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VINCE MCMAHON’S NEW FOOTBALL LEAGUE WILL RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SPORT, DRUG TESTING AND POLITICS

Al Thompson

In one-on-one interviews for Footballstories, XFL CEO and Commissioner Oliver Luck says he is up to the task, NFL Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent hopes he gets the chance


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TOP 20: A PAIR OF CENTERS HOPE TO CHANGE THE COURSE OF CARROLL’S FOOTBALL PROGRAM

Al Thompson

Please read story on Carroll football inside:
All rankings are from Footballstories Top 20 Southeaster PA Top 20 Teams
No. 1 Coatesville faces No. 20 Downingtown East in second round of District One 6A playoffs.
No. 2 St. Joe’s Prep faces unranked LaSalle (5-5) in the second round of District 12 6A playoffs. No. 4 Imhotep Charter takes on unranked John Bartram in 4A playoff action.
Another great second round District One 6A playoff game pits undefeated No. 5 North Penn (11-0) against No. 14 Neshaminy (8-3), The Knights edged Neshaminy 43-33 in overtime in the season opener for both teams.
No. 6 Garnet Valley (6-0) takes on Quakertown (9-2) in their second round playoff game.
No. 7 Downingtown West (10-1) will try to get by No. 9 Harry S. Truman (10-1) in their second round game. No. 8 Penn Wood (10-1) hosts DelVal rival Interboro (6-5) of their District One 5A matchup.
Rounding out the top is Pottsgrove (10-1). The Falcons take on Pottstown (6-5) in their second round District One 4A matchup.


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BARKLEY MAKES IMPRESSION IN FIRST PRESEASON GAME: INCLUDES VIDEO

Al Thompson

No card carrying member of Giants Nation gave a hoot about whether Big Blue knocked off Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium Thursday night. Yes it was the battle of the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in this year’s draft, but all Giants fans and players wanted to see was the […]


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PHILADELPHIA AREA PLAYERS CONTINUE TO FILL PENN STATE’S FOOTBALL ROSTER

Rock Hoffman

There was a tremendous amount of pride felt by the whole Penn State football nation that Saquon Barkley developed into a player who was good enough to be selected second overall by the New York Giants in the recent NFL Draft but in college football there’s not much time for reflection. Spring practice is in […]


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BRAINS OVER BRAWN

Al Thompson

A Canadian based group looks to come up with intelligence quiz that will replace the fabled Wonderlic Test – Offensive linemen from the Soul and Eagles chime in on the test that rates their positions the smartest in football.


1 Jun 18 - AFL, Arena Football League, College football, Eagles, Football, Football Training, Giants, High School Football, NFL, Penn State, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Soul - No CommentsRead More »


WITH YOUNG PLAYERS LIKE ENGRAM AND BARKLEY, GIANTS NEW HEAD COACH WANTS TO BUILD CHEMISTRY WITH BASICS

Al Thompson

EAST RUTHERFORD: According NFL rules, a team will get a few extra organized practice sessions before the draft when there is a new head coach. The Giants Pat Shurmur is the team’s new guy, taking the place of Ben McAdoo who lasted just two seasons after recording just three wins in 2017. Obviously Shurmer want […]


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CORLEY ADDED TO PENN STATE FOOTBALL STAFF

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David Corley joins staff as running backs coach after stint at Army

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; January 12, 2018 – Penn State Football Coach James Franklin announced today the addition of David Corley to the staff as the running backs coach. Corley most recently served as the wide receivers coach at Army and coached the running backs at two prior stops.


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PENN STATE TO FACE WASHINGTON IN THE PLAYSTATION FIESTA BOWL

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Nittany Lions and Huskies to clash in Glendale on Dec. 30

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; December 3, 2017 – Penn State returns to the Fiesta Bowl for the first time the 1996 season, which was also its last Arizona bowl trip, when the Nittany Lions take on Pac-12 foe Washington in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, December 30 at 4 p.m. (ET). The game will air on ESPN.


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BARKLEY AND GESICKI NAMED FINALISTS FOR NATIONAL AWARDS

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Barkley is a finalist for Maxwell and Walker Awards, while Gesicki is a finalist for the Mackey Award UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; November 20, 2017 – Junior running back Saquon Barkley (Coplay, Pa.) and senior tight end Mike Gesicki (Manahawkin, N.J.) have been selected as finalists for national awards. Barkley is among the finalists for the […]


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PENN STATE FOOTBALL BOWL PREDICTIONS

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Guessing the best matchup for the Nittany Lions

By Tim Blasco

I can remember the local radio station that carries Penn State Football Games playing the same recorded message they have for years. “Penn State Nittany Lions are now BOWL ELIGIBLE!” I don’t think I can remember it being so warm out when I heard the message in Harrisburg. Usually it’s late into November when Penn State fans begin to hear that message. It was less than one month ago that Penn State fans were starting to get really excited. There’s still plenty to be excited about though.


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