Williamson, Miller still 1-2 in Pigskin Pickers race
Columns/Editorials
October 1, 2026

Williamson, Miller still 1-2 in Pigskin Pickers race

By Tim Miller 

Managing editor Chad Williamson still clings to a one-game lead over sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers.

It was a big week for picking as there were several games that featured Associated Press Top 25 college teams going up against each other.

Williamson and Miller both posted 9-5 records...

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The new scoreboard at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field ran a tribute to the late Frank Spurlock, who was the first-ever head football coach for the Panthers. Spurlock’s widow Karen and his daughters Polly and Dolly served as the honorary captains prior to FHS’ Homecoming game on Friday against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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