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November 20, 2007

Troy’s Mack takes the lead
TROY — When Troy junior cornerback Elbert Mack made an interception in the fourth quarter, he took over the national lead with eight picks this season.
Roberts’ block turns momentum to Troy
TROY — The biggest play of R.J. Roberts’ young Troy career may have been the one that sparked a blowout.
Troy stomps Middle Tennessee
TROY — When the ESPN family of networks comes calling, Troy University puts on a show.

November 19, 2007

Northview girls get impressive win over Jeff Davis
Two years ago, the Jeff Davis girls basketball team won the Class 6A state title. Last year, the Lady Vols went to the Final Four.
Some local schools affected by AHSAA reclassification
Two Wiregrass teams are going up in classification and three downward for the 2008-10 academic years following the latest Alabama High School Athletic Association reclassification, released Monday morning.
Belmont beats Bama on late jumper
TUSCALOOSA — Apparently, if you want to tweak the SEC, this is your week to play Alabama. The Belmont Bruins, 0-for-12 against the SEC in basketball, defeated Alabama 85-83 when Justin Hare made a 14-foot jumper over Mykal Riley with 2.2 seconds remaining in Monday night’s game at Coleman Coliseum.
Bowl invite not a certainty for Bama yet
TUSCALOOSA — Suddenly, a bowl trip for Alabama’s football team isn’t the sure thing it appeared four weeks ago.
Auburn QB remains calm going into Iron Bowl
AUBURN — Auburn has had 10 days to think about its 45-20 loss against Georgia.
Tuberville answers rumors once again
AUBURN — With the Iron Bowl just four days away, Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville isn’t interested in any distractions.
Saban hopes last loss will get his team’s attention
TUSCALOOSA — The cracks that appeared in Alabama’s team chemistry after the Mississippi State loss are looking more like fissures after Tide coach Nick Saban labeled Saturday’s defeat against the University of Louisiana at Monroe “catastrophic” and “humiliating.”
Another opportunity for Troy in the national spotlight
TROY — Something about national television seems to bring out the best in Troy University’s football team.

November 18, 2007

Alabama hosts Belmont in basketball
TUSCALOOSA — Belmont, which has represented the Atlantic Sun Conference in the NCAA Tournament the past two seasons, brings its sharpshooting offense to Coleman Coliseum tonight against Alabama.
Stunned Bama tries to regroup
TUSCALOOSA — It was an embarrassing, surprising defeat for Nick Saban’s first season trying to lead a once-powerful program back to glory.
Refreshed Auburn ready to work
AUBURN — November hasn’t been a friendly month for Auburn and Alabama.
Tough walk-on lineman plays big for Troy
TROY — Troy offensive coordinator Tony Franklin sees things in Tyler Clark that he did in John Schlarman, the Trojan offensive line coach who played at Kentucky when Franklin was an assistant there.
Dothan teams win state soccer titles
Soccer in Dothan appears on sound footing.

November 17, 2007

Wake me up when November ends
TUSCALOOSA — The scoreboard was glowing in the dusk, almost mocking the Alabama Crimson Tide as players walked to the locker room.
Ken Rogers column: Welcome back, Textbook 5
TUSCALOOSA — Welcome back, Antoine Caldwell, Marlon Davis, Glen Coffee, Chris Rogers and Marquis Johnson.
Tide notes: Mustin frustrated
Troy players relive Miracle in Murfreesboro
TROY — All Troy linebacker Marcus Richardson remembers about last year’s 21-20, last-second victory at Middle Tennessee is one thing.

November 16, 2007

Pike County pulls off win against Marbury
BRUNDIDGE — For 42 minutes, upstart Marbury played toe-to-toe with two-time defending state champion Pike County in Friday’s Class 3A second-round playoff game.
Northview forward signs scholarship with Alabama A&M
Sitting at the table in Northview High’s Media Center as she signed her name to an athletic scholarship, Gabby Williams got a little emotional Friday afternoon.
Auburn holds on to beat Alabama State on the road
MONTGOMERY — Thursday, Matt Heramb had a practice to forget. Friday, the Auburn sophomore had a game he’ll always remember.
No room to breathe for Bama against La. Monroe
The end is near. That’s not a theme for a revival, just an observation while looking at the University of Alabama’s football schedule.
Charles Henderson stays alive, beats Vigor
PRICHARD — Vigor had more offensive yardage and more first downs than Charles Henderson, but it lacked in the most important category: the scoreboard.
Cottonwood gets victory against Georgiana
GEORGIANA — After falling behind 13-0 in the first quarter, Cottonwood rallied and then held on for an exciting 20-19 victory over Georgiana in the second round of the Class 2A football playoffs.
Maplesville too much for Florala
MAPLESVILLE — The dates and the opponents keep changing, but the Maplesville Red Devils keep staying the same.
Wicksburg falls to Lanett
LANETT — Jawann Booker scored five touchdowns for Lanett in Friday’s 47-19 playoff victory against Wicksburg in the Class 2A state playoffs.
Eufaula stuffed by UMS-Wright in second round
MOBILE — Eufaula’s march to a second consecutive state title game appearance ended in disappointment Friday as the Tigers fell at UMS-Wright 3-0 in the second round of the Class 5A Playoffs.
Headland, Barbour County basketball teams roll
Jeremy McKay and Jamarion Jackson each scored 17 points in leading Headland to a 75-51 win over Rehobeth on Friday night.

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