Category: The Gridiron Articles
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Panthers can’t overcome 3 turnovers in a 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
The Bryce Young era is officially underway in Carolina. However, the excitement of his debut was filled with anxiousness and uncertainty from a Panther fanbase, and even an organization that was unsure if defensive star Brain Burns would take the field Sunday. Burns is seeking a new contract, one which he certainly deserves and the…
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#7 Penn State Smacks Delaware 63-7 In First Meeting Ever
In their first meeting ever, #7 Penn State Nittany Lions[2-0] defeats Unranked Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens[1-1] 63-7. Next week, Penn State travels to play Illinois while Delaware hosts St. Francis[PA]. 1st Quarter: On Penn State’s first offensive drive, Running Back Nicholas Singleton runs in a 2-yard touchdown. So far I do not like how conservative…
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James’ What You’re Watching Weekly
Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5) Detroit is this year’s darlings. Everyone’s sleeper pick. Dan Campbell has them on track. Kansas City could be without Chandler Jones and Travis Kelce. The Lions will be good but I don’t see them winning or covering. Take the Chiefs and the points. Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns…
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James’ Weekly Top Ten
1. Kansas City Chiefs – Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are the it couple in the NFL. They are the defending champs and should not be dethroned just yet. 2. Philadelphia Eagles – The runners-up last year only improved. They are the best NFC team. 3. Cincinnati Bengals – The defense took some hits this…
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Oklahoma State defeats Central Arkansas
The Oklahoma State Cowboys beat the Central Arkansas Bears by the score of 27-13. This game started off strong defensively for both teams with OSU’s opening offensive drive ending with an interception. Central Ark was able to move the ball down to the Cowboy 10 but had to settle for an FG attempt but the…
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Weigman leads the #23 Aggies to a Week 1 victory
(Photo: 12th Man Exposure) QB Conner Weigman only had to throw 23 passes in this game, but still managed to throw for 236 yards and FIVE touchdowns! It took the Ags a few series to find their groove but once they did the offense moved the ball very effectively, as you would expect in a…
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Air Raid or Ground Raid?
The highly anticipated Luke Fickell air raid era has begun. Gone are the days of 300+ pound linemen dominating the day and opening up huge holes for smash-mouth runners to go hog wild. But wait, Wisconsin did just that in the season opener. So what happened? With the transfer portal and NIL, coaches have been…
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Drew Allar Leads #7 Penn State to Week 1 Victory
#7 Penn State Nittany Lions[1-0] defeats unranked West Virginia[0-1] Mountaineers 38-15. Next week, Penn State hosts unranked Delaware while West Virginia hosts unranked Duquesne. 1st Quarter: On Drew Allar’s second completion, he threw a 72-yard Penn State touchdown to Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Punts seen from both teams throughout the quarter. 2nd Quarter: Running Back…
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Patriots 53-man Roster
The Patriots released the 53-man roster yesterday, and there was one big surprise that got resolved the next day. To my surprise the Patriots cut all 3 backup QBs, leaving Mac Jones as the lone QB on the roster. Roughly 24 hours later, Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham were both signed into the practice squad…