Joe L. Hughes II
jlhughesii.bsky.social
Joe L. Hughes II
@jlhughesii.bsky.social
Sports writer for the USA Today Network. Opinions not necessarily those of my employer. Story ideas? Email jhughes@gastongazette.com
This is a historic Super Bowl beatdown.
February 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
40 wins between Green Bay, Minnesota and Detroit this NFL season. Not a single playoff win either.
January 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM
… but that was the danger of making the CFP more “inclusive.” At four teams we typically had the best of the best, or at least two teams jockeying for the title. In the same vein, how games play out doesn’t always equate to a team being “unworthy.”
December 22, 2024 at 5:59 AM
This too.
Tennessee, Indiana and SMU were all correct choices to make the playoff.

Ohio State, Notre Dame and Penn State are all just really good teams.
December 22, 2024 at 5:56 AM
Upping the CFP field to 12 teams added intrigue to the regular season. I just hope it yields better games than we saw this weekend.
The scenes were great; but the football low on substance.
December 22, 2024 at 5:52 AM
First round of the CFP is what NFL wild card Saturdays used to be. Zero to no chance of underdogs pulling off the upset.
December 22, 2024 at 5:47 AM
It isn’t that Tennessee didn’t belong in the CFP. It’s more of a question why can’t Ohio State play to its potential every Saturday afternoon?
At their best, the Buckeyes have no business playing in a first round game. It’s maddening.
December 22, 2024 at 5:42 AM
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“Rocky IV” actor Dolph Lundgren says he’s “finally cancer free” after a 9-year battle
‘Rocky IV’ Actor Dolph Lundgren Says He’s “Finally Cancer Free” After Being Given 2-3 Years To Live
After being diagnosed with cancer that was considered terminal, the Rocky IV actor has revealed on Instagram that he's "finally cancer free."
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November 28, 2024 at 11:04 PM
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A bright spot for this Cowboys team. Electric player with fantastic instincts and athleticism.
November 28, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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Okay, that last stat is just nuts.
November 28, 2024 at 2:08 PM
… anyhow NFL today.
Hoping Bears can give the Lions a fight today. Expecting shenanigans from NYG-Dallas, while Miami tries not to freeze this evening at Green Bay.
November 28, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Hearing your spouse snoring loudly will make you reevaluate some of your choices in life….
November 28, 2024 at 2:53 PM
49ers being injury-riddled takes some of the luster off what typically would be a much-anticipated matchup between it and another of the league’s name franchises in Green Bay.
November 24, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Don’t know how to feel about the Dallas Cowboys. On one hand, tanking sounds like an awesome strategy. But beating Washington does feel damn good.

I’m so conflicted.
November 24, 2024 at 9:37 PM
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#BlackSkyOver30

everybody had one cousin that had this haircut
November 24, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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Ashton Jeanty just picked up his 27th rush TD for the year.
November 24, 2024 at 12:33 AM
329 rush yards and counting, this Colorado rush defense was hammered today. smh
November 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Colorado run defense is getting mashed.
I’m late so I’m just seeing the Colorado score. Jaylen balling?
November 23, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Kansas doesn’t believe Colorado is physical whatsoever. Jayhawks closing in on 300 rushing yards and putting the Buffaloes’ CFP hopes in the dirt.
November 23, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Nothing enhances one’s prayer life quite like being in the passenger seat while their significant other is driving.
November 22, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Fort MClellan was also where I first saw cars being driven without humans behind the wheel. They mainly were used as a means to keep people from speeding while on base.
November 22, 2024 at 3:21 PM
I basically grew up on Fort McClellan. Anniston is also where a Freedom Riders bus was burned during the civil rights era.
November 22, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Pickens is going to have to throw hands at this rate. This is turning into an every week occurrence. Fight and get it done already.
November 22, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Three of the worst losses in the NFL this season.
The Steelers 3 L’s are to the Colts, Cowboys and Browns. Very unfortunate. Very nasty.
November 22, 2024 at 4:23 AM
Browns-Steelers is one ugly football game… that I simply can’t turn off.
November 22, 2024 at 4:09 AM