Since December of 1998 I have put a sports spin on Clemete Moore's classic "Twas The Night Before Christmas". I call my version "Twas The Night Of Christmas".
It usually takes a few hours to write and days to edit but it's something I look forward to each year.
When it's time to begin writing I know Christmas is on the way.
There is a ton of video and story lines to work with...so, inevitably something is left out.
It's a lot of fun to put together.... Hope you enjoy!
Merry Christmas!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Show Me Center Holiday Classic to return in 2011
The 5th seeded Panthers knocked off 4th seeded Cape Central then top seeded Farmington to advance to the Championship game.
There was a lot of concern this could be the final tournament because a title sponsor was not on board this year.
But I have good news to pass along....Tournament Director Mark Ruark tells me this year a record attendance was set for the three day event and he is talking with a few potential corporate sponsors for next season.
Ruark says he is confident a deal can be reached.
If a sponsor can not be signed the Show Me Center has agreed to bring the event back for 2011.
Sports photographer Amie Moschetto takes a look back at this year event...
Keep in mind... she put this together when we thought the tournament was still in limbo for next year.
Enjoy.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
2010 Missouri Soccer All-State
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Rich Payne resigns as Cape Central Football Coach
Coach Payne called the Heartland sports office earlier this afternoon to break the news but did not elaborate.
He did release a statement saying he will now be able to focus on his duties as director of the Cape Girardeau career and technology center.
"I have enjoyed working as the head coach for the past three years. I will miss the players, parents and staff of the Central High school football program.", Payne said. "At the end of the day we coach and teach for the kids; I truly have enjoyed my time with the kids and watching them grow and succeed."After leading the Tigers to a 10-2 season, both losses coming to sikeston, a trip to the playoffs, payne was named SEMO North Conference coach of the year and recieived the Southeast Missouri sports writers coach of the year honer.
No word yet on his replacement.
Coach Payne's press release
Saturday, December 4, 2010
3 and a half hours to kickoff
Just a quick update... 3 and a half hours before kickoff. It's going to be cold day for football (25 degrees at kickoff) but at least the sun is shinning. The game begins at 1:00 pm local (3:00 pm Central).
For what it's worth (some pocket lint maybe) my prediction:
SEMO 17
EWU 24
For what it's worth (some pocket lint maybe) my prediction:
SEMO 17
EWU 24
Redhawks land on red turf for practice
[written Friday night but forgot to actually post]
Just got back from shooting some of the SEMO practice at Roos Field. Some of the players and coaches I talked with thought the field would be much brighter. The team was loose for the brief work out, some of the guys channeled their inner child and jumped into the huge mounds of snow.
It was brutally cold. Official temperature at practice was 26 with a NE wind at 10 mph making it feel like 17 degrees. Perfect football weather... If you are a polar bear.
Playing on a red field makes the uniform choice of each team a bit more relevant. I was told the Redhawks will wear white on black with red helmets and Eastern Washington will probably go with red on red.
I don't envy SEMO QB Matt Scheilble who will have to try and spot the Eagles defenders as they blend into the field.
Just got back from shooting some of the SEMO practice at Roos Field. Some of the players and coaches I talked with thought the field would be much brighter. The team was loose for the brief work out, some of the guys channeled their inner child and jumped into the huge mounds of snow.
It was brutally cold. Official temperature at practice was 26 with a NE wind at 10 mph making it feel like 17 degrees. Perfect football weather... If you are a polar bear.
Playing on a red field makes the uniform choice of each team a bit more relevant. I was told the Redhawks will wear white on black with red helmets and Eastern Washington will probably go with red on red.
I don't envy SEMO QB Matt Scheilble who will have to try and spot the Eagles defenders as they blend into the field.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Blogging from snowy Cheney, WA
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| Roos Field |
The snow should not affect Saturdays game between the Redhawks and Eagles (unless it snows again). Roos Field is spotless, not a flake to be found. The streets and parking lots are a different story. It's so bad the area is under a snow emergency, schools are closed and snow plows are running 24/7.
