JSU v. Nichols St highlight video.
Make some noise tomorrow!
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Showing posts with label Links. Show all posts
Friday, October 2, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
A few more Links
From the Orlando Sentinel: Jack Crowe on FSU
Game Preview from the Miami Herald
Another short article from the Orlando Sentinel. A couple of interesting points.
ACC Site predicts score of the game. I hope they are wrong. JSU is getting a lot of pub for the first two games on the schedule.
Game Preview from the Miami Herald
Another short article from the Orlando Sentinel. A couple of interesting points.
ACC Site predicts score of the game. I hope they are wrong. JSU is getting a lot of pub for the first two games on the schedule.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Today's Links
An article about the early part of JSU's tough schedule.
Orlando Sentinel: JSU is no pushover.
OVC Football Preview, Week 2
Volleyball team continues success against SEC opponents.
Orlando Sentinel: JSU is no pushover.
OVC Football Preview, Week 2
Volleyball team continues success against SEC opponents.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Today's Links
There are a few good links today related to Jacksonville State.
The Anniston Star on a tumultuous offseason.
From the AJC - What Tech fans should know about JSU.
Here is a good article on Greg Smith, who transferred from Tech to JSU.
The Anniston Star on a tumultuous offseason.
From the AJC - What Tech fans should know about JSU.
Here is a good article on Greg Smith, who transferred from Tech to JSU.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
This Week's Links
Here is an OVC preview with several comments about Jacksonville State.
The FCS Championship Game is moving from Chattanooga. Missoula, Montana is really pushing to get it there. I'd rather see a warm weather site in contention.
A little info on our first opponent...Ga Tech. First - they are working now on not fumbling.
Here is an update on Tech's running backs and cornerbacks.
Last bit for today is not a link, but an observation. How long does it take to get a team prepared for a football game from week to week. Florida State opens up with Miami on Monday, Sept. 7th (Labor Day). They have to play JSU that Saturday, Sept. 12th with only 4 days to prepare.
The FCS Championship Game is moving from Chattanooga. Missoula, Montana is really pushing to get it there. I'd rather see a warm weather site in contention.
A little info on our first opponent...Ga Tech. First - they are working now on not fumbling.
Here is an update on Tech's running backs and cornerbacks.
Last bit for today is not a link, but an observation. How long does it take to get a team prepared for a football game from week to week. Florida State opens up with Miami on Monday, Sept. 7th (Labor Day). They have to play JSU that Saturday, Sept. 12th with only 4 days to prepare.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
This Week's Links
Here are some video clips of Torrey Davis from high school. Dominant!
Going to the GT-JSU game? I don't think the game will sell out, but Tech is reporting that ticket sales are up this year for that game. Our advice is to get there early, and expect traffic before and after the game. Other events in town that same day/evening include a Nascar race, the Braves game, and Virginia Tech and Alabama play in the dome. The Department of Transportation will probably pick this weekend to do some road construction downtown as well.
An update from Tennessee State, who doesn't have any receivers on their roster that caught a pass last year.
Coach's comments from the OVC teleconference last week.
This 2007 intro video played before the games was one of the best.
Comments from Coach Crowe at practice on 8/10
Comments from Coach Crowe at practice on 8/11/09 – 1st day in pads
Going to the GT-JSU game? I don't think the game will sell out, but Tech is reporting that ticket sales are up this year for that game. Our advice is to get there early, and expect traffic before and after the game. Other events in town that same day/evening include a Nascar race, the Braves game, and Virginia Tech and Alabama play in the dome. The Department of Transportation will probably pick this weekend to do some road construction downtown as well.
An update from Tennessee State, who doesn't have any receivers on their roster that caught a pass last year.
Coach's comments from the OVC teleconference last week.
This 2007 intro video played before the games was one of the best.
Comments from Coach Crowe at practice on 8/10
Comments from Coach Crowe at practice on 8/11/09 – 1st day in pads
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
This Week's Links
A short list for today:
Yet another preseason poll.
Over at Mississippi State, a former JSU player is doing good.
College recruiting is a huge story every year. There's the last minute decisions, the broken verbal commitments, the offers from some colleges that are withdrawn, and the schools that sign too many and have to invite some players to transfer elsewhere. Here's an idea that would be intriguing.
Don't let this intimidate you...let's show up and make some noise at The Flats on Septeber 5th.
