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SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. -- Shepherd University Vice President for Athletics Chauncey Winbush has announced plans for 2017 Shepherd Rams football season ticket renewals.

For the official press release and to purchase tickets go to the Official Shepherd Rams site at the link below:

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REDSKINS PROMOTE DOUG WILLIAMS TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PLAYER PERSONNEL

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that they have promoted Doug Williams to Senior Vice President of Player Personnel.

Doug Williams addresses the media today after his promotion    

Williams is a veteran of 20 NFL seasons, including nine as a player and 11 in scouting/personnel roles. Prior to joining the Redskins’ personnel department in 2014, Williams spent five seasons as Personnel Executive with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2004-08 before being named the team’s Director of Pro Personnel for the 2009 season.

A member of the 80 Greatest Redskins and a Redskins Ring of Famer, Williams played with the Redskins from 1986-89 and led Washington to a Super Bowl XXII title, a 42-10 rout of the Denver Broncos. Williams, the first African-American quarterback to play in a Super Bowl, completed 18-of-29 passes for 340 yards with four touchdown passes to earn Super Bowl XXII MVP honors.

Doug Williams and Tony McGee at 2013 Alumni Day

Williams, a first-round pick by Tampa Bay in the 1978 NFL Draft (No. 17 overall), led the Buccaneers to the first three playoff appearances in team history. In 1986, the Redskins traded for Williams’ rights following two seasons with the USFL’s Oklahoma Outlaws. In Williams’ Super Bowl XXII MVP performance following the 1987 season, he set or tied several Super Bowl passing records, including most TD passes (four), most yards passing (340), longest pass completion (80 yards) and longest TD pass (80 yards).

   

Williams joined the Buccaneers’ front office in 2004 following a successful tenure as head coach at his alma mater, Grambling State University, and one of the most storied playing careers in league and team history. His responsibilities in Tampa included coordinating the scouting and recruiting of all NFL players, while also monitoring NFL transactions and overseeing player tryouts. In addition, he was in charge of Tampa Bay’s evaluating efforts of all other professional football leagues, including the Canadian Football League.

In six seasons during his first tenure (1998-2003) at Grambling State, Williams brought one of the most storied programs in college football history back to prominence, compiling a 52-18 record as head coach after succeeding the legendary Eddie Robinson, who was at the helm for 57 years from 1941-97 and re-wrote the record books as the winningest coach in the history of college football with 408 career wins.

Wallace receives offer, impresses Coaches in North Carolina

Bryan Wallace (60) garnering attention from NCAA     Matt Murphy /CCS

BLUEMONT, Va.-  Clarke County Eagle senior Bryan Wallace is making a major impact on college coaches and scouts. Clarke County Football coach Chris Parker verified that Wallace attended Brad Lambert's Elite Prospect Football camp this past weekend at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte. Soon after the camp, a recruiting coordinator from the  UNCC 49ers contacted Clarke Athletic Director Casey Childs to indicate the school was interested in offering Wallace a football scholarship.

The 49ers play in the FBS Conference USA and have such teams as Kansas State, Marshall, Florida Atlantic, and Eastern Michigan on this years schedule.

Two nearby players from Stone Bridge, (Ashburn) are on the roster. Redshirt junior offensive lineman Nate Davis, and redshirt freshman quarterback Joe Thompson, son of the Bulldogs head coach Mickey Thompson.

Wallace (60) is a leader on and off the field             Moe Murphy /CCS

Childs also verified that he was contacted today by the University of Tennessee associate head football coach Brady Hoke (Defensive line) expressing interest in Wallace and inviting him to the Tennessee Elite High School camp this weekend in Knoxville.

"The University of Tennessee staff were present at the UNCC camp and invited Bryan down this weekend."Parker said, "The future is bright for this young man."

Among the many honors for Wallace are the Winchester Star's Male Athlete of the Year in 2015, Bull Run District Defensive Player of the Year, VHSL 2A First team DL 2016, VHSCA 2A First Team DL 2015, 2016 to name a few.

Wallace is also a 3 time VHSL State Wrestling Champion and placed in last years elite Beast of the East Tournament.

Bryan Wallace is a 3 time VHSL State Champion Wrestler          Moe Murphy / CCS

Shentel Stadium Turf to be Replaced

WINCHESTER, Va.- Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug Zipp announced Tuesday that the process of replacing the artificial turf on Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium begins today.

Click link for full story at SU Athletics.  Shentel Stadium Turf to be Replaced

Redskins complete final OTA session

ASHBURN, Va.- The Washington Redskins completed their final OTA on Wednesday at Inova Sports Performance Center at Redskins Park. Trent Williams, Jordan Reed did not attend but are expected for next weeks mandatory mini-camp. The status of Matt Jones is not known at this time, Jones left Redskins Park earlier this season and was not present at todays OTA.

Offensive Coordinator Matt Cavanaugh was asked about the status of Jones returning to next weeks mini camp at his post practice press conference.


“I don’t know, to be honest with you, Cavanaugh said. "I wasn’t privy to him leaving the building and I’m not privy to if he’s deciding to come back or not. I think management can best answer that.”

