https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/last-seasons-heartbreak-this-seasons-motivation In 2016, a 9-1 record wasn't good enough for Berry to make the playoffs. This year, however, the Vikings left no doubt, going undefeated, winning the SAA and carrying the conference banner into the postseason. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/last-seasons-heartbreak-this-seasons-motivation https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/trinity-rusher-continued-chase-dream Jay Foster gave up football for two seasons because of family obligations. His path back to Trinity -- and everything he's done this year for the Tigers -- proves just how much he has changed. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/trinity-rusher-continued-chase-dream https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/etbu-linebacker-becomes-one-history-books It took Ty Parsons multiple school changes to find a home at East Texas Baptist where he could showcase his skills. Now, he's also found a home in the school record books. Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/etbu-linebacker-becomes-one-history-books https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/centre-colonels-have-fun After losing a crucial conference game, Centre has hit the reset button on its attitude and run off three consecutive wins. More in Around the South. Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/centre-colonels-have-fun https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/things-adding-up-tlu-linebacker During the season, it seems like Emory Cuzze's studies on and off the field complement one another. He's also enjoying the Bulldogs' newfound direction, which emerged after their loss to UMHB. More in Around the South. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/things-adding-up-tlu-linebacker https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/berry-trying-not-believe-hype Two years ago, Berry needed just one win in its final two games to make the playoffs, as a third-year program. Last year the Vikings didn't qualify for the playoffs after losing a conference tiebreaker. This year, they're 6-0. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/berry-trying-not-believe-hype https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/hsu-hemphill-humble-performance-ages When you break school records and tie an NCAA record, it’s pretty amazing. But in typical Hemphill fashion, he is humble in the wake of his almost video-game like success. More in Around the South. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/hsu-hemphill-humble-performance-ages https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/sewanee-tapping-into-turnaround-attitude Football life is much different when you have hope. Sewanee didn't have much of it the past few seasons, but after snapping a 19-game skid and standing 2-2 this fall, senior defensive back John Cleveland says there's a whole new vibe on the sidelines. Tue, 26 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/sewanee-tapping-into-turnaround-attitude https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/two-sides-ball-one-family-dynami-Sul-Ross James Davis and cousin Jermaine Stevens Jr. feed off of each other, both on the football field and on the track. How they got to Sul Ross, and helped to build the team into what it is today, is something special. Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/two-sides-ball-one-family-dynami-Sul-Ross https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/come-for-academics-stay-for-athletics As a backup wideout through much of high school, Michael Spainhour was often overlooked by coaches on the recruiting trail. But he fell in love with Hendrix, and is now excelling on the field -- with room to grow. Tue, 12 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/come-for-academics-stay-for-athletics https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/weathering-thoughts-storm-amid-season UMHB safety Reggie Wilson is saddened when he hears reports from his hometown of Houston, devestated by Hurricane Harvey. But his family and friends are safe, and he knows that he has to focus on the season ahead. Tue, 05 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2017/weathering-thoughts-storm-amid-season https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/focus-on-family-at-UMHB UMHB star Baylor Mullins played high school ball with his father and brother as his coaches. Today, his dad is helping to coach the Cru, just on the opposite side of the ball. Tue, 15 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/focus-on-family-at-UMHB https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/Small-school-life-suits-Centre-star Devin Hayes spent his first couple of seasons sitting behind Centre all-time great Heath Haden. Now that Hayes has had a chance to shine, he's taken full advantage of it. Tue, 08 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/Small-school-life-suits-Centre-star https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/Patience-path-peak-performance Hardin-Simmons quarterback Ryan Breton got the call to step in as a starter midseason last year, and he hasn't looked back since. Tue, 01 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/south/2016/Patience-path-peak-performance