Logo of a Division I FCS college football team from the Missouri Valley Conference, the University of South Dakota Coyotes. The school fielded it’s first team in 1889, and has made 2 small college playoff appearances. Former Coyotes who have gone on to play pro football include Ordell Braase, Tom Compton and Ben Long.
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Classic Sports Card of The Day
1985 Topps football card of former pro football running back Billy Sims, who played 5 years for the Detroit Lions before he was forced to retire due to a serious knee injury. He was a major star in that short career, winning Rookie of The Year honors in 1980, while also earning 3 Pro Bowl … Read More
NFL – Buffalo Bills’ 2021 Season Preview
Previewing the 2021 Buffalo Bills’ season is a bit different than previous years. The club has made steady improvement each season in the Brandon Beane/Sean McDermott era, culminating in an appearance (although a disappointing one) in the AFC Championship game. Here’s a breakdown of the club heading into a season of very heightened expectations: Front … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a short-lived football team from the old World Football League, the Charlotte Stars. The team came into existence as the New York Stars, but in 1974 as they were getting ready for their next road game, coach Babe Parilli announced that the team would be moving, effective immediately, to Charlotte. Desperate to provide … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
From CheckOutMyCards.com, a 1996 ProLine football card of former NFL defensive end Phil Hansen, who played his entire 11 year career with the Buffalo Bills. He played in 3 Super Bowls with the club, and ranks 3rd behind Bruce Smith and Aaron Schobel on the franchise career sack list. Hansen ran an unsuccessful campaign in … Read More
Buffalo Sabres’ Offseason Summary
We here at Rayonsports haven’t published much as far as our local hockey team, the Buffalo Sabres, is concerned, but the reality that the 2021 offseason is undoubtedly the most consequential in franchise history made it absolutely necessary to comment on. The following is a list of all the major issues GM Kevyn Adams has … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a defunct team that had a short stint in the National Hockey League, the Cleveland Barons. The franchise began operations in 1967 as the Oakland Seals, was rebranded as the California Golden Seals and after failing to catch on in the Bay Area, was relocated to Cleveland. The Barons only lasted 2 seasons … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1974 Topps hockey card of former NHL star winger Rene Robert, who passed away recently. He played 12 seasons in the league for 4 different teams, with his most successful years coming while a member of the Buffalo Sabres. In Buffalo, he teamed with Gilbert Perreault and Richard Martin to form the famed French Connection … Read More
Buffalo Bills’ 2021 Draft Picks
Following a successful 13-3 season that saw them reaching the AFC Championship game, the Buffalo Bills drafted lower than usual in 2021. General manager Brandon Beane and the Bills’ front office had to work harder to identify players who can help the team reach it’s ultimate goal. Here is a summary of the choices they … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a college football team that plays in the Sun Belt Conference, the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Their program began play in 1928 and they’ve won 22 conference titles. Mountaineer alumni who have gone on to play pro football include Dexter Coakley, Travaris Cadet, Larry Hand, Derrick Graham, Dino Hackett, Sam Martin, Mark Royals, Bjorn … Read More