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Sports reporter for @DenverGazette , @CSGazette , covering all things #CUBuffs , #CSURams and more. @USBWA , @TheFWAA member. @DailyCollegian alum. YNWA. He/him

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Joined December 2011
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2 years
Some news: I'm now a full-time sports reporter for @DenverGazette and @csgazette . You can expect coverage of all things @CUBuffs and @CSURams , as well as backup for our talented pro sports beat writers. Looking forward to being back covering college football again this fall!
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Jay Norvell on the death threats that #CSURams ' Henry Blackburn has received over the last few days: “I hope there can be some accountability in that type of behavior. I’m very concerned for our kids. There’s really no place for that in athletics and sports."
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This would scare the crap out of me if I was a #CUBuffs fan, but man Shedeur Sanders is tough. Frustrating night with a bunch of hits, but he’s not going down lightly here.
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The alma mater has a different feel after the White Out this year
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Former #CUBuffs star Jabari Walker gets the game ball from his coach and fellow program legend Chauncey Billups after scoring a career-high 25 points off the bench in the Trail Blazers’ win over the Spurs tonight. ⬇️
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Travis Hunter on the injury he suffered after the late hit in the first quarter: “It’s football at the end of the day. Stuff like that gon’ happen.” #CUBuffs
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Great angle of this stiff arm by former #CSURams WR Melquan Stovall, who puts Shilo Sanders on the ground and picks up a big first down. #CUBuffs
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If the #CUBuffs land Houston transfer Tyler Johnson, a two-year starter at right guard, here's an early guess at what the starting offensive line could look like next year: LT Jordan Seaton, LG Tyler Brown, C Yakiri Walker, RG Tyler Johnson, RT Savion Washington
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#CSURams coach Jay Norvell on the late hit that injured #CUBuffs star Travis Hunter: "That’s certainly not something that we teach or coach, it happens in football sometimes. I hope Travis gets healthy and gets back out there. We certainly don’t want to see anybody get hurt."
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Trace McSorley has begun the final warmup of his Penn State career
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Second straight week that Sheduer Sanders scrambles for a TD late in the first half. #CUBuffs
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5 years
The Penn State students have stormed the floor
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James Franklin: “Trace McSorley is the best player in all of college football. He’s as tough as it gets.”
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2 months
Transcribed David Carle's full quote when asked about the adversity his team faced in traveling across the country to essentially play in 2 road games in the NCAA Tournament. He's long talked about the need for change and gave another great answer postgame.
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One of my favorite photos I took on Saturday. People on the outside may not know him, but senior @M_Shuster15 is beloved within the program, especially by @seancliff14 . The two embraced on the field after the win ⬇️
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Holy crap, Air Force’s John Lee Eldridge III with one of the best TD runs I’ve ever seen. Falcons well on their way to an impressive road win tonight.
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Trace McSorley has gotten stuck on the go-kart track
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This is pretty cool. Penn State and Utah fans going back and forth inside the Garden. Awesome atmosphere.
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FINAL: Colorado 102, Florida 100 KJ Simpson’s #MarchMadness moment. The #CUBuffs are one win away from their first Sweet 16 in 55 years.
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This play simply had no chance. Shilo Sanders read it all the way. #CUBuffs
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7 years
Man Narduzzi wasn't kidding when he said Pitt always goes "low." Low attendance, low score, low morale.
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4 years
Some personal news: Today is my first day with the @csgazette and @dnvrgazette . I’ll be working as a page designer/copy editor and am already enjoying myself here in Colorado Springs.
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FINAL: Colorado 27, Arizona State 24 What a win for the #CUBuffs , who snap a two-game losing streak and improve to 4-2 (1-2 Pac-12) under Deion Sanders. Alejandro Mata’s 43-yard FG with 12 seconds left is the play of the season so far.
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. @DU_Hockey goalie and the MOP of the Frozen Four, Matt Davis, takes the honorary first shot tonight. Davis has some NBA ties in his family, too, as he’s cousins with Dillon Brooks. Cool moment for someone who’s become a local celebrity the last few weeks.