Roos Field currently holds just under 12,000 but when upgrades are complete will seat 20,000.
The field turf project is completely funded by private support.
I wonder if Michael Roos and his Titans teammate (former SEMO Redhawk) Eugene Amano are trash-talking one another.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
SMRCCA: 2010 Runners of the Year
By SMRCCA
Last spring a number of Southeast Missouri cross country coaches met in order to promote their sport and the runners in this area by forming the Southeast Missouri Regional Cross Country Coaches Association. One of the actions that they voted to take was to select All Regional Cross Country Teams, and a Male and Female Runner Of The Year for the area. The 16 area schools involved cover Class 1 to Class 4, from Doniphan in the far southwest of the region to Oak Ridge on the north.
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| Brandon Shemonia Scott City |
The coaches divided the four classes into two size divisions with Class 1 and 2 forming one division and Class 3 and 4 joining to form the other. In each division the coaches had a ranked vote for the top 14 runners to form a First and Second All Region Team. Those athletes receiving votes, but not acquiring enough to be chosen First or Second Team, were named Honorable Mention. The results of those ballots are as follows:
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| Tori Parry Jackson |
Southeast Missouri Regional Cross Country Coaches Association
2010 All Area Teams and Runners of the Year
Runners of the Year for 2010:
Male - Brandon Shemonia (Scott City)
Femail- Tori Parry (Jackson)
Class 1 and 2 Division Girls
First Team All Southeast Missouri Region
Kristen Dippold Sr. Saxony Lutheran
Melanie Lacey Sr. Scott City
Carlie Bolen So. Oak Ridge
McKenzie Elam Fr. Oak Ridge
Rachael Gruenwald So. Saxony Lutheran
Kalli Hill Fr. Doniphan
Mollie McGowan Fr. Chaffee
Second Team All Southeast Missouri Region
Haley Morris Sr. Woodland
Regan Obermann So. Saxony Lutheran
Amanda Lappe Jr. Oak Ridge
Kaitlyn Burgess Jr. Doniphan
Renae Bartles Jr. Delta
Kendra Kohler Fr. Oak Ridge
Tori Winter Sr. Saxony Lutheran
Honorable Mention All Southeast Missouri Region
Shelbee Burgess Jr. Doniphan
Sarah Winningham Jr. Saxony Lutheran
Brittney Ritter Fr. Doniphan
Breanne Etzold Fr. Saxony Lutheran
Lisa Henderson Sr. Delta
Ashlee Long Fr. Meadow Heights
Class 1 and 2 Division Boys
First Team All Southeast Missouri Region
Brandon Shemonia Jr. Scott City
Ethan Seyer So. Oak Ridge
Zach Riegert Sr. Delta
Caleb Elam Sr. Oak Ridge
Daylan Davis Jr. Meadow Heights
Eric Essner So. Scott City
Brandon Bien So. Advance
Second Team All Southeast Missouri Region
Austin Seabaugh Sr. Delta
Corvin Schoen So. Oak Ridge
Luke Kessee Jr. Scott City
Aaron Yount So. Woodland
Sam Briete Jr. Saxony Lutheran
Jesse Sanders So. Scott City
Jake LeGrand Fr. Oak Ridge
Honorable Mention All Southeast Missouri Region
Steven Bright So. Meadow Heights
Brandon Fritsche So. Saxony Lutheran
Kris Cook Sr. Saxony Lutheran
Tyler Adams Jr. Scott City
Juan Campos Jr. Kelly
Class 3 and 4 Division Girls
First Team All Southeast Missouri Region
Tori Parry Sr. Jackson
Taylor Dickerson Jr. Jackson
Elizabeth Kiblinger Jr. Notre Dame
Laura Chavez Jr. Cape Central
Mary Dohogne Sr. Cape Central
Jordyn Richmond Sr. Cape Central
Lindsey Seabaugh Jr. Jackson
Second Team All Southeast Missouri Region
Maddie Baumgart Fr. Notre Dame
Elsie Anderson Fr. Notre Dame
Breanna Conklin So. Notre Dame
Allison Huskey Fr. Poplar Bluff
Ashley Schmittzehe Sr. Notre Dame
Zhao Ni Dirnberger So. Jackson
