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

This week the San Francisco 49ers will face the New Orleans Saints. Ahead of the game, after Friday’s practice, the 49ers listed wide receiver, Deebo Samuel, as questionable with a hamstring injury. Samuel’s hamstring injury is not new, as the player has had a history of injuries there throughout his career. This particular injury occurred in Mexico when the 49ers faced the Arizona Cardinals and won, 38-10. With the 49ers listing Deebo Samuel as questionable against the New Orleans Saints, how will the team go on with or without him? Deebo Samuel as Questionable: This Season’s Stats With the 49ers…

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This weekend is the final Rutgers game of the 2022 college football regular season. Despite having a poor record, currently sitting at 4-7 with one game to go, there is a lot the Scarlet Knights can be proud of. The team began their season by winning their first three games. They also finally broke a streak of losing to Big Ten opponents in their home stadium. Here are three players to watch in the final Rutgers game of the 2022 regular season. Final Rutgers Game: Adam Korsak While most people would not find a punter an important player to watch,…

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This weekend is the final Penn State home game and final regular season game for the Nittany Lions. After a season that felt like it flew by, the team is looking for a strong finish. Some players had exceptional seasons, some not so much. All around, this team has something to be proud of, having at least nine wins this season. Here are three players to watch in the final Penn State home game. Final Penn State Home Game: Sean Clifford Whether you love him or hate him, quarterback Sean Clifford has been an essential player to the Nittany Lions…

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NFL

This is my sixth underestimated NFL Player Spotlight. For this week, I am focusing on another running back, who happens to be on a team having a poor 2022 season. I believe the running back position is a role that can be overlooked if they are not a top fantasy player. This week’s underestimated NFL player is veteran running back D’Onte Foreman of the Carolina Panthers. Underestimated NFL Player: College Career Running back D’Onte Foreman played for the Texas Longhorns from 2014 to 2016. In his three years at the university, his final year playing was by far his best…

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The 2022 season for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights has been full of ups and downs. Rutgers has gone through three quarterbacks but declared sophomore Gavin Wimsatt their starter. Wimsatt is in his second year for the Scarlet Knights after being red-shirted in 2021. After a subpar game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, is Gavin Wimsatt the best decision for Rutgers next year? Gavin Wimsatt vs Penn State The Penn State Nittany Lions have a strong defense, and they should take the credit. Unfortunately, Gavin Wimsatt did not play well against the Nittany Lions either. He missed a number of…

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This weekend, the San Francisco 49ers play in Mexico for Monday Night Football. They will be playing against NFC West Rivals, the Arizona Cardinals. Both teams are coming off a win, but the 49ers have a better record sitting at 5-4. Arizona currently has a 4-5 record. The two teams have not faced off yet this season, and while it is technically a Cardinals home game, there are expected to be more San Francisco fans. Here are three players to watch, as the 49ers play in Mexico. 49ers Play in Mexico: Fred Warner Linebacker Fred Warner is known as the…

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With the season coming to a close, there are many Rutgers players to watch as the Scarlet Knights put together their best effort to get wins. This weekend, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face the Penn State Nittany Lions in hopes to pull off an upset. Here are three Rutgers players to watch against the Nittany Lions. Rutgers Players to Watch: Christian Braswell Senior defensive back, Christian Braswell has played with the Scarlet Knights for just one year. He played for Temple from 2018 to 2020, and there are no 2021 statistics for him. Although Braswell is not a top…

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This weekend the Penn Nittany Lions will face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Nittany Lions have won two weeks in a row and are in hopes for a Penn State win streak. The Nittany Lions have had strong team wins, and they have a strong chance to keep the momentum against Rutgers. Here are three players to watch in hopes of a Penn State win streak. Penn State Win Streak: Johnny Dixon Junior cornerback Johnny Dixon is in his second year at Penn State, previously spending two years at South Carolina. With a chance of Joey Porter Jr.…

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NFL

Gridiron Heroics partners with Draft Scout to give each school’s Top 5 NFL Draft prospects in the Big Ten. Welcome to a list of the Rutgers Top 5 NFL Draft prospects for 2023, as seen by Draft Scout. Each week brings us closer and closer to one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar — the NFL Draft. This year’s draft will be held in Kansas City, Mo. from April 27-29. Starting today? We take a look at the Rutgers seniors, the class of 2023. Since we don’t know yet which underclassmen will declare? We’ll reconfigure the rankings…

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The San Francisco 49ers come out with a win against the Los Angeles Chargers during Sunday Night Football. While 49ers fans are excited about the win, the Dre Greenlaw ejection has fans furious. San Francisco won 22-16 on their home field, moving to a 5-4 record. While the session is still alive thanks to this win, was the Dre Greenlaw ejection the right call? Dre Greenlaw Ejection: The Hit In the second quarter of the game, the Los Angeles Chargers were fighting to get into field goal range. The chargers quarterback, Justin Herbert, ran with the ball and was hit…

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