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Cormani McClain is getting his first snaps on defense in his #CUBuffs career. The 5-star freshman CB has been limited to special teams so far.
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Deion Sanders: "Wonderful win. We played like hot garbage. I'm sick of it. I really am. We're trying to figure this out. I'm happy about the win, but I'm not happy about the fashion we won. We're better than that." #CUBuffs
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Shedeur Sanders with a perfect start to this one. He’s 11-for-14 for 159 and 3 TDs. He’s also got 6 carries for 70 yards on the ground. #CUBuffs
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Pretty sure that was Javon Antonio’s first or second snap of the game. He was warming up with the tight ends pregame. What a way to come in and deliver the #CUBuffs the lead.
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No f*cking way. Shedeur Sanders finds Javon Antonio for a 43-yard pass to the ASU 32-yard line. #CUBuffs
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5 years
Michigan State head coach on Pat Chambers’ one-game suspension: “That was a joke.”
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Jonathan Deutsch
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Tom Izzo with some strong opinions regarding the suspension of Penn State coach Pat Chambers
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Cormani McClain has looked really good in his first extended action of the season. Seems to have forced his way into a big role, at least while Travis Hunter remains out. #CUBuffs
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2 years
Today's #Broncos game day cover in the @DenverGazette : "THIS ONE'S FOR DT" The late Demaryius Thomas will be honored this afternoon as the Broncos welcome the Lions into Mile High. Coverage inside today's section from @woodypaige , @GeorgeStoia and @bypaulklee .
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5 years
I don't know if Trace McSorley has a broken foot or not, but that's what we were told in the press box. Regardless, this is one of the most incredible performances I've ever seen.
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Tyler King
6 years
Saquon Barkley is getting right to work with his new team.
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First round draft pick for the New York Giants, Saquon Barkley arrives at the Giants practice facility in East Rutherford. @art_stapleton #NYGiants #NFLDraft18
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You are looking at the largest crowd EVER for a #CUBuffs women’s basketball home game. It’s a sellout announced at 11,338. Fifth sellout all-time for the program, but previous 4 were all NCAA Tournament games. Most recent was in 1995.
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4 years
Today is officially my last day as managing editor for the @DailyCollegian . While we haven't printed a daily edition in over a month and a half, I'm grateful for the opportunities I had this past year and am really proud of each print edition. Here's some of my favorites:
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Joel Scott is bullying an ACC team. #CSURams
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. @Micah_Parsons11 thought long and hard about how he wanted to be remembered in the history of the Penn State-Pitt rivalry. It's safe to say Parsons and the defense will be remembered for one thing –– that goal line stand. Story ⬇️
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Ralphie’s first run of 2023. This never gets old. #CUBuffs
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6 years
Here’s another look at the 51-yard TD run by @McSorley_IX to put Penn State out front
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5 years
Amani Oruwariye’s 40 time was impressive this morning and certainly helped his draft stock. But the reason he’s going to get drafted in the first two days is because of his ball skills. Case and point ⬇️
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4 years
The ending has been far from perfect, but I wouldn't trade these last four years for the world. It's been a blast. ✌️
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Florida State transfer DB Travis Jay also out on the field warmups. If he plays, it'll be his #CUBuffs debut and the secondary could use it with Travis Hunter out.
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6 years
This is just unfair. Simone Lee up to 10 kills on 13 attacks and a ridiculous .769 hitting percentage
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5 years
At my funeral, I want Chris Berman and Tom Jackson to narrate the highlights of my life while the NFL Primetime music plays in the background.
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Niko Medved might coach the #CSURams for another decade. He might be gone in a month. But he's proven one thing as he's taken CSU back to the NCAA Tournament — he's one of the sports' best. “He can go as high as he wants to,” @CoachMiles told me. Story ⬇️
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I guess this is a good time to announce I’ll be serving as the @DailyCollegian ’s next Managing Editor! Really, really excited to work alongside Dave and Elena for the next year.
