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Surviving in the SLC
Sometimes the football team which enters Southland Conference play with the least amount of injuries already has the lead in the standings before conference games even begin.
SLC teams, Nicholls State, Southeastern Louisiana, Northwestern State and M… more »
Southland Conference team concludes visit at Abilene Christian
Southland Conference commissioner Tom Burnett said his group of league officials wrapped up what he called a “great” tour of the Abilene Christian University campus today, satisfied that all parties had an excellent opportunity to get to know each other… more »
Roberts rally’s the SLU troops for fall camp
As fall edges nearer, so does the start of the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions 2012 football season and head coach Ron Roberts’ debut.
Until then, the Lions are taking the necessary steps to make sure they are prepared for the season. The squ… more »
UCA's Conque Discusses Changing Landscape Of College Football, Part 2
"Make no mistake, there is an arms race at the FCS level of college football."
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second installment of a preseason interview with UCA football coach Clint Conque as he discusses a variety of issues related to the program. Th… more »
Colleges Continue to Add Football Teams
Five schools set to launch in 2012 with 17 more new programs in the works.
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) highlighted today that new college football teams are set to take the field for the first time this season, j… more »
SLC commissioner talks about a variety of topics
The following Q and A interview with Tom Burnett, Southland Conference commissioner. Burnett, who is in his 10th year with the SLC, discusses the evolution of the conference’s membership, new technology and other topics.
Q: With the launch of the Sou… more »
Southland Conference Refreshes Branding Marks
Enhanced logo signals new chapter in league transition
The Southland Conference has refreshed its branding with an enhanced series of identifying marks as the league transitions with new membership and closes in on its 50th anniversary in 2013.… more »
FCS ADA Announces Academic Progress Rate (APR) Award Winners
The Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) has announced the recipients of the Academic Progress Rate (APR) Award. The APR Award recognizes one institution at each of the 14 FCS conferences that has the highest APR… more »
Date Set for the 2013 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game
The 2013 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game will be Played Jan. 5
Last year, a sellout crowd of 20,586 attended game between North Dakota State, Sam Houston State
The NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee has announced that the 20… more »
Southland Conference Spring Meetings Conclude
League presidents advance membership process; alter basketball tournament format
The Southland Conference Board of Directors approved campus visits to three institutions as the league continues to examine future membership possibilities. The presiden… more »
Southland will listen to a pitch from New Orleans
The plot has thickened once again in the mystery surrounding the future of the Southland Conference.
SLC commissioner Tom Burnett said Monday that university presidents will listen this week to a formal pitch from officials at the University of New O… more »
Southland will listen to a pitch from New Orleans
The plot has thickened once again in the mystery surrounding the future of the Southland Conference.
SLC commissioner Tom Burnett said Monday that university presidents will listen this week to a formal pitch from officials at the University of New O… more »
Sun Belt Conference meeting to explore options
Which current NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) members would be considered for membership if the conference were to expand to 14, including 12 that play football, in 2013.
Athletic director Scott Farmer, university president Joseph Savoie… more »
Sam Houston State still progressing
Kats continue to develop passing game as close of spring football draws near
With the spring winding down and just a limited number of practices left, the Bearkats are still trying to get as much work done as possible.
On Friday afternoon, the Kat… more »
New coach Shealy eager to put Houston Baptist on field in 2013
At the moment, there are no footballs anywhere on campus, no players, no coaching staff. Vic Shealy doesn’t even have an office.
“I’ll work out of my car right now,” Shealy said Monday after being introduced as the first head football coach in Housto… more »
