Monthly Archives: September 2012

Predicting how a young North Alabama football team is going to play each week is not easy. That showed last week as I picked Delta State to beat UNA. It’s funny, but the reason I picked Delta was that I … Continue reading →

Thought the Lions might make a change at quarterback this week, but coach Bobby Wallace said Tuesday that Chris Alexander would remain the starter. Freshman Luke Wingo will continue to play the third series of each half. Both quarterbacks had … Continue reading →

North Alabama’s 20-12 victory over Delta State on Saturday was certainly not a thing of beauty. UNA’s offense was again unable to get anything going in the passing game, which allowed Delta State to crowd the line of scrimmage and shut … Continue reading →

There has been a different feel at practice this week at North Alabama. That is usually the case when the Lions are preparing to play one of their big rivals and this week that is Delta State. The Lions meet … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe but North Alabama has already played three football games. Going 2-1 through three games is probably about what most reasonable people would have expcted from this team. Remember, the Lions could have easily lost the opener … Continue reading →

The North Alabama football team has been eager to get back on the field this week following last week’s disappointing 31-10 loss to Harding. Coach Bobby Wallace has been pleased with the attitude the team showed right after the loss … Continue reading →

Losing a regular season game has been rare for North Alabama in recent years. That’s why a lot of people were surprised when Harding pounded the Lions 31-10 in the home opener Saturday night. But in reality, the loss should … Continue reading →

We found out a lot about UNA in its season-opening 31-30 victory over Miles College this past Sunday. The Lions showed that they have some weapons on offense in tailback Lamonte Thompson and wide recevier Brian Sutherland. Quarterback Chris Alexander … Continue reading →

There is no quarterback controversy at North Alabama. Junior Chris Alexander has been the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback since the start of spring practice and his performance in Sunday’s season-opening 31-30 victory over Miles College did not hurt his status. … Continue reading →

UNA’s defense got off to a good start in its seson opener against Miles College on Sunday. The Lions blanked the Bears until late in the first half and held a 24-7 lead at halftime. The second half was a … Continue reading →