Farewell Captain

Derek Jeter, shortstop for the New York Yankees just finished is final season playing baseball. Jeter was not just another player for the Yankees but he was a leader that gave him the nickname, "Captain."

Jeter over his career has appear in 2,747 games and had a .310 batting average with 3,465 hits. Jeter resides sixth of all time hits behind some  baseball greats like Pete Rose and Hank Aaron.

Off the field Jeter promotes his charity Turn 2 Foundation, an effort that would work to keep kids away from drugs and alcohol. Turn 2 foundation has been awarded over $16 million dollars in grants to create and support programs and activities that motivate young kids to stay away from drugs and alcohol.

In addition to contributing his own funds, Derek hosts his annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Golf Classic in Tampa, Florida and the Turn 2 Foundation Dinner in New York City. Other events that Jeter hosts are: Jeter’s Leaders, Turn 2 Us Healthy Lifestyles, Turn 2 After School, Turn 2 Baseball Clinics, Proud To Be Me, Turn 2 Smart Moves, Holiday Express and the Turn 2 Endowed Scholarships. Recently, the Turn 2 Foundation donated $500,000 to launch the Derek Jeter Academy at Phoenix House in Tampa, an outpatient counseling center for troubled teens combining individual and family substance abuse treatment.

Jeter will be remembered as one of the best players on and off the field. Jeter is now an alumni great of the New York Yankees along with Babe Ruth, Micky Mantle, Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, and many more. 

Jeter not only has a local fan base of Bronx Bomber fans but has a national group of fans that will miss his remarkable hitting, fielding, and his greatest attribute, his leadership. #RE2SPECT

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College Football Playoff Predictions After Four Weeks

After four weeks of play there has been a lot of games played in college football including many upsets. The final four teams for the playoff picture have changed after four weeks.

1.  Alabama - The Crimson Tide have looked good the first four weeks this college football season. Alabama looked kind of shaky the first game against West Virginia but that is a norm for a new offense and quarterback system. Blake Sims over the last four games has had 1,091 yards passing  and eight touchdowns. Lane Kiffin and the Alabama offense has gotten better each week this football season. The Crimson Tide offense proved it Saturday against the Florida Gators. Blake Sims went 23-33 with 445 passing yards and four touchdowns. Derrick Henry rushed for 20 attempts with 111 yards and one touchdown. The Crimson Tide is the top contender for the title after four weeks

2. Oregon - The Oregon Ducks have also looked impressive after four weeks. Marcus Mariota has looked like a candidate for Heisman having 1,135 passing yards with 13 touchdowns. The Ducks high speed offense has looked dominate the first four games this season especially week two against Michigan State. The Ducks had 491 yards of total offense against the Spartans. The offense the last four weeks has had 2,221 total offense and look to continue this throughout the 2014 season.

3. Florida State - The Seminoles have looked in top shape this season and look to continue were they left off last year. One problem FSU has this year is keeping its quarterback, Jamies Winston, out of trouble. Winston did not play Saturday against Clemson due to the fact that Winston earlier in the week got up on a table around the FSU student body and shouted an obscene popular Vine post. The Seminoles struggled on offense without him on Saturday. When Winston is in the ballgame the Seminoles look like the team it should be. 

4. Oklahoma - The Sooners have looked good to go under the direction of Coach Bob Stoops. Trevor Knights has looked good with his new found motivation at the end of last season. Knight has thrown 1,065 yards and four touchdowns. The main focus for this team is the stout defense that has nine starters that returned from last year. Oklahoma does has some obstacles this year but Coach Stoops looks to keep his team motivated to get the job down and win a tittle.

There are some other teams that can easily make it to the title game. One team would be the Auburn Tigers. The Tigers have a speedy offense that can take the breath out of any defense. Auburn hopes to continue winning but they have a tough schedule that could keep the Tigers out. Another team would be the Baylor Bears. The Bears have an arsenal of quarterbacks that can get the job done in the form of an air raid attack offense. The Bears do have to watch out for the Oklahoma Sooners. The Next team would be Texas A&M. The Aggies are in the same boat as Auburn and thats the SEC West.

Showdown in Tallahassee: Battle of Seminoles and Tigers

Florida State came into this game against yesterday Clemson ranked number one and looked to take care of business.

Early into the week FSU's Jamies Winston got suspended from play one half after getting onto a table in front of the FSU student body and shouted out an obscene popular Vine post. FSU bumped Winston's suspension for the whole game late Friday night.

The Seminoles only option was to play Sean Maguire at quarterback, a redshirt sophomore.

Clemson received the ball to open up the ballgame yesterday. The first possession ended in a three and out.

The Seminoles did not have much luck either. FSU first possession ended in a three and out also.

The Tigers drove the length of the field with no luck of scoring. Ammon Lakip missed a 23 yard field goal to leave the game at 0-0.

