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South Alabama Football Prepare for Another Ranked Opponent on the Road

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It has been a few difficult weeks for the South Alabama Jaguars football team (3-4; 2-2 in Sun Belt play) as they suffered two tough road losses in a row. Last Saturday, the Jaguars put up one tough fight as they traveled to face the undefeated #15 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Despite a tight matchup and a good defensive performance … Continue reading South Alabama Football Prepare for Another Ranked Opponent on the Road

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Jags Have an Up-and-Down Performance in 23-6 Loss at #15 Coastal Carolina

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Last Saturday, the South Alabama Jaguars played their toughest game of the season when they had to take on the undefeated #15 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on the road. This was a game where the Jaguars would be judged on their capabilities to win but their willingness to compete. Despite a huge fight from the Jaguars, they could not find … Continue reading Jags Have an Up-and-Down Performance in 23-6 Loss at #15 Coastal Carolina

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Jags Football Preparing for Tough Road Trip Against Undefeated #15 Coastal Carolina

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars had a huge goal ahead of them going into week nine of the 2020 College Football season, looking to remain on top of the Sun Belt Conference Western Division and endure four of their next five games on the road. Last Thursday was their first test in their remaining season as they faced the Georgia … Continue reading Jags Football Preparing for Tough Road Trip Against Undefeated #15 Coastal Carolina

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Georgia Southern Eagles Took Over Aggressive Fourth Quarter as Jaguars lost 24-17

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars had a huge goal ahead of them going into week nine of the 2020 College Football season, looking to remain on top of the Sun Belt Conference Western Division and endure four of their next five games on the road. Last Thursday was their first test in their remaining season as they faced the Georgia … Continue reading Georgia Southern Eagles Took Over Aggressive Fourth Quarter as Jaguars lost 24-17

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Jaguars Travel to Take On the Georgia Southern Eagles on Thursday night

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It is a short around for the South Alabama Jaguars (3-2; 2-0 in Sun Belt play) as they travel to the Georgia Southern Eagles (3-2; 1-2 in Sun Belt play) this Thursday night. The Jaguars are coming off their most decisive win of the season with a 38-14 home victory over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. Last season, the Jaguars lost … Continue reading Jaguars Travel to Take On the Georgia Southern Eagles on Thursday night

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Jaguars Win Big Against the ULM Warhawks 38-17

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor There were high expectations for the South Alabama Jaguars as they hosted the last-place team in the Sun Belt Conference, the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. The Jaguars were looking to start their best five-game start under third-year head coach Steve Campbell as they had a great opportunity to do so facing up against a Warhawks team with no wins and five … Continue reading Jaguars Win Big Against the ULM Warhawks 38-17

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South Alabama Ready for Potential Big Win Against Louisiana-Monroe

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Things are looking good for the South Alabama Jaguars (2-2; 1-0 in Sun Belt play) as they started conference play with a 30-20 home win over the Texas State Bobcats last weekend. The Jaguars have a chance to extend their record and climb higher in the conference standings as they take on the worst team in the conference in … Continue reading South Alabama Ready for Potential Big Win Against Louisiana-Monroe

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Athletes play on despite risks

By: Gabrielle Ducote and Tamarcus Lang Photo by: Michael Hanich COVID-19’s impact on college football is well-known, but athletes in other contact sports like women’s soccer and men’s basketball are being deeply affected.  After waiting for their schedule, the USA women’s soccer team finally kicked off their season on Sept. 6, almost a month later than normal. Despite the delay, the team is currently 5-3 … Continue reading Athletes play on despite risks

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Jaguars Football Continues to Voice Advocacy for Social Justice

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Last Saturday, you might have noticed something different from the South Alabama Jaguars’ jerseys in their 30-20 home win of the Texas State Bobcats. Several players from the starting quarterback in Desmond Trotter to the backups and non-dressed players on the sidelines had a special message on the jerseys where their names usually … Continue reading Jaguars Football Continues to Voice Advocacy for Social Justice

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Jaguars Football Start Sun Belt Play with a 30-20 win over Texas State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Micheal Dunn | Photographer It has been more than three weeks since the South Alabama Jaguars took the field at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Last Saturday was a new start for the Jaguars as they played their first Sun Belt Conference game against the Texas State Bobcats game. The Jaguars’ new start was a great start as they … Continue reading Jaguars Football Start Sun Belt Play with a 30-20 win over Texas State

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Football, Graduation, and Finding Priorities in a Pandemic

By: Hayden Cordova | Managing Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer OPINION COVID-19’s impact on South and the local area remains strong, even if its effects on students’ day-to-day lives have become old news.  Even late into 2020, tough decisions have to be made to accommodate public safety.  On Oct. 9 of 2020, South announced that the fall semester’s commencement ceremony will take place … Continue reading Football, Graduation, and Finding Priorities in a Pandemic

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Overview South Alabama’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies and their Rivalry game with Troy

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor 2020 has been a disastrous year for everyone globally with COVID-19, systematic racism, and natural disasters. Still, people are pressing on to make the better of these unfortunate situations. Classes, athletic events, and clubs took a big hit in participation, and the university altered students’ graduation dates in numerous ways. Some students, both in undergraduate and graduate levels, had … Continue reading Overview South Alabama’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies and their Rivalry game with Troy

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