2013 Around the South columns

November 20, 2013 First-year programs back on recruiting trail After mixed results in their first season of Division III football, Berry, Hendrix and Southwestern are already preparing for Year 2.

November 13, 2013 Hardin-Simmons feels control slip away after player’s death The Cowboys are shouldering heavy emotions now, first after learning that former head coach Jimmie Keeling was injured in a car wreck and then later that one of their own, wide receiver Taylor Huff, was hit by a motorist and killed early Sunday. The team is pulling together as any family would.

November 7, 2013 Things get complicated vying for Pool B Without an automatic qualifier, a conference title isn’t enough for teams like Texas Lutheran and Millsaps. They have to be nearly flawless from start to finish.

October 30, 2013 Rhodes protected by its Shield Rhodes’ head coach says linebacker Michael Shield “epitomizes what we do on defense.” With a 6-1 record, what he does must be working.

October 23, 2013 Choctaws no longer being written off Mississippi College started the season a dismal 0-3, but the team has done a complete 180 degree turn, carrying a perfect record in conference play after three outings. A game against undefeated Texas Lutheran is next.

October 16, 2013 Millsaps kicker able to put the past behind him A missed kick during his freshman year has always haunted Beau Brady. After nailing the game-winner against Trinity, the junior can bask in renewed validation.

October 9, 2013 TLU strengthened by bond of brothers The quarterback and receiver pair -- twins Brent and Cameron Peavy -- have made sacrifices throughout their playing career to ensure that get to rattle opposing defenses together.

October 2, 2013 Leahy is safety net for Centre’s defense After spending the summer working in an oncology clinic and meeting the people there, med-school-hopeful Ben Leahy knows he’s blessed to still be a part of the game he loves.

September 24, 2013 ETBU sizzles through the sky with 3 quarterbacks East Texas Baptist has rotated all three of its quarterbacks this season to put up some gaudy offensive numbers on opponents. While it’s nice for a team to have some stability under center, to those players’ credit, when their numbers are called, they don’t miss a beat.

September 17, 2013 Caton an unexpected gift for fledgling Hendrix program The wide receiver is one of just a handful of transfers on a team dominated by freshmen, including at the quarterback position. Nevertheless, Hendrix had won its opener and was highly competitive in its Week 2 game.