Friday papers

Here's what's in the news today. First, reports from (one of) last night's games:

The Anniston (Ala.) Star (sorry, subscribers only) says Jacksonville State's offense dominated in the 49-17 win over Murray State, helped along by good field position all night. A game-plan analysis story says JSU's early passing in the game and the use of fullback Raynodd Zeine took the pressure off running back Clay Green. The Racers got pulled out of their plan to stop Green, and as a result, the Gamecocks did pretty much whatever they wanted.

The Birmingham (Ala.) News has a succinct report on the JSU-Murray game. Gamecocks coach Jack Crowe apparently was pleased with his team's effort. He is quoted as saying "There was nothing out there that I saw that bothered me."

The Southeast Missourian reports on Adam Casper, who came to Southeast Missouri State expecting to pile up yardage for the Redhawks at fullback. Instead he's trying to deny yards to the opposing team as an inside linebacker, where he's established himself as the leading tackler so far this season.

In The (Nashville) Tennessean, columnist Mike Organ says Tennessee State coach James Webster isn't counting on the return of injured wide receiver Mike Mason. While the coach would love to have the North Carolina transfer back on the field after a knee injury in the third game of the season, Webster doesn't want to be let down if Mason doesn't heal quickly. Mason has said he expects to be back for the Tigers contest against Tennessee State next week.

The (Clarksville, Tenn.) Leaf Chronicle reports on the ways Austin Peay State's players will spend their week off. Many of them will use the weekend to enjoy- surprise - football.