2012 Around the South columns

November 7, 2012 Louisiana College looking for elusive eighth win The Wildcats have earned seven wins each of the past four seasons, and they stand at that number for 2012. With one game to go, the question is whether they can break through and earn a program-best eight wins.

October 24, 2012 Ex-NFL coach sees good in D-III Aaron Pelch gave up a job in the NFL to return to Division III and take the reins at Millsaps after the 2009 season. "There’s something to be said about the quality of life you have as a Division III coach," he said.

October 16, 2012 Cru alum Freeman makes a big leap It took a few years and a few instances of heartbreak, but former UMHB linebacker Jerrell Freeman gets his shot in the NFL -- and he's paving the road for others in Division III to follow.

October 9, 2012 HSU freshman makes immediate impact Jessie Ramos is the kind of player that Hardin-Simmons coaches will be glad to have on their roster for four years. Ramos came from a small high school and has translated into a powerful performer for the Cowboys.

October 3, 2012 Being a BSC backup isn't all bad Tailback Joe Moultrie may play in the shadow of All-American Shawn Morris, but the backup doesn't let that hold him back. He embraces every opportunity he's given, building critical experience.

September 26, 2012 Third-generation Hawk helps put team back on the map Huntingdon quarterback Neal Posey comes from a solid pedigree -- the school's baseball field is named after his grandfather -- but he did nothing short of earning his spot on the team through hard work and leadership.

September 18, 2012 Is this the start of Sul Ross rising? After stumbling through losses in its first two games, Sul Ross has a lot to be happy about after knocking off ranked Trinity last weekend. From the players' perspectives, things just seem to be clicking.

September 11, 2012 Football, family and schoolwork lure transfer to Trinity Quarterback Nyk McKissic felt something was missing playing at the Division I level. So he reached out to Trinity in the hopes of playing ball closer to his best friend, his mom, and to challenge himself academically. And he's given the Tigers a new element to their offense.

September 4, 2012 Backyard Brawl burdened by Mother Nature Months of preparation by Millsaps and Mississippi College were delayed as Hurricane Isaac delayed their rivalry matchup, dubbed the Backyard Brawl. But more than the wait, some players were weighed down by worry about loved ones in the storm's path.

August 28, 2012 10 games to watch for 2012 Kyle Robarts was born and bred in the heart of Texas -- surrounded by football at several levels. But the new South Region columnist will tell you he respects what D-III athletes put forth, and he'll tell you about some of the biggest games they'll be doing that in.