Have you signed up for the JSU Athletics Newsletter?
Yet another preseason poll.
Over at Mississippi State, a former JSU player is doing good.
College recruiting is a huge story every year. There's the last minute decisions, the broken verbal commitments, the offers from some colleges that are withdrawn, and the schools that sign too many and have to invite some players to transfer elsewhere. Here's an idea that would be intriguing.
Don't let this intimidate you...let's show up and make some noise at The Flats on Septeber 5th.
Have you signed up for the JSU Athletics Newsletter?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
This Week's Links
JSU's Todd Cunningham starts in the Cape Cod League All Star Game - reached base in his first at bat and scored a run.
I'm going to try to find a random link on a couple of the incoming freshman players in each weeks links. Here are the first three. Alan Bonner, from Newnan, GA, had good company in the Super 11 last year in high school. Robert Gray, from Collinsville, AL, is an all around athlete. Ricky Clemons, from Flint, MI, is described as an 18-wheeler in a uniform.
It's been reported that JSU will have a new assistant basketball coach on the bench this year. After a year as a graduate assistant at Ole Miss in 2007, he was an assistant at William Carey in 2008.
The folks in Tuscaloosa continue to try to get under the scholarship limit. The exodus continues...
Who else joins Ryan Perrilloux on the Payton Award Watch List?
The OVC is launching the OVC Football 2009 Magazine.
Nick Johnson was previously reported to have moved from RB to LB. Here is a nice article to go along with that.
I'm going to try to find a random link on a couple of the incoming freshman players in each weeks links. Here are the first three. Alan Bonner, from Newnan, GA, had good company in the Super 11 last year in high school. Robert Gray, from Collinsville, AL, is an all around athlete. Ricky Clemons, from Flint, MI, is described as an 18-wheeler in a uniform.
It's been reported that JSU will have a new assistant basketball coach on the bench this year. After a year as a graduate assistant at Ole Miss in 2007, he was an assistant at William Carey in 2008.
The folks in Tuscaloosa continue to try to get under the scholarship limit. The exodus continues...
Thursday, July 23, 2009
This Week's Links
The first football game this year is at Ga Tech on September 5th. Here is a 2009 preview of Tech. Offensive line is a concern for them. They are strong at running back, and they will try to run all over their opponents.
Next is Florida State on September 12th. Here is their 2009 team preview. They will have a lack of experience in the defensive secondary and a new starter at running back. Apparently, not many in the Seminole Nation are worried about this game, as they see it as a “break”.
After coming off of those two tough games, JSU’s third football game this year will be against Alabama A&M. They are looking to avenge last season’s loss.
This is a couple weeks old, and I can’t confirm that anything has happened yet, but Alabama A&M is also trying to get a D-1 QB to transfer. Coley White, from West Virginia and DeAunte Mason, from Kentucky. Looks like they most likely will transfer, but will it be Alabama A&M?.
Central Arkansas welcomes former JSU coach Dan Augustine. I wish him the best. We also want to warmly welcome new defensive line coach, Davern Williams. We are glad you are here. We have some great guys on the defensive line this year, and are looking forward to seeing you work with them.
Next is Florida State on September 12th. Here is their 2009 team preview. They will have a lack of experience in the defensive secondary and a new starter at running back. Apparently, not many in the Seminole Nation are worried about this game, as they see it as a “break”.
After coming off of those two tough games, JSU’s third football game this year will be against Alabama A&M. They are looking to avenge last season’s loss.
This is a couple weeks old, and I can’t confirm that anything has happened yet, but Alabama A&M is also trying to get a D-1 QB to transfer. Coley White, from West Virginia and DeAunte Mason, from Kentucky. Looks like they most likely will transfer, but will it be Alabama A&M?.
Central Arkansas welcomes former JSU coach Dan Augustine. I wish him the best. We also want to warmly welcome new defensive line coach, Davern Williams. We are glad you are here. We have some great guys on the defensive line this year, and are looking forward to seeing you work with them.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wednesday Links
Payton Award
A total of 20 candidates will be announced in alphabetical order prior to the start of the season, with four candidates being released each week. The watch list will be revised in October and again in November, before the final ballot is announced.
HERE is a link to the most recent 4 additions to the list.
Ticket Sales
You don't have to do things the way they have always been done. Northwestern State shows they can be creative. While we don't know the results yet, THIS ARTICLE shows some creativity. We've got a few ideas that we think would work here, too. Maybe we'll break out our list soon.
