&nbsp; The Chadron State College athletics department will host its annual Kickoff Cookout on Monday, August 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the Country Kitchen banquet room. The cost for dinner is $10 and is payable by cash or check. Head coaches from each athletic program will be in attendance to preview their teams' seasons and answer questions from the Chadron community. Booster club memberships will also be on sale.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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CSC Kickoff Cookout set for August 28

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mark Canha&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BallySportWI/status/1689383026290003968?s=20">scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning on a throwing error</a>&nbsp;by shortstop Ezequiel Tovar off a grounder by Andruw Monasterio and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Wednesday.

Justin Lawrence (3-5) started the 10th with a pitch-strike violation on Canha, who lined the next pitch to deep center for a ground-rule double that scored William Contreras and tied the game. Canha advanced on a ground out and, one out later, scored the winning run when Tovar short-hopped a throw to first on a ground ball off the bat of Monasterio.

“A rare error by a young 22-year-old shortstop who's really been magnificent," Rockies manager Bud Black said. "Just goes to show you that players aren't invincible.”

Tovar has made just six errors in 107 games.

“We caught a break there to get the last run across,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said.

Bryse Wilson (4-0) picked up the win despite allowing a run in the top of the 10th.

In the 10th, Jurickson Profar, who went 2 for 5 with a homer and two RBIs, reached on the fielder’s choice before Tovar doubled to left field, where Canha misplayed the ball and allowed Profar to score, giving the Rockies a 6-5 lead.

Asked if was an ugly win, Counsell shrugged.

“I'm not gonna be able to stop you from labeling it whatever, however you want,” he said. “The game has twists and turns and ups and downs, good fortune and bad fortune. You try to make every play you can control good. That gives you the best chance to win.”

The Brewers lead the division by 2½ games over the Cincinnati Reds, who lost 5-4 to the Marlins on Wednesday. Milwaukee is two games ahead of the Chicago Cubs, who face the New York Mets later Wednesday.

“We came in knowing the Brewers are division leaders, continuing to fight for a playoff spot,” Black said. “We went toe to toe with them. Entertaining game for sure. Hard fought series.”

The Brewers bullpen failed to protect a 5-4 lead for starter Adrian Houser. Hoby Milner pitched a scoreless sixth, but left two on with one out in the seventh for Abner Uribe.

Cole Tucker scored when second baseman Brice Turang couldn’t field Profar’s hard-hit base hit. Profar also hit a solo home run in the Rockies’ four-run fourth.

Willy Adames, 2 for 17 during the homestand, drilled a 1-0 cutter from Rockies starter Chris Flexen for his 18th home run of the season and first since July 21 against the Atlanta Braves.

“I feel like it was a great day,” Adames said after getting the first two games of the series off in order to regroup. “It felt great. I can build up from here, continue to make adjustment and be better.”

Monasterio followed with a solo shot that gave the Brewers 5-4 lead and their fourth game this season with consecutive home runs.

Tyrone Taylor’s two-run double and Christian Yelich’s RBI helped the Brewers trim the lead to 4-3 in the fourth.

Houser gave up four runs on five hits, walked one and struck out five in five innings.

Flexen allowed five runs on five hits with two walks and four strikeouts over five innings in his third start as a member of the Rockies.

Rockies: All-Star C Elías Díaz almost got the day off. He pinch hit in the ninth and took a called third strike. His 91 games at catcher are second-most in the majors behind Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto (96). … 2B Brendan Rodgers missed his second consecutive game after tweaking a hamstring Monday night fielding grounder in the first inning.

Brewers: CF Joey Wiemer was scratched from the starting lineup due to a stomach virus. Blake Perkins replaced him.

Colorado recalled RHP Karl Kauffmann (1-3, 8.72 ERA in six games, including three starts) from Triple-A Albuquerque for his fourth stint on the active roster, and optioned RHP Connor Seabold (1-7, 7.65 ERA over 25 games, including 13 starts) to Albuquerque.

Rockies: LHP Ty Blach (1-1, 4.85 ERA) pitches the opener of a four-game road series against Los Angeles. The Dodgers have not named a starter.

Brewers: Following an off day, RHP Corbin Burnes (9-6, 3.42 ERA) faces RHP Michael Kopech (5-10, 4.43) and the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game road series.

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 </figure>MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mark Canha&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BallySportWI/status/1689383026290003968?s=20">scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning on a throwing error</a>&nbsp;by shortstop Ezequiel Tovar off a grounder by Andruw Monasterio and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Wednesday.Justin Lawrence (3-5) started the 10th with a pitch-strike violation on Canha, who lined the next pitch to deep center for a ground-rule double that scored William Contreras and tied the game. Canha advanced on a ground out and, one out later, scored the winning run when Tovar short-hopped a throw to first on a ground ball off the bat of Monasterio.“A rare error by a young 22-year-old shortstop who's really been magnificent," Rockies manager Bud Black said. "Just goes to show you that players aren't invincible.”Tovar has made just six errors in 107 games.“We caught a break there to get the last run across,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said.Bryse Wilson (4-0) picked up the win despite allowing a run in the top of the 10th.In the 10th, Jurickson Profar, who went 2 for 5 with a homer and two RBIs, reached on the fielder’s choice before Tovar doubled to left field, where Canha misplayed the ball and allowed Profar to score, giving the Rockies a 6-5 lead.Asked if was an ugly win, Counsell shrugged.“I'm not gonna be able to stop you from labeling it whatever, however you want,” he said. “The game has twists and turns and ups and downs, good fortune and bad fortune. You try to make every play you can control good. That gives you the best chance to win.”The Brewers lead the division by 2½ games over the Cincinnati Reds, who lost 5-4 to the Marlins on Wednesday. Milwaukee is two games ahead of the Chicago Cubs, who face the New York Mets later Wednesday.“We came in knowing the Brewers are division leaders, continuing to fight for a playoff spot,” Black said. “We went toe to toe with them. Entertaining game for sure. Hard fought series.”The Brewers bullpen failed to protect a 5-4 lead for starter Adrian Houser. Hoby Milner pitched a scoreless sixth, but left two on with one out in the seventh for Abner Uribe.Cole Tucker scored when second baseman Brice Turang couldn’t field Profar’s hard-hit base hit. Profar also hit a solo home run in the Rockies’ four-run fourth.Willy Adames, 2 for 17 during the homestand, drilled a 1-0 cutter from Rockies starter Chris Flexen for his 18th home run of the season and first since July 21 against the Atlanta Braves.“I feel like it was a great day,” Adames said after getting the first two games of the series off in order to regroup. “It felt great. I can build up from here, continue to make adjustment and be better.”Monasterio followed with a solo shot that gave the Brewers 5-4 lead and their fourth game this season with consecutive home runs.Tyrone Taylor’s two-run double and Christian Yelich’s RBI helped the Brewers trim the lead to 4-3 in the fourth.Houser gave up four runs on five hits, walked one and struck out five in five innings.Flexen allowed five runs on five hits with two walks and four strikeouts over five innings in his third start as a member of the Rockies.TRAINER’S ROOMRockies: All-Star C Elías Díaz almost got the day off. He pinch hit in the ninth and took a called third strike. His 91 games at catcher are second-most in the majors behind Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto (96). … 2B Brendan Rodgers missed his second consecutive game after tweaking a hamstring Monday night fielding grounder in the first inning.Brewers: CF Joey Wiemer was scratched from the starting lineup due to a stomach virus. Blake Perkins replaced him.ROCKIES MOVEColorado recalled RHP Karl Kauffmann (1-3, 8.72 ERA in six games, including three starts) from Triple-A Albuquerque for his fourth stint on the active roster, and optioned RHP Connor Seabold (1-7, 7.65 ERA over 25 games, including 13 starts) to Albuquerque.UP NEXTRockies: LHP Ty Blach (1-1, 4.85 ERA) pitches the opener of a four-game road series against Los Angeles. The Dodgers have not named a starter.Brewers: Following an off day, RHP Corbin Burnes (9-6, 3.42 ERA) faces RHP Michael Kopech (5-10, 4.43) and the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game road series.

