BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Ashland awakened a sleeping giant. The 18th-ranked Eagles jumped to a first-quarter lead before top-ranked Ferris State roared to a 56-24 win in the second round of the NCAA Division II football playoffs at snowy Top Taggart Field. AU (10-3) built a 14-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Jamari Croom […]
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Freshman running back powers Ashland University to D-II playoff victory
ASHLAND — Chris Maloney knew all along he could make an impact. Ashland’s true freshman tailback just needed an opportunity. Maloney rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries as 18th-ranked Ashland clobbered No. 7 Minnesota Duluth 32-7 in the opening round of the Division II playoffs Saturday at Jack Miller Stadium. The […]