A little of this and a little of that on the first day of autumn.

Ed Sarluca with former Brick Memorial player Garrett Graham at MetLife Stadium as Graham's current team the Houston Texans play the Giants.
Ed Sarluca with former Brick Memorial player Garrett Graham at MetLife Stadium as Graham's current team the Houston Texans play the Giants.(Ed Sarluca, Townsquare Media NJ)
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While his team suffered their first loss of the season Sunday there was some consolation for Houston Texans tight end Garrett Graham who got to play in front of a large contingent of family and friends as he returned to New Jersey. The former Brick Memorial High School standout came into the game against the Giants with just one reception but caught 5 passes for 41 yards in a 30-17 loss.

There were many sporting Graham’s #88 jersey at MetLife Stadium as a bus load of 56 made the trip from Brick. The ex-Mustang signed a three-year, $11 million contract following a 2013 season in which he caught 49 passes and scored 5 touchdowns.

It’s been largely a struggle for the Cincinnati Reds Todd Frazier since July’s All-Star game but the Toms River resident did hit his 27th home run and drive in his 76th run of the season in Sunday night’s win over St. Louis. Frazier carried the Reds for much of the first half of the season but since the All-Star game has just 8 home runs and 23 RBI’s. Despite that it has been a break-out season for the former Toms River South High School standout and it may result in a long-term contract following the season.

The word upset is too often used incorrectly when it comes to sports. With that said Central’s 21-16 football victory over Barnegat this weekend was not only an upset, it was a shocker. Most, including yours truly expected a blow-out victory by the Bengals, the overwhelming favorite to not only win the Class B South championship but do so without a loss.

The Golden Eagles spoiled that with the help of sophomore running back Mike Bickford, who scored two touchdowns in the final three minutes as part of a 120 yard performance. Bickford is one of the top nominees for this week’s SportClips Player of the Week. You can cast your vote at shoresportsnetwork.com

Today is not just noteworthy because it’s the first day of fall,it’s also the birthday of the very popular Bob Levy. Happy Birthday Bob. I know you will enjoy your day.

 

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