Wednesday news

We're back in business. Here's what's up in the papers today:

The (Clarksville, Tenn.) Leaf Chronicle says Austin Peay has developed a second threat at wide receiver: senior Kevin Carter hauled in six catches for 110 yards against Dayton Saturday, adding to sophomore Lanis Frederick's 124 yards on eight receptions.

The (Charleston, Ill.) Journal Gazette/Times-Courier notes that while Jacksonville State and Eastern Kentucky will be fighting for their lives in Richmond Saturday, Eastern Illinois will be taking an island vacation half a world away from those concerns. The Panthers visit I-A Hawai'i Saturday, and when they return, EKU and JSU will have made the conference title race a little clearer for them.

The Anniston (Ala.) Star (sorry, subscribers only) says JSU coach Jack Crowe's feathers a bit ruffled over the fact that UT-Martin outrushed his Gamecocks Saturday, and held JSU to just 91 yards on the ground. The Star also says JSU and EKU, judging by their games so far, might not have a high-scoring affair this weekend. And the paper ntoes that the visiting team has won the last two meetings between the Colonels and 'Cocks.

The Murray (Ky.) Ledger & Times says Murray State coach Matt Griffin opened up on Monday, after having left the stadium without a word after the Racers' loss to Illinois State. Griffin said his team needs to focus for the entire game, on offense, defense and special teams, instead of playing on highs and lows.

The Southeast Missourian says EIU, EKU and JSU went 18-0 against the rest of the league last season. That record's already out the window, after Tennessee Tech's upset of the Colonels and Martin's victory over JSU.

The (Nashville) Tennessean says Tennessee State is still looking for a solid fill-in for wide receiver Mike Mason, who's expect to be aout another at least another two weeks. Sophomore Chris Johnson didn't work out so well against Vanderbilt, and is moving back to his old position.