Reacting to Tyson Bagent’s First NFL Start

(Story by Luke Wiggs)   MARTINSBURG, W.Va- Sunday Tyson Bagent became the 6th NFL rookie quarterback to start a game for the 2023-2024 season and the argument can be made that the undrafted signee from Shepherd University out performed his peers.   First Starts for NFL rookie QB’s This Season   Bryce Young: 20-38, 146…

Paths to the Playoffs for Panhandle Teams

(Story by Luke Wiggs) MARTINSBURG, W.Va. —  With just three weeks left in the regular season, the eyes of football fans begin to wander toward the post season and where their club could finish.  Earlier this season, I pontificated the possibility of five EPAC teams reaching the Promised Land of the elusive 11th game, now…

Shepherd Football Mid-season Report Card

(Story by Luke Wiggs) Martinsburg, W.Va- The 5-1 start to the season for the Shepherd Football program may have left fans with more questions than answers. On one hand, it’s undeniable the Rams are trying to replace the star talent of last year’s national semi finalists, and have struggled to start the season defending their…

Shepherd Ramblings

By Jordan Nicewarner, Panhandle News Network Sports   One of the biggest questions in Division 2 football from last week was if Shepherd could win without Bagent.    Well, they can.    It might not have been the prettiest win but a 27-26 win over Southern Connecticut State University at home to open up the…