Raiders jettison Garcia Sep 6, 2009
Other former Patriots getting the ax included defensive tackle Dan Klecko and fullback Kyle Eckel by the Eagles, linebacker Bo Ruud by the Buccaneers, and defensive backs Deltha O Neal (Texans) and Antwain Spann (Broncos). Dolphins turn to Taylor Six-time Pro Bowler Jason Taylor likely will be back at strong-side linebacker when the Dolphins open the season Sept. 13 at Atlanta after Miami placed last year s starter, Matt Roth, on the reserve/non-football injury list. (Boston Globe)
T.O. skips Bills practice because of sprained toe Aug 12, 2009
Spann appeared in 19 games over three seasons with New England. The Bills also signed offensive lineman , who split last season on Cleveland's and Indianapolis' practice squads. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Law opens county fair to guns Aug 7, 2009
Harvey Spann, a Mule Day organizer, said there has been no official discussion of the guns-in-parks legislation during Mule Day Committee meetings. He said the committee will respect whatever county officials and the park board decide. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Cubs win opener in World Series Jul 24, 2009
Matthew Spann earned the complete game win allowing two runs one earned with nine strikeouts. Columbia faced the Louisville Prowlers late Thursday night and the Cubs will meet Bucs Baseball at 9 a.m. Friday at Overton High School in Nashville. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Cubs battle in Sandlot Series Jul 16, 2009
Matthew Spann took the loss for Columbia. Cubs 10, Franklin Knights 2: Columbia scored six runs in the second inning to lay the foundation for its win. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Marshall County advances Jul 11, 2009
Lawrenceburg had 14 hits including two each by Matt Gang, Brady Alred, Brandon Brown, Will Spann and Jacob Brewer. Alred s hits including an RBI double. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Maury Co. opens play in district tourney Jul 9, 2009
Maury County team members include Ty Daly, Ryan Helgren, Briar Hight, Hayden Holt, Jeff Logsdon, Matthew Markham, Ryan McCanless, Colton Provey, Dylan Spann, Dylan Stewart, David Taylor and Michael Trulove. Kevin Markham is the team s manager, while Ray Daly and Steve McCanless are both serving as coaches. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Spring Hill stops Gallatin Post 17 Jul 3, 2009
Matthew Spann pitched the four innings for the Cubs walking six, allowing eight hit and recording four whiffs. The next action for Post 19 is 6:30 p.m. Thursday vs. Huntsville, Ala. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Post 19 roughs up Shelbyville Jun 24, 2009
They were seniors-to-be centerfielder Derrick Armstrong, middle infielder Kendall Keeton, pitcher/first baseman Matthew Spann and junior-to-be pitcher/third baseman David Horne. Three Spring Hill seniors-to-be were on the Navy team. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Younger Post 19 team set to begin season May 31, 2009
Other players listed as pitchers are Spring Hill s Phillip Branham, Jake Cartwright and Zack Walton; Columbia Academy s Kerry Workman and Clark Ayers; Columbia Central s David Horne and Matthew Spann plus Drew Stofel, Lawrence County; Dillon Sands, Zach Malone and Blaze Parsons, Richland; Kaleb Pitts, Summertown and Dakota Smith, Collinwood. Catchers are Jake Ray, Columbia Central; James Woody, Spring Hill; Kasin Sanders, Lawrence County and Jacob Wells, Giles County. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Raiders reach district finals May 6, 2009
Columbia Central 5, Tullahoma 0: The Lions staved off elimination earlier Tuesday afternoon behind the pitching of Matthew Spann, who tossed a four-hit shutout while striking out five. Columbia Central took the lead early scoring two runs in the first inning on an RBI double from Kendall Keeton and a run-producing single from Jake Ray. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Mother's Day tinged with sadness for birthmoms May 3, 2009
When Holly Spann, 55, of Nashville, Tenn ... Spann got pregnant at 17 ... "For me, that was the closure I needed," Spann said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mother's Day tinged with sadness for birth mothers May 3, 2009
When Holly Spann, 55, of Nashville went looking for the daughter she gave birth to in 1971, she had no clues to point her in the right direction ... Spann got pregnant at 17 ... "For me that was the closure I needed," Spann said. (Boston Globe)
Lady Raiders edge Page Apr 15, 2009
Matthew Spann took the loss giving up five runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and four walks. Spring Hill 14, Lewis County 3: Jake Cartwright tossed a three-hitter, while striking out 12 to lead the Raiders past the Panthers. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Page takes series opener from Spring Hill Apr 8, 2009
Columbia Central 8, Overton 1: Matthew Spann allowed just one run with two strikeouts, while scattering six hits in earning the complete game win. Marsalas Whitaker had a pair of doubles with three RBIs to lead the Lions (12-3) with Derrick Armstrong (double, 2 RBIs), Kendall Keeton (RBI), Jake Ray (2 RBIs) and Paul Taylor each added hits. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Lions suffer first 8-AAA loss Apr 2, 2009
Matthew Spann took the loss giving up five runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts in four innings of work. The teams will meet again at 4 p.m. Thursday in Shelbyville. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
MPHS is runner-up in tourney Mar 24, 2009
Colton Provey had three hits with Briar Hight, Andrew White (triple, 2 RBIs) and Dylan Spann all supplied two hits. Briar Hight picked up the win for the Tigers. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Spring Hill shuts out Loretto Mar 18, 2009
Kendall Keeton, who earned the save for winning pitcher Matthew Spann, blasted a three-run homer in the comeback. Keeton fanned three and allowed two hits in his five-out save. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Mocs' club baseball team swats Yellow Jackets Feb 8, 2009
Senior Will Spann, Freshman Colton Green and Junior Kyle Sudberry put the Mocs on the board early in the second inning to push the Mocs ahead 2-0. Senior Dustin Shepard doubled to the left-center gap to score two runs and increase the advantage. (The University Echo, TN)
