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

With the XFL set to begin in less than a week, it is time to learn about each team to know who to support. The DC Defenders Offense has been set since the rosters went down to 51 men. While potentially not every player will see the field this season, they made the 51-man roster and are a crucial part of this team. Here is a look at the DC Defenders offense. DC Defenders Offense: The order in this list of the DC Defenders offense is not in any particular order aside from sorted by positions. Jordan Ta’amu – QB…

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The 2023 XFL is just a week away. Before tuning into any games, getting to know the teams and staff is important. The DC Defenders coaches and staff are just as important as the players on the field. The DC Defenders were a part of the 2020 XFL, and now they get another chance to become a successful franchise. Here is a look at the DC Defenders Coaches and some of their staff. DC Defenders Coaches Head Coach: Reggie Barlow The most important of the DC Defenders coaches is Reggie Barlow, the head coach. Barlow’s full biography can be found…

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With the 2023 XFL season beginning next weekend, it is important to know the players on the teams. There are a couple of former Rutgers players in the XFL this season. The XFL teams have officially cut their rosters to the required 51 men. Of the eight teams that will be featured in the 2023 season, just two of them will feature former Scarlet Knights. Here is a look at the former Rutgers players in the XFL. Rutgers Players in the XFL: Jon Hilliman – San Antonio Brahmas Runningback Jon Hilliman was a grad transfer to Rutgers University. He began…

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The 2023 XFL season is approaching quickly since the new ownership group was announced a couple of years ago. On the teams, there will be a couple of Penn State players in the XFL. Each team has finalized their roster to 51 men. The league will consist of eight teams, and of the eight, three teams have former Penn State players on them. Here is a look at which Nittany Lions are players in the XFL this year. Penn State Players in the XFL: Michal Menet – Seattle Sea Dragons Former Penn State center, Michal Menet is one of the…

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The 2023 NFL Combine is approaching quickly. There will be a decent number of Penn State players in the NFL Combine this year. This is a chance for these young players to show their skills, meet with NFL coaches, and boost their draft stock. There will be seven Nittany Lions present this year. Here is a look at the Penn State players in the NFL Combine this year. PSU Players in the NFL Combine: Ji’Ayir Brown Safety Ji’Ayir Brown spent three years with the Penn State Nittany Lions and made his name known within the school. Penn State has had…

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After over a week of waiting, there is officially an update on what the 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy plans on doing to heal his Elbow Injury. Purdy got hurt during the first quarter of the NFC Championship Game. The injury occurred during the first quarter of the game. Following the injury, it was revealed the next day that it was a UCL tear. Since then, there have been a number of stories surrounding the injury, but today an official update has been sent out about the 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Update Ian Rapoport confirmed in a…

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Throughout the day, each USFL team released their schedule for the 2023 season. Among the teams, the New Jersey Generals Schedule was released at 11 am Eastern. As announced, the Generals will be playing their home games at the Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium in Canton Ohio. The Generals’ season will begin on April 15th. Here is a breakdown of the New Jersey Generals schedule. New Jersey Generals Schedule Breakdown Week 1: At Birmingham Stallions (4/15) With the release of the New Jersey Generals schedule, it is shown that the Generals will open up their season against the Birmingham…

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Breaking news in the NFL as the 49ers Defensive Coordinator position has been filled. The 49ers have hired former Panthers Interim Head Coach, Steve Wilks. This was a position that needed to be filled after former 49ers defensive coordinator, DeMeco Ryans became the Houston Texans Head Coach. 49ers Defensive Coordinator Tom Pelissero broke the news on Twitter after the 49ers brought in Wilks for an interview on Monday. Wilks has been coaching in the league for 15 years, and has made a name for himself as a Defensive Coordinator. Wilks was previously with the Carolina Panthers, where he went 6-6…

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The reports for which NFL players were fined during Championship Weekend have come out. Among the reports, there were two 49ers players fined for unnecessary roughness. The 49ers faced a brutal loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, missing out on yet another Super Bowl. Here are the two 49ers players fined, and what they did that caused the fine. 49ers Players Fined: Trent Williams San Francisco 49ers left tackle, Trent Williams has been fined for unnecessary roughness in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game. While the two teams were shoving each other, Trent Williams essentially threw Eagles’ K’Von Wallace…

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The San Francisco 49ers have a large number of players who will be free agents this offseason. One player who is expected to leave the team is linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. The linebacker is an unrestricted free agent and is expected to leave the team this offseason. Jake Hutchinson, a reporter for KNBR, sat down with Al-Shaair, and in his interview, it can be assumed that the linebacker has played his last snap with the 49ers. Azeez Al-Shaair Statements Al-Shaair was already a name to watch when it came to players leaving the team in the offseason. It was a set…

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