Saturday, September 29, 2012

VA Tech's Chase Williams at FedEx Field

LANDOVER, MD - Va Tech linebacker Chase Williams shown at FedEx Field just prior to making the tackle on a kick off against the Cincinnati Bearcats at FedEx Field in Virginia 529 College Savings Classic. The Bearcats pulled off a thrilling last minute 27-24 win.
 
The 6'2 235 pound redshirt sophomore played his high school football for the Loudoun County Raiders in Leesburg, and was one of 4 local Hokies playing in the game along with Stone Bridge graduates Jeron Gouveia-Winslow and David Wang and Ashburn resident Bishop O'Connell's Josh Trimble.
 
Check back here and at loudountimes.com for more game coverage including video.

VA Tech Linebacker Chase Williams plays against Cincinnati at FedEx Field. Williams
played his high school ball as a Loudoun County Raider.   
                                            photo by Moe Murphy Loudoun Times-Mirror Copyright © 2012

Jake Lokey Interview

Raider QB Jake Lokey looks downfield against Woodgrove
photo by Moe Murphy  Loudoun Times-Mirror

 
PURCELLVILLE, VA Loudoun County Raider SR Quarterback Jake Lokey threw five touchdown passes in a 48-7 victory over the Woodgrove Wolverines. Jake spoke after the game with the Loudoun Times-Mirror's Moe Murphy.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Redskins fall to Bengals in home opener | LoudounTimes.com

Robert Griffin III introduced at FedEx Field
photo by Michael "Moe" Murphy Loudountimes.com
Bengals 38 - Redskins 31


LANDOVER, MD-The Washington Redskins opened their 2012 home schedule Sept. 23 hosting the Cincinnati Bengals before another sellout crowd at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The Redskins fell to the Bengals, 38-31.

The Redskins extended their consecutive games home sellout streak to an NFL-high 369, including postseason games. Alfred Morris finished the game with 78 yards on 17 carries, becoming the seventh Redskins running back since the merger to open a season with three consecutive 75-yard rushing performances in the first three weeks of a season. He is the first to do so since Stephen Davis in 1999.

London Fletcher extended his consecutive game streak to 227 games, an NFL record. Fletcher needs just one interception to join Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher as the only active players with 20 interceptions and 30 sacks in a career.



London Fletcher playing in his 227th consecutive game
photo by Michael "Moe" Murphy loudountimes.com

The Redskins (1-2) will next play at Tampa Bay (1-2) on Sept. 30 at 4:25 p.m. TV - Fox 5; Radio - ESPN 980 AM; Direct TV - 715; Sirius - 92.





















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Redskins fall to Bengals in home opener | LoudounTimes.com

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Bulldogs dominate Spartans in ‘Battle of the ‘Burn’ | LoudounTimes.com

Stone Bridge fans support the Bulldogs in the Battle of the Burn
photo by Michael "Moe" Murphy  Loudoun Times Mirror
ASHBURN, - The Stone Bridge Bulldogs defeated the Broad Run Spartans in the Battle of the Burn last Friday night. Click the link to see full coverage at loudountimes.com

Bulldogs dominate Spartans in ‘Battle of the ‘Burn’ | LoudounTimes.com

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Coach Mickey Thompson Interview

ASHBURN,VA-Stone Bridge Coach Mickey Thomspon speaks with the Loudoun Times-Mirror's Moe Murphy after Stone Bridge defeated the Broad Run Spartons in the 2012 Battle of the Burn at Broad Run High School in Ashburn, VA

Ryan Burns Interview

ASHBURN,VA -Stone Bridge QB Ryan Burns overcame a sore ankle to lead the Bulldogs to a 37-14 victory over cross town rival Broad Run in the 2012 Battle of the Burn. Burns passed for 150 yards and 3 touchdowns going 10 for 17. The Stanford commit is ranked among the top high school quarterbacks in the nation, speaks with the Loudoun Times-Mirror's Moe Murphy at Broad Run High School in Ashburn, VA

D'Ante Yarborough Interview

ASHBURN, VA- The Stone Bridge Bulldogs won the 2012 Battle of the Burn by defeating the Broad Run Spartans 37-14 before a standing room only crowd. Bulldog Wide Receiver D'Ante Yarborough led all receivers with 6 catches for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns. Yarborough scored on 37 yard and 40 yard passes from Ryan Burns. Yarborough also had 10 yards rushing on 2 carries.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Brandon's Huddle Buzz Shenandoah University Football


Photo courtesy Shenandoah University Athletics 
September 20, 2012
WINCHESTER, VA. - It is time for another edition of Brandon's Huddle Buzz, a weekly look at the football program from senior defensive back BrandonMartin.
This week, Brandon discusses the end of the non-conference slate and the upcoming ODAC slate.

