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Two more undefeated teams fall as the final DII football regional rankings near
Tyson Bagent made DII soccer historical past and a pair of undefeated groups fell.
DII FOOTBALL HUB: Information, rankings, stats for 2022
In different phrases, it was simply one other wild weekend in DII soccer. Let’s get proper to it.
Ferris State ends Davenport’s undefeated run
The defending champs have performed a really powerful schedule and that continued this previous Saturday towards the shocking Davenport Panthers. Ferris State confirmed why it’s a powerhouse, totally dominating Davenport 28-7.
The protection placed on a clinic, holding Davenport to only 24 yards speeding and a mere 183 yards in complete. They pressured two interceptions, one among which was returned to the home, and obtained to the quarterback thrice, together with Caleb Murphy’s 16.5 sack of the season. Whereas Ferris State will not win the GLIAC as soon as once more this season, it could be the most effective non-No. 1 seed within the discipline.
West Georgia’s wild comeback results in upset over undefeated Delta State
West Georgia went into Delta State’s home needing a giant win. The Wolves left with a surprising victory, defeating the Statesmen 52-42 due to a livid fourth-quarter comeback and quarterback Harrison Frost’s monster day.
The Wolves trailed 42-24 with 10:45 remaining within the sport. Frost then took over, throwing three landing passes of 24 yards, 43 yards and the game-winner from 29 yards out with simply 5 seconds remaining. He completed the day with 503 yards passing whereas including one other landing on the bottom earlier within the sport. In the meantime, his counterpart Patrick Shegog totaled 367 yards and 6 touchdowns for Delta State in a premier quarterback battle. The Wolves put yet one more rating on the board as Delta State tried just a few laterals on the following kickoff and scored 28 factors within the quarter to take down the No. 7 staff within the earlier Energy 10 rankings. The loss retains West Florida’s hopes alive to seize the Gulf South Convention and not less than makes a West Georgia postseason look considerably potential.
Newberry upsets Wingate within the wild South Atlantic Convention
One week after being upset by Limestone and bounced from the highest 25, Newberry goes into Wingate and upsets the Bulldogs one week after Wingate makes its high 25 entrance at No. 20/21.
If you understand Wolves’ soccer, you understand it means operating again Mario Anderson wanted to have a giant day for Newberry to win. Anderson got here via but once more with 184 yards speeding and two touchdowns. The Harlon Hill Trophy candidate has no fewer than 171 yards speeding in any sport over the previous 4 weeks. This week Newberry will host Mars Hill within the SAC championship.
Wayne State (Neb) picks up enormous win over Sioux Falls
The Wildcats entered this weekend ranked No. 6 in Tremendous Area 4. Sioux Falls was proper forward of them. That can change, as Wayne State walked away winners 31-24.
Quarterback Nick Bohn led the cost, accounting for all of the Wildcats’ touchdowns. He threw for 3 and rushed for one more, whereas speeding for 115 yards as nicely. Per traditional, the Cougars have been powered by Thuro Reisdorfer, who had yet one more 100-yard day whereas including a pair of touchdowns to his spectacular 2022 resume. With three losses, Sioux Falls playoff hopes develop into very powerful, whereas Wayne State could have MSU Moorhead in a must-win battle in a tightly contested Tremendous Area.
The 2022 DII soccer Energy 10 rankings: Week 10
No. 1 Grand Valley State | Earlier: 1: One other week, one other huge win for the Lakers. They’re now a top-10 scoring offense (No. 9 at 40.9 factors per sport) and a top-10 scoring protection (No. 4 with 10.22 allowed per sport). Grand Valley State has a giant matchup towards Davenport subsequent week — a staff trying to make an announcement to shut the season.
No. 2 Angelo State | Earlier: 2: The Rams pulled out a gritty victory this week in comeback style. Angelo State went into the half trailing 9-0 however outscored Central Washington 22-3 within the second half to enhance to 10-0. One other tough check awaits subsequent week in Midwestern State because the Rams look to shut out a troublesome Lone Star Convention schedule with an ideal document.
No. 3 Shepherd | Earlier: 3: Tyson Bagent is now formally in a league of his personal. Together with his 149th profession landing cross he surpassed East Stroudsburg’s Jimmy Terwilliger for probably the most landing passes in DII soccer historical past. It was one among 4 landing passes on the day for the reigning participant of the yr. Shepherd strikes to 10-0 on the season and appears to complete the yr excellent with a win in subsequent week’s PSAC championship sport towards Indiana (Pa).
