‘Dores get defensive in 41-0 win over GHS
Lafayette’s Commodores earned their 34th consecutive win Friday night with a
convincing 41-0 victory over the Greenwood Bulldogs at William L Buford Stadium. (more…) (August 25, 2012)
‘Dores look to get better against GHS
Lafayette coach Eric Robertson didn’t have to do a lot to convince his players that Greenwood, Friday night’s opponent, can play. All Robertson had to do was show them the film of the Bulldogs’ 52-12 win over Leflore County in Week 1 of the season and remind them that 18 of 22 starters return to a team looking to gain a measure of revenge for last season’s 42-0 loss to the Commodores. (August 23, 2012, Page 6)
‘Dores grind out win over Tupelo
BLOG — Eric Robertson’s tenure as Lafayette football coach got off to a successful start in the form of an 8-3 win over Tupelo Friday night at William L. Buford Stadium. (more…) (August 18, 2012)
Friday Night’s Lights: 2012 season opens tonight
It’s hard to believe but actual football will be played today across the state of Mississippi.
Locally, Lafayette, Oxford and Water Valley will get their seasons underway with big-time aspirations in mind. (August 17, 2012, Page 6A)
Liggins to begin his career at Gulf Coast CC
BLOG — Former Lafayette quarterback Jeremy Liggins will stay in the state of Mississippi to begin his college career rather than play for the LSU Tigers and coach Les Miles. (more…) (August 1, 2012, Page 6)
Lafayette, Oxford flex their muscles
BLOG — Thursday afternoon was a fun time, a reward if you will, for both the Lafayette Commodores and Oxford Chargers at the Airport at Ole Miss. (more…) (July 27, 2012)
Lafayette’s Buford turns heads at combine
Signing fast players has been the main objective of coaches in the Southeastern Conference for years.
Athletes that can change the momentum of a contest in the blink of an eye are highly coveted every signing class and it’s very unlikely that will ever change. (more…) (June 1, 2012, Page 7A)
Robertson, Buford excited about this year’s ‘Classic’
There has always been pomp and circumstance surrounding the annual “Crosstown Classic” football game between Oxford and Lafayette. This year’s edition, however, is going to a new level with the contest being broadcast on Fox Sports South and sponsored by C Spire Wireless. (June 1, 2012, Page 7A)
Robertson pleased with his first spring
Lafayette’s first set of spring practices following a big turnover in personnel and in the coaching ranks turned out to be a success, according to first-year head coach Eric Robertson. (May 24, 2012, Page 7)
College teams focused on Lafayette’s Liggins
A night before winning the Home Depot Coach of the Year award at the annual Home Depot ESPN College Football Awards show, LSU coach Les Miles was here in Lafayette County recruiting himself a new quarterback to help lead the Tigers in the future. (December 9, 2011, Page 6A)
