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Middlesex 130 for 2 trail Yorkshire 406 (Ballance 132, Lees 63, Bresnan 63) by 270 runsScorecard Shortly after half-past four, bad light at Scarborough brought a sudden exodus. The bulk of the spectators tramped for the exit, in no mood to kill time in the hope of more play. Seen enough, said one Yorkshire supporter implacably, a self-appointed spokesman for the determinedly departed. Down North Marine Road they stampeded, faces set, for the warmth of the guest houses or the nearest pub.It has been that sort of summer. It has been that sort of Championship season. The first week of July and it has still to come to life, even in Yorkshire where the White Rose is seeking a hat-trick of titles. Middlesex 130 for 2 in reply to Yorkshires 406 and, after Gary Ballances century on the first day, not much to reflect upon.First the spectators prematurely called off play for the day, then the Yorkshire PA announcer sounded as if he had done the same. The umpires, stoutly awaiting a break in the weather, must have wondered what was going on. Never call off play while you can still see the Scarborough windmill.A former Yorkshire secretary, Joe Lister, used to make the PA announcements himself, in between fielding correspondence and making his daily run to the bookmakers tent. The umpires have reluctantly called off play for the day, he would say, making huge play on the word reluctantly, even though everybody knew he wanted rid of the crowd as soon as possible.One day, he inadvertently left his microphone on. Having issued his edict, he added: Thank heavens for that, time for another gin and tonic.Gerrem out there Bird, came a traditional cry from the tiny minority who were prepared to hang around in the hope of more play: they were rewarded with 21 balls, thoroughly inconsequential.Dickie Bird stood in his last Test 20 years ago, but the call still goes out in Yorkshire in celebration of his well-worn tale about how he was once barracked entering a Headingley Test during a stoppage for a wet outfield, complete with the punchline: I wasnt even umpiring. It is good to imagine that the shout will be heard as long as county cricket is played.The morning had been taken up by the dregs of Yorkshires first innings, Ballance, 106 not out overnight, moving on to 132 before a checked drive fell into the hands of the bowler, James Franklin. Azeem Rafiq, caught at the wicket later that over, made nought on his Championship return before a spirited counter-attack brought 72 for the last two wickets in 15 overs.Andrew Hodd, who led the resistance, was struck on the helmet by Steven Finn during Yorkshires rally, with no ill effects. Steven Patterson was bowled by Finn stepping outrageously to leg, slapping his bat in the crease in self-admonishment, before last man Jack Brooks gained dressing room bragging rights by hooking Finn for six into the pavilion seats.This is an okay pitch: slow - how can it not be after all this rain? - but with a little in it for the bowlers. For Middlesex, Sam Robson played attractively for his 40 as Yorkshires attack began moderately, well enough to believe reports from those who have watched him more regularly that he is a better player than the timid debutant who made the last of his seven Test appearances against India two years ago.Brooks dismissed him attempting a swivel pull, but top-edging to midwicket. Nick Gubbins fell lbw to a fullish ball around leg stump in Will Rhodes first over. Curtis Martin Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Robby Anderson Jets Jersey . LOUIS -- St. http://www.authenticnyjetspro.com/Ladainian-tomlinson-jets-jersey/ . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. Trevon Wesco Jets Jersey . 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Its a big first game for us.Hemmila, a 22-year-old fifth-year senior, was found dead in his apartment on Aug. 8 of unknown causes. The Wildcats will honor him throughout the season with stickers on their helmets and patches on the coaches hats.Arizona also will hold a pre-game ceremony before Saturdays game and possibly another before its home opener against Grambling State on Sept. 10.A few more things to look for when the Wildcats meet the Cougars at University of Phoenix Stadium:BYUS QBS: Kalani Sitake had a difficult decision in his first season as BYUs head coach, having to pick between two prolific quarterbacks. Dual-threat senior Taysom Hill was once considered a Heisman Trophy contender after combining for over 4,200 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2013. Hes been plagued by injuries, though, including a season-ending foot injury in BYUs first game of 2015. Tanner Mangum stepped into Hills shoes last year and set freshman records with 3,377 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. Hill, who was awarded an extra year of eligibility on a medical exception, earned the starting job out of training camp, but the Cougars have a more-than-able backup if he should be injured again.ARIZONAS QBS: Rodriguez had his own decision to make about his starting quarterback. Junior Anu Solomon and sophomore Brandon Dawkins are listed as co-starters on Arizonas depth chart and Rodriguez is uunlikely to announce a starter until game time on Saturday.ddddddddddddSolomon had a prolific freshman season, but was plagued by injuries last season. Dawkins appeared in six games last season, throwing for 301 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions against rival Arizona State late in the season. Though Rodriguez knows who will start, holding off an announcement will make it tougher for BYU to prepare for Arizonas offense.TOUGH START: BYU has one of the nations most difficult schedules in its first season under Sitake. The independent Cougars will play six teams from Power 5 schools, including an opening stretch that includes Utah, UCLA and West Virginia after the Arizona game. But Saturday could feel like a home game to the Cougars. Arizona will be playing two hours from Tucson, but BYU fans had bought more tickets to the game by early this week.RETURNING RBS: Both schools will have their top running backs to start the season. BYUs Jamal Williams returns after taking a year off for personal reasons. The senior needs 930 yards this season to break Harvey Ungas career rushing record of 3,455. Arizonas Nick Wilson is back after missing four games with injuries last season after breaking Arizonas freshman rushing record with 1,375 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2014.NEW DEFENSE: Arizona will get its first chance to see if its changes on defense will make a difference. Rodriguez cleaned out his defensive staff during the offseason and brought in former Boise State defensive coordinator Marcel Yates. The Wildcats have ditched the 3-3-5 defense former coordinator Jeff Casteel ran in favor of a more attacking style. The biggest concern will be size on the defensive line; three of Arizonas top six linemen weigh less than 250 pounds. The new defense will get a big test in the opener against BYUs prolific offense. ' ' '