10th inning error costs Rockies in walk-off loss at Brewers

BY: JOHN MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director

&nbsp; The Chadron State College football team was voted seventh out of ten teams by the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference head coaches in the 2023 RMAC Preseason Football Coaches' Poll, released today. Last year's national runner-up, Colorado School of Mines, was picked as the conferences preseason favorite, with 81 points and nine first place votes. Points values are accumulated from the league's ten head coaches, who ranked their opposition 1-9 without voting for their own team. CSU-Pueblo is picked to finish second in the conference with 71 total votes, while Western Colorado is slated third with 62 points and one first place vote. Behind the Mountaineers, in order, were South Dakota Mines, Black Hills State and Colorado Mesa in the sixth position. CSC held the seventh spot with 33 points, followed by New Mexico Highlands in the eighth, Adams State in the ninth and Fort Lewis in the tenth and final spot. The Eagles will begin the 2023 season with a new opponent, The University of Quincy in Quincy, Illinois. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 pm MT. Augustana University from the Northern Sun Conference will visit Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium on September 9, at 12 p.m. for CSC's home opener. Augustana was recently picked to finish fourth with two first place votes in their conference poll while Quincy came in at the six spot in the GLVC Football Preseason Poll. CSC's first day of practice for the season occurred on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

BY: JOHN MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; The Chadron State College football team was voted seventh out of ten teams by the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference head coaches in the 2023 RMAC Preseason Football Coaches' Poll, released today. Last year's national runner-up, Colorado School of Mines, was picked as the conferences preseason favorite, with 81 points and nine first place votes. Points values are accumulated from the league's ten head coaches, who ranked their opposition 1-9 without voting for their own team. CSU-Pueblo is picked to finish second in the conference with 71 total votes, while Western Colorado is slated third with 62 points and one first place vote. Behind the Mountaineers, in order, were South Dakota Mines, Black Hills State and Colorado Mesa in the sixth position. CSC held the seventh spot with 33 points, followed by New Mexico Highlands in the eighth, Adams State in the ninth and Fort Lewis in the tenth and final spot. The Eagles will begin the 2023 season with a new opponent, The University of Quincy in Quincy, Illinois. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 pm MT. Augustana University from the Northern Sun Conference will visit Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium on September 9, at 12 p.m. for CSC's home opener. Augustana was recently picked to finish fourth with two first place votes in their conference poll while Quincy came in at the six spot in the GLVC Football Preseason Poll. CSC's first day of practice for the season occurred on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chadron State picked 7th in RMAC football preseason coaches poll

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post

The Alliance Bulldogs are set for their home opener on Tuesday night as they host the Rapid City Christian Comets at 6 p.m. Alliance sits at 5-2 on season while RCC is 2-0. Rapid City Christian had a record of 29-7 last year and according to MaxPreps have not lost a set yet in 2023, going 5-0 in wins over Chadron and Douglas SD.

"They're always strong, always fundamentally sound, they never give you anything," Alliance Head Coach Manda Clarke said. "We really have to minimize those unforced errors and work for every point."

Alliance is coming into the match against the Comets with some confidence after playing well in the Douglas tournament in Wyoming, winning their first five matches before dropping the championship match to Buffalo. They would like to keep it going on their home floor and avenge a 3-0 loss at Rapid City Christian early last season.

Tune in to KCOW AM 1400 and 92.5 for the pregame show at 5:45 with the first serve at 6 p.m. You can also listen online at panhandlepost.com and click on KCOW.&nbsp;

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostThe Alliance Bulldogs are set for their home opener on Tuesday night as they host the Rapid City Christian Comets at 6 p.m. Alliance sits at 5-2 on season while RCC is 2-0. Rapid City Christian had a record of 29-7 last year and according to MaxPreps have not lost a set yet in 2023, going 5-0 in wins over Chadron and Douglas SD."They're always strong, always fundamentally sound, they never give you anything," Alliance Head Coach Manda Clarke said. "We really have to minimize those unforced errors and work for every point."Alliance is coming into the match against the Comets with some confidence after playing well in the Douglas tournament in Wyoming, winning their first five matches before dropping the championship match to Buffalo. They would like to keep it going on their home floor and avenge a 3-0 loss at Rapid City Christian early last season.Tune in to KCOW AM 1400 and 92.5 for the pregame show at 5:45 with the first serve at 6 p.m. You can also listen online at panhandlepost.com and click on KCOW.&nbsp;

Alliance VB confident going into match with SD power Rapid City Christian

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Freddy Peralta struck out 13 to match his career high and allowed just one hit over seven innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 12-1 blowout of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.

“What was fun for me was I knew that I had a lot of strikeouts today but I had no idea about how many,” Peralta said. “When I finished, Big Woo (teammate Brandon Woodruff) came in and he told me, ‘You can only strike out 13?’ I didn’t know that. I had no idea.”

Milwaukee’s&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1688739416586555392">Sal Frelick</a>&nbsp;went 2 for 3 with a three-run homer, scored three times and had four RBIs.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1688721441389187072">Brice Turang</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1688738005828177920">Tyrone Taylor</a>&nbsp;also went deep. William Contreras went 3 for 5, scored twice and had&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1688733340478668800">three RBIs.</a>

Peralta (8-8) gave up a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Rockies/status/1688707424901816320">homer to Ezequiel Tovar</a>&nbsp;with one out in the first inning, but the Rockies wouldn't put a runner on base the rest of the night.

It was the third time in franchise history the Brewers allowed only one base runner in a single game. The other times were against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 26, 2019, and in the combined no-hitter by Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader at Cleveland on Sept. 11, 2021.

“Guys were frustrated, especially the younger fellows,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “You guys saw the look on their faces. They’re exasperated. This is baptism under fire for these guys against major league pitching. Peralta was on tonight. It was really good stuff.”

Peralta retired the last 20 batters he faced. Elvis Peguero worked a perfect eighth and Andrew Chafin retired the side in order in the ninth.

This marked the second time in his last three starts that Peralta has recorded 13 strikeouts. He also did it in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/peralta-yelich-brewers-reds-725dfbef9c43c279eae847710e1ebbae">3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds</a>&nbsp;on July 26. Peralta allowed only one hit and didn’t walk a single batter in each of those games.

Peralta’s other 13-strikeout performance came in his major league debut on May 13, 2018. Peralta led the Brewers to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/05/13/peralta-fans-13-in-debut-as-brewers-beat-rockies-7-3/34879837/">7-3 Mother’s Day victory at Colorado</a>&nbsp;that afternoon with his mother in the stands.

“I wished I could get another one to break my own record, but it was fun,” Peralta said. "And everyone knows that I love the strikeouts.”

Colorado’s Peter Lambert was just as effective as Peralta early on.

Lambert (2-3) was a strike away from exiting the fourth inning with a 1-0 lead and a no-hit bid intact until everything fell apart for him. The Brewers collected five straight two-out hits to pull ahead 5-1, knocking Lambert out of the game in the process.

Milwaukee grabbed a 2-1 edge with its first hit of the game, as Turang sent a 1-2 sweeper over the right-field wall. Turang’s homer also scored Frelick, who had drawn a leadoff walk.

“He just looked a little bit out of sync and couldn't really corral it,” Black said.

Brian Anderson followed with a triple off the center-field wall and scored on Taylor’s single up the middle. Christian Yelich delivered a bloop hit to shallow left field that put runners on third and second.

Contreras then greeted Jake Bird with a single up the middle that brought home Taylor and Yelich to extend Milwaukee’s lead to 5-1.

The Brewers added three runs in the seventh and four more in the eighth against Rockies reliever Connor Seabold.

“It’s all contagious,” Frelick said. “Once that ball got rolling, it didn’t stop.”

Milwaukee's Willy Adames was out of the starting lineup for the first time since coming off the injured list June 7 as the Brewers hope a day off can help the slumping shortstop regain his form.

Adames has gone 2 for 20 over his last five games as his batting average has dipped to .201.

