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Darkwa gets the start today against the Chargers.
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... and just scores rushing TD - 9-0 NYG.

https://twitter.com/Giants/status/917080884347465728
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117 yards on 21 carries against the Broncos.
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Man in Green wrote:117 yards on 21 carries against the Broncos.
His first 100 yard game in the NFL. Congrats Orleans!
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Tulane will likely have 3 of the NFL's starting running backs this week. A number only matched by OU (we'll assume Mixon is the "starter" in Cincinnati). Pretty fun!
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Orleans will be wearing the following cleats tomorrow in support of the Devon Walker Foundation.
@OrleansDarkwa: Proud to wear these cleats supporting The Devon Walker Foundation to spread awareness and education about the prevalence of spinal cord injuries. Blessed to take this opportunity to support my brother @Devon_Walker18 who is a true inspiration! #Walk
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waverider wrote:Orleans will be wearing the following cleats tomorrow in support of the Devon Walker Foundation.
@OrleansDarkwa: Proud to wear these cleats supporting The Devon Walker Foundation to spread awareness and education about the prevalence of spinal cord injuries. Blessed to take this opportunity to support my brother @Devon_Walker18 who is a true inspiration! #Walk
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Very cool.
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Just scored the longest running TD from scrimmage for the Giants since 2007.
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Mr. Darkwa with a nice bonu$ today !!!
https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/9 ... 9226528769

(until Management goes over the replay with a magnifying glass and recalculates his total yards. I wouldn't put it past them...)
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Good for him.
We deserve so much better
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Tore his Achilles last fall while training to try to find a team. Rehabbing and hoping to play this year.
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Maybe AAF candidate for next year to prove his way back?
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doncecco wrote:Maybe AAF candidate for next year to prove his way back?
If the league lasts that long I'd say absolutely
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