Title Sport Date
Eagles Eliminated from SoCon Tournament Baseball May 26, 2013
Elon Forces If Necessary Game with 11-4 Victory Baseball May 25, 2013
Women's Soccer Coach Lindsey Vanderspiegel Resigns Women's Soccer May 25, 2013
Eagles Advance to Saturday with Ninth-Inning Rally Baseball May 24, 2013
Women's Basketball Adds a Pair of Transfers Women's Basketball May 23, 2013
Eagles Take SoCon Opener Behind Hess' Shutout Performance Baseball May 23, 2013
Men’s Basketball Set to Play in 2013 Cancun Challenge Men's Basketball May 23, 2013
Georgia Southern Athletics Announces Bishop Club Seating for Football Football May 23, 2013
It’s a Record Breaking Business Swimming & Diving May 21, 2013
Baseball Set to Hold Four Summer Camps Baseball May 21, 2013
Take Flight - Eagle Athletics This Week - May 20-26 Athletics May 20, 2013
Baseball Opens SoCon Tournament Against College of Charleston Baseball May 20, 2013
Site Preparation Begins with Scoreboard Demolition Football May 20, 2013
New Logo, Brand Identification Mark the Beginning of the Next Era for the Sun Belt Conference General Release May 20, 2013
Softball Eliminated from NCAA Tournament with 2-1 Loss in Nine Innings Softball May 19, 2013
Eagles Open the SoCon Tournament as the Seven Seed Baseball May 18, 2013
Sarah Purvis Throws Perfect Game as Eagles Advance to Face USF Softball May 18, 2013
College of Charleston Completes Sweep with Comeback Victory Baseball May 18, 2013
Eagle Golf Finishes 12th at NCAA Regional Golf May 18, 2013
Golf Succumbs to Scarlet Course in NCAA Regional Second Round Golf May 17, 2013
Eagles Clipped 1-0 by USF in Extra Innings Softball May 17, 2013
Eagles Drop Series to College of Charleston Baseball May 17, 2013
Eagles Fall to College of Charleston in Series Opener Baseball May 17, 2013
Golf Sits in Ninth after Opening Round at NCAA Regional Golf May 16, 2013
Sarah Purvis Earns NFCA All-Region Honors Softball May 16, 2013
Softball Faces USF in NCAA Tournament Opener Softball May 16, 2013
Eagles Head to Charleston for Final SoCon Series Baseball May 15, 2013
Georgia Southern Football Camps Set for June Football May 15, 2013
Mierzejewski Advances to U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier Golf May 15, 2013
Baseball Falls in Final Home Game Baseball May 15, 2013
Wolfes Advances to U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier Golf May 14, 2013
Eagle Fund Donations Are Due June 3 Athletics May 14, 2013
Golf Begins NCAA Championship Play Thursday Golf May 14, 2013
Swope Earns Spot on CFPA Running Back Watch List Football May 13, 2013
Baseball Hosts Final Home Game Tuesday Baseball May 13, 2013
Georgia Southern Holds Special Graduation Ceremony Athletics May 13, 2013
Tickets Now Available for Gainesville Regional Softball May 13, 2013
Eagles Open NCAA Tournament in Gainesville Regional Softball May 13, 2013
Clemson Completes Sweep of Georgia Southern Baseball May 12, 2013
Selection Show Viewing Set for 10 p.m. Inside Bishop Fieldhouse Softball May 12, 2013
Stevenson Invited Back for N.Y. Giants Rookie Camp Football May 12, 2013
Clemson Wins Series over Eagles Baseball May 12, 2013
Walk-Off Home Run Clinches Back-to-Back SoCon Championships Softball May 11, 2013
Waiting Game Begins for Eagles’ 4X100m Relay Team Track & Field May 11, 2013
Clemson Wins Series Opener Behind Strong Outing from Ace Baseball May 11, 2013
Eagles Win 11-Inning Marathon Over Cougars, Return to Title Game Softball May 10, 2013
Walk-off Single Forces "If Necessary Game" Between Cougars and Eagles Softball May 10, 2013
Georgia Southern Football 2014 Non-Conference Opponents Announced Football May 10, 2013
Georgia Southern 4X100m Relay Team Makes Last Run for Postseason Bid Track & Field May 10, 2013
Leadoff Home Run Pushes Eagles to SoCon Tournament Semifinals Softball May 9, 2013
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Georgia Southern Athletics "Ready to Soar"