Redskins Read Book Drive


 
Redskins Read Children’s Book Drive 
FedExField – Sunday, Sept. 23
1600 FedEx Way
Landover, MD 20785

 

The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, Everyone Wins! D.C. and area Barnes & Noble Booksellers will kickoff the fifth annual Redskins Read Children’s Book Drive at the Redskins vs. Bengals game at FedExField.

Fans can bring new children’s books to the game or make monetary donations. Collection bins will be stationed around stadium gate entrances. Fans can also drop off books or make donations at participating Barnes & Noble Booksellers.  

The book drive is part of the foundation’s literacy initiative and it will run Sunday through Oct. 6. Collected books will be redistributed throughout the Washington, D.C. area to children in need.

West Virginia vs. James Madison football photos | LoudounTimes.com

West Virginia vs. James Madison football photos | LoudounTimes.com

WVU Running Back Shawne Alston outruns JMU DT Tyler Snow in the VA 529 Savings Classic.
                                 photo by Michael "Moe" Murphy  Loudoun Times-Mirror Copyright © 2012

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Nick Cadwell WVU Photo

WVU's Nick Cadwell at FedEx Field, one of many local athletes
involved in the WVU vs JMU Virginia 529 Savings Classic. Cadwell
played for the Heritage Pride in Leesburg.   Photo by Moe Murphy Loudoun Times-Mirror

Watch for more local player coverage from the game...

Redskins Play 60 with Sterling Middle School

 

ASHBURN,VA- The Washington Redskins hosted students from the Sterling Middle School for a Redskin Play 60 day of fun. Several Redskins including Alfred Morris, Brandon Banks, Tyler Polumbus and Chris Baker to name a few participated with the kids stressing the importance of Fitness, nutrition and active living. Below is a video with highlights from the day including interviews with Tyler Polumbus and Brandon Banks.


Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Captains sink Hornets in Football


WINCHESTER, Va. - Visiting Christopher Newport University converted a pair of turnovers into what proved to be the game-winning points in a 20-7 non-league football victory over Shenandoah Saturday night.

In the first-ever non-league football meeting between the two schools, CNU (1-2) took advantage of a first quarter fumble to grab the early lead and then clinched the victory with a pick-six late in the third.

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Monday, September 17, 2012

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Heisman candidate Geno Smith speaks in the locker room

LANDOVER, MD - Heisman Trophy hopeful Geno Smith speaks with the media at FedEx Field after the Mountaineers 42 -12 victory over the James Madison Dukes in the Virginia 529 Savings Classic.

Smith passed for 411 yards and 5 touchdowns going 34 for 39. Smith also carried the ball twice for 18 yards.



Video by Michael "Moe" Murphy LoudounTimes.com Copyright © 2012

Former Park View Patriot Brandon Lee

LANDOVER, MD- JMU's Brandon Lee (50) catches a breather while the JMU offense is on the field. Lee had 2 tackles in the Dukes loss to WVU at FedEx field. Lee played in the Dulles District with the Park View Patriots.


James Madison Defensive End Brandon Lee catches a breather vs WVU

                                                                                                                                                                                
                                            Photo by Michael "Moe" Murphy  Loudoun Times- Mirror Copyright © 2012

Sam Huff Jersey Retirement

LANDOVER, MD- Sam Huff the Redskins Hall of Famer has his WVU Jersey retired at FedEx Field.


Saturday, September 15, 2012

Sam Huff Day at FedEx Field

Sam Huff prepares to have his WVU Jersey retired at FedEx Field during WVU vs JMU Football game
photo by Michael "Moe" Murphy  Loudoun Times-Mirror  Copyright © 2012

More Coverage coming soon.....
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JMU vs WVU at FedEx Field Game Coverage

LANDOVER,MD- Sam Huff Day is on tap today at FedEx Field as the 9th Ranked Mountaineers of WVU face the JMU Dukes. Stay tuned for more game and Sam Huff coverage.

JMU Coach Mickey Matthews gets the feel of FedEx Field
photo by Michael "Moe" Murphy  Loudoun Times-Mirror Copyright © 2012

JMU Heads To FedEx Field To Take On FBS #8 West Virginia


HARRISONBURG-A Different Kind of Road Trip: The James Madison football squad will go on the road for the first time this year but not into an opposing team's stadium. The Dukes will head to Landover, Md., to FedEx Field, the home of the NFL's Washington Redskins, to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers.

