Tagged: running back

Knowshon Moreno explains his tears after Broncos take control of AFC West from Chiefs

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There was a reason that none of Knowshon Moreno’s Denver Broncos teammates came to check on his well-being as the star running back stood weeping on the sideline on Sunday afternoon.

They have seen it all before.

While Moreno’s flood of tears during the national anthem sparked a social media frenzy after being captured by a CBS cameraman before the Broncos’ crucial 35-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, it was no shock to his colleagues. It is a common occurrence in the Broncos’ camp, be it at practice, on the way to games or in the locker room.

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Canadian RB bulldozes entire defense en route to Tecmo Bowl style TD

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It’s rare, but once in awhile a football player is so dominant that he completely overruns the entire defense. In 2013, that athlete just happens to be from Canada.

Meet Jaeden Washington, a junior at St. Michael’s College (Toronto, Ont., where colleges are the equivalent of American high schools). He’s a two-sport athlete, starring in both football and rugby, and he’s completely unstoppable in both.

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DuJuan Harris getting second opinion on injured knee

Green Bay Packers running back DuJuan Harris came off the physically unable to perform list just two weeks ago and saw his first preseason action against the Seattle Seahawks on Friday night. His appearance was brief after getting the start as he injured his right knee in the second quarter after ge…
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