UAPB's Harris ready to rumble

True freshman Jerryan Harris plans to introduce himself to Southern’s offense Saturday night at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

So far, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff outside linebacker has made similar introductions during his first season of college football. Harris leads the Southwestern Athletic Conference in tackles with 31 through three games, a product of his solid tackling and ability to get to the action. He also has one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Not bad for a newbie.

Stump: O-line must produce

Brutally honest about the recent shortcomings of his offense, Southern coach Stump Mitchell said it matters little who plays quarterback, who carries the ball or who runs routes for his suddenly troubled football team. What matters most, he said, is what happens up front.

“The offensive line — those guys don’t get a whole lot of credit. You only know when things are going bad,” he said. “But if we’re going to have any success, trust me: It’s not going to be because of (quarterback) Jeremiah McGinty or (tailback) Gary Hollimon, it’s going to be because the offensive line is being unsung but getting the job done.”



KEYS: SU wide outs catch on; Who's next?

Before we begin, let’s get something as clear as a wide-open sky. At Southern University, this first month of football season has been grim. The offense has three touchdowns in its past eight quarters. The defense has allowed 18 plays of 20 or more yards.

And to play off of something coach Stump Mitchell said the other day, the special teams are 3-for-3. First, they allowed a kickoff return for a touchdown. Then they allowed a punt return for a touchdown. Last week, when they really, really needed the football, they fumbled a punt.