Archives for: August 2011, 29
Conference newcomer SSU seeks respect
This is a special season for Savannah State University’s football program because it’s the Tigers’ first as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
“It’s a sense of belonging,” said SSU senior quarterback A.J. DeFilippis, a Benedictine gradu… more »
Probst, Newhall-Caballero give Rhode Island a pair of accomplished college QBs
When Steve Probst transferred to the University of Rhode Island after Hoftsra dropped football at the conclusion of the 2009 season, he expected to red-shirt because Chris Paul-Etienne was the returning starter and a senior. Coach Joe Trainer expected P… more »
Liberty program hungry for playoffs
LU's Mike Brown small on size, big on talent
In Danny Rocco’s five seasons at Liberty, the Flames have won at least a share of four Big South championships. They’ve won 40 games. They’ve beaten an opponent from the Football Bowl Subdivision (Ball Sta… more »
New Hampshire's Countdown to Toledo
Three days and counting until the University of New Hampshire football team opens the 2011 season against the University of Toledo at the Glass Bowl.
The Wildcats face a tough go at the start of the season with three straight road games and they don’… more »
Five Things To Watch At Lafayette
Do we really want quarterback Ryan O'Neil to be another Brad Maurer, and if so, which one?
When it was first mentioned that the Lafayette coaches might put in some designed runs to take advantage of O'Neil's legs, longtime followers of the Leopards i… more »
Prairie View A&M's Ellis could be in on more plays
Prairie View A&M cornerback Moses Ellis might have to get used to spending more time on the field this season.
Ellis, a senior, is one of the prime candidates to handle punt return duties for the Panthers and has an outside chance of seeing actio… more »
Experience key to GSU offensive line improvement
To best understand how far Georgia Southern’s offensive line has come, it’s important to realize where it’s been.
In 2009, the Eagles were 103rd in the Football Championship Subdivision in rushing. Sure, they thought pass first, but the aerial attack… more »
Colgate's Eachus ready to exit with another rush of glory
Former Hazleton star preps for his final season at Colgate
It's hard to believe that it has been four years since Nate Eachus put on one of the best shows ever seen on Lehigh Valley football fields.
In consecutive District 11 playoff games in 2007… more »
JSU Gamecocks, Crowe see consistency as key to realizing ultimate team goals
Consistency is the key to success in any program, and it’s that element that will define a football season that starts with so much promise for Jacksonville State.
The Gamecocks, preseason favorites to win the Ohio Valley Conference and top 10 in bot… more »