“I feel like this has been the worst time in my career,” Adames said before the game.

Rockies: OF/DH Charlie Blackmon went through a full workout before Monday's game as he recovers from a fractured right hand that has kept him on the injured list since June 10. He will require a rehabilitation stint before getting activated.

Brewers: 1B Rowdy Tellez (finger) is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. Tellez is expected to remain with Nashville at least through the end of the week. ... DH Jesse Winker (back) could begin a rehabilitation assignment as early as this weekend.

Rockies: Promoted OF Cole Tucker and optioned IF Coco Montes to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Brewers: Sent OF Tyler Naquin to the Chicago White Sox for cash. Naquin had spent the entire season in the minors ... Reinstated LHP Bennett Sousa from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Nashville ... Transferred LHP Justin Wilson to the 60-day injured list.

LHP Kyle Freeland (4-12, 4.88 ERA) pitches for the Rockies and LHP Wade Miley (8-2, 3.01) starts for the Brewers when this three-game series continues Tuesday night.

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 </figure>MILWAUKEE (AP) — Freddy Peralta struck out 13 to match his career high and allowed just one hit over seven innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 12-1 blowout of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.“What was fun for me was I knew that I had a lot of strikeouts today but I had no idea about how many,” Peralta said. “When I finished, Big Woo (teammate Brandon Woodruff) came in and he told me, ‘You can only strike out 13?’ I didn’t know that. I had no idea.”Milwaukee’s&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1688739416586555392">Sal Frelick</a>&nbsp;went 2 for 3 with a three-run homer, scored three times and had four RBIs.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1688721441389187072">Brice Turang</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1688738005828177920">Tyrone Taylor</a>&nbsp;also went deep. William Contreras went 3 for 5, scored twice and had&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers/status/1688733340478668800">three RBIs.</a>Peralta (8-8) gave up a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Rockies/status/1688707424901816320">homer to Ezequiel Tovar</a>&nbsp;with one out in the first inning, but the Rockies wouldn't put a runner on base the rest of the night.It was the third time in franchise history the Brewers allowed only one base runner in a single game. The other times were against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 26, 2019, and in the combined no-hitter by Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader at Cleveland on Sept. 11, 2021.“Guys were frustrated, especially the younger fellows,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “You guys saw the look on their faces. They’re exasperated. This is baptism under fire for these guys against major league pitching. Peralta was on tonight. It was really good stuff.”Peralta retired the last 20 batters he faced. Elvis Peguero worked a perfect eighth and Andrew Chafin retired the side in order in the ninth.This marked the second time in his last three starts that Peralta has recorded 13 strikeouts. He also did it in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/peralta-yelich-brewers-reds-725dfbef9c43c279eae847710e1ebbae">3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds</a>&nbsp;on July 26. Peralta allowed only one hit and didn’t walk a single batter in each of those games.Peralta’s other 13-strikeout performance came in his major league debut on May 13, 2018. Peralta led the Brewers to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/05/13/peralta-fans-13-in-debut-as-brewers-beat-rockies-7-3/34879837/">7-3 Mother’s Day victory at Colorado</a>&nbsp;that afternoon with his mother in the stands.“I wished I could get another one to break my own record, but it was fun,” Peralta said. "And everyone knows that I love the strikeouts.”Colorado’s Peter Lambert was just as effective as Peralta early on.Lambert (2-3) was a strike away from exiting the fourth inning with a 1-0 lead and a no-hit bid intact until everything fell apart for him. The Brewers collected five straight two-out hits to pull ahead 5-1, knocking Lambert out of the game in the process.Milwaukee grabbed a 2-1 edge with its first hit of the game, as Turang sent a 1-2 sweeper over the right-field wall. Turang’s homer also scored Frelick, who had drawn a leadoff walk.“He just looked a little bit out of sync and couldn't really corral it,” Black said.Brian Anderson followed with a triple off the center-field wall and scored on Taylor’s single up the middle. Christian Yelich delivered a bloop hit to shallow left field that put runners on third and second.Contreras then greeted Jake Bird with a single up the middle that brought home Taylor and Yelich to extend Milwaukee’s lead to 5-1.The Brewers added three runs in the seventh and four more in the eighth against Rockies reliever Connor Seabold.“It’s all contagious,” Frelick said. “Once that ball got rolling, it didn’t stop.”ADAMES' NIGHT OFFMilwaukee's Willy Adames was out of the starting lineup for the first time since coming off the injured list June 7 as the Brewers hope a day off can help the slumping shortstop regain his form.Adames has gone 2 for 20 over his last five games as his batting average has dipped to .201.“I feel like this has been the worst time in my career,” Adames said before the game.TRAINER'S ROOMRockies: OF/DH Charlie Blackmon went through a full workout before Monday's game as he recovers from a fractured right hand that has kept him on the injured list since June 10. He will require a rehabilitation stint before getting activated.Brewers: 1B Rowdy Tellez (finger) is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. Tellez is expected to remain with Nashville at least through the end of the week. ... DH Jesse Winker (back) could begin a rehabilitation assignment as early as this weekend.TRANSACTIONSRockies: Promoted OF Cole Tucker and optioned IF Coco Montes to Triple-A Albuquerque.Brewers: Sent OF Tyler Naquin to the Chicago White Sox for cash. Naquin had spent the entire season in the minors ... Reinstated LHP Bennett Sousa from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Nashville ... Transferred LHP Justin Wilson to the 60-day injured list.UP NEXTLHP Kyle Freeland (4-12, 4.88 ERA) pitches for the Rockies and LHP Wade Miley (8-2, 3.01) starts for the Brewers when this three-game series continues Tuesday night.

Peralta strikes out 13 Rockies in 12-1 Brewers win

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are taking a different approach to the preseason a year after sitting the starters backfired on them.

Coach Sean Payton, who last week walked back critical comments of his predecessor and others in a misguided defense of Russell Wilson, has said all along that he'll play his starters in the preseason, beginning with Denver's game at Arizona on Friday.

That includes Wilson, who didn't take a snap last year until the opener at Seattle — after he'd signed a nearly quarter-billion dollar extension.

After reiterating over the weekend his intention to play his starters, Payton expounded upon those plans after a Monday practice that was closed to the public, suggesting his front-line players could see somewhere between 15 and 18 snaps in the first exhibition game.

“It's not time in the game; it's really more of a pitch count for these guys,” Payton said.

Asked what he wanted to see in the Broncos' first preseason action, Payton said there was plenty, beginning with his players going full speed with a full grasp of their assignments so that the coaching staff can “evaluate them versus a different scheme.”

“It’s probably just as easy to answer the question as to what I don’t want to see,” Payton continued. “I don’t want to see 10 guys on the field. I don’t want to see uniforms off after we’re done playing, sunglasses on and Gilligan hats on and interviews during the game. That’s what I don’t want to see, but we will communicate all of that."

Floppy or bucket hats — or what Payton calls “Gilligan” hats — are a popular NFL trend and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SayreBedinger/status/1688621613422354432?s=20">coincidentally, Nathaniel Hackett was fond of wearing one</a>&nbsp;when he was the Broncos' head coach last year.

Payton wasn't aiming another potshot at his predecessor, however, just expressing his disdain for players who don the hats on the sideline after their day is done.

Payton&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sean-payton-nathaniel-hackett-broncos-c83ef734c577cb1347dd0a198fb1e0c1">recently expressed remorse</a>&nbsp;after telling a reporter the work Hackett did in Denver last year constituted “one of the worst coaching jobs in the NFL” and saying there were “20 dirty hands” around Wilson's career-worst season in 2022. Those comments drew criticism from Jets coach Robert Saleh, who hired Hackett as his offensive coordinator in January, Jets QB Aaron Rodgers and Hackett himself. Payton said he regretted his sharp words, which are sure to be rehashed when the Jets visit the Broncos in Week 5.

Payton also said in that interview that he was doing just about everything the opposite of what was done last year in Denver, where Hackett ditched training camp staples such as 7-on-7 passing drills and 1-on-1 pass rush drills and hardly ever had his players go full speed or hit each other in full pads, all in an effort to keep them from getting hurt.

