McGlynn, Scott, Elkins among NFL cuts

August 27, 2014 at 12:00a.m.

Washington Redskins offensive lineman Mike McGlynn (Austintown Fitch), Minnesota Vikings defensive end Tyler Scott (Howland) and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Chris Elkins (Youngstown State) were released Tuesday as NFL teams trimmed their rosters to 75.

McGlynn signed with Washington in the offseason after two seasons with the Colts. Scott and Elkins signed with their respective teams after going undrafted in May.

NFL rosters must be trimmed to 53 players this weekend, although teams can keep up to 10 players on the practice squad.

Warren Sports HOF introduction on Sept. 6

Warren

The 2014 Warren Sports Hall of Fame induction cememony will be on Sept. 6 at DiVieste Banquet Hall in Warren at noon. The 2014 honorees are Don Calaway, Walter Corbin, Donald Ford Sr., Ed Glass, Ed Kloboves, David Pappada, Allen Ryan, and Albert Thigpen.

Steelathlon run takes place on Sept. 21

Youngstown

The 2014 Steelathlon will takes place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 21, involves a 3-mile journey through the city of Youngstown and the Youngstown State University campus. The course will include obstacles, such as the tractor tire drill, the balance beam and the high hurdle climb. Each participant that pre-registers will receive a packet including a bib and timing chip, and a t-shirt. Registration is $60 leading up to the race, and $75 the day of. Spectating is free. Prizes will be given to first place male and female finishers for each age group. Prizes will also be awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Runners must be present to receive their prize.

YSU volleyball looking for volunteer coaches

Youngstown

The Youngstown State volleyball program is looking for two volunteer assistant coaches for the 2014 season.

Those interested would need to help run drills in practice and would need to be able to hit a volleyball with pace and control. The ability to help collect data on the bench during matches is also preferred.

For more information, please contact head coach Mark Hardaway at mwhardaway@ysu.edu.

Preseason star LB Vic So’oto in Steeler cuts

PITTSBURGH

A pair of the splash plays wasn’t enough for linebacker Vic So’oto to keep his job.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made So’oto one of 15 cuts on Tuesday as the team trimmed the roster to 75.

So’oto forced a fumble that teammate Howard Jones returned for a touchdown in the exhibition opener against the New York Giants. So’oto did it again a week later, stripping Buffalo quarterback Ryan Nassib in the final seconds. Jones jumped on the ball to set up the winning field goal.

The Steelers also cut offensive linemen Chris Elkins and Emmanuel McCray, defensive linemen Hebron Fangupo and Brian Arnfelt, cornerbacks Devin Smith and Lewis Toler, wide receivers C.J. Goodwin and Kashif Moore, running backs Jordan Hall, Miguel Maysonet and Tauren Poole, tight end Eric Waters, safety Jordan Dangerfield and long snapper Luke Ingram.

OSU’s Meyer: Surgery on Miller successful

COLUMBUS

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer says that quarterback Braxton Miller’s surgery went well.

Miller, a two-time Big Ten player of the year, tore the labrum in his right throwing shoulder on Aug. 18 in practice.

He had initially injured his shoulder in last year’s Orange Bowl loss to Clemson, then had surgery in February and missed spring workouts. He returned to the team and reinjured the shoulder during preseason camp.

Meyer, speaking on the Big Ten coach’s teleconference, says Miller sent him a picture after the surgery was completed Tuesday in Florida.

Staff/wire reports