Just checking the latest NCAA stats, both JSU basketball teams need to spend more time working on their free throws.
The JSU men are ranked 293 out of 330 teams in Division I with a .629 percentage. They are 56 of 88 in their four games in 2009 (1-3).
The JSU women are 325 out of 328 Division I teams with a .582 clip. They just need work on their shooting, period. They're 207 in field goal percentage (.345), and are hitting just 34 percent in their 0-5 OVC start.
Things aren't all bad.
Guard DeAndre Bray is ranked 35th in assists (5.6) and 12th in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.82). Jolie Efezokhae (95th) and Paris Hollingsworth (90th) are ranked in the top 100 in women's field goal percentage and blocked shots, respectively.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Best finish for Willett
The tournament is over and former JSU golfer Danny Willett finished tied for fourth in the Joburg Open, the best finish in his young European Tour career.
The former world No. 1 amateur birdied 17 and 18 to shoot 68 in the final round at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington GC and finish in a three-way tie for fourth in the European Tour/Sunshine Tour event, three shots behind winner Anders Hensen.
Willett earned 46,126 euros (and change). He is now 42nd on the European Tour Race to Dubai, that tour’s version of the FedEx Cup.
“Yeah, it was a good finish,” Willett said. “I turned in one over and not really playing very good and then tried to get it going on the back nine. I had a really good finish then down 17 and 18, so yeah, I’m quite happy.
“A top five this week gets me into next week at Abu Dhabi, which I wouldn’t have got in otherwise. I’m just trying to play well this year, keep plodding along and hopefully keep my card, so we’ll see what happens.”
The former world No. 1 amateur birdied 17 and 18 to shoot 68 in the final round at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington GC and finish in a three-way tie for fourth in the European Tour/Sunshine Tour event, three shots behind winner Anders Hensen.
Willett earned 46,126 euros (and change). He is now 42nd on the European Tour Race to Dubai, that tour’s version of the FedEx Cup.
“Yeah, it was a good finish,” Willett said. “I turned in one over and not really playing very good and then tried to get it going on the back nine. I had a really good finish then down 17 and 18, so yeah, I’m quite happy.
“A top five this week gets me into next week at Abu Dhabi, which I wouldn’t have got in otherwise. I’m just trying to play well this year, keep plodding along and hopefully keep my card, so we’ll see what happens.”
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Willett in contention
It's been said on the pro tour that it takes a couple times in the breach before a player learns how to win.
Former JSU golfer Danny Willett is getting a good taste of it this week in South Africa. Willett, the one time No. 1 amateur in the world, is two shots back going into Sunday's final round of the Joburg Open in South Africa.
He was tied for the lead through 14 holes, then took bogeys on 15 and 16 at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington GC. He's two shots behind a three-way tie for the lead.
Willett shot an even-par 71 Saturday and is at 204 for the tournament.
He tees off at 3 a.m. our time Sunday. You can follow his quest for his first European Tour title on the Golf Channel Sunday morning.
Former JSU golfer Danny Willett is getting a good taste of it this week in South Africa. Willett, the one time No. 1 amateur in the world, is two shots back going into Sunday's final round of the Joburg Open in South Africa.
He was tied for the lead through 14 holes, then took bogeys on 15 and 16 at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington GC. He's two shots behind a three-way tie for the lead.
Willett shot an even-par 71 Saturday and is at 204 for the tournament.
He tees off at 3 a.m. our time Sunday. You can follow his quest for his first European Tour title on the Golf Channel Sunday morning.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Willett on the move
Former JSU golfer Danny Willett was tied for fourth after the first two rounds of this week’s Joburg Open in South Africa. He shot rounds of 67 and 66 -- 9-under-par 133 -- and was two shots behind leader David Drysdale of Scotland.
It’s Willett’s third event in his first full year on the European Tour, having earned full status by finishing fourth in the final stage of the European Tour Q-school. He’s earned 6,900 euros so far this year -- 619 on the money list -- cashing a check for a T-37 at the Alfred Dunhill Championship and missing the cut (T-99) at the South African Open in December.
He played in six events last year, including the British Open. His best finish as a pro was a T-12 at the Russian Open the following week, but he had a top 10 in Spain as an amateur.
You can catch Willett throughout the season during the European Tour telecasts on The Golf Channel.
