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Concussions increasingly common on the football field

Four Greenville High School athletes are out with concussions this year. Concussions are becoming the most common injuries on the football field, especially among young players. Greenville Head Coach Josh McLendon said he’s had four players this season with concussions and that’s a relatively low number. He said his team always gets banged up by the end of the season, but…

Auburn fans happy after victory over Arkansas

Auburn fans got a long awaited surprise Saturday when the Tigers beat the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Tigers took control of the game from the beginning, beating the Razorbacks 56-3. Fans watching the game said it was like watching an entirely different team. “I saw the 2013 team again, is what I saw,” said fan Rusty Buys. “It was a terrific team, they…

Fans pleased with Auburn’s first SEC win

The latest SEC match up for the Auburn Tigers was against LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Fans who came out to the game might have been a little disappointed with the first half performance, but the end of the game left them happy. Auburn defense held up for most of the game, but the offense was a little lacking for some fans….

Pastor speaks out about viral Facebook post

Joyner reads his resignation letter aloud in a Sweet Home Baptist Church pew. An Alabama pastor’s comments went viral thanks to a post on Facebook. He claims they weren’t his words, and that he was misquoted. Allen Joyner is the pastor at Sweet Home Baptist Church in Mckenzie. He’s also been the volunteer announcer for the Mckenzie Tigers Football team…

How was the first football Saturday?

The first game of a football season can be high stakes: a win gets fans excited for the season but a loss can set the bar low for a good year. The first games for Alabama and Auburn had rough beginnings, but ultimately fans are still excited about the 2016 year. Alabama fans were mostly hesitant about their new quarterback, a…

Greenville Tigers Ready for Football Season

The Greenville Tigers are kicking off the football season with a Jamboree Game against Stanhope Elmore High School Thursday night. The game will have three quarters of play by the Varsity teams, then the second string and Junior Varsity team will take over in the fourth quarter. It’s a game that will give everyone a chance to play and both…

Greenville Football Team Tries to Keep Cool

The Alabama summer heat makes everyone want to stay inside, but summer athletes who play outdoor sports don’t always have that option. They’ve got to do whatever it takes to stay cool and safe in the heat. Coaches for the Greenville Tigers Football team understand that, and do what they can to keep their players safe. Two hour practice times…

Coaches Getting a Lesson from the Legends

High School coaches aren’t usually sitting on the bench, but coaches from across the River Region took one for the team to learn more about the game from some of the best coaches in Alabama history. Former Alabama Coach Mike DuBose and former Troy coach Larry Blakeney had a sit-down meeting with coaches at the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s…

SEC Media Days: Auburn Players Show Support for Head Coach

Day 1 of SEC Media Days in Hoover kicked off with the Auburn Tigers taking center state.  After a disappointing season last year, the Tigers hope to rebound in 2016.  Katherine Donnelly talked to players about their confidence in head coach Gus Malzahn. Categories: Auburn, Sports, Video Tags: Auburn, auburn tigers, College Football, football, sec

Fans Excited about SEC Media Days

With day one of SEC Media Days in the books, fans in Montgomery are excited that college football season is getting closer. Alabama fan Roy Clark has high hopes for the season. “I hope to see them go all the way,” he said, “that’s every year, but of course every team I would think thinks that.” Auburn fan Caitlin Eiland…