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David Eckert
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🚨 Personal news time 🚨 Very excited to say I’ll be the @DailyCollegian ’s next Digital Managing Editor, working on all things, uh, digital. Very excited to work alongside @eljoro123 and @King_TylerB for the next year.
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Both of these things can be true: Minnesota outplayed Penn State and deserved to win the game and there was probably DPI on the final INT.
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4 years
I guess this is real now
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Omarion Miller is legit. #CUBuffs
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The Nuggets have won the NBA title.
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Trey McBride is proving what everyone in Fort Collins has long known — he’s a special talent. Former #CSURams tight end continues to tear it up since Halloween ⬇️
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“F— it, Travis down there somewhere” isn’t a bad offensive strategy for the #CUBuffs .
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The play that set up the first TD of the game. ROUGH first half for Nebraska QB Jeff Sims. #CUBuffs defense coming up big.
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Final: Nevada 77, Colorado State 74 Epic #CSURans comeback denied by Jarod Lucas at the buzzer for the Wolf Pack. First 3-game losing streak of the season for CSU. Isaiah Stevens with 23 for the Rams, and Lucas matches with 23 for Nevada. Incredible game.
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. @tyson_jordyn continues to look like a star in the making for the #CUBuffs . The true freshman WR was the talk of camp and he’s backed it up all season long.
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Just an unreal interception by Travis Hunter. #CUBuffs
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. @McSorley_IX 's first unofficial 40-yard dash time: 4.58 seconds That's the best time for a QB so far
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Mata drills the 43-yard FG and the #CUBuffs lead 27-24 with 12 seconds left. Unbelievable.
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Man, Travis Hunter is so, so good. He could legitimately play either corner or wide receiver in the NFL. #CUBuffs
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Shilo Sanders promised his play style wouldn’t change after last week’s targeting penalty. He hasn’t. #CUBuffs safety forces a fumble for the second straight week.
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Trace McSorley shares a moment postgame with James Franklin’s daughters Shola and Addison
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No. 1 overall player in the 2025 class, Belleville, Mich. QB @BryceUnderwoo16 in the house for the Rocky Mountain Showdown. #CUBuffs
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Barbour, while speaking on facilities upgrades, said upgrades to the basketball facilities will "break ground" in the spring. Pat Chambers has consistently talked about the need to improve the locker room and training facilities in the BJC. Big win there.
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. @mylesd12_ leads the Penn State students in a “We Are” chant following the alma mater
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Super proud of our coverage of the incredible comeback win for the #CSURams . Immediate reaction in Sunday's @DenverGazette followed by today's edition with an in-depth look at "The Holy Holker" and what the win means for the program. Read it all here ⬇️
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The reload begins for the #CUBuffs and the first addition is a good one. Former Florida State DE Derrick McLendon started 12 games last year and tallied 37 tackles, 5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks and 3 QBHs.
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I’m comin’ #gobuffs 🦬
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Ahead of today's massive game between the No. 5 #CUBuffs and No. 8 Stanford in Boulder, I did a deep dive on @CoachJRPayne . Here's how she's returned @CUBuffsWBB back to the top of the sport, and how to keep them there. Story in today's @DenverGazette ⬇️
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I have officially taken over the reigns as the @DailyCollegian 's managing editor today. I have @kpowers01 , @KaraDuriez and @andy_witz to thank for a lot of things, but most importantly for being great friends. I'm going to miss them dearly. Read their senior columns ⬇️
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I love that play call, even if it ruined Clifford's perfect passer rating. That throw was on the money
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6 years
Lamar Stevens with just about the perfect exclamation point on today's game.
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Here’s a look at the game-winning TD by Dallin Holker. Simply unbelievable. #CSURams
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6 years
About an hour from kickoff here in Beaver Stadium. Can’t ask for a better night here in Happy Valley.
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One of the top players in the 2023 class reportedly visiting the #CUBuffs . Can you imagine a cornerback pairing of Travis Hunter and Cormani McClain?