Kaitlyn Carpenter Fr. Poplar Bluff
Honorable Mention All Southeast Missouri Region
Anna Crescitelli Fr. Poplar Bluff
Lizzie Kohlbaker Sr. Dexter
Class 3 and 4 Division Boys
First Team All Southeast Missouri Region
Eric Schott Sr. Cape Central
Ethan Holcomb Sr. Notre Dame
Collin Summers Sr. Cape Central
Roy Leighton Sr. Cape Central
Josh Johnson So. Notre Dame
Nate Lincoln Jr. Notre Dame
Brandon Bryant Jr. Cape Central
Second Team All Southeast Missouri Region
Riley Talbut Jr. Jackson
Cole Ross So. Notre Dame
Arman Clark Jr. Cape Central
Lars Monia Sr. Cape Central
Bailey Davidson Fr. Poplar Bluff
Ray Hecht Jr. Jackson
Luke Pelton So. Poplar Bluff
Honorable Mention All Southeast Missouri Region
Lance Essner Sr. Notre Dame
Brock Nanney Sr. Jackson
Matt Gibson Fr. Jackson
Adam Raines Jr. Notre Dame
Jacob Cieslewicz So. Notre Dame
Ethan Sheer Jr. Sikeston
Sunday, November 21, 2010
SEMO draws Eastern Washington in FCS Playoffs
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| Cape Girardeau to Cheney, WA |
Southeast Missouri State draws 5th seeded Eastern Washington in the FCS playoffs. As I write this the game start time is TBA.
Tony Samuel and company will have a tough test. The Eagles enter the playoffs ranked #1 in the most recent Top 25 poll released by The Sports Network.
Get to know the Eastern Washington Eagles:
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| Roos Field |
- 9-2 record and co-champs of the Big Sky Conference
- Have a 7 game win streak
- Average 35 points per game
- Eastern Washington Roos Field. (Think Boise State's blue turf...Only this is red).
- Famous Alumnus: ESPN Radio host Colin Cowherd
- Famous Alumnus: Todd McFarlane (Spawn comic book creator, co-owner of Edmonton Oilers)
Thursday, November 18, 2010
MSHSAA: Valle Catholic pres Concordia
In seven seasons at Valle Catholic coach Naeger has taken the Warriors to the playoffs five times and posted a record of 9-4 (a winning percentage of .692). Last season they advanced to the Championship game but lost to Penney 21-17.
That loss, coupled with the fact the Warriors have plenty of post season experience, has fueled Valle through an impressive season. In three post season games Valle is putting up 51 points a game and allowing 18. Both sides if the ball are playing very well for coach Naeger, but you can say the same for Concordia. The Orioles average 56 and 12 through three playoff games.
What type of game will we see Saturday? A shootout, a defensive struggle?
No on can say with certainty but the Warriors believe it will be a challenge. Concordia runs a bit of a throw-back offense. Instead of the run-and-shoot or no huddle you see many teams using to seemingly score at will, Concordia focuses on a running attack out of the option based veer offense.
"It's going to be a lot different than what we have seen in the past," said Valle Catholic senior Luke Uding.
"I think it's going to be either real close or a shootout."
Despite all of the points put up by both teams during the playoffs Coach Naeger is not buying into this quarterfinal game turning into a track meet.
"I think both teams have way too good of a defense for the game to turn into that type of a game," said Naeger.
Valle Catholic and Concordia begin at 1:30 on Saturday. The winner advances to the Dome in St. Louis to face the Welstran / Wellington-Napolean winner.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
FCS Football Bracket Projection (11-14-10)
The Sports Network released FCS bracket projection over the weekend and put the Redhawks on the road against Missouri Valley Conference champion Northern Iowa.
