Saturday, June 30, 2012
Record-high GPAs for JSU athletics
Record-high GPAs for JSU athletics: JACKSONVILLE — A dozen of Jacksonville State’s sports programs posted team grade point averages of better than 3.0 as the athletics department posted the highest GPA in school history.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
What The New FBS Means to the Mid-Majors
An interesting perspective from one of the best college football blogs there is on what the new football post-season means to the Troy, Western Ky., MTSU and maybe JSU's of the worlds. click here.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Football Summer Notes
Not a ton of information to report, but here are a few summer notes:
*The coaching staff spent considerable times earlier this summer conducting camps at locations in Alabama and Georgia. A great PR move for JSU and several good prospects were located and offered.
*Keginald Harris is moving back to safety. After spending his first two years at safety, JSU converted Harris to a linebacker last year. Harris was never happy with the move. He is now back to safety. There will be some great battles for playing time at the safety position with Harris, Pierre Warren, Rob Gray and Brooks Robinson all returning. Not sure what position the defensive back transfer from Arkansas will be playing.
*Interestingly, the Gamecocks are converting another safety, Jamaal Johnson, to linebacker.
*Reports are that Washaun Ealey is in the best shape of his career. The transition from Georgia to JSU was not easy for Ealey, but as the season continued he became a dominant player. His performance in the ill fated EKU game was amazing. Ealey should benefit from a much improved offensive line.
*Indeed, the battle for playing time on the offensive line should be one of the most interesting stories as we approach the Arkansas game. The Gamecocks return the following offensive lineman who have all played meaningful snaps: Odie Rush (former All OVC), Max Holcombe, Tori Mobley, Tarik Milner, Blake Burks, Colt Kennedy, Tree Johnstone, Tee Hardin, Ricky Clemons, Preston Hatcher. In addition to these guys, there are several newcomers and redshirts that may also vie for playing time: Thomas Williams, Clay Squires, Nick Johnson, Calvin Baker and Johnny Ubi, Jr. Over the last three years, the Gamecocks have really battled injury at this position. Hopefully, this depth will mitigate against that happening again.
*Despite rumors that he might be done with football, all reports indicate that Coty Blanchard will be back this fall. Marques Ivory appears to have the starting spot locked down though. Ivory should benefit from spending last year watching games fromt he coaches box. His ability to read defenses and get the Gamecocks in the right plays will be a key to the Gamecocks' success this year.
*Heard a rumorthat defensive lineman Jakarie Kinnie might transfer. Also, unsure about the status of Chase Williams and LeQuintez Reynolds. Hopefully, all of these guys will be back in the Fall for the Gamecocks. If you have some definitive information, let us know.
*The coaching staff spent considerable times earlier this summer conducting camps at locations in Alabama and Georgia. A great PR move for JSU and several good prospects were located and offered.
*Keginald Harris is moving back to safety. After spending his first two years at safety, JSU converted Harris to a linebacker last year. Harris was never happy with the move. He is now back to safety. There will be some great battles for playing time at the safety position with Harris, Pierre Warren, Rob Gray and Brooks Robinson all returning. Not sure what position the defensive back transfer from Arkansas will be playing.
*Interestingly, the Gamecocks are converting another safety, Jamaal Johnson, to linebacker.
*Reports are that Washaun Ealey is in the best shape of his career. The transition from Georgia to JSU was not easy for Ealey, but as the season continued he became a dominant player. His performance in the ill fated EKU game was amazing. Ealey should benefit from a much improved offensive line.
*Indeed, the battle for playing time on the offensive line should be one of the most interesting stories as we approach the Arkansas game. The Gamecocks return the following offensive lineman who have all played meaningful snaps: Odie Rush (former All OVC), Max Holcombe, Tori Mobley, Tarik Milner, Blake Burks, Colt Kennedy, Tree Johnstone, Tee Hardin, Ricky Clemons, Preston Hatcher. In addition to these guys, there are several newcomers and redshirts that may also vie for playing time: Thomas Williams, Clay Squires, Nick Johnson, Calvin Baker and Johnny Ubi, Jr. Over the last three years, the Gamecocks have really battled injury at this position. Hopefully, this depth will mitigate against that happening again.
*Despite rumors that he might be done with football, all reports indicate that Coty Blanchard will be back this fall. Marques Ivory appears to have the starting spot locked down though. Ivory should benefit from spending last year watching games fromt he coaches box. His ability to read defenses and get the Gamecocks in the right plays will be a key to the Gamecocks' success this year.
