THE BOTTOM LINE
From Times wire services
Erk Russell, who resurrected football at Georgia Southern College after 40 years, retired as head coach today, just days after winning his third NCAA Division 1-AA national championship in five years. Russell, 63, will become associate athletic director for football operations. “Erk’s Eagles” defeated Stephen F. Austin 37-34 Saturday, concluding a perfect 15-0 season.
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