The Coaches: James Madison Head Coach Mickey Matthews (West Texas State, '76) is in his 14th season at JMU and as a head coach overall with an 97-61 record.

West Virginia Head Coach Dana Holgorsen (Iowa Wesleyan, '93) is in his second year as head coach of the Mountaineers and overall, sporting an 11-3 record.

History With West Virginia: The two teams will meet for the second time today, with WVU having taken the first-ever meeting during the 2004 season. That game was played in Morgantown, with the Mountaineers getting a 45-10 win.

National Rankings: JMU has come into the 2012 season with high expectations both from the coaches and the media, according to their respective polls. The Dukes are ranked eighth in the FCS Coaches Preseason Poll, while being in the No. 5 slot in The Sports Network Preseason Poll, which is voted on by sports information, media members, broadcasters and other dignitaries. Following the second week of play, Madison is now No. 5 in the FCS Coaches' Poll, while advancing the No. 4 slot in the The Sports Network Poll.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Notre Dame to join ACC, except football

By JP Finlay
CSNbaltimore.com

The University of Notre Dame will enter the Atlantic Coast Conference for all sports except football once the school can reach an agreement to exit the Big East conference, acording to an ACC statement.

The new ACC deal with Notre Dame will also include five football games against ACC opponents every year.

This announcement represents the closest that Notre Dame has ever come to entering a conference for football.

LCHS senior Joseph commits to run for Virginia Tech | LoudounTimes.com

LCHS senior Joseph commits to run for Virginia Tech | LoudounTimes.com

Eagles run past rival Generals

By Stephen Boyle -- sports@nvdaily.com
BERRYVILLE -- Clarke County ran all over Stonewall Jackson to come up with a 35-7 win on Friday night.

The Eagles' only two punts came late in the fourth quarter with the game already in control. The Generals' loss, which drops them to 0-3 this season, was tough one for Coach Dick Krol to swallow.

Football: Dominion rallies, defeats Heritage in overtime | LoudounTimes.com

Football: Dominion rallies, defeats Heritage in overtime | LoudounTimes.com

Monday, September 10, 2012

Door remains open on a Cooley return

Brian Tinsman
Lead Writer
Redskins.com

ASHBURN, VA -When veteran tight end Chris Cooley announced his release from the Redskins late last month, it was done with the understanding that Cooley could find a starting job elsewhere.

"That’s what we’re doing at this time: giving him an opportunity to see if there is a chance for him to be a starter on another team in the National Football League," head coach Mike Shanahan explained at the time. "I would give him every opportunity to seek that opportunity out."

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Door remains open on a Cooley return

Ferrum outlasts Shenandoah in Football 14-7


WINCHESTER, VA. - Visiting Ferrum College used a strong second half ground attack on its way to a 14-7 non-conference football victory over host Shenandoah.


In the first non-league game between the two former USA South Conference rivals, Ferrum (1-1) gained 143 of its 173 rushing yards in the final 30 minutes of play.


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Ferrum Outlasts Football - Shenandoah

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Brandon's Huddle Blog - Shenandoah University Football

Photo courtesy Shenandoah University Athletics Copyright © 2012











Brandon's Huddle Blog - Shenandoah University Football

Woodgrove Football Coach Mike Skinner speaks with Moe Murphy after Woodgrove defeats Potomac Falls 60-21.

PURCELLVILLE- Coach Mike Skinner's Woodgrove Wolverines opened their Dulles District schedule at home. Woodgrove (3-0)(1-0) defeated Potomac Falls (0-3)(0-1)60-21 at Wolverine Stadium.

Head Coach Mike Skinner shares his thoughts with Clarke County Sports / Loudoun Times-Mirror reporter Moe Murphy.

Josh Sweet of Woodgrove speaks with Moe Murphy after Woodgrove's 60-21 victory over Potomac Falls

PURCELLVILLE- Woodgrove's JR running back Josh Sweet, helped lead the Wolverine's offense to another impressive win. Woodgrove (3-0)(1-0) defeated Potomac Falls (0-3)(0-1)60-21 at Wolverine Stadium.

Sweet carried the ball 32 times for 297 yards and six touchdowns with runs of 5,63,1,5,19, and 35 yards. Sweet set single game records in rushing and touchdowns for Woodgrove.

Atem Ntangtang of Woodgrove speaks with Moe Murphy after Woodgrove's 60-21 victory over Potomac Falls

PURCELLVILLE- Woodgrove's SR defensive back Atem Ntangtang, helped lead the Wolverine's defense to another impressive win. Woodgrove (3-0)(1-0) defeated Potomac Falls (0-3)(0-1)60-21 at Wolverine Stadium.

