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QB Desmond Ridder impressive in preseason debut, Falcons settle
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How to grade Desmond Ridder? The 2-0 Falcons say 'he embodies what
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Ridder breaks Cincinnati TD record, No. 2 Bearcats beat USF - The
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Desmond Ridder: Inside Cincinnati football QB's rise, NFL dreams
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Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder always knew he would be here; everyone
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Ridder Named AAC Offensive Player of the Week - University of
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UC quarterback Ridder taken by Atlanta Falcons in third round of
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Former St. Xavier QB Desmond Ridder a Heisman candidate for Cincinnati
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Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder won't deviate from who he is
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UC football: How Desmond Ridder turned his injury into a positive
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Falcons sign rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder
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College Football: Why Desmond Ridder Should Win the Heisman
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VIDEO: UC football coach Luke Fickell and QB Desmond Ridder
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College football: Fickell, Ridder take lead for No. 8 Cincinnati