Coastal Carolina (0-0) at Lamar (0-0), 8 p.m.

Gary Anderson admits he never needed a mentor to guide him towards world title glory, but is happy to pass on 20 years of experience to his protégé Michael Smith. The 45-year-old Scot is enjoying the finest spell of his career, which has seen him collect back-to-back World Championship trophies and he is currently defending his Premier League title.Anderson has been joined in the Premier League by debutant Smith, a talented 25-year-old who has sought regular advice from the experienced champion. When he first made his name in the sport, Anderson was known as the Dream Boy and did not seek any guidance as he pursued his own ambitions.Im one of these folk who is thick-skinned. If I cant do it myself, then I cant do it. Thats the way it goes, said Anderson, who signed a new contract with Unicorn Darts last week.But after a lengthy spell in the sport, Anderson knows full well the commitment and focused mindset needed to succeed on a demanding tour, and tries to steer Smith in the right direction. Anderson is trying to steer Smith towards a successful career Darts-wise the boy has done it all himself, Anderson said about Smith, another member of Team Unicorn. I cant even pick a fault with his game. Ive said it for years how good the boy is and youll know what I mean if he finds his feet on the stage.I can only help him go down the right roads. Over 20 years, you learn, you watch, you listen, you see things. I just keep him on the straight roads. Ive been on the road a long time now - 20 years. If I dont know my stuff by now, I never will. Gary Anderson After Ive played darts at the weekend, its back to the hotel, something to eat, youre in the room by about six o clock at night. There are no late nights or anything like that. Were there to work.Ive been on the road a long time now - 20 years. If I dont know my stuff by now, I never will. I always do my best to help people out, but you can only tell them. If they listen, they listen. If they dont, they dont.Anderson missed the opening week of the Premier League due to a debilitating virus and fellow-Scot Robert Thornton has also struggled with illness during the campaign.With the relentless demands of the tour, the players spend much of their week on the road, and Anderson insists the unsettled lifestyle is not conducive to a healthy regime. Anderson fires a World Championship nine-darter against Jelle Klaasen We are all athletes, were all ripped with six packs and muscles, he joked. Youve got to remember, while youre on your bed sleeping, were travelling. Im in the car driving six or seven hundred miles.At three o clock in the morning, thats when you have your dinner and its not the best thing to be eating at that time. It takes a lot out of you. You can only try to keep fit. Youre away six days out of seven, so its quite hard to get that regime going.A growing television audience witnesses the changing fortunes of the top stars and Anderson regularly locks horns with the likes of world No 1 Michael van Gerwen and the resurgent Phil Taylor.Even a world champion must endure painful defeats, but Anderson will continue the defence of his trophies with a smile on his face. The 45-year-old retains his burning desire for competition There are times when I didnt enjoy playing darts and it was a struggle, he said. But Im back enjoying it. Put in the work and if youre enjoying it, to me that makes a difference.If youre up there doing something that you dont want to do, or dont like, its going to be a struggle. 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(STATS) -- College football teams rarely kick off a new season with a conference matchup, but the Southern Conference is celebrating a return to nine teams with a beauty of a first game.The Citadel, which surprised most people in winning a share of the conference title a year ago, will get the fun underway at Mercer, and the host Bears look a lot like the Bulldogs going into last season.At least we will know where we are, first-year Citadel coach Brent Thompson said, and I think it made camp that much more interesting because we had to be prepared, we had to treat every single day like it was game day, every single week like it was game week and thats what made the difference for the most part in camp.FCS teams trying to knock off FBS teams and new coaches making their debuts are the other storylines of the first full weekend of action. Last year, there were nine FCS wins over FBS teams, including four on opening weekend. This season, there are 19 FCS programs that have new coaches.---=FCS GAME OF THE WEEK=The Matchup: No. 15 The Citadel (0-0, 0-0 Southern) at Mercer (0-0, 0-0)Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Five Star Stadium in Macon, GeorgiaTelevision: Fox Sports SoutheastSeries: The Citadel leads, 8-4-1 (last meeting: The Citadel won 21-19 last Oct. 31 in Charleston, South Carolina)The Skinny: Each of the last two meetings have ended with a two-point Citadel victory. This is the third meeting since Mercer returned to football in 2013.Brent Thompson, The Citadels offensive coordinator the last two seasons, is making his head coaching debut. His triple option offense averaged six yards per carry in last years win as Cam Jackson and Tyler Renew surpassed 100 yards and a third back nearly did as well in a 367-yard assault. But the big difference is returning quarterback Dominique Allen is suspended for the game and redshirt freshman Jordan Black is running the offense. Their defense, led by All-America cornerback Dee Delaney, forced 31 turnovers last season.Mercer upset Chattanooga at home last season to hand the co-champ its only SoCon loss. But the Bears won only one other conference game in a 5-6 season. Still, with 10 returning starters on each side of the ball, the Bears are the dark horse in a potentially deep SoCon title race. Fourth-year QB John Russ will have to produce more than he did in last years loss to The Citadel, but running backs Tee Mitchell and Alex Lakes form a 1-2 punch which takes pressure off Russ. Defensive ends Tosin Aquebor and Isaiah Buehler must protect the edge when the Bulldogs triple option seeks the perimeter.Prediction: The fashionable pick is to go with Mercer breaking through with a rousing win, but heres a guess The Citadels title experience pays off in the fourth quarter. The Citadel, 23-21.