All American
In case you missed it, the preseason All America team was announced. Congrats to JSU's Carnell Clark on being named to the team. There are some other OVC players on the list. HERE it is.
Another Top 10 List
The Sporting News released their preseason FCS Top 10. HERE is the link, and below is the list.
1. Richmond
2. Appalachian State
3. Villanova
4. UNI
5. Montana
6. Southern Illinois
7. Weber State
8. New Hampshire
9. Elon
10. James Madison
One more list...
fcsnow.com lists their top 15 FCS QB's for 2009. It is in THIS blog, but here is their list.
1. Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State
2. Cameron Higgins, Weber State
3. Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin
4. John Skelton, Fordham
5. Ryan Perrilloux, Jacksonville State
6. Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross
7. Bradly George, Texas State
8. Brian Babin, Southeastern La.
9. Greg Denham, UC Davis
10. Matt Nichols, Eastern Washington
11. Eric Ward, Richmond
12. Scott Riddle, Elon
13. R.J. Toman, New Hampshire
14. Derrick Fourroux, McNeese State
15. Curtis Pulley, Florida A&M
A total of 20 candidates will be announced in alphabetical order prior to the start of the season, with four candidates being released each week. The watch list will be revised in October and again in November, before the final ballot is announced.
HERE is a link to the most recent 4 additions to the list.
Ticket Sales
You don't have to do things the way they have always been done. Northwestern State shows they can be creative. While we don't know the results yet, THIS ARTICLE shows some creativity. We've got a few ideas that we think would work here, too. Maybe we'll break out our list soon.
All American
In case you missed it, the preseason All America team was announced. Congrats to JSU's Carnell Clark on being named to the team. There are some other OVC players on the list. HERE it is.
Another Top 10 List
The Sporting News released their preseason FCS Top 10. HERE is the link, and below is the list.
1. Richmond
2. Appalachian State
3. Villanova
4. UNI
5. Montana
6. Southern Illinois
7. Weber State
8. New Hampshire
9. Elon
10. James Madison
One more list...
fcsnow.com lists their top 15 FCS QB's for 2009. It is in THIS blog, but here is their list.
1. Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State
2. Cameron Higgins, Weber State
3. Jeremy Moses, Stephen F. Austin
4. John Skelton, Fordham
5. Ryan Perrilloux, Jacksonville State
6. Dominic Randolph, Holy Cross
7. Bradly George, Texas State
8. Brian Babin, Southeastern La.
9. Greg Denham, UC Davis
10. Matt Nichols, Eastern Washington
11. Eric Ward, Richmond
12. Scott Riddle, Elon
13. R.J. Toman, New Hampshire
14. Derrick Fourroux, McNeese State
15. Curtis Pulley, Florida A&M
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST LINKS
Good news for one of my favorite Gamecocks. Congrats Joe. Here are all four deserving athletes.
Player to watch: Donovan Hand He was also selected to the Southern League All Star Team.
Here is an article on the Florida State season outlook, which has a blurb about Jacksonville State.
Ouch! You probably already know about this.
Good news. JSU tops in OVC for Directors Cup.
This is beginning to be an annual ritual for our friends at Alabama. I would imagine this leaves several student-athletes very disillusioned.
Player to watch: Donovan Hand He was also selected to the Southern League All Star Team.
Here is an article on the Florida State season outlook, which has a blurb about Jacksonville State.
Ouch! You probably already know about this.
Good news. JSU tops in OVC for Directors Cup.
This is beginning to be an annual ritual for our friends at Alabama. I would imagine this leaves several student-athletes very disillusioned.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Tuesday Morning Breakfast Links
First, there is a great topic on gojaxstate.com. This link will take you right to the topic -- Name your top 5 favorite gamecocks. Thanks goes to Brother's for the topic.
SouthernPigskin.com Columnist Josh Buchanan releases his early top 30 prospect list for the 2010 NFL Draft. He has Ryan Perrilloux at #29. Click here for the list.
The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) just added Georgia State. I believe that brings them to 14 teams. Could they expand more? Possibly. Here is an article that explains. Ga State could be the beginning of a southern division.
Speaking of Georgia State, they have added another Alabama team to their schedule. Click here for the article.
The NCAA defends its recent decision on vacating Florida State's wins. Here is an update.
