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GSU Football Notebook: Learning curve starting to level for Eagles
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J.J. Wilcox, a sophomore Georgia Southern slotback, makes a cut Saturday against Chattanooga at Finley stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. Saturday. Wilcoxhas emerged as one of the offense's biggest playmakers as the Eagles have begun to form an identity under their first-year coaching staff. - photo by PAUL BARKLEY/ Special to the Herald
The win/loss column may not be where the Georgia Southern Eagles wanted it to be at this point before the season started, but with so many question marks entering the year on the offensive side of the ball, first-year coach Jeff Monken has a better feel for his team’s capabilities six games in. The Eagles (3-3, 1-2 Southern Conference) have seen playmakers emerge from all over the backfield. "I think we’ve got a pretty good idea of what each of those guys brings to the table as an individual," Monken said.