FCS Football Bracket Projection (11-14-10)
The FCS Playoff selection show is scheduled for 9:00 am Sunday November 21st. It will be aired on ESPNU.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Postgame wrap - SEMO vs Jacksonville State
Hope you were able to watch the SEMO / Jacksonville State game (if not the game is archived on the KFVS Webcast page).
Following the game Todd Richards talked with QB Mat Scheible and RB Henry Harris.
Following the game Todd Richards talked with QB Mat Scheible and RB Henry Harris.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Sports schedule for KFVS 12 & WQWQ
Do not set your sights on the KFVS 12 Sports department... We do not pick which NFL games will air.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
KFVS:
11A-6PM College Football on CBS (DH)
Ole Miss @ TennesseeGeorgia @ Auburn
Ole Miss @ TennesseeGeorgia @ Auburn
WQWQ:
3-6 PM OVC Football SEMO @ Jacksonville State
6-9PM OVC Game of the Week Wazoo Sports
Tennessee State @ UT Martin
Sunday, November 14, 2010
KFVS:
11A-12P The NFL Today
12-4 PM NFL Football Tennessee @ Miami
4-5 PM CBS Sports Spectacular Courage in Sports Awards
12-4 PM NFL Football Tennessee @ Miami
4-5 PM CBS Sports Spectacular Courage in Sports Awards
Saturday, November 20, 2010
KFVS:
12:30-1:30P NFL Films The NFL’s Man in the Hat: Tom Landry
1:30-2PM CBS College Football Special
2-2:30PM College Football Today
2:30-6PM College Football on CBS Ole Miss @ LSU
WQWQ:
4-7 PM OVC Game of the Week Wazoo Sports
Jacksonville State @ Tennessee Tech
Jacksonville State @ Tennessee Tech
Sunday, November 21, 2010
KFVS:
11A-12P The NFL Today
12-6 PM NFL Football
Houston @ NY Jets
Indianapolis @ New England
11A-12P The NFL Today
12-6 PM NFL Football
Houston @ NY Jets
Indianapolis @ New England
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Murray State hoops getting some early National love
(According to ESPN) OVC ranks #18 out of 32 men's D1 conferences and the Missouri Valley comes in at #11.
Former MU Tiger Chase Coffman back on Bengals active roster
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| Chase Coffman /Cincinnati Bengals |
Coffman was waived by the Bengals September 4th and signed to the practice squad a day later after clearing waivers.
The Bengals took Coffman in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. His pro career has been anything but productive. He was inactive for the first twelve games of his rookie season and later placed on injured reserve with bone spurs.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
SEMO @ Jacksonville State to air on WQWQ
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November 6, 2010
Southeast Missouri will Sponsor a Live Television Broadcast of the Redhawks Football Game at Jacksonville State
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – Southeast Missouri State University will present a live television broadcast of the ninth-ranked Redhawks Ohio Valley Conference clash at No. 2 Jacksonville State on Nov. 13. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m., CT, at Paul Snow Memorial Stadium.
Southeast will partner with KFVS to televise the game in the Cape Girardeau /Paducah/Harrisburg market, reaching approximately 400,000 households. It will be aired live on the Heartland’s CW (WQWQ-TV) which is available over the air on channel 12.2, channel 12 on Charter Cable, (additional cable system channel listings can be found at heartlandscw.com) and channel 9 on DirecTV and Dish Network. The game is also scheduled to be available as a free video stream online at KFVS12.com.
“The Southeast Missouri State University fans have been great this season, and although we have a group of fans going down to Jacksonville to watch the game in person, we wanted to make sure the rest of our fans get the opportunity to see the Redhawks in action,” said Southeast President Dr. Ken Dobbins. “Working with KFVS12 to sponsor this live broadcast is a great way to keep our football fans connected to the team and to get the word out to the general public about what a great University Southeast is!”
