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    Ninety Report For the Start Of Fall Camp At SFA
    Sixty-five veterans and 25 newcomers report for the start of the 2003 football season.
    QB Michael Williams among 65 veterans reporting Tuesday.
    QB Michael Williams among 65 veterans reporting Tuesday.

    Aug. 12, 2003

    NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Ninety members of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack football team reported to Homer Bryce Stadium today for the start of fall camp. Included in the 90 reporting student-athletes are 25 newcomers and 65 veterans. Included among the 25 newcomers are two transfers from Division I-A programs.

    Cletus McGee, a 6-2, 200-pound wide receiver from Tyler, has enrolled at SFA for the fall semester after spending the past two years at Tulane. McGee is a former standout receiver at Tyler John Tyler High School where he was a first team all-district selection for coach Allen Wilson in 2001. Also transferring to SFA for the 2003 season is former West Virginia cornerback Kris Williams, a 5-11, 180-pound redshirt freshman cornerback.

    Both transfers are expected to step into heated battles for playing time at their respective positions as practices begin Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

    Also included in the 25 newcomers are 14 freshmen signees from last February's signing class and nine walk-ons.

    The 'Jacks will work out once a day for the first five days of fall camp, with practices beginning at 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. SFA will work out in full pads for the first time Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m., before returning Monday morning for the first day of two-a-day practices.

    Members of the media will have an opportunity to meet with and interview players and coaches Tuesday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the annual media day activities. A team photo will also be taken.

    The Lumberjacks will hold their first scrimmage of the fall at 6:30 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 23 in the stadium before taking a day off on Sunday, Aug. 24. The public will have a chance to meet with the 2003 Lumberjacks on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the annual "Meet The 'Jacks" , sponsored by the Fredonia Rotary Club. This year's event will be held on the SFA campus in the University Center Grand Ballroom.

    SFA opens the season Sept. 6 against UL-Monroe, in Monroe, La.