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Austin sweeps

Muscle Shoals’ No. 22, high-scoring senior Ralston Turner, was upstaged by Austin High’s own No. 22, who was playing in only his third varsity game. Freshman Dedrick Mostello broke loose for … more

By R. Sirvell Carter
Sports Writer | 11/21/09 | 66 views

Hartselle’s season ends

McCALLA — After a first half that couldn’t have gone much better for Hartselle High’s football team, the second half was more of a blur. The visiting Tigers stole the show before … more

By Brooke Milam
Sports Writer | 11/21/09 | 81 views

Vols find success in the air

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee wide receivers coach Frank Wilson has found himself drilling a different lineup of players almost every week. He’s had players missing because of injuries. Others … more

By Beth Rucker
Associated Press Writer | 11/21/09 | 52 views

Tide seniors survive early turmoil

TUSCALOOSA — The Alabama football program Mike Johnson entered as a freshman in 2006 hardly resembles the one he’ll exit at year’s end. Staggering and stumbling for a decade’s worth … more

By Michael Casagrande
Sports Writer | 11/21/09 | 40 views

Lions looking for a repeat

FLORENCE — It’s an intriguing rematch, a matchup of two Harlon Hill Trophy finalists and a do-or-die situation all in one. Those are just a few of the storylines Saturday as No. 5 North … more

By Jeff McIntyre
The TimesDaily | 11/21/09 | 30 views

No clear Heisman choice

Thursday’s mail brought the Heisman Trophy ballot, and it’s harder than in past years to figure out who to include. Mine is ballot No. 236, and I’ve had it since 2003. Voters are required to … more

11/21/09 | 25 views

Tigers losing battle against yellow flags

AUBURN — Saturday’s loss at Georgia served as just the latest reminder of how much penalties have cost Auburn this season. Auburn committed nine penalties for 60 yards during the game, … more

By Luke Brietzke
Sports Writer | 11/21/09 | 18 views

Keeping his goals in sight

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — If not for a freak childhood eye injury, Malcolm Sheppard’s career would have been totally different. Or so he says. “I probably would have been a quarterback or a … more

By Noah Trister
Associated Press Writer | 11/21/09 | 10 views

Auburn Notes

Smith lawsuit AUBURN — The lawsuit filed Tuesday against running back Eric Smith won’t necessarily have any football ramifications for Auburn soon. LukeBrietzke Sports … more

11/21/09 | 16 views

Bulldogs a win from East crown

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M’s rollercoaster season has it on the brink of a SWAC title game appearance. A&M won 13-5 last week over Jackson State, putting the Bulldogs in the driver’s seat … more

By R. Sirvell Carter
Sports Writer | 11/21/09 | 16 views