Amid this controversy, FSU's president, a big supporter of their athletic teams, has resigned.
And finally, here is a compilation of football recruits for the OVC for this year.
SouthernPigskin.com Columnist Josh Buchanan releases his early top 30 prospect list for the 2010 NFL Draft. He has Ryan Perrilloux at #29. Click here for the list.
The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) just added Georgia State. I believe that brings them to 14 teams. Could they expand more? Possibly. Here is an article that explains. Ga State could be the beginning of a southern division.
Speaking of Georgia State, they have added another Alabama team to their schedule. Click here for the article.
The NCAA defends its recent decision on vacating Florida State's wins. Here is an update.
Amid this controversy, FSU's president, a big supporter of their athletic teams, has resigned.
And finally, here is a compilation of football recruits for the OVC for this year.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST LINKS (on Wednesday)
College Sports Revenue
Auburn and Alabama make the top 10 in football revenue in the country for 2007-2008.
HERE is an article on the football revenue.
For all sports revenue, the top 10 are:
University of Texas: $120.3 million
Ohio State University: $118 million
University of Florida: $106 million
University of Michigan: $99 million
University of Wisconsin: $93.5 million
Pennsylvania State University: $91.6 million
Auburn University: $89.3 million
University of Alabama: $88.9 million
University of Tennessee: $88.7 million
Oklahoma State University: $88.6 million
You really want to know what's amazing? Go back and look at the top 10 in sports revenue for 2005-2006. Look at the growth in just 2 years.
Ohio State -- 104.7
Texas -- 97.8
Virginia -- 92.7
Michigan -- 85.5
Florida -- 82.4
Georgia -- 79.2
Wisconsin -- 78.9
Notre Dame -- 78.2
Texas A&M -- 70.9
Penn State -- 70.5
Will there ever be a college FBS playoff?
I don’t think so. See THIS article. If the BCS championship game is the best option, seems like the NFL would ditch the playoff system and go to a championship game of the 2 highest ranking teams.
University of Alabama begins to deal with vacated wins...HERE
Ironic that they played FSU a couple years ago. No matter who won, (FSU did), the win was vacated.
An article HERE about scheduling nonconference games. There has been a lot of talk about this lately, but it really helps schools like JSU. “Eighteen percent of the nonconference games played by BCS conference schools were against teams from the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly known as Division I-AA. The SEC rate was 19 percent.”
GA STATE to join the Colonial Athletic Association
I thought they would make a great rival for JSU, given the geography. There are many factors when joining a conference. I don’t think geography was on the radar in this decision. CAA Football currently includes Delaware, Hofstra, James Madison, Northeastern, Towson and William and Mary, along with New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Richmond, Rhode Island and Villanova. Old Dominion begins its football program this fall and then joins CAA Football in 2011, and Georgia State will be the league’s 14th team in 2012.
The NCAA
HERE is a link to an article that I felt I had to include, especially because this blog had a recent comment about the hypocrisy of the NCAA. "The NCAA is a master at selective morality." This writer, although regarding a different situation, feels the same way.
If you haven’t seen them already, JSU Fan has posted some recent pics on his website of the stadium expansion construction. See them HERE.
Auburn and Alabama make the top 10 in football revenue in the country for 2007-2008.
HERE is an article on the football revenue.
For all sports revenue, the top 10 are:
University of Texas: $120.3 million
Ohio State University: $118 million
University of Florida: $106 million
University of Michigan: $99 million
University of Wisconsin: $93.5 million
Pennsylvania State University: $91.6 million
Auburn University: $89.3 million
University of Alabama: $88.9 million
University of Tennessee: $88.7 million
Oklahoma State University: $88.6 million
You really want to know what's amazing? Go back and look at the top 10 in sports revenue for 2005-2006. Look at the growth in just 2 years.
Ohio State -- 104.7
Texas -- 97.8
Virginia -- 92.7
Michigan -- 85.5
Florida -- 82.4
Georgia -- 79.2
Wisconsin -- 78.9
Notre Dame -- 78.2
Texas A&M -- 70.9
Penn State -- 70.5
Will there ever be a college FBS playoff?
I don’t think so. See THIS article. If the BCS championship game is the best option, seems like the NFL would ditch the playoff system and go to a championship game of the 2 highest ranking teams.
University of Alabama begins to deal with vacated wins...HERE
Ironic that they played FSU a couple years ago. No matter who won, (FSU did), the win was vacated.