No. 4 Ferris State | Earlier: 4: The Bulldogs’ protection has been excellent, and Murphy is definitely a defensive player-of-the-year candidate. Ferris State closes towards Wayne State (MI) and awaits to see what seed it’ll get within the bracket. No matter it’s, it’s unfamiliar territory taking part in a first-round sport, which it hasn’t performed all that a lot not too long ago.
No. 5 Ouachita Baptist | Earlier: 5: As if TJ Cole does not do sufficient, the star operating again threw for a landing this week. Oh, don’t be concerned, he additionally rushed for 143 yards and two extra touchdowns and has now eclipsed the 100-yard mark six weeks in a row whereas scoring a number of touchdowns 5 weeks in a row. What ought to be an exhilarating Battle of the Ravine towards Henderson State awaits subsequent week.
No. 6 Pittsburg State| Earlier: 6: Washburn, lacking its star quarterback, made the Gorillas work for this one, however ultimately, Pittsburg State improved to 10-0 and locked up the MIAA title. The Gorillas outgained Washburn by greater than 150 yards on this one. One final sport towards Fort Hays State awaits earlier than the choice present.
No. 7 Colorado Faculty of Mines| Earlier: 9: The Orediggers simply maintain profitable and quarterback John Matocha simply appears to be getting higher every week — which is horrifying as a result of he was already excellent. This week, the quarterback threw for 369 yards and 5 touchdowns… his seventh-consecutive 300-yard day. The Mines shut out the common season towards Fort Lewis.
No. 8 West Florida | Earlier: 8: It might be unfair the Argos do not climb a spot, however they wanted to essentially grit one out towards Valdosta State. On the finish of the day, West Florida received 32-31 in time beyond regulation and if Delta State loses subsequent week, it nonetheless has an opportunity to win the Gulf South Convention. Byron Jarrett had a monster sport, throwing for 309 yards, speeding for 121 yards, and tossing 4 touchdowns. West Florida closes towards Mississippi Faculty which has given the most effective groups within the GSC absolute suits this season.
No. 9 Delta State | Earlier: 7: I am leaving Delta State within the high 10 and can in all probability take some warmth for it. The underside line is West Georgia is a top-25 staff, and the Statesmen had the Wolves on the ropes for 50 minutes. Certain, they wound up shedding, however what this staff has performed towards ranked groups and away from residence this season is what retains them so extremely ranked. The ultimate regional rankings in Tremendous Area Two will definitely be attention-grabbing. The Statesmen shut towards West Alabama subsequent week.
No. 10 Slippery Rock | Earlier: 10: The Rock was in a position to maintain off Edinboro on this one, but it surely wasn’t straightforward. It took a fourth-quarter landing from Rock operating again Chris D’Or — his second to associate with a 100-yard day. Slippery Rock improved to 9-1 and a share of its fourth-straight PSAC West title however miss out on the PSAC Championship on account of its loss towards IUP. Which means The Rock could have their arms full with Kutztown subsequent week in a must-win for seeding.
First 5 out (in alphabetical order)
- Ashland
- Benedict
- Minnesota State
- Northwest Missouri State
- Virginia Union
Harlon Hill Hopefuls, 2022: Stats that stood out
There was a slew of a number of the greatest performances of the season multi functional week this previous Saturday. The purpose of this listing is to trace the contenders all through the season. Now that we’re via 10 weeks of the season, there have been some critical cuts this week. Additionally of word, whereas Toriano Clinton of UIndy is among the greatest operating backs in DII soccer, he is merely missed an excessive amount of time with harm. He has been changed by Limestone’s Tre Stewart.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: The important information to the Harlon Hill Trophy
PLAYER | SCHOOL | POSITION | WEEK 10 STATS |
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Brandon Alt | Bemidji State | QB | 320 cross, 3 TD, 14 rush |
Tyson Bagent | Shepherd | QB | 366 cross, 4 TD |
TJ Davis | Nebraska-Kearney | QB | 173 cross, 2 TD, 91 rush |
Ivory Durham | Valdosta State | QB | 196 cross, 117 rush, 3 complete TD |
Braden Gleason | Emporia State | QB | 317 cross, 4 TD, 3 Int |
Jack Mangel | Harmony (WV) | QB | 340 cross, 3 TD |
Turner Pullen | McKendree | QB | 192 cross, 1 TD |
Patrick Shegog | Delta State | QB | 287 cross, 80 rush, 6 complete TD, 1 Int |
Mario Anderson | Newberry | RB | 184 rush, 2 TD |
Ronnie Brown | Shepherd | RB | 120 rush, 2 TD, 44 receiving |
Jada Byers | Virginia Union | RB | 140 rush, 1 TD, 19 receiving |
TJ Cole | Ouachita Baptist | RB | 143 rush, 28 cross, 3 complete TD |
Thuro Reisdorfer | Sioux Falls | RB | 135 rush, 2 TD |
Tre Stewart | Limestone | RB | 218 yards, 2 TD |
Emanuel Wilson | Fort Valley State | RB | 221 speeding, 3 TD |
Michael Zeman | Colorado Faculty of Mines | RB | 105 rush, 8 receiving, 2 complete TD |
Jeremiah Bridges | South Dakota Mines | WR | 74 yards, 1 TD |
Marquis Grey | Southeastern Oklahoma St. | WR | 170 yards, 2 TD |
James Letcher Jr. | Washburn | WR | 127 receiving, 1 TD |
What else you missed in Week 10 of DII soccer
- Limestone and Barton placed on fairly the present on Saturday. The Cinderella season continues for the Saints as they eked out a victory towards Barton 34-28. This sport featured two of the premier operating backs in DII soccer and man did they ship. Barton’s Jordan Terrell ran for 224 yards and a landing whereas Limestone’s Tre Stewart countered with 218 yards and two scores of his personal.
