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]]> RUSSELLVILLE - With a berth in the Class 5A state semifinals on the line, Russellville coach Doug Goodwin urged his players to look past all the hype surrounding the unbeaten, top-ranked Cullman Bearcats. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215035 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215032
]]> BIRMINGHAM - Deion Belue ran right into a wall of Midfield tacklers for a loss forcing a last-second field goal before halftime Friday night. That was one of the only times the Patriots were able shut down Deshler's playmaker on the dry synthetic turf at Lawson Field. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215032 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215030
]]> WAYNESBORO, Tenn. - Dillon Warren called it unbelievable. So did Tyler Rice. That's unbelievable, as in No. 2 Wayne County 21, No. 1 Jo Byrns 14 in overtime. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215030 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215029
]]> APPALACHIAN - With its offense struggling in the first half against Appalachian Friday night, R.A. Hubbard decided to get back to the basics. The result was 21 points on just 11 plays to start the third quarter and Hubbard cruised to a 34-0 victory in the third round of the Class 1A playoffs. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215029 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215009
]]> FLORENCE - The North Alabama men and women return to action today after both posted home wins Thursday night as the Lions host Ouachita Baptist. Tip-off at Flowers Hall is at 5 p.m. for the women's game and 7 p.m. for the men. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215009 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215031
]]> HACKLEBURG - Coach Rod Hudson's Hackleburg team wasted no time pouncing on Gaston on Friday night, and that was by design. The Panthers (13-0) continued the best season in school history, scoing on their first three possessions to blank the Bulldogs 44-0 and advance to the Class 2A semifinals next week. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215031 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215033
]]> PIEDMONT - Most wouldn't expect the victorious team's defense to receive much credit in a game in which 98 points were scored between the competitors. But such was the case in No. 6 Piedmont's 63-35 win against Hamilton in the quarterfinals of the AHSAA Class 3A state football playoffs Friday night at The Field of Champions. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215033 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215034
]]> Byron Graham had a successful debut as the Florence boys head coach Friday night as the Falcons opened their season with a 59-43 victory over Sheffield. Darius Williams scored 18 points and Corey Ricks added 15 as the Falcons defeated the Bulldogs, who were also playing their first game of the year. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/sports60/911215034 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205023
]]> FLORENCE - A first-round bye in the Division II playoffs resulted in a clean house for Michael Johnson. North Alabama's senior linebacker was anxious to get back on the field after the Lions lost to West Alabama in the final regular season game. UNA (10-1), however, earned a first-round bye in the playoffs, so Johnson had to wait. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205023 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/sports60/911205022
]]> RUSSELLVILLE - Doug Goodwin appreciates good offensive football, but the Russellville coach also knows how to balance risk versus reward. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/sports60/911205022 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205019
]]> TUSCALOOSA - For more than a month, Eryk Anders dealt silently with an ankle injury. In fact, his numbers improved since the senior said it started bothering him during the Oct. 17 win over South Carolina. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205019 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205037
]]> FLORENCE - Daviel Clements came to North Alabama with the reputation as a scorer. On Thursday night, Clements showed UNA fans that the reputation was well deserved. Clements scored 17 points in a 5 minute span midway through the second half to help the Lions claim their first win of the season with a 95-86 victory over Henderson State. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205037 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205024
]]> FLORENCE - North Alabama capitalized on its free throw opportunities Thursday night as the Lions rolled to an 81-68 victory over Henderson State at Flowers Hall. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205024 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205036
]]> BEAR CREEK - Trent Williams finished with 31 points and led four Phillips players with double digits, as the Bears earned a 74-64 win in boys high school basketball action against Brilliant. Matt Gilbert added 16 points, David Demastus scored 12 and Alex Furgale had 10 for Phillips (3-2, 2-0 Class 1A, Area 15). Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205036 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/sports60/911205020
]]> Cullman (12-0) at Russellville (10-2) Radio: AM-920 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/sports60/911205020 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/sports60/911205021
]]> The AHSAA has moved the site of tonight's Class 4A football playoff game between Deshler and Midfield due to poor field conditions at Midfield's home field, the state high school athletics governing institution announced Thursday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/sports60/911205021 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195023
]]> FLORENCE - North Alabama quarterback Harrison Beck is among nine national finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195023 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/sports60/911195022
]]> TUSCUMBIA - Deion Belue remembers a time when he was lucky to step foot on the football field for any meaningful minutes. Back then as a freshman, the rangy 5-foot-8 athlete watched from the sideline as older and larger teammates stole the show. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/sports60/911195022 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195021
]]> TUSCALOOSA - Had the plan followed it's original draft, B.J. Coleman's trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium would be history by now. He would still be a quarterback at Tennessee - possibly a starter - as it started the rebuilding project under Lane Kiffin. That plan, however, took a hard turn seven months ago. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195021 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195024
]]> Arkansas Tech coach Steve Mullins doesn't make any excuses when discussing his team's 42-17 loss to North Alabama back on Oct. 3. "There are no "What ifs," from that game," Mullins said. "We just got whipped by an outstanding UNA team. We've gone back and looked at the film this week and it's as ugly on film as it was that night." Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195024 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195037
]]> Improving their shooting and rebounding are the main goals for the North Alabama men tonight as the Lions host Henderson State. Tip-off at Flowers Hall is at 6 p.m. for the women's game and 8 p.m. for the men. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195037 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/articles/911185016
]]> Their style of play might be different, but North Alabama's Harrison Beck and Arkansas Tech'S Nick Graziano have plenty in common. Both are senior quarterbacks who spent four years playing in Division I before transferring to a Division II program. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/articles/911185016 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/articles/911185014
]]> TUSCALOOSA - From a potential backup to one of the national interception leaders, Mark Barron's sophomore season is coming together quite nicely. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/articles/911185014 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/articles/911185017
]]> AUBURN - Two weeks ago, Auburn's Demond Washington was a backup cornerback. Then, the junior college transfer's job description changed dramatically. He became a starting safety with the season-ending neck injury to Zac Etheridge, and has also taken over punt and kick return duties. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/articles/911185017 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/sports60/911185015
]]> The second round of the high school playoffs was a week for rematches. The third week, not so much. Six area teams remain alive in the chase for the Super Six, including perennial powers Russellville and Deshler. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/sports60/911185015 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/sports60/911185041
]]> TUSCUMBIA - Four different players scored in double figures as Covenant Christian defeated Red Bay 60-49 to improve to 3-0 on the season. John Baggett had a game-high 19 points for Covenant Christian, including seven third quarter points that helped the Eagles pull away from a 29-23 halftime lead for the win. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091118/sports60/911185041 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091117/articles/911175029
]]> FLORENCE - One season is over and a new one begins as North Alabama hosts Arkansas Tech in the second round of the Division II playoffs Saturday at Braly Stadium. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091117/articles/911175029 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091117/articles/911175030
]]> TUSCALOOSA - George Carlin's seven forbidden words have company this week around the Alabama football complex. Auburn and Florida. Bad and worse. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091117/articles/911175030 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091117/articles/911175032
]]> TUSKEGEE- Niala Harris scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to power the North Alabama women to a 69-66 victory at Tuskegee on Monday. It was the first win of the season for the Lions (1-3), who lost three games last week at the Disney Classic. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091117/articles/911175032 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091116/articles/911165027
]]> FLORENCE - A lack of rebounding ruined any hopes of a successful start to North Alabama's season Sunday afternoon. Christian Brothers consistently was able to get second shots and took advantage of the opportunities in beating UNA 78-65 at Flowers Hall in the season opener for both teams. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091116/articles/911165027