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The Big Ten announced its slate of Friday night games for 2017, which include two on Labor Day weekend and three conference games.The leagues Friday night games will include Washington at Rutgers and Utah State at Wisconsin on Sept. 1; Ohio at Purdue on Sept. 8; Nebraska at Illinois on Sept. 29; Northwestern at Maryland on Oct.13; and Michigan State at Northwestern on Oct. 27.The Big Ten announced last week that its new TV deal includes a package of six Friday night games per season during the next six years.Michigan has declined to participate, while other conference schools have said they do not want to host a Friday night game after Labor Day weekend.Several assistant coaches in the Big Ten told ESPN last week that they thought Friday night games would negatively affect recruiting. Friday nights are traditionally high school football nights.Both the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association and the Michigan High School Athletic Association expressed disappointment about the decision last week. The Friday night games will continue through at least 2022, the Big Ten said.The Big Ten said in a news release announcing the schedule that the conference appreciates the significance of high school football within the region and has worked to minimize the impact of this initiative by limiting the number of Friday night games.Overall, these games represent approximately six percent of Big Ten home games annually, and no institution will host more than one game in any given year, the conference said. Friday night games will also be announced at least 10 months in advance to provide all parties adequate time to prepare.The games announced were:Fri., Sept. 1 Washington at RutgersFri., Sept. 1 Utah State at WisconsinFri., Sept. 8 Ohio at PurdueFri., Sept. 29 Nebraska at IllinoisFri., Oct. 13 Northwestern at MarylandFri., Oct. 27 Michigan State at NorthwesternFake Vans Shoes . A statement from the worlds top-ranked player says all checks "were satisfactory and showed positive evolution" regarding the injury, which contributed to his loss to Stanislas Wawrinka in the final in Melbourne. Fake Vans Online . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. http://www.fakevans.com/fake-vans-slip-on/ . Perhaps Carroll was so prepared for a break because he believes there is very little the Seattle Seahawks need heading into the off-season. "I dont see anything that we need to add. We just have to get better," Carroll said. Fake Vans Free Shiping . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. Fake Vans From China . What general manager Dave Nonis called "short and productive" negotiations ended with Kessel signing a US$64-million, eight-year contract on Tuesday.RICHMOND, Va. -- Chris Thompson saw friend and former teammate Robert Griffin III at the airport before camp. They chatted and went their separate ways with an early October meeting still a long way away.The only remnants of Griffins tumultuous tenure at Washington Redskins training camp are the No. 10 jerseys worn by a few fans.With Griffin in Cleveland and the Redskins starting quarterback job firmly in the hands of Kirk Cousins, Redskins camp lacks the buzz and drama of past years.Welcome to Camp Boring -- exactly what coach Jay Gruden wants.Well, we dont want a three-ring circus out here, Gruden said Tuesday. I dont know if its been like that in the past, probably when I first got here, but our goal is to coach football and play football.Were trying to get the best out of our guys. Were not trying to do any crazy stunts off the field. We just want to focus in on our job at hand and thats to get better every day.The sense of calm around the Redskins is unusual for an organization thats had a chaotic past.Sure, they made a splash by signing All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman, but hes just on the field sharpening himself against star receiver DeSean Jackson and kicking a soccer ball around afterward to build camaraderie with teammates.The biggest question surrounds injured receiver Josh Doctson, the first-round pick with the nagging Achilles injury thats lasted more than three months. Hes intermittently been wearing a walking boot on his left foot.General manager Scot McCloughan has been walking around with his left hand wrapped, reportedly the result of hitting something in anger after learning Doctson is still expected to be out for weeks.Were trying to work him hard one day and then let him rest the next day, and keeping him in the boot is the best option we feel like right now, Gruden said.Doctson has no timeframe to practice, let alone be ready for game action. But if thats the biggest cause of consternation around the Redskins, theyll take it.Theres no drama, theres no distractions, said Thompson, the Redskins second-string running back.Its just come to work and get better. Its boring in a good way. Were just all here to work, and thats just the goal. Thats what weve been wanting to do for the longest -- just get all the drama out and play football.dddddddddddd Now were able to do that.Smaller crowds than previous years wont make Richmond officials happy, but there are plenty of fans to hoot and holler during workouts. Veterans who have been through plenty of camps brush off the idea of boredom, but conceded this isnt like any other year.Theyre not being asked about Griffin, the teams nickname or any other issues.It is good because you dont have the frenzy of the reporters, and what were talking about is football and talking about football can only make you better, especially when youve got the right guys in the locker room, said defensive lineman Kedric Golston, whos entering his 11th season with Washington. We dont have to talk about it or waste an ounce of energy on things thats not going to help us win.Coming off an improbable NFC East title, the Redskins believe Cousins as their quarterback, Matt Jones as their feature running back and Norman as their No. 1 cornerback puts them closer to winning.Signings of Denver Super Bowl-winning tight end Vernon Davis and safety David Bruton Jr. add to the depth and provide desired camp competition.The fiercest competition might be Bruton vs. Duke Ihenacho for the starting strong safety job. Perry Riley vs. Mason Foster at inside linebacker and Spencer Long vs. Shawn Lauvao at left guard also bear watching.Told his camp was calm and almost boring, Gruden laughed and said, Thanks. Hed like to keep it that way.We have a long ways to go, but all the off-the-field stuff and the entertainment value that people are looking for, hopefully they dont find it here, Gruden said.Were very businesslike in our approach and were trying to rebound from last years loss to the Packers and repeat as NFC East champions and go a little bit further.Note: Jerrell Powe is having a pr