The approach backfired when the Broncos got off to a poor start and never recovered, in large part because of an injury epidemic in the opening weeks of the season.

Payton's team has also been dealing with a rash of injuries, beginning with wide receiver Tim Patrick's torn left Achilles almost a year to the day after he tore his right ACL. Patrick will miss the entire season for a second straight year.

Linebacker Jonas Griffith (ACL) got hurt last week and linebacker Baron Browning (knee) is on the active/PUP list. Guard Yasir Durant (undisclosed) is on IR. Defensive lineman Mike Purcell (knee) is on the active/non-football injury list. Cornerback Riley Moss underwent a core muscle repair surgery last week and wide receiver KJ Hamler was released with a heart condition with plans to bring him back after the season starts.

Also, star safety Justin Simmons didn't practice Monday and Payton said Simmons was dealing with a strained groin.

Payton didn't say how long he expected Simmons to be out but did indicate it will be long enough to get a look at other safeties on the roster, and that most likely encompasses the preseason opener against the Cardinals.

“He’s a veteran player and a great communicator. He’s someone that’s always in the right spot, he’s savvy, he’s smart,” Payton said. “Some other younger guys will step in. … We’ll be smart with him and eventually get him back, but in the meantime other guys will get the chance to get in and get some reps."

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 </figure>ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are taking a different approach to the preseason a year after sitting the starters backfired on them.Coach Sean Payton, who last week walked back critical comments of his predecessor and others in a misguided defense of Russell Wilson, has said all along that he'll play his starters in the preseason, beginning with Denver's game at Arizona on Friday.That includes Wilson, who didn't take a snap last year until the opener at Seattle — after he'd signed a nearly quarter-billion dollar extension.After reiterating over the weekend his intention to play his starters, Payton expounded upon those plans after a Monday practice that was closed to the public, suggesting his front-line players could see somewhere between 15 and 18 snaps in the first exhibition game.“It's not time in the game; it's really more of a pitch count for these guys,” Payton said.Asked what he wanted to see in the Broncos' first preseason action, Payton said there was plenty, beginning with his players going full speed with a full grasp of their assignments so that the coaching staff can “evaluate them versus a different scheme.”“It’s probably just as easy to answer the question as to what I don’t want to see,” Payton continued. “I don’t want to see 10 guys on the field. I don’t want to see uniforms off after we’re done playing, sunglasses on and Gilligan hats on and interviews during the game. That’s what I don’t want to see, but we will communicate all of that."Floppy or bucket hats — or what Payton calls “Gilligan” hats — are a popular NFL trend and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SayreBedinger/status/1688621613422354432?s=20">coincidentally, Nathaniel Hackett was fond of wearing one</a>&nbsp;when he was the Broncos' head coach last year.Payton wasn't aiming another potshot at his predecessor, however, just expressing his disdain for players who don the hats on the sideline after their day is done.Payton&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sean-payton-nathaniel-hackett-broncos-c83ef734c577cb1347dd0a198fb1e0c1">recently expressed remorse</a>&nbsp;after telling a reporter the work Hackett did in Denver last year constituted “one of the worst coaching jobs in the NFL” and saying there were “20 dirty hands” around Wilson's career-worst season in 2022. Those comments drew criticism from Jets coach Robert Saleh, who hired Hackett as his offensive coordinator in January, Jets QB Aaron Rodgers and Hackett himself. Payton said he regretted his sharp words, which are sure to be rehashed when the Jets visit the Broncos in Week 5.Payton also said in that interview that he was doing just about everything the opposite of what was done last year in Denver, where Hackett ditched training camp staples such as 7-on-7 passing drills and 1-on-1 pass rush drills and hardly ever had his players go full speed or hit each other in full pads, all in an effort to keep them from getting hurt.The approach backfired when the Broncos got off to a poor start and never recovered, in large part because of an injury epidemic in the opening weeks of the season.Payton's team has also been dealing with a rash of injuries, beginning with wide receiver Tim Patrick's torn left Achilles almost a year to the day after he tore his right ACL. Patrick will miss the entire season for a second straight year.Linebacker Jonas Griffith (ACL) got hurt last week and linebacker Baron Browning (knee) is on the active/PUP list. Guard Yasir Durant (undisclosed) is on IR. Defensive lineman Mike Purcell (knee) is on the active/non-football injury list. Cornerback Riley Moss underwent a core muscle repair surgery last week and wide receiver KJ Hamler was released with a heart condition with plans to bring him back after the season starts.Also, star safety Justin Simmons didn't practice Monday and Payton said Simmons was dealing with a strained groin.Payton didn't say how long he expected Simmons to be out but did indicate it will be long enough to get a look at other safeties on the roster, and that most likely encompasses the preseason opener against the Cardinals.“He’s a veteran player and a great communicator. He’s someone that’s always in the right spot, he’s savvy, he’s smart,” Payton said. “Some other younger guys will step in. … We’ll be smart with him and eventually get him back, but in the meantime other guys will get the chance to get in and get some reps."

No Bronco preseason starters last year, Payton says he will play starters Friday at Arizona

There will be a new twist to the RMAC football season that should help rectify officiating mistakes and bring clarity and confirmation to controversial calls.&nbsp; Instant replay will make its RMAC debut in 2023 with all of the league's schools approving its usage.&nbsp; Chadron State Head Coach Jay Long shares details on one of the biggest rule changes for the upcoming season.

There is a lot for team staffs to learn about how the replay process will work.&nbsp; From the list of challengeable plays to who will handle the game day process, the education of it all needs to happen fast and will likely evolve over the season.&nbsp; Coach Long explains how the Eagles will initially handle challenges and replay duties.

On to another major college football topic, in light of all the disturbing allegations of abuse and hazing revolving around the Northwestern football program I asked Coach Long how those situations impact how he sees and addresses his team's culture.

Check back on panhandlepost.com for more fall camp and pre-season coverage, as well as my Twitter (X) account @DMCbroadcasting for photos, videos and more from the practice fields as CSC gets ready to kickoff the fall season!

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🔊 Instant Replay is coming to RMAC 🏈 in 2023, CSC's Long explains

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lina Hurtig's converted her penalty and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 on penalties after a scoreless draw at the Women's World Cup.

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fruitlessly argued she had saved Hurtig's attempt, but it was ruled over the line. The stadium played Abba's "Dancing Queen" in the stadium as the Swedes celebrated.

The United States, which has a record four World Cup titles overall and was trying to win an unprecedented third consecutive title, was eliminated in the Round of 16 for the first time in team history.

Previously, the Americans' worst finish had been third place, three different times.

“I am proud of the women on the field," said U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski. “I know we were criticized for the way we played, and for different moments in the group stage. I think we came out today and showed the grit, the resilience, the fight. The bravery showed we did everything we could to win the game. And, unfortunately, soccer can be cruel sometimes.”

It was the first match at this World Cup to go to extra time.

Two-time World Cup participant Julie Ertz was in tears after the match.

“We didn't put anything in the back of the net,” she sobbed. “The penalties was tough as well. It's just emotional because it's probably my last game ever. It's just tough. It's an emotional time. It obviously sucks. Penalties are the worst.”

It was the fourth time a U.S. match at the World Cup went to extra time. All of the three previous matches went to penalties, including the 2011 final won by Japan. The U.S. won on penalties in a 2011 quarterfinal match against Brazil, and in the 1999 final at the Rose Bowl against China.

Sweden knocked the United States out of the 2016 Olympics in the quarterfinals on penalties.

Sweden goes on to the quarterfinals to play Japan, the 2011 World Cup winner, which defeated Norway 3-1 on Saturday night.

Sweden has never won a major international tournament, either the World Cup or the Olympics. The closest the team has come is World Cup runner-up in 2003. They finished third in the 1999, 2011 and 2019 editions, and won silver medals in the last two Olympics.

