Battles was officially announced as Tallassee’s new football coach and athletic director on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Butler)

By Michael Butler
RRS Correspondent
(February 4, 2012)

The Tallassee City School Board has approved the hiring of Mike Battles, Jr. as head football coach and athletic director at Tallassee High School.

Football players from Stanhope Elmore and coach Jeff Foshee (back) who signed letters of intent included: (from left) Keebo Lewis, Garrett Peak, Fred Harris, Damien Love, Alex Warren. (Photo by Art Parker)

By Art Parker
RRS Correspondent
(February 3, 2012)

Stanhope Elmore High School held its signing day ceremony earlier this week in the school cafeteria.

Justin Shanks (right) was one of 30 players from Prattville High School to sign a national letter of intent on Wednesday. (Staff Photo)

Contributed
(February 2, 2012)

National Signing Day is always a celebration.

In 2012, it may have been greater than normal in the River Region, if only due to the number of high school athletes that signed football scholarships.

Elba’s Michael Lindsey was part of a solid class to sign with Troy on Wednesday. (Staff Photo)

Contributed
(February 2, 2012)

TROY – Troy head coach Larry Blakeney announced the signing of 23 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent at a press conference Wednesday afternoon in Veterans Memorial Stadium

Former Daphne running back T.J. Yeldon is part of what most consider the top recruiting class in the country. He is one of 26 signees for Alabama and already has enrolled.  (Staff Photo)

Contributed
(February 1, 2012)

TUSCALOOSA – University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced that 18 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play football with the Crimson Tide, joining eight players who enrolled at the Capstone in January and will compete in spring practice later this semester.

Contributed
(February 1, 2012)

When Brent Barker became the head football coach at Faulkner University last December, he vowed to change the dynamic in the Eagles’ program, which had produced just 10 victories in five seasons. If National Signing Day is any indication, Barker and his staff have done just that.

The Hornets’ signees include Stanfotd transfer quarterback Darren Daniel, who hails from Phenix City.  (Photo courtesy Getty Images)

Staff Report
(February 1, 2012)

Alabama State head football coach Reggie Barlow announced his class of 2012 football recruits, which provided plenty of bulk on one end and speed on the other.

Andy Pappanastos and Walker Van Hooser signed football scholarships with Ole Miss and Tulene, respectively, at a special ceremony on Tuesday. The players were joined by their family as well as several faculty and students.  (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(February 1, 2012)

Andy Pappanastos wanted a chance to kick in the Southeastern Conference.

Walker Van Hooser wanted a chance to play with his brother.

Both Trinity Presbyterian seniors will get their wish.

Pappanastos signed a letter of intent with Ole Miss while Van Hooser signed with Tulane during a special ceremony at Trinity on Tuesday.

Ronnie Baynes (second from left) will be given the McNally Award during Sunday’s NFL Pro Bowl in Hawai’i. He will be joined by his sons Rusty, Alan and Mark, who also are football officials. (Photo contributed)

Staff Report
(January 25, 2012)

Former Tallassee coaching legend Ronnie Baynes will be given the Art McNally Award this weekend at the Pro Bowl in Hawai’i. This award was created in 2002 by then NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and given to an NFL game official who exhibits exemplary professionalism, leadership and commitment to sportsmanship on and off the field.

Contributed
(January 23, 2012)

Former Huntingdon assistant football coach Mike Rader was announced as the head coach at Maryville College late last week.