2017 Redskins QB's Kirk Cousins, Nate Sudfield, and Colt McCoy work at OTA's                        Moe Murphy/CCS  

 Defensive back Josh Norman was the last player to walk off after remaining 15 minutes with backup qb Nate Sudfield working on scoring a goal with a soccer ball.

"I'm just doing what I need to do to get my cardio work in." Norman said.

Josh Norman last off the field still finds time for fans   Moe Murphy /CCS

Offensive lineman Morgan Moses has been one of many veteran Redskins that have taken on a leadership role among the many new Redskins that have reported this year. Head coach Jay Gruden has been very impressed with the play and work ethic of the former Virginia Cavalier.

"His growth with Coach [Bill] Callahan has been out of this world. He is one of the top right tackles, I think, in the league, quite honestly. He plays with great length. He’s very knowledgeable for the game. He works extremely hard on and off the field. He’s a great leader for the rest of the guys."Gruden said.

Morgan Moses works with rookie lineman Tyler Catalina as Coach Bill Callalhan looks on         Moe Murphy / CCS

Morgan Moses speaks to the press after practice.

Terrell Pryor has looked impressive so far       Moe Murphy / CCS

More photo's from Wednesday's OTA can be seen at our Facebook Page.

Wednesday OTA at Redskins Park

Teagan Lowery Selected to Play in 2017 National Lacrosse Academy

Teagan Lowrey, daughter off Rusty and Katherine Lowrey, a rising 6th grader at Johnson Williams Middle School, has been named as a 2017 National Lacrosse All-Star and has been selected to represent the State of Virginia at the National Lacrosse Academy and National Lacrosse Classic to be held July 18-21, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia at the River City Sportsplex.

The National Lacrosse Academy brings the top youth lacrosse players in the United States and Canada to one venue, where regional teams, coached by NCAA lacrosse coaches, compete to become the 2017 National Champion.

The National Lacrosse Academy is the first-of-its-kind lacrosse experience created to provide a curriculum focused on how a young lacrosse athlete should develop in order to compete at a top high school and collegiate lacrosse program.

Follow the National Lacrosse Classic, visit  http://www.nationallacrosseclassic.com/

Teagan Lowrey  representing Virginia in National Lacrosse Classic

BON SECOURS WASHINGTON REDSKINS TRAINING CENTER OPENS TO THE PUBLIC FOR TRAINING CAMP THURSDAY, JULY 27

RICHMOND, Va. – The Washington Redskins, in partnership with the City of Richmond, Bon Secours Virginia Health System, and the Virginia Governor’s Office, announced their 2017 training camp schedule, set to take place at the world-class Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center from July 27 through August 13 in Richmond, Va. The schedule features a total of 23 public on-field sessions available to fans, highlighted by Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 5.

Admission is free for all fans. Online registration will be open to Redskins fans in early June. Available parking lots provided by the City of Richmond will be announced closer to camp.

Between practice sessions, fans will have the opportunity to meet Redskins alumni and cheerleaders, participate in various family-friendly activities and purchase Redskins merchandise at the Redskins Team Store retail tent. The team will host special themed days at the Training Center, off-site events, and other unique fan experiences throughout camp.

Redskins host rookies and free agents for mini camp

ASHBURN, Va.- The Washington Redskins hosted 62 players over the weekend in their annual rookie camp. The Redskins 10 draft picks, 8 college free agents, 7 first year veterans, and 37 invited tryouts worked out at the Inova Sports and Performance Center at Redskins Park.

"I was impressed with them all, even the tryout guys that came in here," Redskins Coach Jay Gruden said. "They had to learn on the fly. The first day, we were throwing a lot of stuff at them offensively and defensively and they picked it up well and competed.

As far as our draft picks are concerned, I’m satisfied. I’m happy with them. They have a long way to go, without a doubt. They know they have a lot of work ahead of them. They’re behind. They have to catch up, but I like the way they worked, I liked the way they practiced and I like their athletic ability.”

First Round pick Jonathan Allen impresses coaches    Moe Murphy / CCS

Ashburn resident and Redskins first round draft pick Jonathan Allen impressed the staff in his work and handled the extra media attention in stride.

When asked about his assessment of Allen,Gruden commented.  "I think he’s got great football knowledge, number one. Number two, he has great hands and his feet are good. So I think he’s got all the tools to be a great defensive lineman, without a doubt. I think there are some things he can clean up as all of these young guys have issues they need to clean up. As far as skill set is concerned, Jonathan has everything you’re looking for in a defensive lineman.”

Running back Samaje Perine   Moe Murphy/CCS

Fourth round running back Samaje Perine from Oklahoma can make an impact this season especially on special teams.

"I like guys who come in here and love football and he [Perine] does,"Gruden said. "He’s a very smart guy. You can tell that he’s going to be a very hard worker and, of course, he runs hard. You can’t see that in shorts, obviously, but you could see that his pad level is always down, he’s got good vision, he’s got good feet in the hole and he caught the ball well.”

More photo's can be seen at Clarke County Sports on Facebook









Sound Clips courtesy of the Washington Redskins

Former Maryland Terp Levern Jacobs spoke with Moe Murphy after practice.