Lessons from Week 1 Standouts and Surprises
Tom English reviews the opening weekend after a lockout season. Packers and Saints showed potent offenses while Ravens proved hungry. Bears defense shined against a top Falcons attack, Rams depend on health, and Seattle leads Luck sweepstakes as analysts caution about early-season predictions.
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Tigers Crush White Sox Rays 4 14 in AL clash
Detroit Tigers routed Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays in a high scoring American League game, scoring 14 runs while limiting the counterpart to four. Key contributors among players from the Tigers and White Sox included notable pitchers and batters, with several scoring drives and big hits highlighted during the contest. Orioles were not part of the game action in this report.
Benton Rangers win boys golf triangular at home
Benton led by Jesse Sanders to a 3-under par team score, beating Murphysboro and Eldorado at Benton Country Club. Sanders earned medalist honors with key birdies, while coach Scott Simpson praised the home performance and team effort.
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Salukis rally but fall to Ole Miss in rout
SIU battles back from a 21 0 hole but SIU loses 42 24 to Mississippi at Vaught Hemingway Stadium. Steve Strother runs for 116 yards on 10 carries and John Lantz makes a dramatic final catch as SIU eyes Missouri Valley opener September 24. Attendance reaches 58 504.
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MVFC Teams Score in Top 10 Polls After Week Two
Missouri Valley Football Conference places two teams in the top 10 of both major polls. Northern Iowa climbs to No. 2 in TSN and coaches lists after a 34-23 road win over Stephen F. Austin. North Dakota State rises to No. 8 in TSN and No. 6 in coaches poll. Five other MVFC teams receive votes in either poll.
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Rams face Giants battered by Rams injury list
St Louis opened with a lopsided defeat and an injury ravaged squad. Steven Jackson and four others look unlikely to play Monday at New York, while Ron Bartell faces a season ending neck fractures. Sam Bradford plans to play with a bruised finger as Amendola and Fletcher eye returns. Bradley Fletcher toe, Jason Smith ankle add to woes.
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