Athletics have evolved over 50 years
The University of South Alabama has been in celebration mode this year as the university comes into its 50 years of existence.
By Jayson Curry | Senior Reporter 18 June 2013
Student activities have changed, grown over time
Student activities on the South Alabama campus have been around nearly as long as the university itself has. As long as there have been students at USA...
By Patrick Herring | Sports Editor 18 June 2013
Softball dismantles Trojans, matches 2012 win total
It took head coach Becky Clark and her team ten fewer conests to get to the program record of 41 wins this season than it took in 2012. The total that will surely be added to with two more regular season contests and the Sun Belt Conference tournament still to be played.
By Patrick Herring | Sports Editor 30 April 2013
Baseball sweeps Jacksonville State, takes series against ULM
South Alabama baseball put together a flurry of wins last week against Jacksonville State and UL-Monroe, using solid pitching and clutch hitting on their way to a six game winning streak.In game one against Jacksonville State, the Jags had to play catch for much of the game, but seven unanswered runs led them to a 9-6 comeback victory.
By JT Crabtree | LOC Editor 30 April 2013
2013 NFL Draft proves nothing’s a sure thing
Had former Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season last year, he likely would have been a top ten overall selection, maybe even top five. Instead of declaring for the draft, though, he chose to come back and play another season at USC.
By Patrick Herring | Sports Editor 30 April 2013
USA Sports Briefs
Women’s golf senior Golightly named All-Sun Belt. It was announced Thursday that South Alabama’s Kristen Golightly was named Second Team All-Sun Belt Conference for her efforts this season.
By UsaJaguars.com 30 April 2013
Concussions becoming an increasing problem in football
Here’s a quick test: Starting with December and going backwards, state the months of the year. “December, November, October...” Having trouble yet? If so, there may be a chance you have had a concussion.
By Dalton Orwig | Contributing Writer 30 April 2013
Fowler introduced as new women’s basketball head coach
The women’s basketball program was left without a head basketball coach for the first time in 13 seasons when Rick Pietri was relieved of his duties at the end of this basketball season. The coaching search committee, which is made up of Athletic Director Dr. Joel Erdmann and acting president John Smith...
By Patrick Herring | Sports Editor 22 April 2013
Patterson brings veteran experience to the hometown team
Junior Jordan Patterson has quickly become the face of South Alabama baseball during his time as a Jaguar, and it’s easy to see why.
Patterson leads the Jags in batting average, runs scored, hits, doubles, walks, hit by pitch, on-base percentage, slugging percentage...
By JT Crabtree | LOC Editor 22 April 2013
Softball stomps Warhawks, win streak at 11 games
A week of rest can be a double-edged sword for a softball team. On the one hand, the players get plenty of much needed rest heading into the home stretch of the season. On the other hand, they may get rusty with so much time in between games. For South Alabama, the latter wasn’t an issue.
By Patrick Herring | Sports Editor 22 April 2013
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