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  • August 25,1999 SPORTS 15 1999 Southern Conference Football by Mike Poston Contributing Writer This year's Southern Conference looks similar to last season. Georgia Southern and Appalachian are one and two and they will both be fighting to win the conference. However, this year might see the resurgence of Western Carolina as a serious contender. As always it that time of year when the talk stops and the action begins. Look for a close and exciting battle for the Southern Conference championship. Georgia Southern The Eagles enter this season ranked first in division I-AA and are favorites to win the Southern Conference. GSU has seven starters returning on offense and five starters returning on defense. Leading the Eagles offense is quarterback Greg Hill and fullback Adrian Peterson. Last year Hill, who is undefeated in the regular season as a starter, rushed for 1,061 yards and 16 touchdowns and passed for 1,193 yards and six touchdowns. As a freshman Peterson led all running backs in the conference with 2,606 yards rushing and scored 34 touchdowns. Leading the Eagle's defense is defen sive tackle Voncellies Allen. Last year he tallied 80 tackles, six sacks and two blocked kicks that led to an All American selection. Western has the task of traveling to Paulson Stadium in Statesboro on October 9. The Eagles are 92-11 at home, making it a tough test for the Cats. Appalachian State Last year the Mountaineers finished second in the conference and earned a playoff berth. This year they are ranked second in the preseason poll and ranked fourth in the Sports Network I-AA poll. They have 21 starters returning from last season's squad, including seven on offense, eight on defense, and six on special teams. The Mountaineers will be led by wide receiver Daryl Skinner along with quarterbacks David Reaves, and Daniel Jeremiah. Skinner, who was an All Conference selection, led the team with 57 receptions for 916 yards and five touchdowns. Reaves and Jeremiah combined to throw for 2,315 yards and 10 touchdowns. This will pose as another difficult road contest for the Cats, but will serve as a good tune up for the playoffs. East Tennessee State BSEB-^-S-Sl ETSU enters the season ranked third in one poll, and fourth in another. The Buccaneers have 19 returning starters, for a solid nucleus; eight on offense, 10 on defense and one specialist. The trio of quarterback Todd Wells, running back Brandon Walker, and wide receiver Lamar Cooper will lead the Buc's offensive attack. Last year Wells threw for 1,435 yards and six touchdowns. Walker rushed for 833 yards and eight touchdowns. Cooper was one of Well's favorite receiv- BUCS WESTERN C, WE5TEKN ^T aroliniaN <® wcu.edu Don Costello, Editor-in-Chief Crystal Frame, Managing Editor Seth R. Sams, News Editor Alex Esmon, Features Editor Daniel Hooker, Sports Editor Nichole Hardy, Production Manager K.C. Culler, Copy Editor John Moore, Advisor Contributing Writers: Jeffrey Sykes Jeff Leatherwood Todd Higginson Mike Poston Claire Hawiey Holly Rhodarmer Open 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Staff meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The Carolinian welcomes letters from its readers. Letters printed contain the expressions and values of their authors. The Western Carolinian reserves the right to refuse publication of letters containing defamatory statements or obscenities. All entries must be signed nnd no longer than 250 words. ers, tallying 950 receiving on 44 receptions with eight touchdowns. East Tennessee's defense will be well- seasoned and experienced. Leading the Buc's defense is senior linebacker Kevin Peterson. Last year Peterson had 139 tackles, 19 of them for losses, and five sacks. mm Furman Furman enters the season ranked fifth in the preseason polls. They have 17 returning starters from last year squad. They have eight on offense, seven on defense, and two specialist. The Paladin's offense will be led by junior quarterback Justin Hill, flanker Desmond Kitchings, and running back Stuart Rentz. Last year Hill passed for 1,120 yards and six touchdowns. Kitchings had 35 receptions for 560 yards and three touchdowns. Rentz rushed for a team high 608 yards and four touchdowns. On defense the Paladins are led by senior John Keith. Last year Keith had 56 tackles and two interceptions. Western Carolina will play host to the pesky Paladins for Parent's Day on October 2. Chattanooga The Chattanooga Moccasins enter 1999 ranked sixth in the conference in the preseason polls. They only have nine returning starters from last years team. They have three on offense, defense, and special teams. On offense they will be relying on wide receiver/kick returner Stefpon Hawkins. Last year Hawkins had 348 yards on 25 receptions. He also returned 14 punts for 186 yards and one touchdown. Chattanoocm On defense they will rely on line backer Carleton Bexley, strong safety Dameon Floyd, and corner back Carlos Locklyn. Last year Bexley had 86 tackles, four that were for losses. Floyd had 73 tackles and two interceptions. Locklyn had 42 tackles and two interceptions. I 1999 SoCon Preseason Media Poll (First Place Votes] l.Ga. Sou.(22) 237 pts 2. App. St. (4) 214 pts 3. W. Carolina (1) 172 pts 4. E. Tennessee State 157 pts 5. Furman 148 pts 6. Chattanooga 106 pts 7. The Citadel 79 pts 8. Wofford 73 pts 9. VMI 29 pts The Citadel Don Powers and the Bulldogs were tabbed seventh in the preseason polls. They have 15 returning starters across the board, with seven on offense, six on defense, and two on special teams. The Bulldog's offense will look to wide receiver Carlos Frank and tight-end Jason Barley for offensive spark. Last year Frank caught 27 passes for 164 yards. He also returned punts and kickoffs. Barley caught 19 passes for 190 yards and four touchdowns. On defense the Bulldogs will look to line backer Denny Haywood. Last year Haywood had 106 tackles, four of which were for losses. W Wofford Wofford enters the season ranked eighth in the con- wofforij ference. The Terriers have 12 starters returning from last season; five on both offense and defense and two on special teams. Leading the Terrier's offense are quarterback Travis Wilson and running back Tony Hudson. Last year Wilson threw for 615 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed or 354 yards. Hudson rushed for 397 yards and five touchdowns. Leading the Terrier's defense are nose tackle Brian Bodor and free safety Travis Cash. Last year Bodor had 41 tackles and one sack. Cash tallied 74 tackles and three interceptions. Virginia Military Institute VMI enters this season ranked last in the Southern Conference. The Keydets have 12 starters returning from last year's squad, but still will be young. On offense they will be led by halfback Teray Frost and tight end Tom Boyer. Frost has been moved to wide receiver to slot back after catching 37 passes for 654 yards and six touchdowns. Boyer caught 12 passes for 185 yards and one touchdown. On defense the Keydets will be led by cornerback Quesan Wigfall. Last year Wigfall tallied 95 tackles, one for a loss. The Keydets will be the Cats' Homecoming dance partner at the end of October. Last year Brad Hoover broke every single WCU rushing record against the Keydets in Lexington. He should have no problem repeating the feat this season when VMI comes to Cullowhee.
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