding penalty in the end zone on fourth-and-goal, and Shelley was around the ball a lot on Thursday because he was frequently targeted, so both still have room to improve, but their stock has to be pointing up after their performances.
If you take out Gregory Desrosiers' 4 carries for 21 yards, all of which came late in the fourth quarter when San Francisco led 41-9, Chargers running backs combined for 10 yards on 13 carries on Thursday. Omarion Hampton lost a yard on his only carry, a toss play to the right. Keaton Mitchell lost a yard on his three carries. Kimani Vidal churned 6 yards in 4 tries. Amar Johnson lost a yard on two carries after scoring twice last week. Jaret Patterson was the least ineffective of the bunch, racking up 7 yards on 3 attempts. Part of that falls on run blocking, which was spottier than it was last week, but it also seemed like LA's running backs were trying to stretch plays rather than look for cutback lanes at times.
#thursday #carries #week
Here's what to take away from the game.
It's becoming increasingly apparent this preseason that the Chargers have a problem behind Justin Herbert. Neither Trey Lance nor DJ Uiagalelei were impressive on Thursday, combining for 17-of-31 passing for 153 yards and a touchdown, which Uiagalelei was credited with after receiver Jerand Bradley was not touched down and jogged into the end zone. Lance did rip off a 37-yard scramble, which accounted for more than half of LA's rushing yards on the night, but neither player looks capable of holding up for long if Herbert has to miss time. Then again, for a team like LA, things will go sideways if Herbert is hurt anyway, so it remains to be seen if the Chargers will address this hole on their roster or if they'll keep the status quo.
Undrafted rookie Avery Smith had his second standout game in a row as he competes with Nikko Reed and Eric Rogers for the last spot in the cornerback room. Smith tied for the team lead with 6 tackles, which included another ferocious run stop at the line of scrimmage, and was sticky in coverage even if San Francisco completed more passes on him than Houston did last week. But his fellow undrafted rookie Rodney Shelley is pushing the envelope, too, breaking up two passes and logging four tackles as he looks to put his name in that competition. Smith did incur a holding penalty in the end zone on fourth-and-goal, and Shelley was around the ball a lot on Thursday because he was frequently targeted, so both still have room to improve, but their stock has to be pointing up after their performances.
If you take out Gregory Desrosiers' 4 carries for 21 yards, all of which came late in the fourth quarter when San Francisco led 41-9, Chargers running backs combined for 10 yards on 13 carries on Thursday. Omarion Hampton lost a yard on his only carry, a toss play to the right. Keaton Mitchell lost a yard on his three carries. Kimani Vidal churned 6 yards in 4 tries. Amar Johnson lost a yard on two carries after scoring twice last week. Jaret Patterson was the least ineffective of the bunch, racking up 7 yards on 3 attempts. Part of that falls on run blocking, which was spottier than it was last week, but it also seemed like LA's running backs were trying to stretch plays rather than look for cutback lanes at times.
#thursday #carries #week
2 months ago
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) - The injury bug tore through the Oak Hill Red Devils in their first season competing in AAAA.
Oak Hill started with a 3-1 record before things began to take a turn. The Red Devils then stumbled to a .500 record before losing to George Washington in round 1 of the playoffs.
Health has since become a primary focus for the program this offseason.
SZ+: 4 local rising soccer stars compete in Europe; Concord Men's Soccer braces for banner year
"Weak things break and if your bodies weak, it's going to break this season, but all our kids, all our starters, all our older guys, they have bought into the weight room program and they've bulked their bodies up better this year for a full ten game slate – hopefully 11 and further. Hopefully the guys put in enough work internally and externally to actually survive the season," said Head Coach Davon Marion.
#hill #Soccer #hopefully #year
Oak Hill started with a 3-1 record before things began to take a turn. The Red Devils then stumbled to a .500 record before losing to George Washington in round 1 of the playoffs.
Health has since become a primary focus for the program this offseason.
SZ+: 4 local rising soccer stars compete in Europe; Concord Men's Soccer braces for banner year
"Weak things break and if your bodies weak, it's going to break this season, but all our kids, all our starters, all our older guys, they have bought into the weight room program and they've bulked their bodies up better this year for a full ten game slate – hopefully 11 and further. Hopefully the guys put in enough work internally and externally to actually survive the season," said Head Coach Davon Marion.
#hill #Soccer #hopefully #year
2 months ago
Aug. 20—FREEMAN, S.D. — As the 2026 season kicks off for the Freeman football program, there are plenty of new elements at play.
A new classification and slate of opponents. A host of new players stepping forward into prominent roles. Even a new (or perhaps old) nickname, as Freeman is a standalone program once again after a decade of co-ops and will compete under the Flyers banner for the first time since 2014.
One thing that hasn't changed, however, is the program's championship ambitions.
Coming off a Class 9AA state championship and 12-0 season as the Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix a year ago, the Flyers hope to pick up right where they closed the book on 2025.
"I honestly think this team has a chance to be better than last year's team. We have that kind of talent coming back," said head coach Dustin Tschetter. "There are a lot of things to like about this team. Hopefully, we keep improving each and every day, and we'll see what happens."
#flyers #championship #class #marion
A new classification and slate of opponents. A host of new players stepping forward into prominent roles. Even a new (or perhaps old) nickname, as Freeman is a standalone program once again after a decade of co-ops and will compete under the Flyers banner for the first time since 2014.
One thing that hasn't changed, however, is the program's championship ambitions.
Coming off a Class 9AA state championship and 12-0 season as the Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix a year ago, the Flyers hope to pick up right where they closed the book on 2025.
"I honestly think this team has a chance to be better than last year's team. We have that kind of talent coming back," said head coach Dustin Tschetter. "There are a lot of things to like about this team. Hopefully, we keep improving each and every day, and we'll see what happens."
#flyers #championship #class #marion