- This Harmony (WV) offense is one thing else. Jack Mangel had one other monster day with 340 yards passing and three touchdowns, whereas his star vast receiver Jarod Bowie had a ridiculous day with 229 yards and three touchdowns. Bowie leads DII soccer in receiving with one week left.
- Minnesota Duluth received a giant sport towards Augustana (SD), taking part in spoiler to the Vikings playoff aspirations. Augustana, ranked No. 9 in Tremendous Area 4 final week, fell 34-24. Bulldogs’ quarterback Kyle Walljasper threw for 4 touchdowns.
- American Worldwide received in a stunner, 18-10 over Bentley. It was a giant win for the Yellow Jackets as Bentley was ranked No. 9 in Tremendous Area One final week. A fumble return for a landing as time expired sealed the deal.
- How in regards to the season from Fort Valley State? The Wildcats received the thirty second Fountain Metropolis Traditional over Albany State (GA) 31-21. Emanuel Wilson is just too a lot for groups to deal with, and confirmed that once more this week, rumbling for greater than 200 yards and three scores. The win may bump the Golden Rams from Tremendous Area Two rankings come Monday.
- We have to speak extra about Henderson State. The Reddies at the moment are 8-2 after dropping a 50-spot this previous Saturday. Vast receiver Xavier Malone is a stud, and had one other 189 yards receiving this week, bringing his season complete to 1,244. They’ve a win already towards Harding and a victory towards Ouachita Baptist would trigger critical drama in Tremendous Area Three heading into the choice present.
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City of Pittsburgh excited for economic impact of hosting 2026 NFL Draft
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You call the city Picks-burgh. The NFL announced that the Steel City will be getting the 2026 draft.
The draft is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of people to the city. It’s something they’ve been planning for some time and are excited to see.
Some estimations have the draft bringing at least 300,000 people to Pittsburgh. This past April in Detroit, it brought 775,000.
“It’s going to be great. It’s going to be one of the biggest events the city has ever seen,” Strip District Business Association member Jim Coen said.
While the marquee is the player draft, there will be other events during that weekend. It’s estimated the city will see $120-160 million in revenue. According to Forbes, in 2023, Kansas City generated about $165 million, with more than 310,000 people attending the draft.
It’s hoped the money will flow beyond just the North Shore and Downtown.
“All through even the Strip District, you’re going to see activities,” said Sen. Wayne Fontana, a member of the Sports and Exhibition Authority.
We may have two years to wait, but it’s never too early to start planning.
Restaurants and businesses are now starting the process of finding the products they may need along with adjusting hours.
“Just brick by brick, to just get to those goals you want to reach in two years,” Redbeard’s Bar and Grille general manager Brent Kightlinger said.
While the draft will celebrate NFL players, the goal of hosting an event like this is to sell the city to tourists. For many people, this may be their first time here.
The work begins with promoting the attractions.
“They’re going to see our Cultural District. They’re going to know about our world-class museums [and] our renowned restaurants,” Sen. Fontana said over Zoom.
It’s expected any hotel near the North Shore or Downtown will be booked solid.
“Bringing all these others from other parts of the country and other parts of the world, once they see this city, they’re going to fall in love with it,” Coen said.
There will be plenty of prep work between now and then.