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Cormani McClain visiting the #Buffs I’m told. Whaaaat? @DeionSanders doing that work.
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Without any context, my 12-year-old brother just sent me this excerpt from an Eagles book he’s reading and I don’t think I’ve ever been owned harder in my life.
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Niko Medved and David Roddy chatting after tonight’s Nuggets-Grizzlies game. Roddy had 15 points off the bench for Memphis. Stay tuned for a story next week with Roddy about this current #CSURams team that’s 11-1 with Mountain West play starting Tuesday vs. New Mexico at Moby.
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Huge addition to the #CUBuffs defensive line. Cokes had 4.5 sacks and 8.5 TFLs for Dartmouth this season. Two straight years on 2nd team All-Ivy League.
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The Epilogue 📖
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Yo, this is so cool. My story on Colorado’s own Dalton Knecht from last Saturday’s @DenverGazette getting a shoutout on @SportsCenter tonight with @notthefakeSVP .
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Today's @DenverGazette sports cover: "The Broncos are now DangeRuss" The Broncos are once again Super Bowl contenders with yesterday's blockbuster trade for Russell Wilson. Full coverage inside today's section from @GeorgeStoia , @woodypaige and @bypaulklee .
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Had the chance to head over to Golden this week and catch up with @MinesFootball , who are getting ready for their second-round playoff game. They're led by Wheat Ridge native @michael_zeman15 , who has no more records left to break, only games left to win.
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. @H55ZY showing off his vertical
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It's fitting that @_keatonellis is the first player to send in his NLI. Here's my feature from last fall on the latest State High player to cross College Ave and play for Penn State
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Happy to announce I'll be serving as the @DailyCollegian 's Sports Chief (aka assistant sports editor) this semester. Looking forward to working alongside by good friend @davideckert98 .
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Going through some old quotes for a feature. @TMS_II after the Georgia State game last year: "You don't hear about a whole lot of backup quarterbacks catching touchdowns."A little bit of foreshadowing maybe?
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What a season for the #CSURams . So much for that group to be proud of, it was fun to be along for a large portion of the ride. Time to hang No. 4 in the rafters of Moby Arena.
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James Franklin's 2019 class is starting to take form.
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JUST IN: 5-star linebacker @brand0n_smith12 commits to Penn State
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Take another look at @PennStateMBB ’s defensive stand in the final seconds
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2 years
True freshman WR Chase Sowell gets his first career catch and he's been out there a bunch so far. It's a 9-yard pickup and Fontenot picks up the first down on the next play. Buffs driving again, up to the TCU 28-yard line.
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#CUBuffs Coach Prime goes out of his way at the end of his press conference to once again ask for everyone to stop sending death threats to #CSURams ' Henry Blackburn. "Let's pray for that kid. That's absurd."
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Story on Tory Horton's return to #CSURams . Despite already playing four seasons in college, Horton will play almost all of 2024 season at age 21. Super young for his class, so he'll still be 22 when he eventually heads to the NFL.
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Tyler King
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I had the awesome opportunity to go down to Dallas this week to take part in a @cfbplayoff mock selection. Special thanks to @psubellisario for sending me down! Stay tuned for Monday’s edition of @dailycollegian where I’ll go into more detail about my trip and what I learned.
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Just a couple of former high school teammates in @kindyllwetta_ and @RaeganBeers catching postgame. #CUBuffs
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. @PennStateMBB announced that freshman guard @KyleMcC10skey is officially eligible starting tomorrow. Here's my story from a few months back on his decision to quit football and follow his dream on the hardwood:
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A little over a year ago, I wrote about Miles Sanders stepping out of Saquon's shadow and into the spotlight. Now, a year later he enters the same division.
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Scenes from the #CSURams locker room
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Have a day, Omarion Miller. The Louisiana native has 2 catches for 109 yards so far. #CUBuffs
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Xavier Weaver with his 3rd TD of the half. He’s now got rushing TDs in back-to-back weeks. He’s also scored on 3 of his 4 touches. This is too easy right now for the #CUBuffs .
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