Ntangtang besides making several tackles and defending on passes,returned an interception 23 yards to the house.

Woodgrove State Champion Ring Ceremony

PURCELLVILLE- The 2012 Woodgrove girls soccer and softball teams were honored at the half of the Wolverines football game against Potomac Falls. Both teams won the State Championship in their respective sport, and were presented their championship rings prior to being introduced.

Sweet breaks Woodgrove single game rushing records

PURCELLVILLE - Woodgrove JR running back Josh Sweet carried the ball 32 times for 297 yards and 6 touchdowns. Sweet had touchdown runs of 5, 63, 1, 5, 19, and 35 yards in Woodgrove's 60-21 victory over Potomac Falls.

Check back later at loudountimes.com and clarkecountysports.blogspot.com for more coverage from the game, including photo's and video interviews.

Woodgrove RB Josh Sweet rushes for 297 yards and 6 touchdowns in the Wolverines victory of Potomac Falls
photo by Michael "Moe" Murphy  Clarke County Sports / Loudoun Times-Mirror Copyright © 2012

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Redskins vs. Buccaneers photo gallery | LoudounTimes.com

Redskins vs. Buccaneers photo gallery | LoudounTimes.com  photo's by Moe Murphy

Brandon Banks electifies the crowd at FedEx Field on a punt return vs. Tampa Bay
                              photo by Michael "Moe" Murphy  Loudoun Times-Mirror © 2012

Stone Bridge grinds out opening win | LoudounTimes.com

Stone Bridge QB Ryan Burns ranks as one of Nations top prospects
photo by Michael "Moe"Murphy  Loudoun Times-Mirror © 2012

Click link for story at loudountimes.com

Warren topples Clarke

By Jeff Nations - jnations@nvdaily.com

FRONT ROYAL -- Warren County senior quarterback Tyler Post never counts on a two-touchdown spot from the Wildcats' defense.

Post, also part of that defense as a starting cornerback, realizes the offense is supposed to do the scoring. Not that he's complaining though, after Warren County's defense scored a pair of touchdowns and the special teams set up another in Friday night's 27-9 victory over visiting Clarke County.

Wildcats shut down Clarke County

By GREG BRILL

Special to The Winchester Star

FRONT ROYAL — No sooner had the snap went to a Clarke County back, and a swarm of maroon jerseys were ready to make a tackle.

When quarterback Sean McDonald went back to pass, he usually was flushed from the pocket and forced to throw on the run.

Whatever Clarke County tried, War­ren County’s defense was ready to counter.

The Wildcats dominated the interior lines throughout their opening football game on Friday night, turning two of the four turnovers they forced into defensive touchdowns in a 27-9 rout at Blanton Sta­dium.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Moe Murphy unveils Fight 4 Old DC Redskins Blog

Fight 4 Old DC (Moe Murphy's Redskins Blog)

BLUEMONT, VA - "Fight 4 Old DC" Moe Murphy's Official Redskins Blog was launched yesterday. The  site consists of Photo's, video's and articles from Murphy and other selected media sources. Please stop by and visit the site.

Redskins announce practice squad

ASHBURN, - The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed the following players to their practice squad:

Emmanuel Arceneaux WR
Antwon Bailey RB
Tom Compton OT
Darryl Gamble LB
Robert Hughes FB
Deangelo Peterson TE
Jason Shirley DL
Doug Worthington DE


Bailey (5-7, 195), Compton (6-5, 308) and Worthington (6-5, 311) spent the preseason with the Redskins.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Miami Dolphins claim receiver Anthony Armstrong, release Steve Slaton

 Miami Dolphins claim receiver Anthony Armstrong, release Steve Slaton



Anthony Armstrong enters Redskins Locker room
for the last time at FedEx Field after Bucs game
photo by Moe Murphy / Clarke County Sports  ©2012
  

Varsity Football Standings | LoudounTimes.com

Varsity Football Standings | LoudounTimes.com

Chris Cooley photo's by Moe Murphy

Chris Cooley on the sidelines after playing in his last game as a Redskin
Photo by Moe Murphy / Clarke County Sports  ©2012
Special Tribute: Chris Cooley Photo Gallery on Facebook

Football: Postgame Video Interviews with Briar Woods Trace McSorley and Cory Colder

Football: Postgame Video Interviews with Briar Woods Trace McSorley and Cory Colder

Jared Green resigned by Carolina Panthers practice squad

BLUEMONT, VA- Redskin All Time Great Darrell Green now has a son in the NFL. Green who was cut in the Panthers final day, was resigned by the Panthers as reported by NFL.com The Redskins resigned OL Tom Compton.

The following is a press release from the League.