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HS Football Roundup: Thompson, Richland Score Victories in Season Opener

The Tommies took down Cavalier and the Colts topped South Border
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THOMPSON, N.D. — North Dakota, 9-man football kicked off the start of the 2018-2019 season on Friday evening. Thompson hosted Cavalier in their season opener. The Tommies took down long-time rival Cavalier 36-6. They are set to face Hatton/Northwood next Friday at 7:00 p.m. Over in Richland, the Colts hosted South Border in their season opener. The Colts blew by…
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Quarterback Competition Heats Up for MSUM as Season Approaches

Bryce Meehl and Jakup Sinani are fighting for the starting job.
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two weeks out from the first game of the season, MSU-Moorhead still doesn’t have a starting quarterback. Jakup Sinani and Bryce Meehl are fighting for the job vacated by Demetrius Carr. Sinani is heading into his sophomore season and is currently working with the first-team offense. But head coach Steve Laqua says Meehl is not far behind….
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Concordia QB Working with Last Season’s Experience

Blake Kragnes started the final six games for the Cobbers
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia football has established a winning tradition with head coach Terry Horan. The Cobbers consistently win seven or eight games, but they do struggle to get past powerhouses St. John’s and St. Thomas. This year, Concordia is coping with the absence of standout running back Chad Johnson. They also lost three-year starting quarterback Michael Herzog to graduation. Herzog…
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Thompson Looks To Take Down Cavalier Before Moving to 11-Man in 2019

The Tommies will face Cavalier in their season opener on Friday
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FARGO, N.D. — The Thompson Tommies strapped on their pads and took the field on Wednesday. The squad is prepping for their season opener on Friday against long-time foe, Cavalier. The Tornadoes blew by Thompson in both contests last season, including knocking the Tommies out of the playoffs. So now, the black and green are looking for redemption in what could…
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MSUM Football Focused on Culture Shift after Disappointing Season

The Dragons have implemented new tactics to play more as a team, including mixing things up in the cafeteria.
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — No matter how you look at last year’s football season for MSU-Moorhead it was a disappointment. The Dragons had high expectations with a strong senior corps, but they still failed to get six wins. This year, many of those starting pieces are gone. Head coach Steve Laqua says there needed to be a culture shift after evaluating what…
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NDSU Superlatives: Worst Teammate to get Stuck with on Desert Island

North Dakota State football players talk about which teammates are ill-equipped for survival
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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football players took multiple things into account when they were asked which teammates would they not like to get stuck with on a desert island. The Bison considered who would give them the best chance at survival, who would ration food the best and even who would be the least annoying. Hear some of…
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Wentz Sets Sights on 11-Man Drills

The Eagles QB is still not cleared for contact.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz expects to participate in 11-on-11 drills next week, but it’s uncertain whether he’ll be ready for the season opener. The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 6. Wentz’s goal since having surgery last December to repair a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee has been to be…
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NDSU’s Jenson Hoping to Fill Holes left at Tight End

The Bison said goodbye to Jeff Illies and Connor Wentz after last season.
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FARGO, N.D. — While NDSU returns a lot of its offensive firepower, two of their top tight ends have left. Jeff Illies and Connor Wentz exhausted their eligibility last season, leaving two large holes at the position. Returning as a senior is Nate Jenson. He would love to reproduce what Illies and Wentz did on the field, but he knows…
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UND DB Harris Itching to Play His First Game Back From Injury

Deion Harris missed all of 2017 with an Achilles injury
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Deion Harris’s love of football was rekindled during his time on the sidelines. Harris missed the entire 2017 season with an injury to his Achilles tendon. In 2016, this year’s preseason second-team All-American picked off five passes and returned three for touchdowns. Now he wants to get back to making big plays for the University of…
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Former Bison DeLuca Waived by Tennessee Titans

DeLuca transitioned to TE earlier in training camp.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The first preseason game is in the rear-view mirror for every NFL team. The Tennessee Titans are moving on to their second preseason matchup without former NDSU linebacker Nick DeLuca, who was waived by the team. DeLuca signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent, but was later asked to switch positions to tight end. DeLuca spent…