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This Tuesday PM Blitz, brought to you by Physio Control, starts in with the Football Championship Subdivision, where a year after ending North Dakota State's five-year lock on the title, James Madison will have to outlast the Bison if it's going to claim its second in a row.

The teams secured their spots in the Division I Football Championship at noon Jan. 6 in Frisco, Texas, with lopsided semifinal victories on Saturday. 

With a 30-point third quarter, unanimous No. 1 JMU (14-0) turned an 11-point lead into a rout in its 51-16 win over No. 6 South Dakota State, thanks in part to another big performance from standout running back and Georgia Tech transfer Marcus Marshall. 

How good was Marcus Marshall yesterday? 203 yards rushing and two touchdowns good.#FCSPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Nqx16LWH3C

— FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 17, 2017

Quarterback Bryan Schor went 18-of-25 for 203 yards and two touchdowns to Riley Stapleton, while the defense yielded just six points in the second half with the game far out of reach.

After jumping out to a 41-3 halftime lead in a 55-13 victory over No. 5 Sam Houston State, No. 4 North Dakota State's trip to Frisco was never in doubt. The Bison (13-1) posted some huge numbers, including a combined 377 rushing yards and three scores from Seth Wilson and Bruce Anderson.

471 yards rushing and 642 yards of total offense. The march was most definitely on. #FCSPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/6VNTtmZLaZ

— NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) December 16, 2017

The victory, which clinched NDSU's sixth title contest in seven years, drew praise from the program's most famous alum. 

The boys are going back to Frisco! 🤘🏻@NDSUfootball @NDSUathletics

— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) December 16, 2017

Mater Dei's Rollinson earns USA Today honor

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Following one of the more impressive seasons in high school football history, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California) High School coach Bruce Rollinson was named All-USA Coach of the Year by USA Today.

The USA Today and MaxPreps national No. 1 Monarchs capped a 15-0 season on Saturday with a 52-21 victory over De La Salle (Concord), ranked 12th in USA Today and 15th by MaxPreps. Their postseason run included successive wins over perennial powers Long Beach Poly, Mission Viejo, St. John Bosco and De La Salle, none closer than 25 points. Their regular season featured wins over Nevada 4A champ Bishop Gorman and New Jersey Non-Public Group 4 winner Bergen Catholic.

Rollinson, the school's football coach for 29 seasons, has also served on its faculty for 42 years.

Tennessee high school football team surprises coach with new car

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Enjoli Francis and Paulina Tam of ABC News report the Tennessee (Bristol) High School football team presented longtime assistant coach Narcellus "Coach Squeaky" Black with a brand new vehicle.

After Black's car was vandalized in October, he drove it with a plastic cover over the rear window. Then, Coach Mike Mays came up with the idea to replace Black's car. Students, players, parents and the community - including families of former players - chipped in, pledging donations and spreading word.

"He taught me a lot," said Colby Fields, a former student and baseball player. "That's why we love him. He deserves this more than anybody."

Fields' father, Jeff, owner of a local car dealership, heard about the plan and reduced the price of a car. Donations paid for the vehicle, a year's worth of insurance and a money wreath with $200 for gas and the holidays.

New Jersey youth league helps families in need

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Chris Manderioli of Tap into Madison reports the Morris County Youth Football League donated $22,500 to local families in need during its annual banquet in Denville, New Jersey.

Longtime coach and league secretary Jerry Davis founded MCYFL Charities, which has helped 34 families from 14 of the 19 league-member programs since its inception in 2009. Five families who encountered a sudden and unexpected hardship this year received donated funds to help them cope. 

"It is nice to win all these trophies over here, but hopefully we all remember that what is most important, are the words of our charity motto, 'People Helping People,'" Davis said.

The league runs fundraising events at games throughout the season and sponsors a month-long "Gold Out" in September to fight pediatric cancer. 

'85 Bears documentary to debut at Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, announced it will host the initial screening of a film on what many consider to be the best football team of all-time.

We will host a world premiere of a new documentary about the 1985 @ChicagoBears on Jan. 3. “‘85: THE GREATEST TEAM IN FOOTBALL HISTORY” focuses on the Super Bowl XX championship team that dominated on, and off, the field w/ a colorful cast of characters. https://t.co/FME00l6BMR

— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) December 18, 2017

Chicago Bears legends Dan Hampton and Jim McMahon will be on hand for the premiere. Narrator Matt Walsh ("Veep") will lead a panel discussion with Hampton, McMahon, director Scott Prestin and Hall of Fame Executive Director Joe Horrigan.

The documentary profiles the squad that featured star running back Walter Payton, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, head coach Mike Ditka and a host of great players and colorful characters. The 18-1 team reached peak popularity with its "Super Bowl Shuffle" song and video, released prior to its Super Bowl XX victory over New England. Perspectives within the film include those from former President Barack Obama, actor Bill Murray and numerous team members and fellow NFL players.

"The Pro Football Hall of Fame is thrilled to premiere this great documentary before it is shared with football fans across the country," Hall of Fame Chief Operating Officer and Executive Producer George Veras said. "This film perfectly aligns with our mission to honor the heroes of the game, preserve its history, promote its values and celebrate excellence everywhere."