The Jacksonville State game will mark the fourth time Southeast will be on television this season. The Heartland’s CW also carried the Murray State (Sept. 11), Eastern Illinois (Oct. 2) and Austin Peay (Oct. 16) match-ups, all Redhawk victories. In addition, all Redhawk home games this season have been WebCast free at KFVS12.com.
“We are all excited about this opportunity to play for the OVC Football Championship and we are glad that Redhawk fans throughout the region and across the world will be able to watch the game on The Heartland’s CW and on the internet at KFVS12.com,” added Southeast Director of Athletics John Shafer. “Our partnership with KFVS12 and The Heartland’s CW is one that we truly appreciate and we look forward to future opportunities to work together.”
“We’re thrilled to be able to provide this game to fans who can’t travel to Alabama in person,” said Mike Smythe, KFVS12 Vice President and General Manager. “But most of the credit goes to President Dobbins and Southeast University for stepping up to sponsor the broadcast.”
WQWQ-TV is the CW Network affiliate serving the Cape Girardeau, Paducah, Harrisburg television market, and is a free broadcast service of Raycom Media, Inc. WQWQ is operated by KFVS12, the CBS Network affiliate serving the same market, along with KFVS12.com, and The StormTeam Weather Network.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Redhawks get National recognition
Just saw this in the USA Today. The Redhawks getting more National love.USA Today: SE Missouri turns in winning direction
I was asked by a SEMO fan at Saturday's game against UT Martin if I think the team has "turned the corner on losing seasons". It's a question I hear often.
My long-winded answer.
I'm looking at the current successful football season as if you would a glass of water half full. With one tip of the glass it becomes empty or with some effort it could be filled to the top.
If the Redhawks football program is the proverbial "glass of water" will it fill up or go empty?
SEMO was in a similar position following the 2002 season. They finished 8-4 overall and tied for second in the OVC at 4-2. The next seven seasons were pretty much forgettable...18 win and 49 losses.
So, which direction will the Redhawaks go?
Sports media is often slammed for being too quick to dish out negatives and slow to be positive. Much of the criticism is rightfully deserved.
With that written....I can't congratulate the program and school enough for what they have done and what they could do still do (OVC Title, FCS Playoffs), but I can't jump onto the bandwagon and believe they have completely turned the corner. I really hope they have, but it's hard to go against history (only 3 winning seasons since 1991).
Once this season comes to an end SEMO President Ken Dobbins and school officials have to decide if they believe the program under head coach Tony Samuel (in the final year of his contract) and his staff is the right group to keep the momentum rolling into the future. Will they look at history and think this season is a "blip" on the screen.
I'm glad I do not have to make that choice.
Whatever happens...I only hope the program has turned the corner on losing.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Weekly OVC honor for SEMO & UT Martin player
Defensive player of the week goes to senior linebacker Joshua Jackson. The Texas native had seven tackles, a sack and forced a fumbled. Jackson helped the Redhawks defense hold UT Martin to just 58-total yards and no points in the first half.
Jackson is the third different Redhawk player to earn OVC defensive player of the week honors this season.
Specialist of the week goes to UT Martin punter Jason Hook who punted five times for an average of 45.8 yards a kick in Saturdays loss to SEMO.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Marion coaches rockin' the mic!
Without question one of my favorites is Kerry Martin. He's the type of coach a player would run through a wall to please.
Coach Martin and his staff have always been respectful to me and generous with their time. I can't thank them enough for allowing access to their players and into their and practices.
Am I laying it on thick? I may need the extra brownie-points.
I couldn't let this video fall to waste on the edit room floor. Classic stuff!
Before practice Friday Coach Jeff Cima took the microphone and....uh....well... take a look.
(Barry Manilow is cringing)
Sure hope they don't quite their day jobs!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Shane Kearbey placed on paid administrative leave
Hon tells us there is a personnel investigation and review underway related to an incident between coach Kearbey and a student, which took place Tuesday at school, but Hon did not give specifics.
Kearbey took over the mules program three years ago and has been with the district since 1998. He also serves as the physical education teacher and an assistant track coach.
