Archives for: April 2008, 25

Mercer Needs to Pass on Football Talk

One columnist doesn't like the idea of six Division I universities playing football in the Peach State. Last week, Georgia State unveiled a plan that we all knew was coming for some time: The school is going to start a football program. When the P… more »

April 25th, 2008
Posted in Savannah State Tigers, We Want FCS Football, Mercer Bears, Georgia State Panthers
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Ash Excited About First Spring with Montana State

QB competition has been focus of Cats' spring drills. One year ago at this time, Rob Ash was the head coach of the Drake Bulldogs. When he was eventually hired to replace Mike Kramer at Montana State, the 2007 spring football season had come and g… more »

April 25th, 2008
Posted in Big Sky Conference, Montana State Bobcats
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Woffrd Head Football Coach Wows "Terrific Kids"

They weren't wearing helmets or knee pads, and they weren't sweaty from defeating rivals. Still, the 48 children who were recognized at First Baptist Church Thursday are a team, and their parents beamed with pride at their victory. "You're all on the… more »

April 25th, 2008
Posted in SoCon, Wofford Terriers
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Fifth Dayton Football Player Indicted In Fight Case

DAYTON — Another University of Dayton football player has been charged in connection with a March 8 fight that left two students injured. Brad Schmitt, 19, was indicted Tuesday, April 22, on a misdemeanor count of assault. He has been ordered to appe… more »

April 25th, 2008
Posted in Pioneer Football League, Dayton Flyers
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NFL Draft suspense won't get the best of Northwestern State's Bell

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State All-America offensive tackle Demetrius Bell, one of the most intriguing picks on the board in this weekend’s NFL Draft, is going fishing Sunday, when he’s expected to be chosen sometime between rounds 3-7. “I don’t… more »

April 25th, 2008
Posted in Southland Conference, Northwestern State Demons
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Draft Day Nears For Appalachian State's Jackson

At the start of the 2007 college football season, former Appalachian State wide receiver Dexter Jackson felt like he had a legitimate shot at making it to the National Football League. During that time, Jackson was of the belief he would be a seventh ro… more »

April 25th, 2008
Posted in SoCon, Appalachian State Mountaineers
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NDSU football: Beson out for season

North Dakota State linebacker Eddie Beson almost saw the field as a true freshman last year. Now there’s no question about his status. The freshman was diagnosed with a torn ACL and MCL in his knee after injuring it Wednesday in practice. He’ll miss… more »

April 25th, 2008
Posted in Missouri Valley Football Conference, North Dakota State Bison
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UNI alters format to spring scrimmage

CEDAR FALLS --- For the past few years, Northern Iowa's annual spring football game has been a nip-and-tuck affair between two evenly matched teams drafted by the coaches. That should change Saturday when the Panthers send their best players against… more »