The Americans struggled through group play with just four goals in three matches.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/united-states-portugal-rose-lavelle-lynn-williams-rapinoe-9ab96954dd053ec7b91fc9aa45868cd6">They were nearly eliminated last Tuesday by first-timers Portugal, but eked out a 0-0 draw</a>&nbsp;to fall to second in their group for just the second time at a World Cup.

The Americans looked far better against Sweden, dominating possession and outshooting the Swedes 5-1 in the first half alone. Lindsey Horan’s first-half header hit the crossbar and a second-half blast was saved by goalkeeper Zecira Musovic, who had six saves in regulation.

Sweden won all three of their group games,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-sweden-italy-match-summary-39130a2c83404fb1b6ec8f475d28109c">including a 5-0 rout of Italy in its final group match.</a>&nbsp;Coach Peter Gerhardsson made nine lineup changes for the match, resting his starters in anticipation of the United States.

Naeher punched the ball away from a crowded goal on an early Sweden corner kick. Three of the Swedes’ goals against Italy came on set pieces.

Trinity Rodman’s shot from distance in the 18th minute was easily caught by Musovic, who stopped another chance by Rodman in the 27th.

Horan’s header off Andi Sullivan’s corner in the 34th hit the crossbar and skipped over the goal. Horan was on target in the 53rd minute but Musovic dove to push it wide. Horan crouched to the field in frustration while Musovic was swarmed by her teammates.

The United States was without Rose Lavelle, who picked up her second yellow card of the tournament in the group stage finale against Portugal and has to sit out against Sweden.

In Lavelle’s absence, Andonovski started Emily Sonnett, who was making her first start for the team since 2022. The addition of Sonnett allowed Horan to move up higher in the midfield.

Sweden pressed in the final 10 minutes of regulation. Sofia Jakobsson, who came in as a substitute in the 81st minute, nearly scored in the 85th but Naeher managed to catch it for her first save of the tournament.

Neither Caroline Seger or Megan Rapinoe started the match, but Rapinoe came in as a sub for Alex Morgan in the first overtime period.

Seger, whose 235 appearances for Sweden are the most for any woman in Europe, was on the bench to start the match. The 38-year-old has been struggling with a calf problem all year and trained alone in the two days of practice leading into the showdown with the U.S.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-united-states-rapinoe-665f43d32ff45c859422072fdb99dd60">Rapinoe, also 38, previously announced that this would be her last World Cup.</a>&nbsp;She has taken on a smaller role for the Americans in her final tournament. She was a substitute in the United States’ first and third games of group play and didn’t get off the bench in the middle match. She made her 200th appearance for the national team at the World Cup.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lina Hurtig's converted her penalty and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 on penalties after a scoreless draw at the Women's World Cup.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Naeher saves it, but it&#39;s ruled over the line. Sweden advances. 🇺🇸 ✅✅✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ 🇸🇪 ✅✅❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅&mdash; U.S. Women&#39;s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/USWNT/status/1688154109772460032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fruitlessly argued she had saved Hurtig's attempt, but it was ruled over the line. The stadium played Abba's "Dancing Queen" in the stadium as the Swedes celebrated.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our time Down Under comes to an end. 💔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USWNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USWNT</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/Visa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Visa</a> <a href="https://t.co/X2g0NHqg38">pic.twitter.com/X2g0NHqg38</a>&mdash; U.S. Women&#39;s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/USWNT/status/1688155300904529920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The United States, which has a record four World Cup titles overall and was trying to win an unprecedented third consecutive title, was eliminated in the Round of 16 for the first time in team history.Previously, the Americans' worst finish had been third place, three different times.“I am proud of the women on the field," said U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski. “I know we were criticized for the way we played, and for different moments in the group stage. I think we came out today and showed the grit, the resilience, the fight. The bravery showed we did everything we could to win the game. And, unfortunately, soccer can be cruel sometimes.”It was the first match at this World Cup to go to extra time.Two-time World Cup participant Julie Ertz was in tears after the match.“We didn't put anything in the back of the net,” she sobbed. “The penalties was tough as well. It's just emotional because it's probably my last game ever. It's just tough. It's an emotional time. It obviously sucks. Penalties are the worst.”It was the fourth time a U.S. match at the World Cup went to extra time. All of the three previous matches went to penalties, including the 2011 final won by Japan. The U.S. won on penalties in a 2011 quarterfinal match against Brazil, and in the 1999 final at the Rose Bowl against China.Sweden knocked the United States out of the 2016 Olympics in the quarterfinals on penalties.Sweden goes on to the quarterfinals to play Japan, the 2011 World Cup winner, which defeated Norway 3-1 on Saturday night.Sweden has never won a major international tournament, either the World Cup or the Olympics. The closest the team has come is World Cup runner-up in 2003. They finished third in the 1999, 2011 and 2019 editions, and won silver medals in the last two Olympics.The Americans struggled through group play with just four goals in three matches.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/united-states-portugal-rose-lavelle-lynn-williams-rapinoe-9ab96954dd053ec7b91fc9aa45868cd6">They were nearly eliminated last Tuesday by first-timers Portugal, but eked out a 0-0 draw</a>&nbsp;to fall to second in their group for just the second time at a World Cup.The Americans looked far better against Sweden, dominating possession and outshooting the Swedes 5-1 in the first half alone. Lindsey Horan’s first-half header hit the crossbar and a second-half blast was saved by goalkeeper Zecira Musovic, who had six saves in regulation.Sweden won all three of their group games,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-sweden-italy-match-summary-39130a2c83404fb1b6ec8f475d28109c">including a 5-0 rout of Italy in its final group match.</a>&nbsp;Coach Peter Gerhardsson made nine lineup changes for the match, resting his starters in anticipation of the United States.It was tense from the opening whistle.Naeher punched the ball away from a crowded goal on an early Sweden corner kick. Three of the Swedes’ goals against Italy came on set pieces.Trinity Rodman’s shot from distance in the 18th minute was easily caught by Musovic, who stopped another chance by Rodman in the 27th.Horan’s header off Andi Sullivan’s corner in the 34th hit the crossbar and skipped over the goal. Horan was on target in the 53rd minute but Musovic dove to push it wide. Horan crouched to the field in frustration while Musovic was swarmed by her teammates.The United States was without Rose Lavelle, who picked up her second yellow card of the tournament in the group stage finale against Portugal and has to sit out against Sweden.In Lavelle’s absence, Andonovski started Emily Sonnett, who was making her first start for the team since 2022. The addition of Sonnett allowed Horan to move up higher in the midfield.Sweden pressed in the final 10 minutes of regulation. Sofia Jakobsson, who came in as a substitute in the 81st minute, nearly scored in the 85th but Naeher managed to catch it for her first save of the tournament.Neither Caroline Seger or Megan Rapinoe started the match, but Rapinoe came in as a sub for Alex Morgan in the first overtime period.Seger, whose 235 appearances for Sweden are the most for any woman in Europe, was on the bench to start the match. The 38-year-old has been struggling with a calf problem all year and trained alone in the two days of practice leading into the showdown with the U.S.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-united-states-rapinoe-665f43d32ff45c859422072fdb99dd60">Rapinoe, also 38, previously announced that this would be her last World Cup.</a>&nbsp;She has taken on a smaller role for the Americans in her final tournament. She was a substitute in the United States’ first and third games of group play and didn’t get off the bench in the middle match. She made her 200th appearance for the national team at the World Cup.

US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in earliest Women's World Cup exit ever

BY: DAVE COLLINS Sports Director Experience and reps can take a team to the next level and that's what senior RMAC 2nd Team All-Conference center Michael DeCamillis is counting on as fall camp opens this weekend in Chadron.

With both starting tackles and the right guard spot all open for competition with three seniors gone from last fall the offensive line will be one of the hottest spots competing for playing time in August.&nbsp;&nbsp;

DeCamillis will be in charge of leading the group into the fall and setting the foundation for their future, which actually began with last season's efforts.

As camp breaks open on Saturday we'll start to learn more about who's in those direct roles for competition.&nbsp;

It took the Eagles some time to get jumpstarted moving the ball and scoring points with a brutal early-season schedule and the complexities of running an RPO offense under new quarterbacks.&nbsp; DeCamillis talks about the group growing out of those early struggles and improving heading into spring ball and this fall.