Dave Seivers will coach the football team for the final regular season game this Thursday against Seckman .
The Mules are 1-8 this season.
Heartland News made contact earlier (Wednesday) with coach Kearbey but he declined comment.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Scheible named OVC Offensive 'Player of the Week'
OFFENSIVE
Matt Scheible, QB • Jr., 6-1, 200 • Washington, Mo. • Southeast Missouri
Scheible accounted for 177 passing yards (a season-high) and 89 rushing yards as No. 13 Southeast Missouri topped Eastern Kentucky 40-21 to win its seventh game in a row, the longest streak for the team since 1975 (and longest at the Division I level). Scheible completed 9-of-10 passes for 177 yards and matched his career-high with three touchdowns. Scheible had two touchdown passes in the first quarter (a 34-yarder to Henry Harris and a 51-yarder to Chantae Ahamefule) as the Redhawks led 20-0 after the first 15 minutes. His only incomplete pass came late in the fourth quarter; Scheible now ranks 13th nationally in passing efficiency (141.99). The junior, who won his second OVC Offensive Player of the Week honor of the season, also used his feet in carrying the ball 20 times for 89 yards (4.4 yards/carry). Scheible currently ranks third in the OVC in rushing (83.2 yards/game). The win was the first-ever for Southeast Missouri over Eastern Kentucky in Cape Girardeau, ending a streak of nine-consecutive losses at home.
Others Nominated: Marques Ivory, Jacksonville State; Lorence Ricks, Eastern Illinois; Casey Brockman, Murray State; Calvin McNairl, Tennessee State; Derek Carr, UT Martin.
DEFENSIVE
Brannon Byrd, LB • Jr., 6-2, 243 • Lucedale, Miss. • Jacksonville State
Byrd has seven tackles, two tackles-for-loss and his first career interception as No. 3 Jacksonville State topped Austin Peay 56-3 in its annual Homecoming game. Byrd was part of a Gamecock defense that limited the Govs to just 67 rushing and 90 passing yards (157 yards of total offense). The junior’s pick in the third quarter near midfield set up Jacksonville State for a touchdown on its next possession. The win was the 12th in a row for JSU, the longest streak in FCS football.
Others Nominated: CJ James, Eastern Illinois; Justin Darden & Tim Cox, UT Martin.
CO-SPECIALIST
Drew Geldbach, K • So., 6-0, 205 • Wildwood, Mo. • Southeast Missouri
Geldbach netted 11 total points, going 5-of-5 on point after attempts and 2-of-2 on field goals in Southeast Missouri’s 40-21 victory over Eastern Kentucky. The sophomore hit from 32 yards and 30 yards in the second half as the Redhawks topped the Colonels for the first time in 10 tries at home and extended its winning streak to seven games. For the season Geldbach is 10-of-13 in field goal attempts and 21-of-24 in point after tries.
CO-SPECIALIST
Nick Campbell, P • Jr., 6-2, 225 • Lawrenceburg, Tenn. • Tennessee Tech
Campbell helped Tennessee Tech win the field position battle on Saturday and thus win the game in topping Tennessee State 21-10 to clinch at least a share of the Sgt. York Trophy for the second-straight season. TTU was out-gained 361-200 by TSU on the night but Campbell downed four of his six punts inside the Tiger 20-yard line, including one that went out-of-bounds at the 3-yard line. Overall the junior punted six times for a 45.5 yards/punt average with a long of 60 yards and a 58-yarder that was downed at the TSU 9-yard line.
Others Nominated: Jeremy Caldwell, Eastern Kentucky; Coty Blanchard, Jacksonville State; Cody Sandlin, UT Martin.
NEWCOMER
Jimmy Garoppolo, QB • Fr., 6-3, 208 • Fr. • Eastern Illinois
Garoppolo completed 26-of-35 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns in Eastern Illinois’ loss to Murray State on Saturday. The true freshman connected on 13 of his first 14 pass attempts to start the game as EIU led 21-14 at halftime. The 300-plus yards and four touchdowns were the most by a Panther quarterback since November 2009. His longest pass was a 45-yard touchdown strike to Lorence Ricks in the first quarter.