An article HERE about scheduling nonconference games. There has been a lot of talk about this lately, but it really helps schools like JSU. “Eighteen percent of the nonconference games played by BCS conference schools were against teams from the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly known as Division I-AA. The SEC rate was 19 percent.”
GA STATE to join the Colonial Athletic Association
I thought they would make a great rival for JSU, given the geography. There are many factors when joining a conference. I don’t think geography was on the radar in this decision. CAA Football currently includes Delaware, Hofstra, James Madison, Northeastern, Towson and William and Mary, along with New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Richmond, Rhode Island and Villanova. Old Dominion begins its football program this fall and then joins CAA Football in 2011, and Georgia State will be the league’s 14th team in 2012.
The NCAA
HERE is a link to an article that I felt I had to include, especially because this blog had a recent comment about the hypocrisy of the NCAA. "The NCAA is a master at selective morality." This writer, although regarding a different situation, feels the same way.
If you haven’t seen them already, JSU Fan has posted some recent pics on his website of the stadium expansion construction. See them HERE.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST LINKS
Just a few for today...
HERE’s an article in the Anniston Star about the upcoming basketball season schedule for JSU.
After their most successful basketball season in history, UT Martin has changed basketball coaches. Click HERE for the article.
Tennessee State is getting a transfer from the Univ. of Florida. – Linebacker JOHN JONES
Also, on the Tennessee State message board, I saw that their wide receiver, Stillman, that had transferred in from Louisville is no longer on the team. HERE is the link.
FCS Football Trivia -
What was the only 1-AA (FCS)school to win 100 games in the 1990s?
A) Dayton
B) Montana
C) Georgia Southern
D) Youngstown State
Since 2000, what FCS school has the most wins (and how many)?
Use the same 4 choices as above...
HERE’s an article in the Anniston Star about the upcoming basketball season schedule for JSU.
After their most successful basketball season in history, UT Martin has changed basketball coaches. Click HERE for the article.
Tennessee State is getting a transfer from the Univ. of Florida. – Linebacker JOHN JONES
Also, on the Tennessee State message board, I saw that their wide receiver, Stillman, that had transferred in from Louisville is no longer on the team. HERE is the link.
FCS Football Trivia -
What was the only 1-AA (FCS)school to win 100 games in the 1990s?
A) Dayton
B) Montana
C) Georgia Southern
D) Youngstown State
Since 2000, what FCS school has the most wins (and how many)?
Use the same 4 choices as above...
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST LINKS
Was it just me, or did anyone else notice that the ESPN announcer Sunday during the Florida – Alabama game mentioned that Alabama’s pitcher, Kelsi Dunne pitched no-hitters against “Jackson State” in the super regional? I wish I had a nickel for every time that happened. Speaking of softball, HERE is a link to the slideshow from the Cleburne News.
What went on at the annual OVC Spring Meeting? Mostly putting in place some cost-cutting measures, like eliminating in-person media days for football and basketball. Annual coaching group meetings will now be held via teleconference. HERE is a link with a review.
Institutional Sportsmanship Award –
If you’re interested, Eastern Kentucky won the OVC Institutional Sportsmanship Award. HERE is your link.
“the award goes to the Conference institution selected by its peers to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as outlined by the OVC and NCAA.”
Football –
HERE is a side-by-side comparison of a few preseason football polls. A little entertaining, but I wouldn’t put too much stock on it yet. I’m sure several rosters will change by the time school starts back in the fall.
Another football article HERE.
An inside look at “money” games for FCS schools. Like so many of you, I’d like to see Auburn or Alabama schedule JSU in the near future. They are both paying UT-Chattanooga soon.
Basketball
HERE is a review/preview for men’s basketball.
It’s a little old, but still good information. We hope to talk to some of the basketball staff this summer to get a better insight to next season. We’ll post it as soon as it happens.