STATESBORO, Ga. - Georgia Southern student-athletes who participate in fall sports have been in preseason camp for around two weeks, but Thursday night (August 20) at the Nessmith-Lane Building, they received their charge for the upcoming year.  President Bruce Grube welcomed every team, coach and support staff member, reminding the Eagles of their impact on Statesboro-Bulloch County community and responsibilities as University students and ambassadors for athletics. 

Over the past 10 seasons during Grube's presidency, Georgia Southern Athletics enjoyed successes on the fields and courts and in the classroom. Since 1999, the Eagles won two national titles in football, made appearances in NCAA championships or national tournaments in baseball, men's basketball, golf, softball, track and field, and volleyball.  Athletics facilities constructed or renovated during his tenure include the Bennett-Ramsey Golf Center, Gene Bishop Field House, J.I. Clements Stadium, Cowart Building, Eagle Softball Field, Iron Works, Dan J. Parrish, Sr. Football Center, Soccer/ Track Stadium, and the concourses, fan amenities and brick façade at Paulson Stadium. In addition, the recently expanded on-campus Recreation Activities Center serves as the home facility for the Eagle swimming and diving team.

Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Chris Geyerman presented trophies to the top men's and women's team based on academic performance during the 2008-09 year. The GSU women's tennis team earned the award for the sixth straight year with a 3.58 overall team grade point average. Posting an overall team grade point average of 3.31, the Eagle men's tennis team retained the title for the fourth consecutive year. Senior Woman administrator Cathy Beene introduced the officers and members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a liaison group that seeks to improve Georgia Southern Athletics and serve in the community.  Assistant Dean of Students Patrice Buckner spoke to the Eagle student-athletes on the "VALUES" initiative for the campus, highlighting six themes including: Voices, Accountability, Lasting Impressions, Unity, Ethical Behavior and Scholarship.

With more than 350 student-athletes and newcomers to the department, Director of Athletics Sam Baker introduced the support staff, teams and coaches. He congratulated several individuals on their recognition as Southern Conference Player of the Year last season. Emphasizing the goals of academic and athletics achievements as well as personal responsibility, Baker ended his remarks with a highlight video of an Eagle success story on and off the field -- former All-American and current Chicago Bears running back Adrian Peterson.

Friday morning, the Athletics Department and representatives of groups that interact closely with athletics convened for an annual sportsmanship meeting in the Parrish Football Center.  President Grube addressed the group followed with a presentation of "VALUES" initiative posters and comments from Buckner.

Competing during the 2009-2010 year under the theme "Ready to Soar", Georgia Southern teams begin play this weekend as the women's soccer team schedule gets underway with a trip to Charleston Southern on Saturday, August 22, for a 4 p.m. match.  The men's soccer team plays an exhibition match at Georgia State this Saturday.

Events on campus this weekend include:
Little Eagles Football Camp
9 a.m. , Paulson Stadium
Children ages 4-12
FREE

Meet the Eagles
11 a.m., Gene Bishop Field House
All Eagle fans
FREE

Volleyball Clinic
1 -3 p.m., Hanner Fieldhouse
All individuals interested in learning more about the sport
FREE

Meet the Volleyball Eagles
Approximately 3-4 p.m., Hanner Fieldhouse
FREE

Volleyball Blue/White scrimmage
3:30 p.m., Hanner Fieldhouse
FREE

Season tickets and ticket plans for football and season tickets for volleyball will be available for purchase at Saturday's events. For more information on tickets, promotions and updates on all Eagle teams, visit www.GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS or (912) GSU-WINS (478-9467).

 


 

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Published on Friday, 21 August 2009 11:11
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