Friday, August 31, 2007

Tenneessee State University sneak peek


Ohio Valley Conference capsules

COACH: James Webster (8-14 in 2 seasons, both at TSU)
2006: 6-5, 5-2 OVC.

RETURNING STARTERS: Seven on offense and five on defense.

KEY STORYLINE: The Tigers are making the type of progress Webster had in mind when he began his rebuilding process three years ago.
REVEALING STAT: Antonio Heffner (passing and rushing) and Javarris Williams (rushing) combined for 3,073 yards and were responsible for 25 of TSU’s 30 TDs last season.

KEY RETURNEES
QB Antonio Heffner: Can be a playmaker if he overcomes shoulder injury.
RB Javarris Williams: One of TSU’s best ever wants another 1,000-yard season.
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: An exceptional athlete who was third in the nation with six interceptions last year.

TOP NEWCOMER
WR Jonathan Moore. Former Maplewood standout already has impressed coaches with his intense work ethic.

SCOUTING QUICK-HITTERS
Rodgers-Cromartie could be one of the nation’s best cornerbacks. The offensive line welcomes back tackle Avern Alexander from an ankle injury, but lost three key contributors. LB Kalvin Baker had 47 tackles last year.


— MIKE ORGAN

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