Like the veterans did for him, DeCamillis wants to pass along as much wisdom as he can for the next wave of Eagle protectors. He gave us a couple of examples at RMAC Media Day.

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🔊 DeCamillis taking charge up front as Eagles build O-Line for fall season

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer entered the transfer portal Wednesday after coach Matt Rhule&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-myles-farmer-matt-rhule-suspended-cbbcb0c03df9bfcae47154fbdaed10b5">suspended him for the start of preseason practice</a>.

Farmer was the team's second-leading tackler last season and had been expected to be the anchor of the Cornhuskers' secondary. A Nebraska spokesman confirmed Farmer's name is in the portal.

Rhule didn’t disclose the reason for Farmer's suspension other than to say it had to do with a failure to adhere to team standards.

The previous coaching staff&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-nebraska-driving-under-the-influence-lincoln-a2f08706414b35621979a1832baeaf5c">suspended Farmer for the game against Michigan last November</a>&nbsp;after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer entered the transfer portal Wednesday after coach Matt Rhule&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-myles-farmer-matt-rhule-suspended-cbbcb0c03df9bfcae47154fbdaed10b5">suspended him for the start of preseason practice</a>.Farmer was the team's second-leading tackler last season and had been expected to be the anchor of the Cornhuskers' secondary. A Nebraska spokesman confirmed Farmer's name is in the portal.Rhule didn’t disclose the reason for Farmer's suspension other than to say it had to do with a failure to adhere to team standards.The previous coaching staff&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-nebraska-driving-under-the-influence-lincoln-a2f08706414b35621979a1832baeaf5c">suspended Farmer for the game against Michigan last November</a>&nbsp;after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Suspended Husker Myles Farmer enters transfer portal

CSC's sack master is back, and he might be even better...

All-American junior defensive lineman Hunter O'Connor will lead the Chadron State defense again this fall and he shared his excitement for the upcoming season at RMAC Football Media Day in Denver recently. 

He knows a successful fall season is built on the hard work in the off-season and he's been grinding all summer to take his game to an even higher level.

Injuries made it really difficult for the Eagle defense to play to its full potential a season ago, but O'Connor says those guys on his side of the ball are healing up and ready to roar, including starting corner J.J. Hair and starting linebacker Heamasi Latu.

O'Connor set a single-season record with 16 sacks last fall and his goal is 25 this year. Adding to that outlook is a strong group of veterans returning in the defensive line rotation for a group that was second in the RMAC with 42 sacks in 2022.&nbsp;

Rivalry games are the typical answer when I ask the guys about what match-ups they're looking forward to the most in the upcoming season.&nbsp; But for O'Connor there's a pair of games he can't wait to play for entirely different reasons.

One thing is for sure with O'Connor and the schedule - he'll be on a mission to hunt down any and all quarterbacks in any color jersey as he and the Eagles take the field each Saturday.

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 </figure>O'Connor set a single-season record with 16 sacks last fall and his goal is 25 this year. Adding to that outlook is a strong group of veterans returning in the defensive line rotation for a group that was second in the RMAC with 42 sacks in 2022.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1579970935&color=%230014ff&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=false&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=false"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hoc-sb2-on-dl-returning" title="HOC - SB2 - On DL Returning" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HOC - SB2 - On DL Returning</a></div></div>Rivalry games are the typical answer when I ask the guys about what match-ups they're looking forward to the most in the upcoming season.&nbsp; But for O'Connor there's a pair of games he can't wait to play for entirely different reasons.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1579986551&color=%230014ff&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=false&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=false"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hoc-sb4-on-games-hes-looking-forward-to-most" title="HOC - SB4 - On Games He&#x27;s Looking Forward To Most" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HOC - SB4 - On Games He&#x27;s Looking Forward To Most</a></div></div>One thing is for sure with O'Connor and the schedule - he'll be on a mission to hunt down any and all quarterbacks in any color jersey as he and the Eagles take the field each Saturday.<figure>
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Chadron State sack master ready to bag up more QB's this fall

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos braced themselves for a second straight season without their steadiest wide receiver and locker room leader after Tim Patrick was carted off the field with a left Achilles tendon injury Monday — almost a year after tearing his right ACL at training camp.

“It's a tough break for us as a team when you see something like that, a great player, a great leader,” cornerback&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1686078084897017856?s=20">Patrick Surtain II</a>&nbsp;said. “We wish him the best and just go on from there.”

With an energized crowd of 3,000 looking on as the Broncos practiced in full pads for the first time, Patrick hit the ground in pain just as he came out of his cut on a short route during a seven-on-seven passing drill. He threw his helmet as teammates including Courtland Sutton and Russell Wilson rushed to his side.

The injury happened right in front of head coach Sean Payton, who was watching Patrick make an adjustment from a previous route.

“It's always difficult, especially a guy like that's a leader who's coming off an entire year of rehabilitation,” Payton said. ”It's difficult for his teammates, for all of us. So, maybe, hopefully we get some good news. But it appears it's his left Achilles."

After being carted off, Patrick entered the Broncos facility on crutches, keeping weight off his left leg.

Patrick is known for his strong work ethic and no-nonsense approach. He was one of the more notable finds by the Broncos in recent years.

Undrafted out of Utah in 2017, Patrick bounced around the Ravens' and 49ers' practice squads before arriving in Denver later that year. He became a contributor in 2018 and '19 before posting back-to-back productive seasons that earned him a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension in November 2021.

He was the team's No. 1 receiver going into last season when he tore his right ACL in a noncontact drill on Aug. 2. Two months later the Broncos lost their top running back when Javonte Williams suffered a knee injury and Denver's offense never recovered from the one-two punch, averaging a league-worst 16.9 points a game in Wilson's first year in Denver.

Like Williams, Patrick was looking for a big comeback in 2023 atop the receiver rotation alongside Sutton and Jerry Jeudy.

“When I got hired here, he was one of the guys I saw every day because he was rehabbing last year's injury,” Payton said. “So, that's what makes it more difficult.”

The Broncos do appear to be in better position to weather the loss of Patrick this year if the injury proves to be as serious as suspected.

They bolstered their receiver room, chiefly by drafting speedster Marvin Mims Jr. out of Oklahoma in the second round and signing veterans Marquez Callaway and Lil'Jordan Humphrey in free agency.

“We've just got great guys all around the receiving room, so obviously next man up situation,” Surtain said. “But Tim is a big loss, a big blow, because he brings such a presence out there on the field that many people can't compare to.”

Mims pulled a hamstring in June and suffered a setback before camp, but Monday marked his first practice of camp and Payton was encouraged: "He's feeling good. You're going to see him more and more this week. He's ramping up and we're encouraged.”

However, another receiver, KJ Hamler, who is on the mend from a torn chest muscle, was released Monday when the Broncos signed guard Yasir Durant. Hamler was releasd with a non-football illness designation. Earlier in the day, he posted on Instagram that he was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CvX3bt1Ldb2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">diagnosed with the heart condition pericarditis</a>&nbsp;“after feeling some chest pains while working out on the break before camp started.” He vowed to return to the field as soon as he could “better and stronger than ever.”

Notes: Payton had no comment about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jets-aaron-rodgers-sean-payton-nathaniel-hackett-dbb783fd76467167bb0c9eb4c3ea74e4">Aaron Rodgers' spirited defense</a>&nbsp;of Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett after Payton ripped him last week for his poor head coaching job in Denver last year. “No, we're past it,” said Payton, who did a mea culpa last week, saying he regretted criticizing Hackett, the Jets and members of the Broncos' front office in trying to spread the blame for Wilson's career-worst season in 2022 during an interview with USA Today.

