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November 19, 2009
Auburn coach Gene Chizik promises to deal with Eric Smith
AUBURN — Gene Chizik said Thursday night that any new developments in the lawsuit against running back Eric Smith will be dealt with “the right way.”
Every signee precious due to new NCAA rules
AUBURN — When Gene Chizik and his freshly put-together staff hit the recruiting trail in full force just months before February’s National Signing Day, time wasn’t on their side.
Auburn may play tournament without Tay Waller
AUBURN — Yes, Auburn certainly misses the 12-plus points per game Tay Waller typically provided last season.
Tide seniors focus on final home game
TUSCALOOSA — At Mississippi State last Saturday, Alabama started eight seniors on defense and two more on an offensive line that is blocking for a Heisman Trophy candidate.
Troy notes: Gill learns from mistakes
TROY — For Troy wideout TeBiarus Gill, it was all about practice last week.
Troy hoops counting on Yamene Coleman
TROY — Troy head coach Don Maestri was hoping he’d have center Yamene Coleman feeling comfortable in the offense by Christmas.
The Huddle: Alabama vs. Chattanooga
Alabama writer Ken Rogers and Sports editor Jon Johnson preview the Alabama-Chattanooga matchup set for 11:21 Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
The Huddle: Troy vs. Florida Atlantic
Troy writer Drew Champlin and Sports editor Jon Johnson preview the Troy-FAU matchup set for 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
Fearless Forecasters: College Edition
Dothan Eagle sports staff picks for college games being played Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
November 18, 2009
Alabama senior LB Eryk Anders perseveres
TUSCALOOSA — In an Alabama senior class full of overachievers, one name kept coming up when classmates were asked who they thought was the Most Improved Player over the last four or five years.
FAU’s Van Camp does the job when called on
Florida Atlantic will bring a tall, rifle-armed quarterback to Troy Saturday, but not the one it had planned.
Troy notebook: FAU tight end Jason Harmon is key target
Jason Harmon came to Florida Atlantic four years ago weighing 185 pounds, soaking wet, hoping to be the next great Owls wide receiver.
Auburn notebook: Tigers work on the basics
AUBURN — Auburn’s not going to reinvent the wheel during the bye week.
November 17, 2009
Alabama focused on team improvements
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama coach Nick Saban’s message rarely changes.
Levi Brown makes most of opportunities
TROY — Levi Brown was supposed to be the other quarterback in the Troy-Florida Atlantic rivalry. It wasn’t too long ago that he was just another quarterback on this Trojan football team.
Alabama basketball beats Jackson State
TUSCALOOSA — Freshman Tony Mitchell and junior college transfer Charvez Davis helped spark Alabama past Jackson State 86-69 and give coach Anthony Grant his first victory at the school Tuesday night at Coleman Coliseum.
Tide linemen grow stronger together
TUSCALOOSA — Every football player dreams of playing on Sundays, but maybe not like this.
Auburn student files suit against Tiger player over fight
AUBURN — A lawsuit filed against Auburn running back Eric Smith on Tuesday alleges that two other Auburn football players were involved in the August incident that left an Auburn University student unconscious and bloodied.
November 16, 2009
Hazzard, Tide transfer Coleman lead Troy to easy victory
TROY — Yamene Coleman couldn’t remember the last time he scored 20 points in a game.
Tide eyes first win for new basketball coach
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama’s men’s basketball team will try to give Anthony Grant his first victory when the Crimson Tide plays Jackson State here tonight.
Grant will settle for improvement from last Saturday’s season-opening loss to Cornell.
Troy keeping bowl talk low-key
TROY — Troy officials said bowl talk was premature and didn’t commit to accepting a New Orleans Bowl berth if the Trojans defeat Florida Atlantic in Saturday’s 3:15 p.m. game.
Troy QB Hampton puts hit by FAU behind
TROY — Jamie Hampton was riding high on campus, having established himself as Troy’s starting quarterback as just a 19-year-old sophomore.
Nick Saban the actor has harsh critics
TUSCALOOSA — For three years, Alabama players have seen how harsh a film critic Nick Saban is.
Seniors keep Tide focused on job
TUSCALOOSA — Javier Arenas laughs at the notion of a letdown or a lack of focus as undefeated and second-ranked Alabama prepares for Chattanooga — and beyond.
Auburn plays at Missouri State
The words Missouri State and “hostile environment” don’t exactly go together very often, but that’s what coach Jeff Lebo is expecting tonight against the Bears.
Troy plays William Carey at home
Troy will be back in action tonight at 7 when the Trojans (1-0) host NAIA school William Carey.
Alabama #2 in AP rankings
Florida remained No. 1 and Alabama leapfrogged Texas into the No. 2 spot, one of only two small changes to the top 10.
November 15, 2009
Troy hosts basketball game Monday, AU on the road
Troy will be back in action Monday night at 7 when the Trojans (1-0) host NAIA school William Carey. The Trojans defeated Piedmont Saturday 106-50, as Michael Vogler had 20 points, six assists and five rebounds.
McElroy, Alabama stick with what works best
Greg McElroy sounded as surprised as anybody after Alabama pounded Mississippi State 31-3 in Starkville, Miss., on Saturday night.
Tired Tigers rest before Iron Bowl
AUBURN — For the first time in a long time, linebacker Craig Stevens doesn’t have any plans for Saturday.
News editor Christie Kulavich guides you to fun events happening in the Wiregrass.
Sports writer Drew Champlin writes about the latest sports news from Troy University.
Reporters Lance Griffin and Debbie Ingram write about latest news released on the country music development planned for Houston County.
