Early loss could mean auspicious beginning for Ga. Southern

STATESBORO - Jermaine Austin will more than likely start this week for Georgia Southern who take on Gardner-Webb on Saturday at home. <br> <br> Austin came off the bench last week to lead the Eagles in rushing in its 22-to-19 loss to Delaware. <br> <br> The 5-foot-7, 205-pound Austin rushed for 73 yards on 13 attempts in last Thursday&#39;s game. The redshirt freshman also had an 11-yard touchdown run as the backup to sohphomore starter Hakim Ford at fullback. <br> <br> Ford, who averaged five-point-five yards last season, gained 53 yards on 17 carries against Deleware. <br> <br> Coach Mike Sewak has put a lot of emphasis this week on getting the ball past the goal line from inside the ``red zone.&#39;&#39; The Eagles had to settle for two field goals in three attempts from inside Deleware&#39;s 20-yard line.