Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Jackson State Notebook: Lineman back in lineup


Offensive lineman Terrael Williams, a 6-foot-8, 350-pound freshman, will return to the Tigers for their home game against Alabama State on Saturday after missing the past two games with a strained back.

"He will give us some some additional depth on the line," JSU coach Rick Comegy said Tuesday.

While Williams returns, Comegy said the Tigers are likely to be without tight end Cedric Dixon.

"Dixon had a tooth pulled last week and they want him out for five days," Comegy said. "We're going to miss Dixon in the game, but we think with what we plan on doing, it won't hurt us as much."

WHITE OUT THE VET

Officials with the Jackson State athletic department are asking that fans wear white to Saturday's home game against Alabama State.

Kickoff at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium is scheduled for 3 p.m.

TIME CHANGE

The game time for Jackson State's Oct. 20 game against Grambling State has been changed to accommodate television. The game, scheduled for Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, will be played at noon and will be broadcast on ESPN Classic. The game was originally scheduled for a 3 p.m. kickoff.

MEET THE TIGERS

The men's basketball team will hold its annual Meet the Tigers Night Thursday at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center from 7- 9 p.m.

The Tigers are the defending Southwestern Athletic Conference champions and reached the first round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to eventual champion Florida last season.

The event is free to the public. For more information, call associate head coach Eric Strothers at (601) 979-2317 or Lolita Ward at (601) 979-2314.

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