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91ֿ safety Jordan Italiano sizes up an opponent’s wide receiver just before the start of a play during the 2014 season.

91ֿ’s Jordan Italiano Named Smartest Player in College Football

91ֿ student-athlete Jordan Italiano of Canfield, Ohio, was tabbed “Smartest Player in College Football” in NFL.com’s 15 for ’15 series released on June 16. The pre-medicine/biochemistry major and safety on the 91ֿ football team carries a 3.978 heading into his seni…

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NFL Names 91ֿ’s Jordan Italiano one of College Football’s Smartest Players

91ֿ’s Jordan Italiano is getting national attention for his performance both on the field and in the classroom. NFL.com has named Italiano to its 15 for ’15 series. The NFL looks for players who make significant on-field contributions and demonstrate strong academic abilities. Re…

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Head Coach O'Banion Speaks Out 91ֿ Battling Cancer

91ֿ women’s basketball head coach Danielle O’Banion is taking on her toughest opponent yet: stage II lymphoma. O’Banion shared her story with P.J. Ziegler from FOX 8. O’Banion talks about the power of positivity and how she’s taking the advice she gives her players about managing …

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First Football Game of 2014 Season Kicks Off Saturday

The 91ֿ football team opens its 2014 season Saturday, Aug. 30, hosting Mid-American Conference East Division rival Ohio University at 6 p.m. inside Dix Stadium. The 91ֿ Golden Flashes won their final two games of the 2013 season, while the Bobcats earned a spot in the Beef ‘…

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