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November 10, 2009
Change in high schools changes life of Troy’s Addison
TROY — Mario Addison was in ninth grade and had just been suspended — again — from Carver High in Birmingham. That’s when his mother made a crucial decision.
Bama’s Greg McElroy deals with ‘clutter’
TUSCALOOSA — Greg McElroy could prepare for the Tennessee defense, the ferocity of LSU’s front four, the tenacity of South Carolina’s defensive ends, the complexity of Jim McElwain’s playbook, the frustration of missing open receivers, even the wrath of Nick Saban.
November 09, 2009
Mario Fannin a versatile player in Auburn offense
AUBURN — Mario Fannin picked Auburn over in-state Georgia for a variety of reasons, but one of them, in retrospect, has a bit of an ironic twist.
Troy notebook: Blakeney denies making Arkansas prediction
TROY — Troy head coach Larry Blakeney denied a summer report that had him saying the Trojans would beat Arkansas, and the originator of the report Monday said it was a misunderstanding.
Shawn Southward surges in start for Troy
TROY — It didn’t take long for Troy freshman running back Shawn Southward to pick up a nickname.
Saban comes to defense of refs
TUSCALOOSA — As besieged Southeastern Conference officials continue to get ripped for perceived poor performance, a white knight wearing a straw hat came riding to their rescue Monday.
Bama notebook: Tide turns attention to MSU
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama coach Nick Saban said Mississippi State presents several challenges for his team this week.
November 08, 2009
Auburn notebook: Punt return duties back open
AUBURN — The search continues.
Ken Rogers column: Tide sticks with gameplan on offense
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama fans partied like it was 1999 Saturday night.
Auburn’s Travante Stallworth injured
Freshman Travante Stallworth, who had seen his role in the Auburn offense increase over the past few weeks, suffered an apparent right ankle/foot injury on kickoff coverage in the first half Saturday.
Starters get rest as Auburn wins easily
AUBURN — The astronomical numbers put up by Chris Todd and Co. weren’t the most important stats to come from Saturday’s homecoming romp over Furman.
Troy notes: Marcum scores touchdown in home state
The first touchdown of the game for Troy came when receiver Zack Marcum scored on a 10-yard pass from Levi Brown in the first quarter.
Freshman running back leads Troy win
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The future is now for Troy at the running back position.
Leigh Tiffin sets record
When Leigh Tiffin kicked through a 40-yard field goal to clinch the win for Alabama, it gave him 348 career points to set a new career scoring record at Alabama. The previous record of 345 points was held by Phillip Doyle (1987-90). Tiffin made three field goals and one extra point on Saturday. He now has 76 career field goals, second all-time at Alabama and two shy of the record held by Doyle.
Alabama kicker Leigh Tiffin a valuable weapon
TUSCALOOSA — Leigh Tiffin leaned against a wall in the media room wearing a black Polo T-shirt, blue jeans and cowboy boots.
November 07, 2009
Alabama clinches SEC West
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama survived a 60-minute gut check Saturday.
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 — Two teams heading in different directions will square off today at Houchens-Smith Field in Bowling Green, Ky.
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
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
TUSCALOOSA — T-Bob comes to the Mount.
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.
