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Faulkner teams with STRETCH Internet for athletic broadcasts
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Sept. 8
The Faulkner athletic department has contracted with STRETCH Internet, one of the industry leaders in live audio streaming, to bring Eagle sports broadcasts into the homes of family, friends and supporters all over the world.
All of Faulkner’s football games will be broadcast, as well as the Eagles’ men’s and women’s basketball games. The relationship with STRETCH Internet will also allow Faulkner to broadcast other selected events throughout the athletic year, such as volleyball matches, men’s and women’s soccer matches, as well as softball and baseball games. There is no charge for listening.
"This is a great step in what we’re wanting to accomplish multimedia-wise in our athletic department," said Doug Amos, the assistant athletic director for media relations and marketing, and the lead announcer on Faulkner’s broadcasts. "We’re starting with audio this year, and then will move into video opportunities at our events next year. We feel that this will be a nice complement to our Faulkner This Week television show."
The first internet broadcast will be Saturday, when the Eagles open their football season hosting Birmingham Southern at Cramton Bowl. The game kicks off at 11 a.m. On each home football game Saturday, Amos will host FAULKNER GAMEDAY, a one-hour tailgate show that will include scores from other games, special guests and a glance at campus events. The first FAULKNER GAMEDAY will air from 9:30 to 10:30 Saturday morning, with the pre-game show beginning at 10:45, leading up to the kickoff of the Eagles-Panthers game.
The link for all of Faulkner’s broadcasts may be found on the athletics homepage and on the main page of any program that is scheduled to have a broadcast.
Just hit the STRETCH Internet button to be linked to Faulkner’s portal, which will include the complete football season schedule. Other sports schedules will be added soon. The broadcasts will also be available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users."One thing we’re excited about is the archived audio feature," Amos said. "This will allow anyone, such as family members, coaches or even players, to go back and listen to the game at a later time. And all of our broadcasts will be made available on CD as well. All of us in the athletic department are extremely excited about STRETCH Internet and what we hope will be a long-lasting relationship."
Faulkner deflates Delta State, remains unbeaten
Keeper Kevin Saxby knocks a shot up and over for Faulkner
Sept. 8
Faulkner’s men’s soccer team took on Delta State this afternoon at John Mark Stallings Field on campus. The Eagles scored early and dominated the second half to secure the 3-1 win.
Faulkner’s Hourdur Helgasson struck first from just inside Delta State territory. The ball glanced off the face of a defender and into the net.
Sidaly Toure strikes for Faulkner's second goal of the game
After the score, Sidaly makes a collect call - from his shin guard - to West Africa to make sure they know about it
Sidaly Toure ripped a shot through a line of defenders to gain the 2-0 lead and Milorad Pasic finished the Faulkner attack with a goal in the final minutes.
Just when it appeared that the Eagles had the shutout, the Statesmen deflected a shot off a Faulkner defender and past the keeper for the score.
Taona Kaulem fires a shot around a defender, just missing the back side frame
Rodrigo Pontes heads the ball toward the goal in the second half
"We got off to a slow start, but I’m happy with the way play progressed," said head coach Brett Mitchell. "We shortened our bench because of our junior varsity game tonight so we didn’t get our guys a lot of rest like we usually do. They hung in there though and we got the win."
Kevin Saxby had five saves for Faulkner and a tremendous block on a penalty kick in the first half. He allowed only one goal in the win.
Milorad Pasic meets Horur Helgasson after scoring the final goal for the Eagles
The Eagles outshot the Statesmen 27 to 11 and had 11 on frame versus their five.
Faulkner remains unbeaten at 4-0-2 and will take on Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Ga., at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Faulkner sneaks by Delta State in closing seconds
Latoya Panton is all smiles after winning goal with 10 seconds remaining
Sept. 8
Faulkner’s Latoya Panton struck twice today against Delta State, but it was her second goal with just 10 seconds to play that lifted the Lady Eagles to a 2-1 victory for the first time at John Mark Stallings Field.
Very sneaky; Latoya Panton knocks home the Lady Eagles' first goal
Camille Langley makes a move on a defender in the second half
"I was really tired, but I told coach I could go," Panton said. "I wanted to do anything I could to help my team and I got the ball and it went in and if feels great."
It’s the second time in just six games that Panton has scored the winning goal with under a minute remaining in regulation. The front runner struck with just 50 seconds to go against conference rival Shorter last week.
Shelley Geibeig heads a ball toward the goal in the second half
Laura Kramer brings the ball across the field for the Lady Eagles
The Lady Eagle’s have competed in five games in just nine days and the physical toll became evident by the second half. The team was relentless however, and fought to the final whistle.
"The girls are clearly exhausted," said head coach Jeff Ireland. "But they gave everything they had. Delta State fought hard too, but we were were able to take the goal in the final seconds to get the victory. I’m really proud of how they played and didn’t give up, but I still feel we have a tremendous amount of work to do before we hit the thick of our schedule."
Jennifer Parrott heads a ball near the goal for Faulkner
Latoya finds net to seal the 2-1 victory
Panton had both of the Lady Eagles’ goals and Shelley Giebeig offered an assists. Keeper Caitlin had four saves and gave up a goal in the win. Faulkner produced 24 shots and put nine on frame.
Samantha LeJeune seven saves and allowed two goals in the loss.
Faulkner (5-1) will return to action on Monday, Sept. 13, when they take on Toccoa Falls in Toccoa Falls, Ga., at 6 p.m.
Faulkner topples Montevallo in 2OT
Cassie Wilcox sends this header home to secure the win
Sept. 5
Faulkner’s women’s soccer team hosted Montevallo this afternoon in a battle that carried into a pair of overtimes. Faulkner scored in the 103rd minute on a sudden-death header from Cassie Wilcox to clinch the 1-0 victory.
This breakaway by Samantha Ruddick sets up the corner kick and win
Faulkner celebrates its double overtime win
The Lady Eagles pressed hard and often in the first overtime, but failed to connect with the target. The Falcons made a few runs as well, but left the field scoreless after the first extra period. Faulkner's defense held strong early in the second overtime and a well-placed pass provided Samantha Ruddick an opportunity for a breakaway on the goal. The Falcon defense stopped the assault, but left Faulkner with a corner kick. Ruddink arched the ball into a pool of blue and purple and Wilcox's header found the back of the net.
Sidney Long crosses the ball for Faulkner in the first overtime
This shot, and the follow-up, are both near misses
"This is a huge win for us," said head coach Jeff Ireland. "Our girls fought hard all weekend and it really showed today."
The Lady Eagles ousted conference rival Brewton-Parker 4-0 yesterday, but lost a key player in the process. Sophomore midfielder Clio Rennalls broke her ankle in the contest, leaving the Eagles’ offense shorthanded this afternoon.
On dasher; Latoya Panton bolts after the free ball toward the goal in the second half
Emma Whelpton makes a turn near mid field to set up a front runner
Jennifer Parrott edges a defender to gain possession in the seond half
"I’m really proud of the girls," Ireland said. "I think they finally realize that if they push when they feel like they can’t anymore that great things can happen."
Montevallo’s Alyssa Maxwell logged nine saves in the loss. Faulkner’s Caitlin Sebert secured eight saves and the shutout.
Faulkner (4-1) will host Delta State on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at John Mark Stallings Field on campus.
