Two teams trying to recover from difficult losses will clash today when Northeastern Oklahoma A&M visits Trinity Valley Community College in junior college football.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at Bruce Field in Athens, Texas.
No. 13-ranked NEO, 4-1 overall, lost its last game 65-59 in double overtime in another Southwest Junior College Football Conference contest, at Tyler.
The Golden Norsemen took another loss when three defensive players, including two starters, were dismissed from the team. They were charged with burglary, first-degree robbery and kidnapping following an incident in Miami.
Trinity Valley, a bowl qualifier last season, is 2-4 overall and 0-3 in the SWJCFC. The Cardinals saw a 10-point lead disappear during a 21-10 loss to Navarro last Saturday.
“While they have the best defense in the league, their offense has struggled to put points on the board consistently,” said NEO coach Dale Patterson.
NEO is still working to build its running game, a goal which was not met last week despite 156 yards on 32 carries. The Norse did not score a running touchdown.
The Norse lost defensive end Jaiari Dunaway, linebacker Deion Fipps and defensive tackle Chris Carter following their arrests earlier this week. Expected replacements are sophomore De’angelo Jennings, redshirt freshman Zach Maynard and sophomore George Rogers.
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October 6, 2012
NEO A&M seeks run game to balance passing attack
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Lamar sweeps discus, leads Class 2 meet after first day
From left to right, Austin Boice, Sam Bailey and Ben Bailey.
- CHC's Beaver wins 1600 state title
- Jacob Lott takes over Southeast football
- Short selected as McDonald County coach
- Carthage optimistic for sectional track
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- Missouri Southern Sports
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Lions eliminated at regional
MSSU shortstop Thomas Wilson tags Central Missouri's Barrett Noirfalise on Friday.
- 'No one deserved to lose' Southern opener against Mavs
- Lions squeezed in 14-inning loss to Minnesota State
- Lions open regional play against top-seeded Minnesota State
- Lions qualify 12 for track nationals
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- Pittsburg State Sports
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Gorillas stay alive with 3-1 win over UCO
Matt Hicks/Special to The Globe Pittsburg State shortstop Evan Thomas turns a double play during an MIAA postseason tournament game Thursday.
- 7 Lions, 8 Gorillas names all-MIAA
- Lions qualify 12 for track nationals
- Western rebounds to end Pitt State's season
- PSU baseball prepares for another backyard battle
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Lamar sweeps discus, leads Class 2 meet after first day
From left to right, Austin Boice, Sam Bailey and Ben Bailey.
Lamar placed 1-2-3 in the discus and led the team standings after the first day of the boys’ Class 2 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships at Dwight Reed Stadium.
Continued ... - CHC's Beaver wins 1600 state title
- Wilson, four others, inducted to Joplin Area Hall of Fame
- Lions eliminated at regional
- 'No one deserved to lose' Southern opener against Mavs
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