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QB Battle Continues at Alabama State

MONTGOMERY – When Alabama State University Head Football Coach Brian Jenkins started preseason camp, he stated at that time all positions were open for competition even though the Hornets had 14 starters returning from last season. As ASU enters week two of preseason camp his thoughts have not changed.

Troy Introduces Jeremy Mcclain as New Athletic Director

Jeremy McClain was introduced as Troy University’s new Director of Athletics by Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., at a press conference Friday morning. McClain, has served as the Deputy Director of Athletics at Southern Miss for the past three years, succeeds John Hartwell, who was named Vice President and Director of Athletics at Utah State in July.

Marlon Davidson Sets Decision Date

Coveted defensive end Marlon Davidson will decide his collegiate fate in just a few weeks, declaring intentions to announce Sept. 4. The 6’4″, 260-pound prospect is widely expected to pick between a pair of in-state powerhouses—Auburn or Alabama.

Alabama Football Takes Part in Second Two-A-Day of Fall Camp

The University of Alabama football team’s second two-a-day practice of 2015 fall camp got underway on Thursday morning at 9:30 as the Crimson Tide put together a two-hour session in full pads on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. The team’s second practice of the day is set for a 7:30 p.m. start in shells.