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Swope could be one of few to earn nickname at GSU

They're not big on nicknames at Georgia Southern. About the flashiest it gets is "AP" for Adrian Peterson.

October 19, 2012 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


Eagles beat Terriers in low scoring, hard-hitting runfest

It was low-scoring, hard-hitting, maybe a little bit boring. One team didn't attempt a single pass and the clock practically never stopped running.

October 17, 2012 | Matt Yogus | State, national sports


Braves’ McCann to have surgery

ATLANTA - Braves catcher Brian McCann is having surgery to repair an injury to his right shoulder that hampered his hitting this season.

October 17, 2012 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


Falcons’ Mike Smith about to join some elite company

ATLANTA - Mike Smith gets noticeably uncomfortable when the spotlight is on him. Well, he better get used to it. The Atlanta Falcons coach is starting to keep some heady company. He's got one of the best winning percentages in NFL history at this point in his career, right up there with a bunch of Hall of Famers. If the unbeaten Falcons defeat the Oakland Raiders today, he would tie Dan Reeves as the winningest ...

October 15, 2012 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


Shootouts are now the norm in SEC

The defensive-minded Southeastern Conference is generating headlines more for shootouts than shutouts.

October 05, 2012 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


Russell leads GSU defense wreaking havoc on opponents

If Brent Russell showed up on your doorstep on Halloween with his postgame look - grass-stained uniform, eye black mixed with perspiration running down his face and those massive arms and legs on display - you would be dumping every piece of candy in the house into his helmet.

October 05, 2012 | Mike Brown | State, national sports


MLB has first triple crown in 45 years

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Miguel Cabrera had just achieved baseball immortality, and everyone around him knew it.

October 04, 2012 | By Dave Skretta Associated Press writer | State, national sports


Braves kickoff playoffs against Cards

Coco Crisp settled under the final fly ball, and the Oakland Athletics started charging onto the field like a bunch of Little Leaguers chasing an ice cream truck after a big win.

October 04, 2012 | By Ben Walker Associated Press writer | State, national sports


Georgia Southern OKs new athletic fees

ATLANTA - Georgia Southern University students have endorsed two new fees for athletics. The Georgia Board of Regents now must consider them.

October 02, 2012 | Associated Press | State, national sports


Baseball finding chaos, confusion fun

The Texas Rangers are totally set for the playoffs, eager to break out the bats, balls and gloves for really big games.

October 01, 2012 | By Ben Walker Associated Press writer | State, national sports


BCS playoff could be tweaked

ROSEMONT, Ill. - Conference commissioners are considering the possibility of adding another game to be part of the semifinal rotation for the new college football playoff.

September 24, 2012 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


Replacement refs taking heat in NFL

One official was pulled from duty because he's a fan. Another negated a touchdown without ever throwing a penalty flag. Several others had difficulty with basic rules.

September 19, 2012 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


Broncos and Falcons are showing off new offenses

ATLANTA - John Fox and Mike Smith each emphasized power running games in their three years together in the NFC South.

September 17, 2012 | Charles Odum The Associated Press | State, national sports


Preseason concerns prominent in Ga. Southern’s stunning loss

The Georgia Southern Eagles went into the 2012 season with sky-high expectations, a boatload of talent and two huge concerns - the secondary and the kicking game.

September 12, 2012 | Matt Yogus | State, national sports


Russell, Jones earn top SEC honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell is the Southeastern Conference offensive player of the week, Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones received defensive honor and Florida kicker Caleb Sturgis turned in the top special-teams performance.

September 12, 2012 | The Associated Press | State, national sports


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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


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