Author: Angela Miele

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Angela Miele has been writing for Gridiron Heroics since September 2022 covering the San Francisco 49ers and other NFL and NCAA topics. She graduated from Rowan University with a BA in English and currently attending Rutgers University to get her MA in Communication and Media Studies. Follow me on Twitter at @angelamiele811

Former Minnesota Golden Gopher Safety, Michael Dixon has announced that he has committed to play for Rutgers. With two more years of eligibility, he plans to finish out his collegiate career with the Scarlet Knights. Dixon announced his commitment, Tuesday on his Twitter. Here is a look back on Michael Dixon’s time in Minnesota, and what he brings to this Rutgers’ defense. Michael Dixon in Minnesota: Dixon spent three years playing for the Minnesota Golden Gophers as a Safety. He did not play much in his first two years with the Gophers, but in 2022, he played 12 games with…

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So far this year, there have been a couple of Penn State players to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. Multiple have been top Penn State Players this season. While there may be more players to declare, it is still important to look back on the athletes that have made their decision before the upcoming Rose Bowl. Here are the top Penn State players to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft as of now. Top Penn State Players: Joey Porter Jr. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was the first player to declare for the NFL Draft. Porter is an expected first…

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The San Francisco 49ers achieved a big win over the Seattle Seahawks to clinch the NFC West. In the fourth quarter, rookie running back, Jordan Mason ran for a first down. This allowed the 49ers’ offense to go into victory formation to end the game. Now that San Fransico has clinched the NFC West, and the lowest they can end is the 3rd seed, is it time to see the rookie Jordan Mason play more? Jordan Mason: Career Although he may not have gotten too much playing time, Jordan Mason has been active for 13 games this season. Going into…

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The San Francisco 49ers have become NFC West Champions. The 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-13, and there were a number of top 49ers players. The team needed the win in order to clinch the NFC West. The lowest the team can rank now is the third seed, with no one in the NFC South able to catch up. While it may have not been as many points as the team wanted, here are the top 49ers players in their win against the Seahawks. Top 49ers Players: Dre Greenlaw Once again, linebacker Dre Greenlaw was one of the top 49ers…

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This is the second week of my top 2022 Rutgers games of the season. Last week, the Rutgers vs Ohio State game was highlighted. This week will be a game that was actually a win for the Scarlet Knights. This week’s game was Rutgers’ third game of the season against Temple University. There are many reasons why this matchup is a top 2022 Rutgers game this season, starting with them winning the matchup 16-14. Top 2022 Rutgers Game: Offense This game was not the highest-scoring competition of the season. Rutgers only put up 16 points but had to go through…

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Week nine of my 2022 NFL Underestimated Player Spotlight is here. This week is another AFC defensive player. While this player has great stats and is on a fantastic team, they can sometimes be overlooked. This week’s 2022 NFL Underestimated Player Spotlight is about Nick Bolton, a linebacker on the Kansas City Chiefs. 2022 NFL Underestimated Player: College Nick Bolton played football at Missouri for three years before entering the 2021 NFL Draft. Bolton played all three years, including his freshman year when the team played in a bowl game. Missouri is an SEC school, which means Bolton had to…

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This Thursday the San Francisco 49ers will face the Seattle Seahawks in their second matchup of the season. In the 49ers vs Seahawks matchup, if San Francisco wins, they officially clinch playoffs, winning the NFC West. There will be a lot to look for with the 49ers on a six-game win streak and Seattle losing their most recent game. Here are three San Francisco players to watch in this 49ers vs Seahawks matchup. 49ers vs Seahawks: Dre Greenlaw 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been a standout player in the past two games. Two weeks ago he had a fumble recovery…

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This weekend the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7. There were a couple of 49ers top players in this game that truly stood out. Overall, this was a great team win on all sides of the ball. The team even did better than expected, defeating Tom Brady with Brock Purdy at quarterback. Here were the 49ers top players in the win against the Bucs. 49ers Top Players: George Odum 49ers safety George Odum is a special teams player but deserves all the love. In this game, Odum only had four tackles, three of them being solo, according…

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While the Penn State Nittany Lions await the Rose Bowl, a few players have declared for the 2023 NFL Draft, and some have entered the transfer portal. With that being said, there are a couple of offseason priorities for the team going into next year. There have been a couple of key players who have already declared; therefore, there are some big shoes to fill. Here is a quick idea of who will be leaving the Nittany Lions, and where the team will need to put their offseason priorities. Offseason Priorities: Who Has Left? While there have also been players…

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This weekend the San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the 49ers vs Bucs matchup, there will be a lot to look for. Although this game began as a match-up between Tom Brady and his former backup Jimmy Garoppolo, that is no longer the case. Last weekend against the Miami Dolphins. That game began with Garoppolo breaking his foot, missing what will most likely be the rest of the season. Now, San Francisco will be without their quarterback and going with the rookie, Brock Purdy. Here are three players to watch in the 49ers vs…

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