BCSP Notes . . .
Stillman cracks Top 25 for first time
The Stillman College men's basketball team has made its first ever appearance in the NABC/Division II Coaches Poll. Stillman received 14 votes in the latest poll, placing SC tied for 25th.
The Tigers made an unprecedented jump into the poll, after not receiving any votes in last weeks poll. "Anytime our school can be recognized nationally, among our peers in DII, it's a great accomplishment," Stillman Coach Michael Grant said.
Stillman is off to its best start since 2005 after its 79-77 victory over Fort Valley State on Dec. 5. With the win, the Tigers are 5-0 overall and 4-0 in SIAC play for the first time in school history.
Stillman will look to improve to 6-0 when it plays the defending conference champions Lemoyne-Owen on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in Memphis, TN.
"I am so proud of our team and what they have done so far this season, looking back at the dismal year we had last year. This is just the tip of the iceberg; we have a very, very long way to go," said Grant.
Eagles' veteran center lost for season
Philadelphia Eagles veteran center Jamaal
Jackson out of Delaware State tore a knee ligament in Sunday's win
over Denver and will miss the rest of the season.
Jackson anchored an offensive line that has been shuffled numerous times because of several injuries to starters. He made his 71st consecutive start and had been Philadelphia's only offensive player to play every snap until he got hurt in the first half.
Coach Andy Reid said an MRI exam on Monday revealed Jackson had a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Right guard Nick Cole replaced Jackson at center, and Max Jean-Gilles took Cole's spot.
Injuries have plagued the Eagles' offensive line since training camp. The projected starters didn't play a single down together.
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