SPRINGBORO GRAD JAKE BALLARD KEY IN GIANTS WINNew York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) makes a touchdown reception in the back of the end zone behind Arizona Cardinals linebacker Stewart Bradley (52) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 31-27. (AP Photo/Paul Connors) |
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GLENDALE, Arizona – Former Springboro Panther Jake Ballard had 2 key catches in the 4th quarter, one for a TD and one down to the 2 yard line in the New York Giants 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Ballard, in his second year in the NFL out of Ohio State, was making his 4th start at tight end for the 3-1 Giants. On the day, Ballard had 3 catches for 33 yards and a touchdown to add to his season total of 7 receptions for 120 yards.