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Elmwood Park Native Among 11 Players From NJ Selected In 2024 NFL Draft Elmwood Park Native Among 11 Players From NJ Selected In 2024 NFL Draft
Elmwood Park Native Among 11 Players From NJ Selected In 2024 NFL Draft Nearly a dozen football players from the Garden State heard their names called during the 2024 NFL Draft. Eleven players with New Jersey ties were selected in the draft from Thursday, Apr. 25 to Saturday, Apr. 27 in Detroit. The top Jersey draft pick was Max Melton, a Mays Landing native who played cornerback at Rutgers. Melton was taken in the second round with the 43rd overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals. He's the highest-drafted Scarlet Knight since defensive end Kemoko Turay was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 52nd overall pick in 2018. According to his NFL.com draft…
Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction
Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl Lviii Prediction Maybe he appreciates the Kansas City Chiefs' young and talented defense, maybe he's a Swiftie, or maybe he just likes red more than gold. Whatever the reason is, the sports-loving spider crab at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey has made his prediction for Super Bowl LVIII. The crab from the Shark River in Monmouth County has picked the Chiefs to beat the San Francisco 49ers, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Even though the Niners were listed as two-point favorites on DraftKings on Thursday, Feb. 8, the prognosticating crustacean went against the oddsmakers. "Without any hesitation, h…
William 'Mush' Marchioni, Clifton Native, Diehard Metallica Fan, 54 William 'Mush' Marchioni, Clifton Native, Diehard Metallica Fan, 54
William 'Mush' Marchioni, Clifton Native, Diehard Metallica Fan, 54 William "Mush' Marchioni, died on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the age of 54, according to his obituary. Born in Passaic, Marchioni was a lifelong Clifton resident, his obituary reads. He owned Mush Made Custom Screen Printing in Passaic for 15 years, according to his obituary. He is survived by his wife Laura, his daughter, Jamie, his siblings, Donna and James and other relatives and friends, his obituary reads. Today I need to post about the most devastating thing that has ever happened to me in my life. Last night I lost three... Posted by Laura Fasino-marchioni on Friday, November 10, …
'Turf Sucks, Place Is Lame:' NFL Players Would Rather Go To Any Stadium But MetLife, Poll Finds 'Turf Sucks, Place Is Lame:' NFL Players Would Rather Go To Any Stadium But MetLife, Poll Finds
'Turf Sucks, Place Is Lame:' NFL Players Would Rather Go To Any Stadium But MetLife, Poll Finds "If you build it, they will come." At least, that's what Ray Kisella said in "Field of Dreams." But many NFL players would rather not when it comes to NFC East locales, according to a new poll by The Athletic. The anonymous survey of NFL players led to some dubious results for the New York Giants (and Jets) and Washington Commanders, whose stadiums were found to be among the worst to play in. Out of 79 responses, MetLife Stadium (18.4 percent) was overwhelmingly voted the worst stadium to play in by NFL followed right behind by FedEx Field (13.9 percent).  Highmark Stadium (12.7 per…
Tuddies For Tommy: Bosco Grad DeVito Notches First NFL Win With NY Giants Tuddies For Tommy: Bosco Grad DeVito Notches First NFL Win With NY Giants
Tuddies For Tommy: Bosco Grad DeVito Notches First NFL Win With NY Giants Who needs home cooking?  North Jersey's Tommy DeVito continues to defy the odds, notching his first career win Sunday, Nov. 19 on the road against the Washington Commanders as the Giants earned their third win 31 to 19. And possibly pushed themselves out of contention for the first overall pick in April's NFL Draft.  It wasn't always pretty, but the Cedar Grove native and Don Bosco grad threw 246 yards for three touchdowns, despite being battered behind a beleaguered offensive line that allowed nine sacks.  The 25-year-old QB will return home following his big win — a home he now famously…
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By NJ Devils Billionaire Owner Josh Harris: Reports Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By NJ Devils Billionaire Owner Josh Harris: Reports
Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By NJ Devils Billionaire Owner Josh Harris: Reports White smoke can be seen coming from FedEx field, but there’s no fire. One day after billionaire Jeff Bezos said he would stay away from the team, the Washington Commanders have reportedly been sold for a record price to a group led by Josh Harris, owner of the New Jersey Devils. pic.twitter.com/4CTiCULI0x — Barstool DMV (@Barstooldmv) April 13, 2023 The news was first reported by Sportico, Sports Business Journal, and CBS News before it was confirmed by other outlets. Already the owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Harris’ group has reportedly agreed in …
New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders
New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders A handful of New Jersey football fans are suing the Washington Commanders over a nearly-fatal incident after a game in January 2021, as reported by various news outlets. After a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts was greeting fans when a railing collapsed, injuring multiple spectators who fell between five and 10 feet onto concrete at FedEx Field. Four of the individuals who were hurt in the incident are suing the Commanders for gross negligence, seeking $300,000 to compensate for their physical and emotional pain, ESPN says. Soon after the incident, Hurts asked …