FSU got the ball moving with some impressive passing from Maguire. Maguire got the Seminoles into field goal range and Roberto Aguayo finished the drive with a 50 yard field goal giving the Seminoles the lead 3-0.

Both teams shared punts before Clemson got the ball back.

After a remarkable showing of passing from Deshaun Watson, Clemson was back in field goal range and a score. Lakip drilled a 30 yard field goal making the score 3-3.

FSU could not get the offense moving and were forced into a three and out.

Clemson drove down the field but after eight plays the Tigers had to punt.

The Seminoles offense continued to struggle and were forced into another three and out.

Watson and the Tiger offense managed to find the endzone for a touchdown. DJ Howard powered his way one yard on the ground for the score giving Clemson the lead 10-3.

After three punts, Clemson had the lead at half 10-3.

FSU received the ball to open up the second half.

Maguire and the Seminole offense began clicking after the break finding their way into the endzone for a touchdown. Mario Ponder bullied his way one yard on the ground for the score tying the game 10-10.

Both teams shared punts before Clemson got the ball back.

Clemson drove down the field to field goal range. Lakip tried a 40 yard field goal and missed it leaving the ballgame tied 10-10.

FSU got the ball back and the drive came to a halt when Maguire threw a interception to Jayron Kearse giving Clemson the ball.

The Tigers took advantage of the turnover and were in the endzone for a touchdown. Watson found the endzone with his feet for two yards for the score giving Clemson the lead 17-10.

FSU and Clemson shared punts and the Seminoles got the ball.

Maguire found Rashard Greene down field for a 74 yard touchdown pass. The Seminoles tied the ballgame back up 17-17.

Clemson got the ball back but after five plays the Tigers had to punt.

The Seminoles got the ball and it came to a halt after Maguire was intercepted by Jadar Johnson.

The Tigers could not take advantage of the turnover. CJ Davidson fumbled the ball and gave the Seminoles the ball.

FSU had the ball for 1:36 and could not score that took the game into overtime.

Clemson got the ball to start overtime.

The Tigers got down inside the five and could not convert a fourth and one that gave the Seminoles the chance to win the ballgame.

The Seminoles kept the ball on the ground with Karlos Williams. Williams sped past defenders for a 12 yard touchdown run that gave FSU the win 23-17.

Sean Maguire went 21-39 with 306 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Karlos Williams rushed with ten attempts for 45 yards and one touchdown that was the deciding factor of the ballgame.

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Troy Trojan Football: Week 3

After a 34-17 lost a week ago from the Duke Blue Devils, Troy was hoping to get a win against Abilene Christian.

Both teams were 0-2 coming into the game yesterday hoping to one of them would get a win.

The Trojans received the ball to open the game but failed to score that resulted in a punt.

Abilene Christian drove the length of the field and ended with a score. Parker McKenzie found Monte Green-Avery for a 12 yard touchdown pass giving the Wildcats the lead 7-0.

After four plays the Trojans had to punt again.

The Wildcats drove the ball but the Trojans held them in check by forcing a punt. Abilene Christian downed the ball at the ten.

Troy put together a great drive that resulted in a touchdown. Jordan Chunn powered five yards into the endzone to tie the game at 7-7.
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After sharing punts the Trojans got the ball back with 7:49 left in the first half.

The Trojans put a tremendous showing on offense and drove the ball in to redone. Brandon Silvers finds the end zone on is feet for a one yard touchdown giving Troy a 14-7 lead.

Abilene Christian gets the ball back. McKenzie has a pass intercepted by Femi Obaibo giving Troy the ball.

The Trojans did not take long to take advantage and score. Silvers connected 12 yards to Brandon Burks for a touchdown pass building Troy's lead 21-7 going in at half.

Abilene Christian received the ball to open the second half. The Wildcats put together a scoring drive that resulted in a touchdown.

The Wildcats own Demarcus Thompson powered his way for three yards for the score making the ballgame 21-14.

Troy answered back with scoring drive of their own with a touchdown. Khery Franklin sped past defenders for a 15 yard touchdown making the score 28-14.

Abilene Christian did not take long to score after three plays. McKenzie showed off his arm for a 63 yard touchdown pass to Cedric Gilbert making the scored 28-21.

Troy did not manage to move the ball and were forced to a three and out.

The Wildcats did not capitalize on the three and out. McKenzie threw another pick to Odaibo giving Troy the ball.

The Trojans could not take advantage off the turnover and were forced into a three out.

Abilene Christian did not take long to score. De'Andre Brown broke off a 47 yard touchdown run to tie the game up 28-28.

Troy could not put together a scoring drive and were forced to punt.

The Wildcats drove down the field for a score. Nick Grau drills a 27 yard field goal to give Abilene the lead 31-28.

The Trojans were forced to a three and out on offense and punted the ball away.

