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Russell ready to rumble

You've probably heard his name by now.

August 15, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Local Roundup: SoCon announces ESPN3.com deal

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Southern Conference announced Monday that it has signed a four-year extension with ESPN3.com to deliver a minimum of 45 live regular season league games and conference championships per year. The addition of games on ESPN3.com extends ESPN's current four-year deal with the Southern Conference, which continues through the 2014-2015 season..

August 15, 2011 | From staff reports | Georgia Southern

Moore, GSU o-line in sync

Every offensive line needs a leader.

August 13, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Local Roundup: Meet the Eagles set for Saturday

Georgia Southern plays host to its annual "Meet The Eagles" day on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Paulson Stadium. The event starts at 4 p.m. and will be the first opportunity for fans to interact with Georgia Southern student-athletes.

August 13, 2011 | From staff reports | Georgia Southern

Presume back from 2010 injury

Hudson Presume has seen a little bit of everything over the last four-plus years of Georgia Southern football.

August 12, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

To redshirt, or not to redshirt

Perhaps the biggest dilemma a college football coach faces during fall camp is deciding which freshmen to play immediately and which to redshirt and develop for a year.

August 11, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

'The forgotten season'

The Georgia Southern Eagles played their first collegiate football schedule of the modern era in 1982, but today, as we approach the season that marks 30th anniversary of the first year of the new era of Georgia Southern football, we take a look back at 'Erk's Eagles,' and the three-game club schedule they played during the fall of 1981 - the forgotten season.

August 10, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern's special trio

Quick, name all three Georgia Southern players who have been starting since 2008.

August 09, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Calling in the B-backups

In 2010, true freshman Robert Brown was the first 1,000-yard rusher Georgia Southern had seen since Jayson Foster in 2007.

August 08, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

New face, same attitude

Before Jack Curtis came to Georgia Southern in the offseason to take over as defensive coordinator, he was no stranger to the Eagles - or what they were doing on defense.

August 06, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Local Roundup: Lady Eagles open preseason practice

First-year Georgia Southern Lady Eagles soccer coach Lindsey Vanderspiegel opened her first preseason training camp at Georgia Southern Friday with a pair of appearances on the field. The Eagles were on the field at 8 a.m. for fitness testing before holding an evening practice at Eagle Field.

August 06, 2011 | From staff reports | Georgia Southern

JB's road to recovery

His name is Johnathan Bryant, but you can just call him J.B.

August 05, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Local Roundup: Roache named a top MLB prospect

COTUIT, Mass. - Georgia Southern baseball's Victor Roache earned his final honor in the Cape Cod League after winning the Outstanding Pro Prospect Award and the Cotuit Kettleer's MVP Award.

August 05, 2011 | From staff reports | Georgia Southern

Back to work

It's really hot outside.

August 04, 2011 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Local Roundup: GSU softball coach resigns

Georgia Southern Athletics Director Sam Baker has accepted a letter of resignation from head softball coach Maggie Johnson following three years of service to the University. Johnson led the Eagles to an 87-80 overall record and was the fastest coach in Eagle Softball history to reach 50 wins.

August 04, 2011 | From staff reports | Georgia Southern

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