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November 07, 2009

Dothan’s Northcutt to receive Auburn award

Glenn Northcutt, a former Auburn golfer, will be honored Saturday, Nov. 7 as the Cliff Hare Award recipient at Jordan-Hare Stadium during pre-game ceremonies of the Auburn-Furman football game.


November 06, 2009

Arkansas running back commits to Auburn

Auburn’s football team received a huge commitment Friday morning from one of the nation’s top prep running backs, Michael Dyer of Little Rock (Ark.) Christian.

Troy keeps focus on Western Kentucky
Troy keeps focus on Western Kentucky

TROY — Two teams heading in different directions will square off today at Houchens-Smith Field in Bowling Green, Ky.

Alabama players ready for LSU
Alabama players ready for LSU

TUSCALOOSA — The loudest Javier Arenas has ever heard Bryant-Denny Stadium was when Terrence Cody blocked a field goal on the final play of the game against Tennessee two weeks ago.

Iron Bowl on mind of some Furman players
Iron Bowl on mind of some Furman players

Furman coach Bobby Lamb has seven players on his roster who grew up learning that the Iron Bowl was the real Super Bowl and will treat today’s game as if it’s the next best thing.

The Huddle: Alabama Edition

Alabama writer Ken Rogers and Sports editor Jon Johnson preview Alabama’s matchup with LSU set for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

The Huddle: Troy Edition

Troy writer Drew Champlin and Sports editor Jon Johnson preview the Trojans’ matchup with Western Kentucky set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.

The Huddle: Auburn Edition

Sports editor Jon Johnson reviews the Auburn Tiger’s big win over Ole Miss.


November 05, 2009

Auburn’s Terrell Zachery makes big plays

AUBURN — Wide receiver Terrell Zachery came into the 2009 season with two career catches for 24 yards.

Auburn able to redshirt few this season

AUBURN — Jamar Travis’ biggest play of the season came against Ball State, when he juggled a short Cardinals’ kickoff before grasping it for the successful fair catch.

Troy coach faces family conflict against Western Kentucky

TROY — For Troy offensive line coach John Schlarman, Saturday’s game at Western Kentucky is more than just another Sun Belt Conference game.

Alabama braces for improved LSU quarterback

TUSCALOOSA — Jordan Jefferson isn’t the flashiest quarterback Alabama’s defense has faced this season. But LSU’s sophomore leads a balanced attack that is coming off its two best games of the year.

Fearless Forecasters: College Edition

Get picks from the Dothan Eagle sports staff for college football games played Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.


November 04, 2009

Tide’s Cody, LSU’s Hebert brace for big matchup
Tide’s Cody, LSU’s Hebert brace for big matchup

TUSCALOOSA — T-Bob comes to the Mount.

Troy lineman Adams plays through pain

TROY — Steven Adams never dealt with serious injuries — until he won a starting job on the Troy offensive line.

AU notebook: Freshman Stallworth catching on

AUBURN — Gene Chizik calls the first few months for his freshmen players a “whirlwind.”


November 03, 2009

Alabama basketball plays exhibitions Wednesday night

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama plays the first of two exhibition basketball games tonight against Montevallo before the Anthony Grant era officially opens on Nov. 14.

Auburn’s Demond Washington makes adjustment to new role

AUBURN — With the few bodies coach Gene Chizik has at his disposal in Auburn’s secondary, there’s no other choice, he said, but to put the best four players on the field.

Troy notes: Marcum ready for homecoming

TROY — Saturday’s 4 p.m. game at Western Kentucky will be a homecoming of sorts for Troy wide receiver Zack Marcum, and this time he should get a chance to contribute.

Leigh Tiffin moving up Alabama’s scoring charts

TUSCALOOSA — Senior placekicker Leigh Tiffin is coming off a huge game and going into another one this weekend.

Mark Ingram growing more comfortable in wildcat offense

TUSCALOOSA — It started as a gimmick, another wrinkle an opponent had to prepare for.

Defense was the right fit for Troy’s Willis

TROY — Troy offensive coordinator Neal Brown watched Bryan Willis carry the ball during a game at Shaw High School in Columbus, Ga., and immediately got worried.

Auburn’s Zac Etheridge speaks to media about injury
Auburn’s Zac Etheridge speaks to media about injury

AUBURN — Zac Etheridge arrived at the East Alabama Medical Center early Saturday afternoon with something to prove — something to relieve the flood of emotions overtaking his parents, who were already stationed next to his hospital bed.


November 02, 2009

Collins brothers inducted into Troy Baseball Hall of Fame
Collins brothers inducted into Troy Baseball Hall of Fame

Troy head coach Bobby Pierce had waited eight years to suggest a name for the Troy Baseball Hall of Fame.

Tide notebook: Saban pleased with bye-week progress

TUSCALOOSA — Don’t think that a bye week translates into an automatic win for Alabama.

Stakes high between Bama-LSU

Alabama coach Nick Saban calls it the biggest game of the season — not because LSU visits Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, but because it’s the next one on the schedule.

Troy notebook: Trojans take WKU serious

TROY — Western Kentucky’s transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision has been rough, but you wouldn’t know it by the Hilltoppers’ scores against Troy.

Carter giving Auburn defense a spark

AUBURN — Before the season, a number of Auburn’s defensive players talked a lot about getting their “swagger” back — whatever that is.

Auburn’s Zac Etheridge released from the hospital

AUBURN — Safety Zac Etheridge was released from the hospital Monday, an apparent major step forward in his path to a full recovery.


November 01, 2009

Javier Arenas nears several records

The numbers are impressive, but they’re not enough to describe Javier Arenas on a punt return.

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