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  • Why is Jacksonville State's latest win drawing heat over officiating calls?
  • When and where can Alabama fans see Jacksonville native Riley Green live?
  • How did a former JSU quarterback become a country chart mainstay?

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• MTSU football coach Derek Mason blasts officials after Jacksonville State loss (tennessean.com subscription) — A recent Jacksonville State home game is under scrutiny after Middle Tennessee State's coach sharply criticized Conference USA officials for what he called missed holding calls in the Gamecocks' 23–13 win. While Jacksonville State's offense piled up more than 500 yards, the penalty disparity and 17 alleged uncalled holds have sparked a broader conversation about league officiating standards.
   

• Riley Green's 'That's Just Me Tour' will make 1 stop in Alabama next year (al.com) — Jacksonville's own Riley Green has announced his 2027 "That's Just Me Tour," though it includes only one Alabama stop, a July 4 show at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach. Local fans can still catch him sooner when he headlines Rock The South's Sunday lineup in Decatur this coming weekend, with tickets and full tour details available online.
   

• 14 Riley Green Facts That Reveal This Mystery Man's Heart (929thebull.com) — A well-known country singer turns out to be a Jacksonville native and former Jacksonville State University quarterback, and this piece digs into his background and personal quirks. You'll learn how his local roots, early construction work, and years playing bar gigs shaped his music and low‑key lifestyle, plus get insight into his relationships and rise on the country charts.
   

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