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Georgia Southern Eagles

Location: Statesboro, Georgia University Founded: 1906 Enrollment: 14,483 UG / 1,942 PG Nickname: Eagles Mascot: GUS the Eagle School Colors: Blue & White Joined the SoCon: 1992 Varsity sports: 14 sports U. President: Dr. Bruce Grube Director of Athletics: Sam Baker Head Coach: Christopher Hatcher Football Stadium: Allen E. Paulson Current Capacity: 35,000- seat

Coach Chris Hatcher orchestrated a turnaround at Georgia Southern in his first year, helping the Eagles overcome the debacle of previous coach Brian VanGorder and a school-worst 3-8 record.

Much of Hatcher's success revolved around moving Jayson Foster back to QB after VanGorder had tried to make him a receiver.

Foster responded by winning the Walter Payton Award with 3,283 total yards and 30 TDs (24 rushing), but has moved on to the Miami Dolphins.

Hatcher adapted his Hal Mumme-influenced passing attack around Foster's running ability last season, but will return back to normal behind either Ohio State transfer Antonio Henton or redshirt freshman Lee Chapple at QB.

Zeke Rozier is expected to be the top running threat, but will miss two games to start the year due to some off-field problems. He was averaging 6.3 yards per carry as Lamar Lewis' backup before suffering a knee injury last season.

Top receiver Raja Andrews (38 catches, 10.2 average) returns, but he also has been suspended for the opening game at Georgia. The Eagles lost all five offensive line starters, including two All-Americans in guard Marcelo Estrada and tackle Russell Orr.

Ricory Green started all 11 games in 2006 before missing the 2007 season with eligibility issues.

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