Author: Gabriel S Esparza

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Gabriel S Esparza graduated from Syracuse University with a Masters in Education. Currently living in upstate New York, he is originally from El Paso, Texas and is a follower of all things related to football, basketball, soccer, and combat sports.

Scrambling after a dropped snap, with bowl eligibility on the line, the third string quarterback completed a 13 yard run for the go ahead touchdown score. This was arguably the play of the season for the Utah State Aggies reserve player, thrown into action due to injury to other teammates higher than him on the depth chart. Little was it known that this signature moment would then be followed by a life changing tract of a decision. Utah State Aggies QB to serve his country Following a week in which he was names the Mountain West Player of the Week,…

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For the Atlanta Falcons, the potential to make the playoffs as a division winner is a realistic possibility. That is what made it so fitting to have a special, historic moment to celebrate for a potential playoff seeking squad. Among teams that are close in the NFC South, struggling to separate themselves, having one of the premiere special teams players may prove to be the difference. Atlanta Falcons history when needed most While some records are set during games that are already well out of hand, or when season standings have already been established, this was far from the case…

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For a Jacksonville Jaguars team that is currently in control of their division and is looking to secure a top seed in the playoff race, a potential injury bug is a bit at a very inopportune time. While the NFL season is more of a marathon than a sprint, the endurance of star players and the ability to stay healthy remains the single biggest contributor toward a successful season. For a Doug Peterson team that looks to be coming in stride, the latest injury report addition could prove critical in a tight AFC conference that is up for grabs. Jacksonville…

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It’s hard to find a single position in sports that is more scrutinized than that of quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. For a player that many considered underwhelming, with a limited ceiling, November has proven to be something that is providing a renewed outlook. The only question is, will it prove to be a short-lived phase, or has this offensive talent truly turned a corner? Dallas Cowboys NFC Player of the Month Winner Dak Prescott has played the quarterback position about as well as he could have in November. Posting great stats, his breakdown had him leading in all major…

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It’s that time of year again. Fans rush to social media and message boards, insisting that their team is deserving of a final playoff spot. While Ohio State Buckeyes supporters have not had a clear-cut year of dominance that they have been used to, comparing resumes is a comfortable position for any Ohio State supporter at the moment. With the likes of former Alabama Greg McElroy trying to elevate his alma mater over the Buckeyes, as things stand now, how deserving would this squad be for an invitation to a College Football Playoff game? Ohio State Buckeyes strength of schedule…

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At the most recent media conference, director Bill Hancock made it very clear what the priorities for the College Football Playoff are this year. In a year that does not have any clear-cut favorite, picking from what many consider a potential eight-team race, establishing the four playoff participants will come down to much scrutiny. While conference championship games are yet to be played, an insight into what the committee is valuing at the moment is easy to determine at the moment.  College Football Playoff Criteria Discussion The advent of the College Football Playoff system replaced the BCS championship selection. What…

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Nebraska Cornhuskers lost a commitment from Carlon Jones late Tuesday afternoon. The 4-star prospect out of Texas took to X to announce his recruitment reopening, as he reconsiders his options. In the unpredictable world of the transfer portal and NIL, any player is a potential phone call or text away from changing their mind, and switching to another program. Just last year, Husker fans received a scare, when Malachi Coleman, similarly reopened his recruitment, only to go on and have an impactful freshman year in Lincoln. This year the circumstances are a little different, and considering the latest news, does…

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