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An avid observer of the Southland Conference, Plotkin has covered the conference for College Sporting News since 2007.

In addition to his involvement with CSN, Plotkin maintains a vote in the Sports Network FCS Top 25 poll while also voting annually for the Walter Payton, Buck Buchanan and Eddie Robinson Awards.

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    UCA Gets Full Membership, Moses and Possibly Others on National Award Lists

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    , 07-16-2010 at 11:41 AM (Speaking of the Southland)
    The process is over for Central Arkansas.

    The [url=http://www.southland.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18400&ATCLID=204968814]NCAA informed the school[/url] thsi week that they have gained full NCAA Division I membership. With those privledges in place, the school can begin competing in postseason competition and garner Southland Conference Championships.

    Dr. Brad Teague, the athletic director at the school, has done a fine job in getting the school's transition ...
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    Hart Drafted by Jags, Expansion & Realignment in the SLC

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    , 04-27-2010 at 11:35 AM (Speaking of the Southland)
    Larry Hart was [url=http://www.southland.org/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=90019&SPID=10812&temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=18400&ATCLID=204935698]drafted[/url]in the fifth round by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, becoming the highest Central Arkansas football player to ever be selected.

    A two-time Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Hart was the only player in the conference selected and at that point, the fifth player from the Football Championship Subdivision ...
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    Bearkats Set to Begin Camp as Bears Right in the Midst of the Action

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    , 03-25-2010 at 01:31 PM (Speaking of the Southland)
    On Feb. 24, we reported on this blog that [url=http://www.collegesportingnews.com/entry.php?51-Media-Outlets-Reporting-Auburn-QB-Heading-to-SHSU]media outlets were stating that Auburn quarterback Tyrik Rollison had planned to transfer to Sam Houston State[/url].

    According to [url=http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20100325/SPORTS0402/3250348/AU-coaches-work-with-new-QB]Tigers head coach Gene Chizik[/url]:

    [quote]We're going to play it by ear. I don't pay any ...
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    Getting Things in Place at UTSA, Lamar and UCA

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    jplotkin
    , 02-07-2010 at 04:27 PM (Speaking of the Southland)
    In the days since the UTSA announcement that they would be bypassing the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) for the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), even if that means they are an independent, there has been plenty of discussion.

    One site - [url=http://www.utsatailgaters.com/]UTSATailgaters.com[/url] announced on their new section that the school's future schedule will include "Oklahoma State, Army, Air Force, Navy, SMU, and Houston, just to name a few. 2013 HOME OPENER ...

    Updated 02-07-2010 at 04:39 PM by jplotkin

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    Southland Signings and League Quick Hits

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    jplotkin
    , 02-03-2010 at 05:20 PM (Speaking of the Southland)
    National signing day has come and there are probably a few fax machines may need some new toner around the country.

    Below is a brief recap of each class with some notes, comments and highlights. Click on the name of the school to access the official release of signees.

    • [b][url=http://www.ucasports.com/sport.asp?action=news&sportid=1&article=3501]Central Arkansas[/url][/b]

    A very diverse class as far as geographic region for head coach Clint ...

    Updated 02-03-2010 at 10:00 PM by jplotkin

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