Behind the Mic: Ultimate Rivalry
“The Lehigh–Lafayette game is an integral part of a college education. The game provides thrills and excitement and instills an attitude that is essential to succeed in all walks of life. Traditions, pregame hype and celebrations are all as important as the game itself. No other football rivalry is quite like Lehigh-Lafayette. The traditions are…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: District XI Previews – Week 2
First, a quick pat-on-the back for all the people who participated in last week’s “SportsTalk” show poll (a.k.a. “Who will win the Easton/Freedom football game?”). Extra congratulations are in order for all the people who predicted (and/or rooted) for an Easton victory. The win sets up one of several great contests this weekend and we’ll…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: 4A Playoff Primer
The high school football playoff season is upon us with interesting matchups in the PIAA District 2/4/11 sub-regionals. First, a quick plug. For the next two weeks, we’ll be spending most of our “RCN SportsTalk” programs (Thursdays, live, 7-8pm), breaking down ALL of the football sub-regional playoff games, along with thoughts on the Eastern Conference…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Mind-Blowing Numbers!
Nysir Minney-Gratz of Easton High School is a running back. He wears #7 and is listed at 5’ 7” and weighs 155 pounds. On Friday night, he rushed for 469 yards against the Nazareth Blue Eagles. He also scored six touchdowns. 469 yards!! That is a new Easton High school rushing record at a school…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Three Classics – One Weekend
When I sit down to schedule high school football games, you just never know what you are going to get. That was not the case this past weekend. Every game had the potential to be a classic or, as often happens when there is so much hype, disappointing the spectators and the viewers at home. …
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