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Coaches group supports earlier CFP finish and proposes changes to accomplish that

WACO, Texas (AP) — The American Football Coaches Association is proposing the elimination of conference championship games and other changes as part of its non-binding recommendation for the College Football Playoff to be completed by the second Monday each January. While the AFCA has no authority within the NCAA or CFP governance structures, FBS coaches are part of the group's board and membership. The AFCA publicly revealed its positions Tuesday, after they were discussed and adopted by board members at an annual meeting last week. "The American Football Coaches Association has ...

Patriots QB Drake Maye stands behind coach Mike Vrabel, calling him ‘a great human being’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye called Mike Vrabel "a great human being," and said he doesn't think the head coach's off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season. "No, I don't," Maye said. "I mean, he's our head coach. I think he's done a great job of talking to us and talking us through it. I'm just looking forward to getting back to work and getting ready." Maye spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday following the Truist Championship Pro-Am in Charlotte in which he was paired with PGA Tour pro ...

Thurik, Beaver Local shut down Weir for OVAC title

NEW MANCHESTER — Based on what they saw her do in last week’s semifinal win over Oak Glen, Weir High knew Beaver Local ace Addie Thurik has potential to be a handful when they met Thursday night in the OVAC Class 4A championship game. A handful indeed. The sophomore who entered the ...

Madonna scores early to top Toronto

TORONTO — The Madonna and Toronto softball teams have the ability to score plenty of runs, and the Blue Dons showcased that ability against the Red Knights. Madonna delivered seven runs in the first three innings and did not look back en route to a 9-1 victory against Toronto Thursday evening at Michael Simpson Park to spoil the Red Knights' Senior Day. "It is a beautiful day and Toronto has a beautiful field," Madonna (18-5) head coach Jason Backel said. "It was a nice day. They honored their seniors. "Their coach is doing a good job. I have to give her credit. Toronto is much ...

Oak Glen’s Hebrock signs with WV Wesleyan

Oak Glen senior Kam Hebrock recently signed to continue his academic and football careers at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Hebrock was a two year captain of Oak Glen's football team and was selected for the OVAC All-Star Game as well as first team All-OVAC. He was Oak Glen's 2024 and 2025 ...

Prep Roundups

BASEBALL Creek falls in Buckeye 8 title game MINGO JUNCTION — Barnesville scored nine runs in the final three innings to pull away from Indian Creek in the Buckeye 8 Championship on Thursday evening. Indian Creek (17-5) got an RBI from Luke McVicker in the third inning to tie the game before the Shamrocks (16-4) powered away. The game was battle of state ranked teams as Creek entered the week No. 4 in Division III and Barnesville No. 6 in Division V. The Redskins will look to bounce Saturday when they take on another ranked opponent, Div. VI No. 3 Hiland. Oak Glen tops ...