APR
From the NCAA website, here are some other Schools' APR scores. I'm not smart enough to understand why JSU is being penalized and these schools are not: East Carolina (basketball 879); FAU (golf 884); Idaho St. (bball 897; football 876); Indiana (bball 866); Iowa State (bball 877); Kansas State (bball 900); Kennesaw State (bball 846); La. Tech (bball 865); Mcneese State (baseball 889; bball 889); New Mexico State (bball 848) Nichols St. (baseball 886; bball 875, football 880); Portland St. (bball 867); Purdue (bball 906); Southern Utah (baseball 889; bball 880); San Jose t. (football 888); Se La. (baseball 890; bball 866); Southern (baseball 875; bball 842; football 895); Temple (football 891); UAB (football 875, bball 863); UC Santa Barbara (bball 872); Central Arkansas (bball 882); Cincinatti (bball 902); Idaho (bball 899); La. Lafayette (bball 886); UL Monroe (bball 848); New Orleans (bball 868; baseball 874); UT Pan Am (baseball 836); South Car. (bball 909); So. Cal. (bball 906); USF (bball 878; football 909); Toledo (football 908); Weber State (football 881; bball 897); West. Illinois (bball 887). So many are getting exemptions...
What went on at the annual OVC Spring Meeting? Mostly putting in place some cost-cutting measures, like eliminating in-person media days for football and basketball. Annual coaching group meetings will now be held via teleconference. HERE is a link with a review.
Institutional Sportsmanship Award –
If you’re interested, Eastern Kentucky won the OVC Institutional Sportsmanship Award. HERE is your link.
“the award goes to the Conference institution selected by its peers to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as outlined by the OVC and NCAA.”
Football –
HERE is a side-by-side comparison of a few preseason football polls. A little entertaining, but I wouldn’t put too much stock on it yet. I’m sure several rosters will change by the time school starts back in the fall.
Another football article HERE.
An inside look at “money” games for FCS schools. Like so many of you, I’d like to see Auburn or Alabama schedule JSU in the near future. They are both paying UT-Chattanooga soon.
Basketball
HERE is a review/preview for men’s basketball.
It’s a little old, but still good information. We hope to talk to some of the basketball staff this summer to get a better insight to next season. We’ll post it as soon as it happens.
APR
From the NCAA website, here are some other Schools' APR scores. I'm not smart enough to understand why JSU is being penalized and these schools are not: East Carolina (basketball 879); FAU (golf 884); Idaho St. (bball 897; football 876); Indiana (bball 866); Iowa State (bball 877); Kansas State (bball 900); Kennesaw State (bball 846); La. Tech (bball 865); Mcneese State (baseball 889; bball 889); New Mexico State (bball 848) Nichols St. (baseball 886; bball 875, football 880); Portland St. (bball 867); Purdue (bball 906); Southern Utah (baseball 889; bball 880); San Jose t. (football 888); Se La. (baseball 890; bball 866); Southern (baseball 875; bball 842; football 895); Temple (football 891); UAB (football 875, bball 863); UC Santa Barbara (bball 872); Central Arkansas (bball 882); Cincinatti (bball 902); Idaho (bball 899); La. Lafayette (bball 886); UL Monroe (bball 848); New Orleans (bball 868; baseball 874); UT Pan Am (baseball 836); South Car. (bball 909); So. Cal. (bball 906); USF (bball 878; football 909); Toledo (football 908); Weber State (football 881; bball 897); West. Illinois (bball 887). So many are getting exemptions...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Wednesday's Links
OVC Commissioners Cup
Murray State wins the inaugural OVC Commissioners Cup. HERE is a breakdown of the points for each school. In previous years, the OVC had separate cups for Men’s and Women’s sports. This is the first season they combined Men’s and Women’s. HERE is a little more about how it is calculated.
JSU Linebacker Alexander Henderson
ALEXANDER HENDERSON was named to the Consensus Draft Services 2009 preseason Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-American Team. Click HERE to see the entire list.
Jacksonville State’s Kyle Bluestein
JSU Freshman Baseball player, KYLE BLUESTEIN was named the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year. One lesser know fact is that he led the conference in doubles with 21.
High School sports in Alabama
Looking at the top 50 teams nationally according to Rivals.com by sport, here is where Alabama high schools show up.
FOOTBALL TOP 100:
Prattville #10
Vigor #54
MEN'S BASKETBALL TOP 100:
Butler (Huntsville) #22
LeFlore (Mobile) #27
LADIES BASKETBALL TOP 50:
Bob Jones (Madison) #46
BASEBALL TOP 50:
None in Alabama
OVC Baseball Tournament
Tennessee Tech, the OVC Baseball Tournament Champion, was 10-11-1 in conference play this season.
Jacksonville State’s Sam Eberle, Steven Leach, Todd Cunningham, Kyle Bluestein, and Austin Lucas were named to the OVC All-Tournament team.