---=STATS FCS TOP 25 SCHEDULE=All Times ETX-Predicted WinnerThursday, Sept. 1Shorter (0-0) at X-No. 6 Chattanooga (0-0), 7 p.m. -- Alejandro Bennifield breaks in as Chattanoogas new starting quarterback. No pressure, hes just replacing a three-time Southern Conference offensive player of the year (Jacob Huesman).X-No. 20 Western Illinois (0-0) at Eastern Illinois (0-0), 7 p.m. -- It wont look good if debuting WIU coach Charlie Fisher beats third-year EIU coach Kim Dameron to the first non-conference win. Dameron led the Panthers to the playoffs last year, but hes 0-8 outside the Ohio Valley Conference. North Alabama (0-0) at X-No. 3 Jacksonville State (0-0), 7 p.m. -- JSU coach John Grass has filled some holes with FBS transfers, including former Auburn running back Roc Thomas. Can you smell what the Roc is cooking?X-No. 19 North Dakota (0-0) at Stony Brook (0-0), 7 p.m. -- In a matchup of similar styles -- run the ball and let the defense provide good field position -- UNDs playoff hopefuls have to prove they havent lost too much on the offensive line.X-No. 9 William & Mary (0-0) at North Carolina State (0-0), 7:30 p.m. -- The Tribe lost a lot on defense, but their dynamic offense, behind the triple threat of quarterback Steve Cluley, running back Kendall Andersson (whos nursing a shoulder injury) and all-purpose wideout DeVonte Dedmon, can outscore the Wolfpack.ddddddddddddFriday, Sept. 2No. 21 Colgate (0-0) at X-Syracuse (0-0), 7 p.m. -- No Orange crush, this is the perfect storm for an FCS-FBS upset: a veteran Colgate squad taking on a rebuilding Syracuse team with a new coach in Dino Babers.Saturday, Sept. 3Kentucky State (0-0) at X-No. 7 Charleston Southern (0-1), 11:45 a.m. -- Buccaneers fans thank the schedule maker for putting a Division II opponent in between North Dakota State and Florida State.No. 23 Villanova (0-0) at X-Pittsburgh (0-0), 1:30 p.m. -- Nova coach Andy Talley, beginning his swan song, thinks his defense is ready to keep the Wildcats in games while the offense keeps maturing.X-No. 4 Richmond (0-0) at Virginia (0-0), 3:30 p.m. -- A deep, versatile defensive line will provide pressure on new Virginia QB Kurt Benkert, so the Spiders linebackers and defensive backs can try to force turnovers.Central Washington (0-0) at X-No. 17 Portland State (0-0), 5:30 p.m. -- After a difficult offseason (two players died less than three months apart), Vikings coach Bruce Barnum has another team feeding on emotion.Morehead State (0-0) at X-No. 12 James Madison (0-0), 6 p.m. -- JMU will score in bunches, but new Dukes coach Mike Houston will have a problem if his defense cant contain Eagles quarterback Austin Gahafer, the active FCS leader in passing yards (8,514).St. Augustines (0-0) at X-No. 25 North Carolina A&T (0-0), 6 p.m. -- A&T running back Tarik Cohen figures to be out of the game in the second half. By then, he should be well on his way toward a fourth straight 1,000-yard season.Valparaiso (0-0) at X-No. 10 Illinois State (0-0), 7 p.m. -- This is a good, easy way for the Redbirds to get the pieces in place following key senior losses.Tarleton State (0-0) at X-No. 11 McNeese (0-0), 7 p.m. -- Lance Guidry makes his McNeese head coaching debut. Heres how the Cowboys break in transfer quarterback James Tabary: Tartleton State ranked 168th and last in Division II in total defense last season.Oklahoma Panhandle State (0-0) at X-No. 2 Sam Houston State (0-0), 7 p.m. -- Lacking a big-time schedule, coach K.C. Keeler and Co. will try to put up some big scores for the FCS playoff committee to consider come November.No. 24 Towson (0-0) at X-South Florida (0-0), 7 p.m. -- The Towson seniors were part of the 2013 team that was the FCS runner-up. Theyll be thrilled to get back to the playoffs a second time this year.No. 5 Northern Iowa (0-0) at X-Iowa State (0-0), 8 p.m. -- UNI won in Ames in 2013, but fell 31-7 last year. While pass rusher Karter Schult returns, the Panthers need some other defensive stars to emerge after they lost a number of stars.X-No. 16 Coastal Carolina (0-0) at Lamar (0-0), 8 p.m. -- Terrific matchup as Lamar senior Kade Harrington begins chase of a second straight 2,000-yard campaign. The FCS community will likely shun the independent Chanticleers as they transition toward the FBS.No. 8 South Dakota State (0-0) at X-TCU (0-0), 8 p.m. -- Its a good thing Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium opens in another week because the Jackrabbits road schedule includes North Dakota State, Illinois State and Northern Iowa in addition to TCU.No. 14 Eastern Washington (0-0) at X-Washington State (0-0), 8 p.m. -- Oh, how Cougars coach Mike Leach would love to have wide receiver Cooper Kupp, the 2015 STATS FCS Offensive Player of the Year, on his offense.No. 22 New Hampshire (0-0) at X-San Diego State (0-0), 8:30 p.m. -- Will it still be sunny and 75 at game time?Saint Francis (0-0) at X-No. 13 Montana (0-0), 9 p.m. -- With all the transfers, the Griz might be sitting on a better team than people realize.No. 18 Northern Arizona (0-0) at X-Arizona State (0-0), 10:45 p.m. -- This time last year, nobody even knew about NAU greyshirt QB Case Cookus. All he did was go on to throw for an FCS freshman-record 37 touchdowns. ' ' '