In the world of college football, being named captain is an honor above most others. It shows that a player is not only an integral part of the team’s on-field success. He is a leader of men. His peers lift him above themselves and look to him to lead them into battle. Prior to his sixth season with the Scarlet and Gray, Xavier Johnson was selected as not just one of three … [Read more...] about Xs and Block Os: From Walk-On to Captain Xavier Johnson
Archives for August 2023
WVU 2023 Safety Preview
As we wind down our pre-season coverage of the West Virginia Mountaineers heading into game week against Penn State, we continue our position preview series. We’ve looked at various positions on the depth chart, including wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive line. Now, we offer our WVU 2023 safety preview. WVU 2023 Safety Preview Of all the position groups heading into … [Read more...] about WVU 2023 Safety Preview
Mariners tie Texas for AL West lead, beat Royals 7-5 behind Suárez 3 hits, 3 RBIs
The Seattle Mariners tied Texas for the AL West lead, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-5 behind Eugenio Suárez’s three hits and three RBIs that included go-ahead, two-run single in the fourth inning. Seattle was 10 games out of first at 47-48 before play on July 20, but the Mariners have gone on a 25-8 run. At 128 games into the season, this is the latest the Mariners have had … [Read more...] about Mariners tie Texas for AL West lead, beat Royals 7-5 behind Suárez 3 hits, 3 RBIs
Texans sign rookie punter, release CB Darius Phillips, waive OT Jacky Chen
The Houston Texans are tinkering with their roster as they prepare to take on the New Orleans Saints Aug. 27 at the Caesars Superdome. The club announced Friday they signed undrafted rookie punter Ty Zentner, who had previously been with the Philadelphia Eagles since rookie minicamp. Philadelphia released Zentner on Aug. 18. The Kansas State product had a 46-yard punt in the … [Read more...] about Texans sign rookie punter, release CB Darius Phillips, waive OT Jacky Chen
Astros Lose 4-1 Heartbreaker in Detroit
David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Coming off a 2-5 homestand, the Astros found themselves not only chasing the Rangers but also trying to hold off the Mariners. The AL West, in short order, has embraced chaos. Not exactly where I envisioned the defending champions in late August, but here they are. For the first time since 2016 — 2020 was basically a short sample — the AL … [Read more...] about Astros Lose 4-1 Heartbreaker in Detroit