Others Nominated: Coty Blanchard, Jacksonville State; Mike Harris, Murray State; DJ McNeil, UT Martin.
2010 OVC Soccer Tournament
By Heather Brown / Ohio Valley Conference
The 2010 Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Soccer Championship field is set.Morehead State Southeast Missouri is the No. 2 seed and along with the Eagles will receive a first-round bye. Austin Peay is the third seed followed by Eastern Illinois, Eastern Kentucky and Murray State
The 2010 Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Soccer Championship field is set.
The entire tournament can be seen for free on OVCSports.TV.
2010 Ohio Valley
THURSDAY, NOV. 4 – FIRST ROUND– Morehead, Ky.
#4 Eastern Illinois vs. #5 Eastern Kentucky – 5 p.m. (OVCSports.TV)
#3 Austin Peay vs. #6 Murray State
FRIDAY, NOV. 5 – SEMIFINALS – Morehead , Ky.
#1 Morehead State vs. Winner of #4 Eastern Illinois vs. #5 Eastern Kentucky – 5 p.m. (OVCSports.TV)
#2 Southeast Missouri vs. Winner of #3 Austin
SUNDAY, NOV. 7 – CHAMPIONSHIP – Morehead , Ky.
Championship match – 1 p.m. (OVCSports.TV)
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Henry Harris named OVC Offensive POW
Southeast is home Saturday hosting Eastern Kentucky in a 1:00 pm kickoff.
You can see the game Webcast live at www.kfvs12.com
OFFENSIVE
Henry Harris, RB • Sr., 5-8, 185 • Memphis, Tenn. • Southeast Missouri
Harris rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns as No. 18-ranked Southeast Missouri topped Austin Peay 41-24 to win its sixth-straight game and improve to 6-1 on the season. Harris carried the ball 35 times and became the first player in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to break the 1,000-yard plateau this season (1,020). The senior also broke the 2,000-yard barrier for his career. The 152-yard effort was his sixth 100-yard rushing game in a row. Harris racked up 308 all-purpose yards for the game, as he had 156 yards on four kickoff returns, including a 71-yarder. Harris currently ranks first nationally in all-purpose yards (238.57/game) and fourth nationally in rushing (145.71 yards/game). It marked the fourth time this season Harris has been named OVC Offensive Player of the Week.
Others Nominated: Calvin Middleton, Jacksonville State; Jocques Crawford, Tennessee Tech; Derek Carr, UT Martin.
CO-DEFENSIVE
Caleb Mitchell, DB • So., 6-1, 190 • Russellville, Ala. • Tennessee Tech
Marcus Edwards, LB • So., 6-1, 225 • Alabaster, Ala. • Tennessee Tech
The duo combined for 14 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two interceptions as Tennessee Tech topped Eastern Illinois 34-20. Mitchell forced three turnovers by himself, forcing a fumble and picking off two EIU passes. Early in the second quarter Mitchell picked off a pass and went 36 yards for a touchdown to get the Golden Eagles on the board. His second interception came in the end zone, ending a drive where Eastern Illinois was looking to cut the margin to one score. Mitchell also had seven tackles (six solo) and a sack. Edwards ended up with 4.5 sacks for 31 yards worth of lost yards as TTU held EIU to just 39 net rushing yards. The sophomore added seven tackles (four solo). The 4.5 sacks were part of eight by the Golden Eagle team which tied the school record.
Others Nominated: Antwaun Majors, Austin Peay; Rodney Garrott, Jacksonville State; Justin Darden, UT Martin.
CO-SPECIALIST
Rashad Haynes, RS/DB • Sr., 5-11, 178 • Rockledge, Fla. • Eastern Illinois
Haynes became the first Eastern Illinois player in nearly six years to return a punt for a touchdown, scoring on a 46-yard return in the first quarter against Tennessee Tech on Saturday. His return put the Panthers up 7-0 with 7:27 to play in the opening quarter. On defense the senior added five tackles and a pass break-up.
