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EXTRA .PERMIT NO. 286 George-Anne 912/681-5246 Vol. 63, No. 19 ■ Tuesday, Decmber 4,1990 Since 1927, Georgia Southern's Official Student Newspaper Georgia Southern University • Statesboro, GA 30460 Division 1-AA Championship set for Dec. 15 Final four teams advance George-Anne staff reports Nevada will host Boise State, and Central Florida will visit Georgia Southern in the semifinal rounds of the Division 1-AA playoffs Saturday, with the winners advancing to the 1-AA Championship December 15 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in. Statesboro. Boise State (10-3) downed No. 1-seed Middle Tennessee State 20-13 to advance, while Nevada (12-1) beat Furman 42-35 in three overtimes. In the other bracket, Central Florida (10-3) topped William & Mary 52-38, and Georgia Southern (10-3) held off Idaho 28- 27. Boise State used a fourth- quarter, fourth-down pass from punter Mike Black to cornerback Elijah George to keep alive a 16- play drive that led to the winning touchdown by tailback Sean Sanders. In Reno, Ray Whalen scored his fourth touchdown, a 1-yard run in the third overtime, to give the Wolf Pack the win. Central Florida's Perry Balasis ran for two fourth- quarter touchdowns to help lift the Knights to the win over William & Mary. Idaho tight end Scott Dahlquist caught 15 passes for 202 yards, but had the ball stripped from him by GSU's Jim Mutimer on a 6-yard Georgia Southern's Allen E. Paulson Stadium truly could become the "field of and Paulson Stadium crowd of 25,725 saw the Eagles of Georgia Southern win their pass play in GSU territory with dreams" for one of four teams playing in the NCAA Division 1 -AA semifinals Satur- third national championship by defeating Stephen F. Austin 37-34. (Photo: Frank 2:27 left. The Eagles then put day. The winners of the third-round games advance to the championship game Fortune) together an 8-play 35-yard drive at Paulson Stadium on December 15 at 12 p.m. Last year a record championship to run the clock out and hold on for a 28-27 win. [Acknowledgements Allman to lead half-time entertainment Today's extra edition of the 'I' George-Anne was made possible brother Duane and the Allman in part by the National Colle- Will perform Brothers Band with their self-ti- giate Athletic Association. tled debut album. They were the Walter Reed, Florida A&M first act on the Capricorn label. University, is the chair of the "Statesboro After two years of relentless tour- NCAA Division 1-AA Football ing the Allman Brothers finally Committee and is the champi- achieved credibility in the onship game director. Blues" rock'n'roll world withy their al- Reed is assisted in the con- bum Live At The Filmore East, duct, direction and supervision By CLINT RUSHING which has been dubbed by people I of the championship game by Editor in the profession as one of the committee members Chuck finest concert albums ever pro- Boone, University of Richmond; duced. Those fans attending the Benny Hollis, Northeast NCAA Division 1-AA champi- In 1971, Duane was killed in a Louisiana University; Gil onship football game at Paulson motorcycle accident in Macon, Peterson, Western Illinois Stadium are in for an extra bit of Georgia, but Gregg chose to con- University, and Dennis L. excitement besides that which the tinue his musical career . Along Poope, NCAA. teams will provide. Rock'n'Roll with band member Dicky Betts, Hosts for press representa- legend Greg Allman of the All- Gregg and the Allman Brothers tives for the championship game man Brothers band will be per- Band continued their success are Alfred B. White, NCAA di- forming for the crowd at half- through the decade producing six rector of promotions, and Matt time. Gold and three Platinum albums. Rogers, sports information di- The show will be a tribute to rector, Georgia Southern Uni- "Gregg Allman has been blues singer Blind Willie versity. called one of the finest blues i > McTell, who wrote the "Statesboro singers of our era and has been Blues," which the Allman Broth- just as innovative as Blind Dorm project is delayed ers band made famous in the Willie himself," said Virginia • GSU postpones action on a 1970's. Allman will perform the Anne Franklin, Executive Direc- 520 bed dormitory following tune as part of a series of half- Gregg Allman tor of the Statesboro Convention complaints from local develop- time activities scheduled to take and Visitors Bureau. "It was only ers. The university establishes place. white lights, is to take centerfield fitting that he be the one to sing a Housing Council to assist in Among the scheduled events is in the show. 