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The Flor-Ala
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The Flor-Ala
The Student News Site of University of North Alabama

The Flor-Ala
All content by JR Tidwell Sports Editor
Time with Flor-Ala has flown by me

Time with Flor-Ala has flown by me

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
April 28, 2011
Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, left, puts on a team jersey before throwing out the first pitch to current Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, right, at the Braves home opening day baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, April 8, 2011 in Atlanta.

New Atlanta Braves manager is unfamiliar to me (editorial)

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
April 21, 2011
Incurable senioritis strikes again

Incurable senioritis strikes again

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
April 21, 2011
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco runs after the ball in a reserve match for Sporting Kansas City of the MLS.

Chad Ochocinco not as good as Michael Jordan (editorial)

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
April 6, 2011

March Madness bracket ends up poorly predicted

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
April 6, 2011
Commercials have effects on my head

Commercials have effects on my head

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
April 6, 2011
Former NFLPA Execuitve Director DeMaurice Smith looks on during a lobby meeting on Capitol Hill. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also sits and reflects during the meeting.

NFLPA decertifies, leaving NFL season in doubt

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
April 6, 2011

Local college suspends all athletic programs

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
March 23, 2011
JR Tidwell

Suspicious letter reminiscent of bomb threats from high school

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
March 10, 2011
Why I can't help but love the NFL Combine

Why I can’t help but love the NFL Combine

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
March 3, 2011
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Idiot poisons Toomer’s Corner trees

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
February 24, 2011

Professional All-Star Games not that appealing

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
February 24, 2011
Robert Steele signs copies of his book at the Florence Public Library Feb. 1. Steele signed books and gave a brief speech about his life, time at UNA and the years he played with the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings.

Alumnus reflects on time with Dallas Cowboys

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
February 10, 2011
JR Tidwell

People on campus annoy me with their faces

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
February 10, 2011
SOMEONE GET OPEN — Lions junior guard Jessi Smith looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to. The Lions made a comeback after giving up the lead in the second half to win their fourth Gulf South Conference game this season.

Women’s basketball battles for win against UWG

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
January 27, 2011
Give me that 'Old Time Rock & Roll'

Give me that ‘Old Time Rock & Roll’

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
January 27, 2011
HIT THE J — Senior guard Ricky Davison shoots a jump shot against the Lambuth University Eagles Jan. 20. The Lions went on a 13-5 run late in the game to pick up the win.

Men’s basketball picks up win against Lambuth

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
January 27, 2011
On Feb. 9, students can vote on whether or not UNA Athletics will move to Division I.

Should we stay or should we go?

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
January 27, 2011

Lions Football earns another winning season

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
January 20, 2011
Auburn had much better season than expected

Auburn had much better season than expected

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
January 20, 2011

Football a fun yet dangerous sport in high school

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
December 2, 2010
NCAA study breaks down sports injuries

NCAA study breaks down sports injuries

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
December 2, 2010
The UNA women’s basketball team poses for a photo during halftime of the men’s exhibition game against Berry College Nov. 4. The team will play their first regular season game against Henderson State Nov. 19 in Arkadelphia, Ark.

Women’s basketball has high hopes for new season

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
November 18, 2010
UNA senior guard Trent McCants takes a jump shot against Berry College on Nov. 4. McCants racked up eight points in the Lions 104-69 win.

Men’s basketball beats Berry College in exhibiton

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
November 11, 2010
Stratus Muse Productions was founded by Corey Lawson (left) and Mark Sanchez (right). Jeff Addison (middle) came to them with the idea for the song “Uncaged.”

Production company writes new fight song for Lions

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
November 11, 2010
UNA receiver Jarmon Fortson runs the ball down field while flanked by three UWA players. Fortson had two touchdown receptions during the Lions’ fourth quarter comeback win.

Lions defeat Tigers thanks to 4th quarter comeback

JR Tidwell Sports Editor
November 11, 2010
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