Eastern Illinois, the #1 Seed in the tournament, didn’t win any games. The championship game featured the #5 vs. #6 seeds. Play to make the tournament – anything can happen.
Softball
We’re proud of you. The softball team played Alabama for the chance to go to the College World Series – the top 8 teams in the country. We didn’t quite make it, but came closer than ever. As Coach Norman Dale said in the movie “Hoosiers”, (Click HERE for the top 100 sports movie quotes, and scroll down to #42).
“If you put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best that you can be, I don't care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book we're gonna be winners.”
And in our book, you are winners.
Murray State wins the inaugural OVC Commissioners Cup. HERE is a breakdown of the points for each school. In previous years, the OVC had separate cups for Men’s and Women’s sports. This is the first season they combined Men’s and Women’s. HERE is a little more about how it is calculated.
JSU Linebacker Alexander Henderson
ALEXANDER HENDERSON was named to the Consensus Draft Services 2009 preseason Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-American Team. Click HERE to see the entire list.
Jacksonville State’s Kyle Bluestein
JSU Freshman Baseball player, KYLE BLUESTEIN was named the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year. One lesser know fact is that he led the conference in doubles with 21.
High School sports in Alabama
Looking at the top 50 teams nationally according to Rivals.com by sport, here is where Alabama high schools show up.
FOOTBALL TOP 100:
Prattville #10
Vigor #54
MEN'S BASKETBALL TOP 100:
Butler (Huntsville) #22
LeFlore (Mobile) #27
LADIES BASKETBALL TOP 50:
Bob Jones (Madison) #46
BASEBALL TOP 50:
None in Alabama
OVC Baseball Tournament
Tennessee Tech, the OVC Baseball Tournament Champion, was 10-11-1 in conference play this season.
Jacksonville State’s Sam Eberle, Steven Leach, Todd Cunningham, Kyle Bluestein, and Austin Lucas were named to the OVC All-Tournament team.
Eastern Illinois, the #1 Seed in the tournament, didn’t win any games. The championship game featured the #5 vs. #6 seeds. Play to make the tournament – anything can happen.
Softball
We’re proud of you. The softball team played Alabama for the chance to go to the College World Series – the top 8 teams in the country. We didn’t quite make it, but came closer than ever. As Coach Norman Dale said in the movie “Hoosiers”, (Click HERE for the top 100 sports movie quotes, and scroll down to #42).
“If you put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best that you can be, I don't care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book we're gonna be winners.”
And in our book, you are winners.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST LINKS
What better way to start off the day than with a couple of links relating to our JSU Softball team. Way to go ladies! Click HERE and then HERE.
JSU continues to bring in quality student athletes in all areas. Here is a recent one. JSU signs KY All-state soccer player Ariel Jones to National Letter of Intent.
Here are 2 links: Article & Video
The JSU Baseball team didn’t have the regular season they expected, but have made the tournament. They could be a dangerous team there. They start out tomorrow (Wednesday) in the OVC tournament against Morehead State in Paducah, KY. Here’s a PREVIEW.
Watching Charles Barkley play golf may be like watching a train wreck. I’m not sure how he swings the club like he does. HERE, he puts it to use and almost takes out a Bama fan.
Eastern Kentucky gets QB transfer from Marshall. The Eastern Kentucky folks sound like they are expecting a lot from THIS GUY.
Not athletics related, but JSU has put together a terrific video to promote the school to prospective students. What a quality job. Thanks goes to the PR department. TAKE A LOOK.
JSU continues to bring in quality student athletes in all areas. Here is a recent one. JSU signs KY All-state soccer player Ariel Jones to National Letter of Intent.
Here are 2 links: Article & Video
The JSU Baseball team didn’t have the regular season they expected, but have made the tournament. They could be a dangerous team there. They start out tomorrow (Wednesday) in the OVC tournament against Morehead State in Paducah, KY. Here’s a PREVIEW.
Watching Charles Barkley play golf may be like watching a train wreck. I’m not sure how he swings the club like he does. HERE, he puts it to use and almost takes out a Bama fan.
Eastern Kentucky gets QB transfer from Marshall. The Eastern Kentucky folks sound like they are expecting a lot from THIS GUY.
Not athletics related, but JSU has put together a terrific video to promote the school to prospective students. What a quality job. Thanks goes to the PR department. TAKE A LOOK.
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