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2019 Pigskin Preview

Buckeye Local looking for turnaround

YORKVILLE — Roger Herbert is starting his third season as Buckeye Local’s head coach and is still looking for that elusive first win. That may be the bad news. On the other hand, Herbert is starting his third season with the Panthers and not only does he believe this is the best group of ...

Ohio State begins a new ‘Day’ with high hopes

COLUMBUS — All eyes are on Ryan Day as he steps into the role as architect of one of America’s top college football programs. Day, 40, looked full of vigor and vitality earlier this month as he led Ohio State onto the Scarlet and Gray turf at “The Woody” for the Buckeyes’ first ...

Brown era set to begin at West Virginia

MORGANTOWN — The Neal Brown Era begins at West Virginia. The former Troy University coach begins his first season in charge of the Mountaineers, taking over for Dana Holgorsen, who left after nine seasons to take the job at the University of Houston. Brown complied a 35-16 record with the ...

Oklahoma picked to win another Big 12 championship

Oklahoma earned a trip to the College Football Playoff after a 12-1 season in which the Sooners avenge their only loss, beating rival Texas in the Big 12 title game. Oklahoma saw its national title hopes ended by Alabama in the Orange Bowl. But despite losing a Heisman Trophy-winning ...

Linsly set to face daunting schedule

WHEELING — Linsly is no stranger to tackling demanding football schedules over the years. The Cadets’ 2019 slate, however, is one of the most challenging yet. Coach B.J. Depew’s charges are coming off a 6-4 campaign and two years removed from a 9-2 OVAC 2A championship season. Despite ...

Heasley takes over at Paden City

PADEN CITY — Zach Heasley cares deeply about the Paden City community. His focus on team chemistry and family, along with his knowledge of football could be exactly what the Wildcats need for their football program. Heasley takes over as head coach at his alma mater after 20-year head ...