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EAST LANSING Donnie Shell Color Rush Jersey , Mich. (AP) — Connor Heyward took the pitch from Brian Lewerke and had open field in front of him. Seconds later, he was in the end zone, having scored the biggest touchdown of his young college career.“It always feels good to contribute in any way, whether you’re getting the ball or if you’re not,” the Michigan State running back said. “When you do get the ball, you have to make the most of it.”Heyward did that in last week’s season opener, which the Spartans won 38-31 over upset-minded Utah State. Heyward had 42 yards on just five carries, and two of those runs went for touchdowns. Michigan State was down by a point before Heyward’s 13-yard TD run on an option play with 2:00 remaining.Although LJ Scott remains the focus of the Spartans’ running game, there’s room for another back to contribute, and Heyward is off to a nice start. The Spartans, who dropped four spots to No. 15 in Tuesday’s AP Top 25 , play at Arizona State on Saturday night.Heyward is the son of the late Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, who played 11 seasons in the NFL and rushed for 4,301 yards. Cameron Heyward, a defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers https://www.steelerssportshop.com/Carnell-Lake-Jersey , is Connor’s older brother.A high school standout in Georgia, Connor Heyward arrived at Michigan State and returned kicks last year as a freshman. His offensive contributions were minimal — three carries and four receptions on the season — but he figured to have an opportunity to do more in 2018.“I think I’ve made a big stride from last year just knowing what to do,” Heyward said. “The more you’re out there, the more comfortable you get. From the bowl game, throughout spring ball, I think I had everything down for the most part. Camp was just tweaking up some different things.”Scott is back for his senior season and is the undisputed top running back for the Spartans, but Madre London and Gerald Holmes are gone from last year’s team. That left a void behind Scott.In the opener last week, Scott had a team-high 23 carries, quarterback Brian Lewerke had 10 and Heyward had five.“I think Connor is our No. 2 tailback right now. He’s not bracketed as the No. 1,” coach Mark Dantonio said. “He’s a very good player. When he earns that opportunity, if he’s bracketed, that will be something we discuss at that time. Right now LJ is our No. 1 tailback. We’ll ride that horse right now.”The last time Michigan State had a 1,000-yard rusher was when Jeremy Langford had 1,522 in 2014. Even that season, there were still 107 carries left over for Nick Hill. There’s only so much the Spartans can lean on Scott.Heyward had one carry for 1 yard in the first half against Utah State L.C. Greenwood Jersey , and then contributed 28 yards on three carries — including a 17-yard touchdown — on Michigan State’s first drive of the second half. His next offensive touch came on the winning TD.“I thought we played better as the game progressed,” Dantonio said. “Had too much pressure early in the game. I thought we did a better job protecting the quarterback, then running the football as the game progressed. I think Connor benefited from that.” With the Pittsburgh Steelers suffering a Mile High low last weekand television and radio outlets diving headfirst into holiday-themed programming, my black-and-gold tinted tongue seems stuck-on-the-frozen-flagpole-of-life. As always, I feel compelled to pass the ravings on to you. But first, I must offer up apologies for any offense that was taken after my last submission. So, a Red Ryder of remorse goes out to and for the following...The Academy of Arts and SciencesGeorge and Harry BaileyTyrone CarterYinzers with undeniable pronunciation maladiesJudd Nelson’s John Bender and the cast and characters of 1985’s The Breakfast Club Coining the term “pierogie-ocity”Hermione Granger and Muggles everywhereThe Go-Go’sAnd now for the latest edition of Random Thoughts from a Black-and-Gold Mind.The undercarriage of the bus (and I’m not talking Jerome Bettis-that’s just disturbing) needs looked at for possible repairs after a Ben Roethlisberger throw-under of epic proportions, much like when Ralphie blamed his buddy, Schwartz, for teaching him “the queen mother of dirty words”. The only difference is that the Steelers can possibly use this experience as motivation, while poor Schwartz was beaten within inch of his young life.Ben feels he’s earned the right to call out his teammates. He has a point. He’s the captain and a 15-year vet. His targets are grown men. This can possibly be the last loss of the season and these words can be a rallying point or a triple-dog-dare to his teammates. Or it can shatter the season into tiny pieces much like a leg lamp hitting the floor.If you are Ryan Switzer, is being labeled a “tough, little booger” by your quarterback flattery or just plain insulting? Switzer is a class act and I’m sure the description is a feather in his cap, but it’s nothing you want to hashtag. It’s a good thing No. 10 is married, because “I’m a tough Ernie Stautner Color Rush Jersey , little booger” isn’t exactly the best pickup line in a bar on the strip.Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesJuJu Smith-Schuster proclaimed this week that he wants to retire a Steeler. Unlike another player that had recently spouted that same phrase, No. 19 seems very genuine.JJSS is the only player in NFL history to have two TDs of at least 97 yards. That could one day result in ‘‘a major award”.Chuks Okorafor should be commended for protecting his signal-caller from a Scut Farkus/Grover Dill-type bullying by keeping Von Miller and Bradley Chubb (mostly) at bay last week. If No. 76 was available to guard the door of the Parker house in “A Christmas Story”, the Bumpus hounds would have never destroyed their neighbors’ Christmas feast that ultimately chased them to Chinese cuisine.Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsThe Steelers need to generate more turnovers desperately. This stat needs an upgrade in order for this team to go far in the playoffs. If not, it could be a letdown of “don’t forget to drink your Ovaltine” proportions.The Steelers pass rush has a great opportunity to get to Phillip Rivers on Sunday Night Football. Rivers is as mobile as Ralphie’s brother Randy in a snowsuit. T.J. Watt, Javon Hargrave, Vince Williams and company can do some damage if they get penetration.Melvin Gordon’s injury doesn’t reduce the threat of the Chargers run game. Austin Ekeler, the 5’10” scatback, averages 5.8 ypc and has 32 receptions on the 2018 campaign. If the Steelers handle him carelessly, another No. 30 from the state of Colorado could “shoot the Steelers’ eyes out”.James Harrison will be taking part in the 10th anniversary celebration of the Super Bowl XLIII team Sunday night at Heinz Field. You may be disappointed with his exit much in the way you were chagrined when you learned that the actor that played Flick (Scott Schwartz) appeared in pornos. But regardless of the circumstances regarding his departure from the team a year ago, I hope that he’s shown the respect that he deserves for his contributions to that championship.Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Imagesand finally....I wonder what Greg Garrity is doing these days.Untill next time, I urge Steeler Nation to ponder the significance of this quote from the 1983 Christmas classic that was referenced ad nauseum in this very column and how it pertains to staying up late to watch the Steelers in prime time.“Only one thing in the world could’ve dragged me away from the soft glow of electric sex gleaming in the window.”Take that for what it’s worth, Don’t Stop Shalievin’ and Go Steelers. _________________ I can show you all the sports, strength, and even passion. Welcome, I sincerely serve you, everything is for you. You can call me "Lin" and welcome to our sports kingdom——http://www.chicagobearsteamonline.com We will be happy to serve you. |
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