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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is sacked by Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Jan. 1, 2021. Bresee was named to the Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

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Clemson DT Bresee will miss La Tech due to sister's death
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sat,09/17/22-11:17AM , 348 Reads
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will miss Saturday night's game against Louisiana Tech, staying with his family following the death of his younger sister, Ella, this week.
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Friday's Scores
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Fri,09/16/22-8:49PM , 165 Reads
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Abbeville 12, North Vermilion 7

Amite 27, St. Helena 6

Arcadia 44, Lincoln Preparatory School 0

Ascension Catholic 23, Hannan 19

Avoyelles 50, Eunice 28

Bastrop 46, Ferriday 40, 4OT

Baton Rouge Catholic 31, University (Lab) 21

Baton Rouge Episcopal 49, Country Day 20
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New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) reacts against the Atlanta Falcons during a preseason NFL football game Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Alexander is big on being different with his greetings and goodbyes. Ask the Jets linebacker how he's doing, and he'll reply: “legendary.” Or when he's wrapping up a session with reporters, he'll close with: “Have a legendary day.” (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

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Kwon Alexander having 'legendary' effect on Jets as leader
By DENNIS WASZAK JR. - AP Pro Football Writer
Fri,09/16/22-3:17PM , 936 Reads
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Kwon Alexander is big on being different with his greetings and goodbyes.

Ask the New York Jets linebacker how he's doing, and he'll reply: “legendary.”

Or when he's wrapping up a session with reporters, he'll close with: “Have a legendary day.”

Every time.
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Thursday's Scores
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Thu,09/15/22-9:08PM , 135 Reads
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Abramson 36, Jefferson Rise 30

Acadiana 48, New Iberia 14

Alexandria 54, Natchitoches Central 6

Booker T. Washington 48, Ehret 42

C.E. Byrd 14, Calvary Baptist Academy 7

Cecilia 42, Washington-Marion 6

Erath 30, New Iberia Catholic 20

Franklin Parish 47, Rayville 14
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