CO-SPECIALIST
Jordan Berry, P • R-Fr., 6-5, 195 • Essendon, Victoria, Australia • Eastern Kentucky
Berry averaged 52.3 yards on six punts in Eastern Kentucky's loss at UT Martin on Saturday. Berry put four of those punts inside the Skyhawk 20-yard line and had a 75-yard punt, which was just three yards short of the EKU all-time record. The punt rolled to the UTM 3-yard line in the third quarter. Berry also showed off his running skills by rushing for a first down on a 4th and 11 play in the third quarter.
Others Nominated: Coty Blanchard, Jacksonville State; Drew Geldbach, Southeast Missouri; Matthew Barker, Tennessee Tech.
NEWCOMER
Jocques Crawford, RB • Sr., 6-1, 238 • Memphis, Tenn. • Tennessee Tech
Crawford carried the ball 19 times for a career-high 127 yards (6.7 yards/carry) and two touchdowns in Tennessee Tech's 34-20 victory over Eastern Illinois. Crawford rushed for a 1-yard touchdown later in the second quarter and added a 2-yard score to open the fourth quarter and help widen the TTU lead to 14 points.
Others Nominated: Cameron Berra, Eastern Illinois; Jordan Berry, Eastern Kentucky; Coty Blanchard, Jacksonville State; T.J. Drakeford, UT Martin.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Salukis prepare for key game with UNI
But that is the situation in Carbondale for the 21st ranked Salukis. A team that began the season ranked 2nd but has plummeted in the polls since losing in week two to Illinois.
"We are at a point where every game is critical," said SIU Head Coach Dale Lennon. "We just have to keep the focus on the preparation and not get too caught up in the magnitude of everything and if you do that I think you give yourself a chance."
Saturday at Saluki Stadium the Salukis can firmly put the ship back on track with a win over Northern Iowa. The Panthers won't be a cake-walk for SIU as they enter with a 2-2 record and number 15 ranking.
"There is no doubt this is a big game," said SIU Head Coach Dale Lennon. "You look at the history of it and the winner has usually had an upper hand in pursing the conference championship"
With the win last week over Illinois State which ended the three game losing streak the Salukis regained confidence and can draw on recent history for extra momentum. They have won 10 of 14 against Northern Iowa when playing in Carbondale.
"It's a big game for us as far as fans-wise and just the alumni and tradition as far as being a physical tough match-up," said Salukis defensive back Korey Lindsey. "We are just trying to keep that going on for the most part."
Thursday, September 30, 2010
2013 Redhawks to play Ole Miss in football
Southeast Missouri State announces today a one game agreement with the University of Mississippi to play football in 2013. The Redhawks will face the Rebels in Oxford, MS September 7th, 2013.
Ole Miss competes at the Football Bowl Subdivision level (formerly 1-A) in the Southeastern Conference.
SEMO has a connection to Ole Miss - SEMO Athletics Director John Shafer held the same position in Oxford from 1998-2002 and SEMO mens basketball coach Dickey Nutt is a younger brother of Mississippi head football coach Houston Nutt.
The Redhawks will also play another "money" game in 2011 against Purdue.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Cardinals eliminated from postseason
The '95 season (which was limited to 144 games) began April 25th after the players strike ended. The strike began August 11th 1994 and lasted 232 days.
Please allow me to be excited... As a life long Reds fans it's been tough remaining interested and excited about my team for the entire season. The Reds are usually an afterthought around the All-Star break, so for them to play meaningful baseball the second half of the season is a bit foreign to me (and Reds Nation).
At least for the next couple of weeks I get a little taste of what it's like to be a Cardinals fan....My team with a chance to go to the World Series!
To quote Cincinnati Reds veteran play-by-play announce Marty Brennaman, "And this one belongs to the Reds."
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