Category Archives: College football
Zajac’s tackle total adds up for Western Michigan
Whether its making a defensive stop or doing community service, Mitch Zajac is constantly in the middle of everything the Western Michigan football team does. Continue reading
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Brian Calloway: Robinson has been impressive for Michigan football team
After accounting for nearly 900 yards of total offense through the season’s first two weeks Robinson has been the most exciting thing in college football. It’s the best start to a season and two-game stretch I’ve witnessed. Robinson appears to be extra special and capable of putting Michigan back among the nation’s elite teams. Continue reading
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Captain Danny Taylor leading way for Adrian College football team
Brian Calloway Daily Telegram Sports Editor ADRIAN —Danny Taylor commands attention. Whether it is as a member of his church band, through his works as a published poet or even the fact that he has already been inducted into the … Continue reading
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Starting job at Arizona State gives Steven Threet best chance at success
Now that he enters the season owning one of the 120 starting quarterback jobs at Division I Football Bowl Subdivision schools around the nation, Threet has a golden opportunity to truly show his abilities on a big stage that being at a Pac-10 school provides. Threet will need to continue to display the consistency that won him the job to show he is the four-star recruit that was rated as one of the top 15 quarterbacks in the nation by Rivals.com and Scout.com coming out of high school. Continue reading
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McGee more focused on title than records
McGee, who is battling sophomore Justin Hemm for the starting quarterback job in Adrian’s new multi-formation offense this fall, enters his senior season ranked among the school’s all-time leaders with 4,341 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and 311 completions.
But it is the drive to get a league championship ring that is more important to McGee than owning any of the career passing records. Continue reading
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Hemm in the mix to start at QB for Adrian College
Brian Calloway Daily Telegram Sports Editor ADRIAN, Mich. — In the only contest he received significant playing time last season, Justin Hemm left a lasting impression. The Ball State transfer put on a record-setting performance in the Adrian College football … Continue reading
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Adrian College football program lands four local players
The quantity of Lenawee County players in his first recruiting class may be small, but first-year Adrian College football coach Jim Deere believes he made a splash with the local players the Bulldogs reeled in.
Included in Adrian College’s 80-player recruiting class are county products Greg Glaser (Adrian High School), Jesse Sexton (Clinton), Nathan Smith (Hudson) and Dane Grimm (Tecumseh). Continue reading
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Derek West ready to help set tone for Siena Heights football
Nearly two months after first coming in contact with Siena Heights offensive coordinator Jeff Hancock, West became the school’s first-ever football recruit. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound wide receiver/kickoff returner officially joined the Saint football program when he signed a National Letter of Intent on Friday afternoon.
“It means a lot to me (to be the first recruit),” said West, who had originally committed to Urbana University — an NCAA Division II school in Ohio — before opting to stay closer to home. “I’m making history. I never thought I’d be in this position, but I’m happy I am.” Continue reading
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Jim Lyall and Siena Heights a perfect pairing
When the Saints go marching in played from the speakers as Jim Lyall emerged from inside the Siena Heights Fieldhouse and made his first statements as the school’s inaugural football coach under a sunny, blue sky Monday morning.
The day couldn’t have been more perfect for those at Siena Heights University. The situation couldn’t have worked out better for all involved. Continue reading
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Siena Heights University to start football program
A new tradition is set to begin as Siena Heights University will finally have an opportunity to put its unblemished football record to a test.
After a five-month exploration process, Siena Heights announced at a press conference Monday morning it will add football as an intercollegiate sport. Siena Heights president Sister Peg Albert made the announcement in front of a crowd of students, faculty and board members outside the Siena Heights Fieldhouse. Continue reading
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