*Heard a rumorthat defensive lineman Jakarie Kinnie might transfer. Also, unsure about the status of Chase Williams and LeQuintez Reynolds. Hopefully, all of these guys will be back in the Fall for the Gamecocks. If you have some definitive information, let us know.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Commodore Coty: Blanchard honing his skills in Cape Cod Baseball League
Commodore Coty: Blanchard honing his skills in Cape Cod Baseball League: Cherokee County native Coty Blanchard had never been to Boston’s historic Fenway Park, yet he found himself among the fans Wednesday catching the Red Sox taking on the Miami Marlins. Not a bad way...
Thursday, June 21, 2012
JSU gets postseason ban for hoops
JSU gets postseason ban for hoops: History caught up to the Jacksonville State men’s basketball program Wednesday. The NCAA released its complete Division I Academic Progress Rate report and, as The Star reported Tuesday, the news ...
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Jacksonville State basketball takes APR hit
Jacksonville State basketball takes APR hit: JACKSONVILLE — When the NCAA makes its annual Academic Progress Rate report public later today, the news won’t be good for the Jacksonville State men’s basketball program.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Crowe: No hard feelings toward Hogs supporters
Crowe: No hard feelings toward Hogs supporters: JACKSONVILLE — Jack Crowe hasn’t let “one bad day” 20 years ago ruin all the good feelings he’s had about his days at Arkansas — before or since — and apparently the feeling is mutual.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Aggies' Woodruff commits to Jax State softball team - sandmountainreporter.com: High Schools
Aggies' Woodruff commits to Jax State softball team - sandmountainreporter.com: High Schools: Rising junior shortstop Emily Woodruff of Albertville received a scholarship offer from the Jacksonville State softball team on Wednesday and …
Friday, June 15, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Coaches remember Handley player's ferocious talent; suspect sought in Auburn shootings (1 a.m. update)
Coaches remember Handley player's ferocious talent; suspect sought in Auburn shootings (1 a.m. update): Former Auburn fullback and Handley High star Ladarious Phillips was among three slain in a Saturday night shooting in Auburn, authorities said.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Welcome To College
The freshmen reported and were greeted with the following orientation: 40 100 yard sprints. Can't wait until September.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Coach Brandt Thomas
Brandt Thomas played with character, integrity, and huge effort when he was on the field for the Gamecocks in recent years. Gamecock Illustrated is pleased to learn that he is coming back to JSU as a member of the football coaching staff. Welcome back, Brandt. We know you will bring the same effort to coaching as you did as a player!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Gamecocks Add Two Star Tight End.
Luke Smith, a tight end, is transferring from Navy to Jacksonville State. The full article is here. click here.
Friday, June 1, 2012
A Quick Look At EKU
Two teams have beaten JSU in the last two seasons, EKU and Tennessee Tech. JSU has won every other conference game. Here is a quick look at EKU's primary losses and returning players (info obtained from EKU message board):
EKU lost four devensive starters:
DT 70 Emory Attig (6-2, 281, Sr.)
SLB 6 Tyson Patrick (6-2, 234, Sr.)
LCB 14 Jeremy Caldwell (5-10, 180, Sr.)
SS 35 Patrick McClellan (6-4, 212, Sr.)
Caldwell was also a good special teams player and was signed to a free agent contract by the Rams.
EKU has 8 returning starters that earned First Team All OVC last year:
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
Matt Denham, RB 1445 yards, 9 TD’s, 131.4 yards/game
O.J. Enabosi, C 6-3 284
Aaron Adams, OT 6-6 290
Patrick Ford, OT 6-6 306
FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
Anthony Brown, DL 6-1 240
Ichiro Vance, Eastern Kentucky LB 6-1 234
Justin Bell, Eastern Kentucky DB 5-11 184
FIRST-TEAM SPECIALISTS
Jordan Berry, Eastern Kentucky P 6-5 195
EKU lost four devensive starters:
DT 70 Emory Attig (6-2, 281, Sr.)
SLB 6 Tyson Patrick (6-2, 234, Sr.)
LCB 14 Jeremy Caldwell (5-10, 180, Sr.)
SS 35 Patrick McClellan (6-4, 212, Sr.)
Caldwell was also a good special teams player and was signed to a free agent contract by the Rams.
EKU has 8 returning starters that earned First Team All OVC last year:
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
Matt Denham, RB 1445 yards, 9 TD’s, 131.4 yards/game
O.J. Enabosi, C 6-3 284
Aaron Adams, OT 6-6 290
Patrick Ford, OT 6-6 306
FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
Anthony Brown, DL 6-1 240
Ichiro Vance, Eastern Kentucky LB 6-1 234
Justin Bell, Eastern Kentucky DB 5-11 184
FIRST-TEAM SPECIALISTS
Jordan Berry, Eastern Kentucky P 6-5 195
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