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'Greatest challenge' for Sparks at CNC

©2010 NPT PHOTO BY SETH BUTLER

Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks speaks at CNC Football
Media Day last Tuesday afternoon. Sparks called his 31st season at the helm
of the Eagles the greatest challenge since he took over the program on Mossy Creek.

Published: 8:43 AM, 08/26/2010

Last updated: 8:43 AM, 08/26/2010

Author: Seth Butler
Source: The Newport Plain Talk

JEFFERSON CITY-Carson Newman coach Ken Sparks has been around a long time.

So when he says an upcoming season is his greatest challenge, it's enough to make everyone take notice.

Carson Newman, despite coming into the 2010 season ranked No. 9 in the AFCA Division II Top 25 poll and picked to win their 22nd Southern Athletic Conference title, enters the 2010 season with a youth movement at hand.

The Eagles must replace 16 starters from last year's national semifinal team and have only 13 upperclassment listed on the two-deep depth chart on both sides of the ball.

"This is the greatest challenge since I've been here," Sparks said at Carson Newman football Media Day on Tuesday afternoon. "With great challenges though come great opportunities."
FOR THE FULL STORY, SEE THURSDAY'S (AUGUST 26) PLAIN TALK

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