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Boyce-sized hole remains unfilled for TCU

Missing is that sure-fire first down option or home-run threat Boyce gave the Horned Frogs.

Euless Trinity manages to stop Allen, again

Trinity running back Joel Kimpela, who led the Trojans with 356 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries, and quarterback Matt Hawkins both had rushing touchdowns, and kicker Austin Lopez...

Mark Purdy: Ravens were better when it counted

Instead of handing the ball to Gore, who had been gashing the Ravens regularly behind the line, the 49ers handed the ball to backup running back LaMichael James on first down for that 2-yard gain...

Mark Craig: Flacco proves to be no ordinary Joe

In the ensuing 4:10 of game clock following the power outage, the Ravens were held to one first down, outgained 120-10 and outscored 17-0.

Packers take advantage of Vikings' quarterback issues to advance in playoffs

But when linebacker Jasper Brinkley was caught on the field and couldn't get off, penalty flags flew and a fourth-and-4 turned into a Green Bay first down at the 9.

Ravens find a perfect ending to an imperfect season

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Monte Poole: Niners coaches crashed with title on line

The offense gained 2 yards-on first down, LaMichael James coming off the bench-on four plays, giving the ball back to Baltimore, effectively ending the game.

Monte Poole: 49ers' Harbaugh and Roman saved worst for the last in Super Bowl

The offense gained 2 yards - on first down, LaMichael James coming off the bench - on four plays, giving the ball back to Baltimore, effectively ending the game.

Ravens stave off Niners, power outage in 34-31 Super Bowl win

He scrambled for 8 yards and a first down.

Dan Pompei: It's John over Jim in HarBowl

Jim Harbaugh later wisely but boldly challenged a spot, won the challenge and took away a first down from the Ravens with under eight minutes remaining.

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PHILADELPHIA: Bob Ford: Eagles pick up the pace under Kelly

Depending on field position and the distance required for a first down, they aren't going to...

Undefeated Monsignor Pace advances past first round in flag football

Harrington had four offensive catches, two for a first down.

Seahawks land CB Antoine Winfield

The Seahawks allowed opponents to convert first downs 38 percent of the time on third down in...