It’s Willett’s third event in his first full year on the European Tour, having earned full status by finishing fourth in the final stage of the European Tour Q-school. He’s earned 6,900 euros so far this year -- 619 on the money list -- cashing a check for a T-37 at the Alfred Dunhill Championship and missing the cut (T-99) at the South African Open in December.
He played in six events last year, including the British Open. His best finish as a pro was a T-12 at the Russian Open the following week, but he had a top 10 in Spain as an amateur.
You can catch Willett throughout the season during the European Tour telecasts on The Golf Channel.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
New arrivals
Spring semester classes at JSU started Thursday and athletic department officials confirmed junior college running back Jamal Young as the Gamecocks’ only mid-year transfer.
Former Auburn punter Patrick Tatum was not mentioned, but Tatum told The Star last month he was joining the Gamecocks and family members said Thursday they helped “move him over there” Wednesday.
Young, one of the top 20 JUCO rushers this past season, is expected to help the Gamecocks as a return specialist in the fall. The Gamecocks are said to like Tatum as a punter and kickoff man.
Tatum was going to JSU until Auburn made him an offer right before camp opened in 2007. He wound up punting that year, averaging 43.4 yards for 16 punts, but didn’t kick this season.
“When the Auburn thing came up, I just took it and ran with it,” Tatum told The Star last month. “I helped (Auburn) out. Now I think it's time to help (JSU) out."
Former Auburn punter Patrick Tatum was not mentioned, but Tatum told The Star last month he was joining the Gamecocks and family members said Thursday they helped “move him over there” Wednesday.
Young, one of the top 20 JUCO rushers this past season, is expected to help the Gamecocks as a return specialist in the fall. The Gamecocks are said to like Tatum as a punter and kickoff man.
Tatum was going to JSU until Auburn made him an offer right before camp opened in 2007. He wound up punting that year, averaging 43.4 yards for 16 punts, but didn’t kick this season.
“When the Auburn thing came up, I just took it and ran with it,” Tatum told The Star last month. “I helped (Auburn) out. Now I think it's time to help (JSU) out."
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Clark named HM All-American
JSU safety Carnell Clark was honorable mention on The Sports Network All-American Team announced a short while ago.
There are those close to the program who believe Clark, a converted cornerback, can be an NFL draft pick. Several coaches have said he could be the best they've had. It's a belief they have shared for the last two years.
Walter Payton Award winner Armanti Edwards and Buck Buchanan Award recipient Greg Peach head up the head.
Here's the entire first team:
Offense
QB -- Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State
RB -- Herb Donaldson, Western Illinois
RB -- Rashad Jennings, Liberty
FB -- Dane Romero, Wofford
WR -- Ramses Barden, Cal Poly
WR -- John Matthews, San Diego
WR -- Andre Roberts, The Citadel
TE -- Marquez Branson, Central Arkansas
T -- Joel Bell, Furman
T -- Nick Hennessey, Colgate
G -- Colin Dow, Montana
G -- Matthew McCracken, Richmond
C -- Scott Lemn, James Madison
Defense
DE -- Jovan Belcher, Maine
DE -- Greg Peach, Eastern Washington
DT -- Chris Baker, Hampton
DT -- John Faletoese, UC Davis
LB -- Zach East, Prairie View
LB -- Jacque Roman, Appalachian State
LB -- Jason Williams, Western Illinois
LB -- Nathan Williams, Murray State
CB -- K.J. Gerard, Northern Arizona
CB -- William Middleton, Furman
S -- Colt Anderson, Montana
S -- Mark LeGree, Appalachian State
S -- Lardarius Webb, Nicholls State
Special Teams
PK -- Taylor Long, Eastern Kentucky
P - Brett Arnold, Massachusetts
KR -- Kevin Teel, Hampton
PR -- Jeremy Gilchrist, Hampton
Other OVC Players
OT Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State (2nd); C Cecil Newton Tennessee State (3rd); S Brandon Gathof Eastern Kentucky (3rd); P Doug Spada Southeast Missouri (3rd)
HONORABLE MENTION
RB Jarvarris Williams, Tennessee State; DE Pierre Walters, Eastern Illinois; DT Ray Williams, Tennessee-Martin; S Dontrell Miller, Tennessee-Martin.