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 </figure>ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos braced themselves for a second straight season without their steadiest wide receiver and locker room leader after Tim Patrick was carted off the field with a left Achilles tendon injury Monday — almost a year after tearing his right ACL at training camp.“It's a tough break for us as a team when you see something like that, a great player, a great leader,” cornerback&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1686078084897017856?s=20">Patrick Surtain II</a>&nbsp;said. “We wish him the best and just go on from there.”With an energized crowd of 3,000 looking on as the Broncos practiced in full pads for the first time, Patrick hit the ground in pain just as he came out of his cut on a short route during a seven-on-seven passing drill. He threw his helmet as teammates including Courtland Sutton and Russell Wilson rushed to his side.The injury happened right in front of head coach Sean Payton, who was watching Patrick make an adjustment from a previous route.“It's always difficult, especially a guy like that's a leader who's coming off an entire year of rehabilitation,” Payton said. ”It's difficult for his teammates, for all of us. So, maybe, hopefully we get some good news. But it appears it's his left Achilles."After being carted off, Patrick entered the Broncos facility on crutches, keeping weight off his left leg.Patrick is known for his strong work ethic and no-nonsense approach. He was one of the more notable finds by the Broncos in recent years.Undrafted out of Utah in 2017, Patrick bounced around the Ravens' and 49ers' practice squads before arriving in Denver later that year. He became a contributor in 2018 and '19 before posting back-to-back productive seasons that earned him a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension in November 2021.He was the team's No. 1 receiver going into last season when he tore his right ACL in a noncontact drill on Aug. 2. Two months later the Broncos lost their top running back when Javonte Williams suffered a knee injury and Denver's offense never recovered from the one-two punch, averaging a league-worst 16.9 points a game in Wilson's first year in Denver.Like Williams, Patrick was looking for a big comeback in 2023 atop the receiver rotation alongside Sutton and Jerry Jeudy.“When I got hired here, he was one of the guys I saw every day because he was rehabbing last year's injury,” Payton said. “So, that's what makes it more difficult.”The Broncos do appear to be in better position to weather the loss of Patrick this year if the injury proves to be as serious as suspected.They bolstered their receiver room, chiefly by drafting speedster Marvin Mims Jr. out of Oklahoma in the second round and signing veterans Marquez Callaway and Lil'Jordan Humphrey in free agency.“We've just got great guys all around the receiving room, so obviously next man up situation,” Surtain said. “But Tim is a big loss, a big blow, because he brings such a presence out there on the field that many people can't compare to.”Mims pulled a hamstring in June and suffered a setback before camp, but Monday marked his first practice of camp and Payton was encouraged: "He's feeling good. You're going to see him more and more this week. He's ramping up and we're encouraged.”However, another receiver, KJ Hamler, who is on the mend from a torn chest muscle, was released Monday when the Broncos signed guard Yasir Durant. Hamler was releasd with a non-football illness designation. Earlier in the day, he posted on Instagram that he was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CvX3bt1Ldb2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">diagnosed with the heart condition pericarditis</a>&nbsp;“after feeling some chest pains while working out on the break before camp started.” He vowed to return to the field as soon as he could “better and stronger than ever.”Notes: Payton had no comment about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jets-aaron-rodgers-sean-payton-nathaniel-hackett-dbb783fd76467167bb0c9eb4c3ea74e4">Aaron Rodgers' spirited defense</a>&nbsp;of Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett after Payton ripped him last week for his poor head coaching job in Denver last year. “No, we're past it,” said Payton, who did a mea culpa last week, saying he regretted criticizing Hackett, the Jets and members of the Broncos' front office in trying to spread the blame for Wilson's career-worst season in 2022 during an interview with USA Today.

Broncos lose WR Tim Patrick for second straight season with bad injury

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer, the team's second-leading tackler last season, was not on the 120-man roster when the Cornhuskers opened practice Monday and his return was uncertain.

First-year coach Matt Rhule said he suspended Farmer indefinitely. Rhule didn't disclose the reason other than to say it had to do with a failure to adhere to team standards.

Rhule also announced that wide receiver Josh Fleeks, a transfer from Baylor, reported “significantly” overweight Sunday and will be held out until he makes weight.

Brodie Tagaloa, who was expected to be in the defensive line rotation, probably is out for the season because of injuries sustained in a car accident two weeks ago. Rhule said Tagaloa had facial cuts and required knee surgery.

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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer, the team's second-leading tackler last season, was not on the 120-man roster when the Cornhuskers opened practice Monday and his return was uncertain.First-year coach Matt Rhule said he suspended Farmer indefinitely. Rhule didn't disclose the reason other than to say it had to do with a failure to adhere to team standards.The previous coaching staff&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-nebraska-driving-under-the-influence-lincoln-a2f08706414b35621979a1832baeaf5c">suspended Farmer for the game against Michigan last November</a>&nbsp;after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.Rhule also announced that wide receiver Josh Fleeks, a transfer from Baylor, reported “significantly” overweight Sunday and will be held out until he makes weight.Brodie Tagaloa, who was expected to be in the defensive line rotation, probably is out for the season because of injuries sustained in a car accident two weeks ago. Rhule said Tagaloa had facial cuts and required knee surgery.

Huskers suspend star defender Farmer indefinitely 

DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a sacrifice fly with the bases load in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night in a game delayed 2 hours, 20 minutes by weather.

McMahon also homered and doubled, Elehuris Montero also had two hits and Brad Hand (3-1) got the win for Colorado.

Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers made his season debut with a single in four at-bats as the designated hitter. Rodgers missed the first four months of the season with a surgically-repaired torn right labrum.

Trent Grisham hit a solo homer off Justin Lawrence with two outs in the ninth to tie it but San Diego failed to score in the 10th after loading the bases with no outs.

Colorado also loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the inning, and after a force play at home, McMahon lofted a ball to left off of Nick Martinez (4-4) and Brenton Doyle beat Juan Soto’s throw home to win it.

“Thank God it was the fastest guy in the league, possibly,” McMahon said of Doyle. “We battled that one out. Obviously got ourselves into a sticky situation in the 10th and got out of it with really good defense.”

The Padres fell to 0-10 in extra inning games and 6-18 in one-run games.

“We know what our record is in extra innings,” said Xander Bogaerts, who hit into a pair of double plays and then a force out in the 10th. “It’s not pretty. Try to take care of business before it gets there.

“This one feels worse because this one’s on me. I felt great going into today and I just didn’t do my job. It’s just one of those days you have a bad day at work. I played like trash.”

San Diego’s Ha-Seong Kim was the designated hitter and batted leadoff a day after jamming him shoulder on a headfirst dive into home against Texas. He went 1 for 4 with a walk.

Soto and Matthew Batten each had three hits for the Padres, who had their three-game winning streak snapped despite seven solid innings from Seth Lugo. He allowed three runs — two earned — and five hits while striking out eight.

San Diego went ahead 1-0 in the fourth on Jake Cronenworth’s two-out RBI single, and Montero’s double to left-center in the fifth tied it, and Harold Castro also scored on the play when Grisham misplayed the ball to put the Rockies ahead.

McMahon made it 3-1 with his 17th home run in the sixth and Batten’s RBI single in the seventh made it a one-run game.

The Padres nearly tied it in the eighth but Soto was thrown out at home trying to score on a one-out single to center and Cronenworth flew out to end the inning.

Padres: RHP Michael Wacha (right shoulder inflammation) threw two innings to live hitters, manager Bob Melvin said. Wacha has been out since July 2.

Rockies: OF Charlie Blackmon (right hand fracture) will play rehab games Tuesday and Wednesday with Triple-A Albuquerque with the goal of returning for the weekend series in St. Louis. He has been out since June 10. ... INF/OF Nolan Jones was out of the lineup a day after cramping up while batting against Oakland.

