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Volleyball coach resigns; football season tickets on sale

Georgia Southern volleyball coach Chad Callihan has resigned to accept the same position at the University of Wyoming, GSU Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein announced Monday.

May 31, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Eagles ousted from SoCon tournament

GREENVILLE, S.C. -Rodney Hennon's emotion after the game told the story. The Georgia Southern coach had trouble composing himself after his Eagles were eliminated from the 2013 Southern Conference tournament Saturday night at Fluor Field. Third-seeded Elon held off a bases-loaded rally in the bottom of the ninth to win, 7-6, and advance to the SoCon title game for the first time since 2009. According to soconsports.com, Elon defeated The Citadel, 6-5, on Sunday to ...

May 29, 2013 | Matt Yogus Statesboro Herald | State, national sports


Georgia Southern opens tourney with upset victory

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Riding a seven-game losing streak into the Southern Conference baseball tournament, Justin Hess and the Georgia Southern Eagles decided enough was enough.

May 28, 2013 | Matt Yogus | State, national sports


GSU baseball camps set

STATESBORO - Georgia Southern is hosting four baseball camps for youth age 5 to rising high-school seniors.

May 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Paulson Stadium expansion begins

Demolition of the scoreboard at the east end of Allen E. Paulson Stadium began Monday as preparation begins for the upcoming stadium-expansion and Football Operations Center projects.

May 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Spring time means tournament time

It's tournament time in the NCAA. Georgia Southern has been wildly successful in spring sports in recent years - by mid-major standards - and there's a lot on the line for the Eagles as spring turns into summer.

May 10, 2013 | Matt Yogus Statesboro Herald | State, national sports


Two Eagles sign with NFL teams

Three of Georgia Southern's 11 defensive starters from 2012 are heading for the National Football League.

May 01, 2013 | Matt Yogus Statesboro Herald | State, national sports


Concussion bill signed

Gov. Nathan Deal on Tuesday singed House Bill 284, which develops policies for youth athletes who suffer concussions during a game, according to a news release.

April 29, 2013 | Staff report | State, national sports


Four from UGA taken early

Four starters from Georgia's defense were taken in the first three rounds of the National Football League draft in New York, according to according to GeorgiaDogs.com.

April 29, 2013 | Staff report | State, national sports


Eagles’ Wilcox picked in third round of NFL Draft

Former Georgia Southern safety J.J. Wilcox waited for his phone to ring throughout Friday evening.

April 29, 2013 | Matt Yogus | State, national sports


UGA Day in Statesboro

The University of Georgia Alumni Association and the UGA Athletic Association have teamed up to bring UGA Day to Statesboro on May 22. A buffet dinner begins at 6 p.m., followed by the official program at 7 p.m.

April 27, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Tech to play ND in 2015

Notre Dame returns to the Georgia Tech football schedule in 2015 as part of the Fighting Irish's scheduling partnership with the Atlantic Coast Conference. The date for the game, which will be played in South Bend (Ind.), has not been finalized.

April 25, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Thoughts on the wonders of NFL draft

The NFL draft begins Thursday night and continues through Saturday. It will be covered live by both ESPN and the NFL Network, I think, and attract a TV audience estimated to be in the millions.

April 24, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Columnist | State, national sports


Matt Kenseth dominated the race at Kansas Speedway

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Matt Kenseth likened his victory in the STP 400 to a game of musical chairs -- you had to be leading when the music stopped.

April 23, 2013 | NASCAR SendtoNews News Distribution Services | State, national sports


Third annual Miles for Meals 5K set

SAVANNAH - Senior Citizens Inc. will host its third annual Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 18, at Daffin Park. All proceeds will benefit the local Meals on Wheels program, which provides meals to seniors throughout Coastal Georgia.

April 17, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


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Game Day for June 17

Game day

June 17, 2013 | Staff Report | State, national sports


McRae ranked 6th best shooting guard

Sporting News released its list of the top 10 shooting guards in college basketball Wednesday with former Liberty County High School phenom Jordan McRae being listed as six.

June 17, 2013 | By Patty Leon | State, national sports


Coach returns to GSU, focus is recruiting

STATESBORO - The trip to Statesboro on I-16 is a familiar one for Chad Lunsford. Georgia Southern's new wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator has made the journey before.

June 10, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Ground broken at Paulson

STATESBORO - Georgia Southern football broke ground on the future Wednesday.

June 07, 2013 | Staff report | State, national sports


Brown’s football career declared over

STATESBORO - Robert Brown, a major factor in the success of the triple option at Georgia Southern in 2010, has been medically disqualified from further participating in football practice or competition, the school announced.

June 07, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Mention named to DL watch list

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Javon Mention, a three-year letterwinner at Georgia Southern, has earned a spot on the defensive-linemen watch list for the College Football Performance Awards.

June 05, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Groundbreaking for expansion projects today

STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. today in the east end zone of Paulson Stadium to begin two major expansion projects.

June 05, 2013 | Special to the Courier | State, national sports


Top-five Eagles moments selected from busy year

Georgia Southern had plenty to talk about during the 2012-13 season.

June 05, 2013 | Matt Yogus | State, national sports


Georgia Southern’s year marked by changes, success

It's been a wild year in Georgia Southern athletics.

June 03, 2013 | Matt Yogus Statesboro Herald | State, national sports


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