Abilene Christian offense could not be contained and scored again. Adrian Duncan bullies his way into
the endzone for nine yards giving the Wildcats a 38-28 lead.

Troy managed to score after three plays. Burks powers his way one yard into the endzone making the score 38-35.

The Trojans failed to recover the ball off the onside kick and the Wildcats run the clock out giving Abilene its first win of the year and Troy its third loss of the season.

Silvers went 12-21 with 187 passing yard and one touchdown pass. Dontrell Pruitt went 9-17 with 99 yards passing.

The Trojans are now 0-3 for the season and hope to get a win soon. Troy has a tough game this week going to Athens Georgia to face the UGA Bulldogs.

For more followup visit  http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=400548413.

Auburn Football: Week 2

The Auburn Tigers came into the game yesterday with a huge win against the Arkansas Razorbacks winning 45-21 from las week. The Tigers faced the San Jose State Spartans yesterday and looked like a walk in the park for Auburn.

Auburn received the ball to open up the game. The Tigers drove down the field but coughed the ball giving San Jose State the ball.

The Spartans went five plays before punting the ball back to Auburn.

The Tigers second possession was a dominated run attack that gave Auburn a touchdown. The score came off a four yard pass from Nick Marshall to Ricardo Louis that put Auburn up 7-0.

After a 65 yard kickoff touchback the Spartans got the ball. San Jose State only needed one play and that came off a 75 yard touchdown pass from Black Jurich to Tyler Ervin. The game was all notched up seven a piece.

Auburn continued to dominate the run game with a brilliant scoring drive that gave them another touchdown. This time the score came off a two yard power run by Cameron Artis-Payne. The Tigers were up 14-7.

San Jose State began to drive the ball down the field but after 11 plays Jurich had a pass intercepted by Jermaine Whitehead that gave Auburn the ball.

Auburn's offense continued to overpower the Spartans defense with another score. Artis-Payne pounded his way into the endzone for five yards, his second score, that pushed the Tiger's lead to 21-7.

The Spartans got the ball and were forced into a three and out.

Michael Carrizosa punted the ball 40 yards and Quan Bray returned the punt 55 yards for another Tiger touchdown. Auburn pushed the lead to 28-7.

Auburn once again forced the Spartans to go three and out giving the Tigers the ball.

The Tiger offense scored with ease coming off another power run by Artis-Payne for a one yard touchdown. Auburn led 35-7.

San Jose State managed to drive the ball for a score. The Spartans kicked a 27 yard field goal making the score 35-10.

San Jose State's defense managed to force Auburn into a three and out.

The Spartan offense did not help their cause, Jurich had another pass intercepted this time by Jonathan Ford giving AU the ball back.

Auburn drove the ball down the field for another score. This time it came off a 27 yard field goal by Daniel Carlson pushing Auburn's lead 38-10.

The Tigers would take that 38-10 lead into halftime.

San Jose State received the ball to open the second half. The Spartans drove down the field having no luck scoring by missing a 29 yard field goal.

Auburn managed to get in five plays before punting the ball back to San Jose State.

The Spartans put together a scoring possession that resulted in a 24 yard field goal that made the score 38-13 Auburn.

Auburn got the ball back and pounded the ball on the ground for another scoring drive. Marshall broke off a 27 yard run that gave Auburn a 45-13 lead.

San Jose State got the ball and went on another three and out.

Auburn's next possession was a mixture of the run and the pass that gave the Tigers another score. Jeremy Johnson powered one yard into the endzone that push Auburn's lead to 52-13.

The Spartans tailback on the next possession broke off a 17 yard run but luck was not in his hands. The Spartans fumbled the ball and Auburn recovered.

The Tigers got first and goal from the three and managed to put into the endzone for six. Roc Thomas ran the ball three yards into the endzone for the score that built Auburn's lead 59-13.

Auburn managed to hold their huge lead and win the ball game 59-13.

Artis-Payne was not the only one to carry Auburn to their huge victory today. Artis-Payne had 112 yards rushing with three touchdowns. Auburn's offense had 493 yards of total offense today with 358 coming on the ground.

Auburn's next task will come Thursday, September 18 against Kansas State. Auburn will hope to come away with a win on their first road game of the year.

Troy Trojans Pregame: Week Two

The Troy Trojans are coming off a 48-10 loss against the UAB Blazers last week. The Trojans are hoping to come away with a victory over the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday.

Brandon Silvers had good numbers last week passing 17-24 with 146 yards passing against the Blazers.   Brandon Burks rushed for 42 yards last week and hopes to do more this week.

The opposition, Duke, has a tremendous passing offense. Anthony Boone passed 22-33 with 247 yards
passing with four touchdowns.

The Trojans will need to play a near perfect game against Duke if they want a win. Troy has high hopes they can do that Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium.