Ellington

Thursday, Oct. 12
College football, Valdosta State at Delta State (7 p.m., Cleveland, CSS/930 AM): QB Scott Eyster is about to become the NCAA all-time passing leader. … Southwest at Hinds (7 p.m., Raymond): The Eagles celebrate homecoming.

Friday, Oct. 13
High school football, Provine at Madison Central (7:30 p.m., Madison, 620 AM): The Rams and the Jaguars hook up in a Region 2-5A contest.

Saturday, Oct. 14
College football, Ole Miss at Alabama (2:30 p.m., Tuscaloosa, Ala., Ch. 12/97.3 FM): Thanks to CBS, the whole nation can see the overmatched Rebels play the underachieving Crimson Tide. … Southern at Jackson State (7 p.m., 1400 AM): If you want to get into Memorial Stadium by kickoff, you should leave at noon … on Friday.

Sunday, Oct. 15
Pro football, Philadelphia at New Orleans (noon, Ch. 40/620 AM): The Saints continue their October homestand by hosting the Iggles. … College soccer, Millsaps at Delta State (Cleveland): If you go see the football game on Thursday, you might as stay to see the women play at 2 p.m. and the men at 4 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 16
Pro football, Chicago at Arizona (7:30 p.m., ESPN/930 AM): Advice to Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart: Take a lot of Advil before the game.

Tuesday, Oct. 17
Pro hockey, Philadelphia at Buffalo (6 p.m., Versus): It's getting colder, so it's time to check out some hockey.

Wednesday, Oct. 18
College soccer, Mobile women at Belhaven (5 p.m.): Why not catch a game at stately Newell Field?

The Slate is compiled by Doctor S, who takes full credit for inspiring Belhaven to win its first game. For more inspiration, check out the Amazing Sports Blog at http://www.jacksonfreepress.com

Previous Comments

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118256

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As an serious SEC sports fan and a fan of sports in general I have to say I do not really see the relevance of this column. I mean, I am a hardcore fan of the Jackson Free Press but if your not going to do some kind of real sports commentary column, then just get rid of this. No offense to Dr. S, I appreciate the effort but this column has and does read like a television and radio listing and not like any kind of sports column.

Author

E

Date

2006-10-11T22:46:24-06:00

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118257

Comment

Relevance? Real sports commentary? Say what?

Author

Dr. S

Date

2006-10-13T16:24:29-06:00

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118258

Comment

Just saw this, Doc. I don't get this post. E, you may not value sports listings, but many do. We're not "getting rid" of anything. Also, who said this was a sports column. Any dolt can see that it's listings, albeit peppered with Dr. S's genuis, of course. Also, you're welcome to provide "real sports commentary" anytime you want. As you know as a handcore fan, the JFP site provides an open forum. You can start your own threads to talk sports if you'd like. It also so happens that we have expanded sports coverage in the offing, so keep an eye out.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2006-10-13T16:46:13-06:00

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118259

Comment

Thank you both for responding to my post. I wasn't sure if anyone was. I greatly appreciate the fact that JFP provides an open forum to discuss anything, including sports, however my initial post is in regards to a real sports commentary column. As you stated, this column is just listings for time and date, along with Dr. S making remarks. I feel that why not include both these listings and a real sports column that discusses the SEC and other relevant sports and conferences. I know that sports may not fit with the Jackson Free Press style, but many avid readers would greatly appreciate a good alternative look at sports around our region. I absolutely abhor the Clarion-Ledger's coverage of sports in this state and hope that maybe one day the Jackson Free Press will have a great sports column with a great sports writer. Keep up the good work and I'll keep looking for better sports coverage in the JFP.

Author

E

Date

2006-10-13T19:23:58-06:00

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118260

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Well, then, we're in agreement. As I said, we're working on expanded sports coverage. That said, your initial post sounded like a bit of an attack on poor Doc for no reason. We now see what you meant to say. Thanks.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2006-10-14T21:44:47-06:00