Colorado RHP Peter Lambert (2-1, 4.76 ERA) will start Tuesday while the Padres have not named a starter.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a sacrifice fly with the bases load in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night in a game delayed 2 hours, 20 minutes by weather.McMahon also homered and doubled, Elehuris Montero also had two hits and Brad Hand (3-1) got the win for Colorado.Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers made his season debut with a single in four at-bats as the designated hitter. Rodgers missed the first four months of the season with a surgically-repaired torn right labrum.Trent Grisham hit a solo homer off Justin Lawrence with two outs in the ninth to tie it but San Diego failed to score in the 10th after loading the bases with no outs.Colorado also loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the inning, and after a force play at home, McMahon lofted a ball to left off of Nick Martinez (4-4) and Brenton Doyle beat Juan Soto’s throw home to win it.“Thank God it was the fastest guy in the league, possibly,” McMahon said of Doyle. “We battled that one out. Obviously got ourselves into a sticky situation in the 10th and got out of it with really good defense.”The Padres fell to 0-10 in extra inning games and 6-18 in one-run games.“We know what our record is in extra innings,” said Xander Bogaerts, who hit into a pair of double plays and then a force out in the 10th. “It’s not pretty. Try to take care of business before it gets there.“This one feels worse because this one’s on me. I felt great going into today and I just didn’t do my job. It’s just one of those days you have a bad day at work. I played like trash.”San Diego’s Ha-Seong Kim was the designated hitter and batted leadoff a day after jamming him shoulder on a headfirst dive into home against Texas. He went 1 for 4 with a walk.Soto and Matthew Batten each had three hits for the Padres, who had their three-game winning streak snapped despite seven solid innings from Seth Lugo. He allowed three runs — two earned — and five hits while striking out eight.San Diego went ahead 1-0 in the fourth on Jake Cronenworth’s two-out RBI single, and Montero’s double to left-center in the fifth tied it, and Harold Castro also scored on the play when Grisham misplayed the ball to put the Rockies ahead.McMahon made it 3-1 with his 17th home run in the sixth and Batten’s RBI single in the seventh made it a one-run game.The Padres nearly tied it in the eighth but Soto was thrown out at home trying to score on a one-out single to center and Cronenworth flew out to end the inning.TRAINER’S ROOMPadres: RHP Michael Wacha (right shoulder inflammation) threw two innings to live hitters, manager Bob Melvin said. Wacha has been out since July 2.Rockies: OF Charlie Blackmon (right hand fracture) will play rehab games Tuesday and Wednesday with Triple-A Albuquerque with the goal of returning for the weekend series in St. Louis. He has been out since June 10. ... INF/OF Nolan Jones was out of the lineup a day after cramping up while batting against Oakland.UP NEXTColorado RHP Peter Lambert (2-1, 4.76 ERA) will start Tuesday while the Padres have not named a starter.

Rockies win in late night dramatics following lengthy rain delay

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Frank Clark has reunited with Russell Wilson in Denver and now the outside linebacker has former teammate Patrick Mahomes in his sights instead.

The 30-year-old outside linebacker signed with Denver after being jettisoned by the Kansas City Chiefs in a cost-cutting move this offseason and the Broncos are counting on him to add some oomph to their pass rush.

Still in the AFC West, Clark gets two opportunities at beating his former team this season, something the Broncos haven't done since 2015. Their 15-game skid against the Chiefs is the fourth longest by one team to a single opponent in NFL history.

Unlike his reunion with Wilson, revenge and rivalry aren't top of mind for Clark as he embraces his fresh start in the Rocky Mountains.

“I wouldn't call it a rivalry. A rivalry is competitive,”&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1685358050440597504?s=20">Clark interjected</a>&nbsp;in his first public comments since signing a one-year, $5.5 million deal with Denver last month. “I'm (with) the Broncos now. I've been on the other side. We didn't call it a rivalry then."

And before anyone around Denver can call it that the Broncos will have to beat Mahomes, something they have a better shot at doing with Clark on their side.

The Chiefs parted ways with Clark just a year after signing him to a two-year, $30 million extension. The Broncos haven't had a fearsome pass rush since trading Von Miller two years ago. And with Baron Browning sidelined by a knee injury and Randy Gregory coming off an injury-filled debut season in Denver, first-year head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sean-payton-nathaniel-hackett-broncos-c83ef734c577cb1347dd0a198fb1e0c1">Sean Payton</a>&nbsp;eagerly welcomed the veteran with 58 1/2 sacks.

Clark had 23 1/2 sacks in four seasons in Kansas City and another 10 1/2 in the playoffs, helping the Chiefs go 10-2 in the postseason and make three trips to the Super Bowl.

“What we did in Kansas City was special,” Clark said. “Four-year run, two Super Bowl (rings), three AFC titles. It was fun, but at the end of the day all good things come to an end.”

Bad things, too, he hopes. Such as Denver's 15-game skid to the Chiefs.

One thing Clark insists isn't nearing the finish line in his proclivity for getting after the passer even though his five sacks in 2022 and two-game suspension for gun possession incidents a year earlier meant an end to his three-year run as a Pro Bowler.

“I wouldn't say it was the end" in Kansas City last season, Clark said. “It's never the end when you get the job finished.”

Now he aims to help the Broncos and Wilson bounce back in 2023.

“He's still dangerous. Don't get it twisted,” Clark said of Wilson, whom he played with in Seattle from 2015-18. "Russ is a veteran. He's a guy that's won on multiple levels. ... I was a part of Seahawks teams that were successful; I was a part of teams where we didn’t make the playoffs. But it was the same Russ.

“So don't think a bad season's going to shake a guy like Russ,” Clark added. "Naw, bro, we start fresh every year. Every summer's a fresh start.”

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 </figure>ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Frank Clark has reunited with Russell Wilson in Denver and now the outside linebacker has former teammate Patrick Mahomes in his sights instead.The 30-year-old outside linebacker signed with Denver after being jettisoned by the Kansas City Chiefs in a cost-cutting move this offseason and the Broncos are counting on him to add some oomph to their pass rush.Still in the AFC West, Clark gets two opportunities at beating his former team this season, something the Broncos haven't done since 2015. Their 15-game skid against the Chiefs is the fourth longest by one team to a single opponent in NFL history.Unlike his reunion with Wilson, revenge and rivalry aren't top of mind for Clark as he embraces his fresh start in the Rocky Mountains.“I wouldn't call it a rivalry. A rivalry is competitive,”&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1685358050440597504?s=20">Clark interjected</a>&nbsp;in his first public comments since signing a one-year, $5.5 million deal with Denver last month. “I'm (with) the Broncos now. I've been on the other side. We didn't call it a rivalry then."And before anyone around Denver can call it that the Broncos will have to beat Mahomes, something they have a better shot at doing with Clark on their side.The Chiefs parted ways with Clark just a year after signing him to a two-year, $30 million extension. The Broncos haven't had a fearsome pass rush since trading Von Miller two years ago. And with Baron Browning sidelined by a knee injury and Randy Gregory coming off an injury-filled debut season in Denver, first-year head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sean-payton-nathaniel-hackett-broncos-c83ef734c577cb1347dd0a198fb1e0c1">Sean Payton</a>&nbsp;eagerly welcomed the veteran with 58 1/2 sacks.Clark had 23 1/2 sacks in four seasons in Kansas City and another 10 1/2 in the playoffs, helping the Chiefs go 10-2 in the postseason and make three trips to the Super Bowl.“What we did in Kansas City was special,” Clark said. “Four-year run, two Super Bowl (rings), three AFC titles. It was fun, but at the end of the day all good things come to an end.”Bad things, too, he hopes. Such as Denver's 15-game skid to the Chiefs.One thing Clark insists isn't nearing the finish line in his proclivity for getting after the passer even though his five sacks in 2022 and two-game suspension for gun possession incidents a year earlier meant an end to his three-year run as a Pro Bowler.“I wouldn't say it was the end" in Kansas City last season, Clark said. “It's never the end when you get the job finished.”Now he aims to help the Broncos and Wilson bounce back in 2023.“He's still dangerous. Don't get it twisted,” Clark said of Wilson, whom he played with in Seattle from 2015-18. "Russ is a veteran. He's a guy that's won on multiple levels. ... I was a part of Seahawks teams that were successful; I was a part of teams where we didn’t make the playoffs. But it was the same Russ.“So don't think a bad season's going to shake a guy like Russ,” Clark added. "Naw, bro, we start fresh every year. Every summer's a fresh start.”