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Rooney excited for NFL Draft to come to Pittsburgh
The NFL and VisitPITTSBURGH announced on Wednesday during the NFL Spring League Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, that Pittsburgh will play host to the 2026 NFL Draft.
“Today we are here to announce that that 2026 NFL Draft has been awarded to the City of Pittsburgh,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business and League Events, during a press conference that followed the announcement. “We’re thrilled that we’ll be bringing this major free accessible event to the great City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and do that with a tremendous partner in the Pittsburgh Steelers.”
Steelers President Art Rooney II spoke following the announcement and shared his excitement for the city hosting the draft for the first time and the ability to celebrate the football history that is so prevalent in the city and Western Pennsylvania.
“Thanks to Peter and his staff, and really everybody in the league, for helping us to put this day together,” said Rooney during the press conference. “Everybody in Pittsburgh is going to be extremely excited about hosting the NFL Draft. As we all know, the City of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania have a great tradition, the roots of pro football really are deep in our region. So, we plan to celebrate the history of football and the Mike Ditkas, the Dan Marinos, the Joe Montanas, etc., that came from our area.
“It will be extremely exciting, and we look forward to working with our community to make sure it’s a great event. Obviously, the bar has been set very high lately with some great efforts by Detroit and Kansas City most recently hosting the Draft, and I’m sure Green Bay will be great as well. We’re looking forward to following in that tradition.”
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NFL Insider: 'Strong Sense' Pittsburgh Will Be Awarded 2026 NFL Draft
The city of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be moving closer to hosting the 2026 NFL Draft.
According to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones, there is a “strong sense” from the league meetings in Nashville this week that the Steelers and the city will be awarded the 2026 NFL Draft, with an official announcement expected soon.
At the NFL league meetings here in Nashville, there’s a strong sense that Pittsburgh will be awarded the 2026 NFL draft, sources tell @NFLonCBS. Announcement later today is possible.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) May 22, 2024
Pittsburgh officially submitted its bid to host either the 2026 or 2027 NFL Draft back in February, and in late April it was reported by WTAE’s Andrew Stockey that the Steelers were on the short list to host the draft in 2026 or 2027.
Team president and owner Art Rooney II stated during a Q&A session last week at Acrisure Stadium during a community event that things were looking good regarding the bid to host the draft, and that the team was expecting to hear at some point this week.
Now, that announcement appears to be on the horizon, with some potentially great news for not only the city, but the franchise as well.
Back in February, Pittsburgh officially announced its bid to host the draft, releasing a hype video in the process to make clear their interest in hosting the draft. The official bid to host the draft came after rumors of the city being a future destination started up last fall as NFL personnel reportedly were scouting locations to possibly hold the event in Pittsburgh.
The bid is in!
We have officially submitted Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft Bid to host the event in 2026 or 2027.@vstpgh | @Innamo | @gainey_ed pic.twitter.com/cWY8VppX0j
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 16, 2024
Then, shortly after the 2023 season concluded, Rooney started to make his public push for the city to host the draft, confirming the team’s interest, which is what the Steelers have had as a goal since the NFL began shopping locations after holding the draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
During the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, which saw more than 775,000 fans attend the three-day event in the Motor City, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted that Pittsburgh could be coming soon as a host city for the NFL Draft in either 2026 or 2027.
“They’re in the mix,” Goodell said during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. “I’ll tell you that. So that may be coming soon.”
Soon appears to have arrived. We’ll see if an official announcement is made today from Nashville.
If Pittsburgh is awarded the 2026 NFL Draft, it would have quite the economic impact on the city. According to Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, who spoke with WPXI’s Jenna Harner late last week, the draft coming to Pittsburgh would have an economic impact between $100-$150 million.
“We’re estimating there’ll be over 300 to 350,000 visitors that would come to Pittsburgh, putting an economic impact anywhere from 100 million to $150 million,” Fitzgerald said to Harner, according to WPXI.com. “And that’s I think being actually somewhat conservative.”
Fitzgerald might be a bit conservative there, especially with the impact the draft had on Detroit, bringing in an estimated $165 million over the three-day draft.
Rooney stated that having the draft in Pittsburgh would be the biggest visitor event in the city’s history.
“I think it’d probably be the biggest visitor event in the history of the city,” Rooney said in February to WTAE’s Andrew Stockey. “And so it’s very exciting. We think where Pittsburgh is located, not only will we have thousands of Steeler fans, but would have thousands of fans from all of the NFL cities that are, you know, let’s say within a 500-mile radius of Pittsburgh. So, I think it would be, number one, a huge visitor event for the city.”
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