Thursday--August 6th, 2014

Dan Malone previews OOC opponent Florida International.

Sports Chat place previews the Panthers.

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Charlotte begins practice for their first season in Conference USA. The 49ers just started playing football in 2013. Last year they went 5-6 playing teams like Campbell, Johnson C Smith and Wesley College. This year the 49ers play Kentucky, Southern Mississippi and Marshall.

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Matty Vautour reports schedule will play a large role in who wins the MAC in 2015.

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The NIU Huskies report to Fall camp.

Ohio reports today.

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Australians are trying to bring "footie' to southern Florida. When Mrs Blog and visited Australia this Spring, sometimes in rural areas only about six or so local TV channels would be available. Two of the six would be showing Australian football. They really love it down under.

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Steelers Depot gives a negative review of Rob Blanchflower.

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Victor Cruz gets an article in Esquire on how he became a fashion maven.

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Bearsgoggleson.com previews Vladimir Ducasse who has a one-year contract with Chicago.

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