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*Tuskegee seeking rebound from rare losing seasonTUSKEGLL, Ala (AP)Vying to bounce back llieir firstfr* £-Tuskegee finally had a year that 4%*Svasn't golden.Now, the Ciolden Tigers arefromlosing season in ,*seven years despite an uncertain quarterback situation and* l|n offense that was largelysctive last season.** * A 5-6 record and fifth-place • ^•finish in the SouthernAthletica run of ami three* *4Intercollegiate 4(Conference ended league dominionstraight seasons of double-digiti wins.% “This team is looking for% their respect and picking no ones about earning it. coach Comegy said. We have the potential of becoming a lid club.The league s coaches aren'tt Is ,»f ' mti t» n HUw i v t i i i i it i i iI I II more* • r* ^ ‘them to finish secondbehind defending hampion Albany State I heyhad won four of the last five** SIAC titles before last season's^Stumble.i* Tuskegee will have to'■* *»*‘,apswer the quarterback question quickly. Starter Terrence ^/ones completed his eligibilityM MhiIc backup Ralph Gordon eft the team to focus on acade-season as the frontrunner but there are five other quarterbacks on the roster, includingthree incoming freshmen.Whoever gets the job will have plenty of people to throw to despite the departure ofthree of the top six receivers.Harry Williams averaged 23.2 yards on his 27 receptions while Kenneth Henderson ledalso compete for playing time. All-SIAC lineman JordanBrumbaugh is back after leading the team in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks and fumble recoveries.The Tigers must replace All-SIAC free safety Carlos Leggins and cornerback David Musa.Comegy brought in threeline.“I expect to have a bit more maturity from front to back this season,” Comegy said. “We should have size and quickness along with strength to match our bigger opponents.”Punter/placekicker Travis Gumbs, a two-time all-conference pick, returns.The Tigers open the seasonthe team with four touchdown junior college transfers andthree freshman signees on thecatches.Notre Dame l.oren/o C rawfordAug. 28 Augustine’s.againstSainttransfer will alsocontend for a starting job.Senior Lawrence hrvin is expected to replace tailback Cortlandt 1 lorence after rushing for 3l8 yards last season. Transfer Perrin Usher was the lOth-leading rusher in junior college last season with 1,255 vards and 15 touchdowns.wThe entire starting offensiveline returns but could get aafter allowing 24sacks last season.The defense returns seven starters and gets a boost from two transfers in the secondary.Dimitri Patterson transferred from Southeast Missourithe Ohio withtpmsaionc?iair Comy%%y*'V-■m%Nellie■y.State after leading Valiev Conferencesixinterceptionsdeflections.and 12 passics.Donald Dykes, another i Kevin Huff entered the pre- Notre Dame transfer, could•NrV%$■fm1*!]eksfer, tyainyy’■•a; v|w ‘A■: /■’Mi*m$.y.iJmmmVJ!•V■A**y.305 S? 9iigbvay 319306955uctionStarting NOW Hnrrv in while pricing anti supplies 'aslUnits iiricod fo sell with loi sol extrasOS Interest tor12 monthsV ♦ t ■ (j k •, 11 * ■ f f i lt;lt;) in » I» 11 • (j» Util*,Z 500 Series♦ Hiqh capacity ftlRHO f ORCT1' dock to,a.ms 7 qauge high stronqth stool fabricatod •. toll♦ Patont-pondinq adjustable baft o alb-ws lino tu .• dock and concpior chanqmq ronrni ms,DIXIE AUTO PARTSI ^ vv yJ AlhonsI .H. t ,U)Tel: 232-8811'sjvjvj rjixicautop.irts comi fnf r , ( flt; v)fMt r
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Athens News Courier
Athens, Alabama, US
Sun, Aug 22, 2004
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