There are those close to the program who believe Clark, a converted cornerback, can be an NFL draft pick. Several coaches have said he could be the best they've had. It's a belief they have shared for the last two years.
Walter Payton Award winner Armanti Edwards and Buck Buchanan Award recipient Greg Peach head up the head.
Here's the entire first team:
Offense
QB -- Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State
RB -- Herb Donaldson, Western Illinois
RB -- Rashad Jennings, Liberty
FB -- Dane Romero, Wofford
WR -- Ramses Barden, Cal Poly
WR -- John Matthews, San Diego
WR -- Andre Roberts, The Citadel
TE -- Marquez Branson, Central Arkansas
T -- Joel Bell, Furman
T -- Nick Hennessey, Colgate
G -- Colin Dow, Montana
G -- Matthew McCracken, Richmond
C -- Scott Lemn, James Madison
Defense
DE -- Jovan Belcher, Maine
DE -- Greg Peach, Eastern Washington
DT -- Chris Baker, Hampton
DT -- John Faletoese, UC Davis
LB -- Zach East, Prairie View
LB -- Jacque Roman, Appalachian State
LB -- Jason Williams, Western Illinois
LB -- Nathan Williams, Murray State
CB -- K.J. Gerard, Northern Arizona
CB -- William Middleton, Furman
S -- Colt Anderson, Montana
S -- Mark LeGree, Appalachian State
S -- Lardarius Webb, Nicholls State
Special Teams
PK -- Taylor Long, Eastern Kentucky
P - Brett Arnold, Massachusetts
KR -- Kevin Teel, Hampton
PR -- Jeremy Gilchrist, Hampton
Other OVC Players
OT Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State (2nd); C Cecil Newton Tennessee State (3rd); S Brandon Gathof Eastern Kentucky (3rd); P Doug Spada Southeast Missouri (3rd)
HONORABLE MENTION
RB Jarvarris Williams, Tennessee State; DE Pierre Walters, Eastern Illinois; DT Ray Williams, Tennessee-Martin; S Dontrell Miller, Tennessee-Martin.
Pitcher suing NCAA
No doubt Jacksonville State junior pitcher Ben Tootle will be keeping an eye on how this develops, or at least he should be.
The righthander from Oxford has been projected as a first-round pick in this year's draft and if he is there will be some serious contract negotiations going on. And he'll still have one year of college eligibility remaining.
Here's what The Associated Press reported Tuesday afternoon:
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — One of college baseball’s top pitchers is challenging the NCAA and its rules governing agents. The lawsuit in a northern Ohio court could change how college baseball players deal with advisers and major league teams when they are drafted before their eligibility is over.
Oklahoma State pitcher Andrew Oliver was ruled ineligible by the NCAA just hours before he was to play in a tournament game last spring. The NCAA claimed advisers he had hired listened in on contract negotiations after he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins.
The NCAA allows players to hire advisers but prohibits them from contacting teams. Oliver’s attorneys argue the NCAA shouldn’t restrict a player’s right to have legal help when negotiating a big league contract.
Tootle, a consensus preseason All-American, made a big splash this summer in the Cape Cod League when he regularly hit the radar gun in the high 90s and occassionally 100. He told The Star earlier this year he wasn't going to let the early accolades affect his approach to the season or even think about the draft until the time comes.
The righthander from Oxford has been projected as a first-round pick in this year's draft and if he is there will be some serious contract negotiations going on. And he'll still have one year of college eligibility remaining.
Here's what The Associated Press reported Tuesday afternoon:
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — One of college baseball’s top pitchers is challenging the NCAA and its rules governing agents. The lawsuit in a northern Ohio court could change how college baseball players deal with advisers and major league teams when they are drafted before their eligibility is over.
Oklahoma State pitcher Andrew Oliver was ruled ineligible by the NCAA just hours before he was to play in a tournament game last spring. The NCAA claimed advisers he had hired listened in on contract negotiations after he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins.
The NCAA allows players to hire advisers but prohibits them from contacting teams. Oliver’s attorneys argue the NCAA shouldn’t restrict a player’s right to have legal help when negotiating a big league contract.
Tootle, a consensus preseason All-American, made a big splash this summer in the Cape Cod League when he regularly hit the radar gun in the high 90s and occassionally 100. He told The Star earlier this year he wasn't going to let the early accolades affect his approach to the season or even think about the draft until the time comes.
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