Jackets have grit, potential Sep 7, 2008
Maybe ajc SHOULD start covering Georgia Southern football vs pretending real football isn t played here. Chris (GT s other Georgia Southern coaching candidate) Hatcher s 2nd generation Hatch Attack is underway now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Good luck: Ga. Southern suspends 8 for Georgia game Aug 22, 2008
(AP) - Eight Georgia Southern football players were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia. Football coach Chris Hatcher released a statement Wednesday to announce the suspensions for a violation of team rules. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eight Georgia Southern players out Aug 21, 2008
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Ga. Southern studies Div. I Nov 30, 2007
The Georgia Southern football program is taking a measured step toward competing on the NCAA Division I level. The school's administration announced Thursday it will begin a feasibility study to "provide a comprehensive, systematic assessment of the requirements for, and impact of, a potential move.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thomas likely to be back for EIU Oct 25, 2007
Pat Osterman, a former assistant sports information director at Eastern, may not get his Georgia Southern football team on the cover of Sports Illustrated but his team beat the Appalachian State team that was featured a month or so ago. Appalachian State stunned the college football world with that early season upset win over Michigan but the past Saturday Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 38-35 in a Southern Conference game between nationally ranked Football Championship Subdivision... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Notes from Tuesday's Southern Conference Football Coaches Teleconference Sep 26, 2007
On first impressions of Georgia Southern:"Jayson Foster, Jayson Foster, Jayson Foster. He is unbelievable with what he can. Chattanooga put two guys on him at time and he still was able to get up the field. He's a play maker and they're putting the ball in his hands. But they also have some great players in key positions around him. Defensively, they play hard, use their hands well and have good athletes in the secondary. They're young, but overall, they're a typical Georgia Southern football... (Catamountsports.com)
Hatcher era begins for Eagles Aug 7, 2007
Lee, an 80-year-old retiree, has attended every Georgia Southern football game and seen more than his share of practices. On a humid Monday morning, Lee is eager to witness the team's first official day of practice under new coach Chris Hatcher. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hatch Attack hits HOG Apr 12, 2007
He s still pretty new to Georgia Southern football. Still don t know a whole lot about Statesboro, Hatcher said. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Hatcher introduced as Ga. Southern coach Jan 20, 2007
" Former Georgia Southern defensive end Tim Durden said he thought Russell's words were coming out of a young man's body. "I had to stand on my toes and look over the crowd because it was like hearing a 33-year-old Erk Russell," Durden said. "He's very polished and the things he said will be very appreciated from the people who give their money to come watch Georgia Southern football. " Hatcher said his offense would be a little like Texas Tech's or West Virginia's. When the Eagles have players... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
VanGorder departure hits local boosters by surprise Jan 19, 2007
A tradition started by coach Erk Russell, who revived the Georgia Southern football program in 1981 and brought it national prominence. During his 17 years with the Eagles, Russell won three I-AA championships and three Coach of the Year awards before retiring in 1989. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Georgia defensive guru Russell eulogized on field Sep 11, 2006
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Ga. Southern: Final goodbye for Erk Russell Sep 11, 2006
- Erk Russell was eulogized Sunday at the 50-yard line of the field where he made national champions of a Georgia Southern football program he had built from scratch. More than 2,000 fans, former players and coaches streamed into Paulson Stadium for Russell's funeral two days after he died at 80 of an apparent stroke. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Eagles ranked 12th in preseason football poll Aug 9, 2006
Georgia Southern football worked out Monday morning then had a short walk through in the afternoon as the Eagles spent their last day in shells. Tuesday morning s practice marks the first day the team can go in full pads. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
VanGorder stays busy in Statesboro Apr 22, 2006
The Georgia Southern football coach had an appointment for 1:30. And it was about 1:35. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
