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Student Athlete of the Week: Troy Dye
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Student Athlete of the Week: Troy Dye

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterDecember 12, 2019

The hard work that linebacker Troy Dye put in during the season paid off for the Oregon Ducks on Friday in their 37-15 upset of the No. 5 Utah Running Utes in the Pac-12 Championship. The Ducks will battle the Wisconsin Badgers in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. While having a cast on to protect his injured right thumb, he made one interception, eight total tackles and 1.0 tackles for loss for six yards. Although he injured his thumb in the Ducks’ October 19 game against Washington state, he only missed one game since the injury. His defensive

Dorsey Football Legend Shows Disparities in Justice, Mental Health System Part 2
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Dorsey Football Legend Shows Disparities in Justice, Mental Health System Part 2

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterNovember 21, 2019

Former Dorsey Football star Antonio Carrion was once considered to be the best wide receiver in southern California and the nation. His battle with Bipolar Paranoid Schizophrenia led him to homelessness and the Criminal Justice System, showing the lack of institutional resources put in place for people living with mental illness. 

Chargers Promote G Spencer Drango to Active Roster
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Chargers Promote G Spencer Drango to Active Roster

Sentinel News ServiceNovember 19, 2019

The Los Angeles Chargers promoted G Spencer Drango to the active roster, the organization announced on Monday. In a corresponding move, LS Matt Overton was waived. Drango was added to the Chargers practice squad from the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 18, 2018. He played in 32 games and made 19 starts in two seasons for the Browns. The Indianapolis, Indiana native was a fifth-round selection out of Baylor by Cleveland in 2016.   PROMOTED TO ACTIVE ROSTER Player                                     Pos.                 Exp.                        College Spencer Drango                     G                     3                        Baylor   WAIVED Player                                     Pos.                 Exp.                        College Matt Overton                          LS                    8                        Western Washington

USC Shows Heart In Upset Win Over Utah
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USC Shows Heart In Upset Win Over Utah

Jonathan Bassey, Contributing WriterSeptember 26, 2019

After a disappointing overtime loss the previous week, the (3-1) USC Trojans bounced back defeating PAC-12 opponent (3-1) #10 Utah Utes, 30-23. Reggie Bush was in attendance as a Fox Sports analyst for the first time at the Coliseum since the NCAA hit USC with sanctions tied to the former Heisman winner.

Chargers Squander First Half Lead; Fall to Texans 27-20 At Home
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Chargers Squander First Half Lead; Fall to Texans 27-20 At Home

Jarred Davis, Contributing WriterSeptember 26, 2019

The Los Angeles Chargers were clinging onto a 10-point first half lead, clicking on all cylinders on both sides of the ball, but were ultimately unable to sustain it, allowing the Houston Texans to come from behind and steal a 27-20 victory, Sunday afternoon at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Student Athlete of the Week: Myles Bryant
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Student Athlete of the Week: Myles Bryant

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterSeptember 12, 2019

University of Washington Huskies senior defensive back Myles Bryant is a former CIF Southern Section standout who is seeing success during his college career. Although the Huskies are having a slow start to their season, Bryant has racked up nine solo tackles and 1.0 tackle for loss in two games. His defensive efforts aided Washington to a 10-4 record, a Pac 12 title and a trip to the 2019 Rose Bowl game.