'Statesboro Blues' in dedication to the planning process. Story, a performance from a regional A veteran of the music indus- Blind Willie McTell." page 9. high school honor band complete try, Allman has performed on Lit up like a Christmas tree: The Second Annual light- Military options listed with a color guard and ma- sixteen albums over the past 21 The festivities at the half-time ing of the Bulloch County Courthouse will take place during jorettes. years. Describing his music as • University officials list show should give fans young and championship week on Monday, December 10 at 6:05 p.m. Allman will be performing on "honest rock 'n' roll jazz blues options for students called to ac- young at heart great entertain- Fans attending the Division 1-AA championship game at a stage designed and built by lo- fusion," Allman says he's "still tive duty due to the military ment. Rock fans and proud citi- Paulson Stadium will see again the courthouse, or at least a i » cal architect Edwin Akins The not in it for the money," just be- build-up in Saudi Arabia. Story, zens of Bulloch County should re- replica of it, when singer Gregg Allman sings "Statesboro stage, whi^h will be a replica of cause he loves making music. page 9. ally enjoy the atmosphere Gregg Blues" on a stage shaped like the familiar landmark. (Special the Buhoch County Court House, Allman began his profes- Allman and others will create at Photo) will be decorated with miniature sional career in 1969 with his the half-time show. The George-Anne Tuesday, December 4, 1990 Statesboro: home of Savannah: Old World Savannah The Chart House Located along historic River Street. Specializes in fresh Southern Hospitality charm meets seafood and steaks and features a somewhat refined dining atmo- sphere. By JAMES DRINKARD to fully enjoy all that Statesboro Hollywoods has to offer. Southern lifestyle Assistant Sports Editor Where GSU parties. The latest music and one of the area's Sprinkled throughout the city's best dance floors. Be ready for loud music and a good time. downtown area are many spe- By JAMES DRINKARD To use a phrase from the "New cialty shops offering everything Assistant Sports Editor Age" of technology, Savannah is The Pirate's House Nestled among the majestic from clothing to exquisite glass- a "user friendly" city. Known as Specializes in regional favorites, The Pirate's House has pines of Southeast Georgia, in ware. In addition to selling only A lot of things have changed in the "Hostess City of the South," become a favorite of visitors to the city. Aftternoon deserts, cock- what is known as the Magnolia Savannah offers her visitors ev- the finest merchandise, these the town that James Oglethorpe tales. Midlands, lies a town with all the erything they could possibly de- shops offer something that more founded in February 1733, but charm of a small, southern city sire. From some of the finest ho- Spahk/s Beachside often than not is lacking in much of the charm of Georgia's and all the advantages of a Casual indoor and outdoor oceanview dining, cocktails, larger cities, true Southern Hospi- first colonial city can still be tels and restaurants in the state to metropolitan area. This is States- possibly the prettiest beaches on live bands on patio. The perfect place to relax after the game. tality. found in Savannah's streets and boro. the East Coast, this city has a little As the day wears on and your courtyards. From the modern ar- The city was founded in 1803 stomach begins to speak too chitecture of the new Savannah something for everybody. when George Siebald of Augusta Statesboro loudly to be ignored, you will find Mall to the quaint charm of the Tybee Island is less than 30 presented Bulloch County with 200 a wide range of restaurants cobblestone on historic River minutes from downtown Savan- acres of land for the purpose of nah. Named by the Indians who throughout the city, many of Street, Savannah reveals its past Archibald's establishing a county seat.