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PARIS -- By the end of the week, Andy Murray could become the top-ranked player in the world for the first time in his career.Ever since he first reached No. 2 in the tennis rankings seven years ago, the 29-year-old Murray has been trying to catch the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The No. 1 ranking is finally within touching distance, and he will replace Djokovic at the top if he wins the Paris Masters and Djokovic fails to reach the final.Murray is trying not to think about it too much.Its not in my control ... Even if I win all of my matches this week, I still might not get there, Murray said Monday. Its in Novaks hands.I dont feel any differently now to how I did six, eight weeks ago. My goal wasnt to finish No. 1 at the end of this year, Murray said. There (was) a lot stronger chance of doing it in the early part of next year, which is what I (had) targeted -- rather than this week.Murray and Djokovic both have won seven titles this season -- a career-best for Murray.If he does reach the top, Murray would become the oldest first-time No. 1 since John Newcombe achieved it at the age of 30 in June 1974.I do deserve to be there, Murray said. (The) last four or five months I have played the best of my career.Murray, who lost to Djokovic in last years Paris Masters final, faces Fernando Verdasco in the second round. He leads the Spaniard 11-1 overall.Murray won the Erste Bank Open in Vienna on Sunday for his third straight tournament win while Djokovics stellar form has dipped since winning the French Open for the first time in June.The top-ranked Serb lost in the third round at Wimbledon to Sam Querrey and in the first round of the Olympics to Juan Martin del Potro.After that, Stan Wawrinka rallied to beat Djokovic in the U.S. Open final, and two weeks ago Djokovic lost in the Shanghai Masters semifinals to Spanish player Roberto Bautista Agut.Wimbledon was obviously a bit of a surprise, Murray said. Maybe one or two losses you wouldnt expect.But Murray smiled when viewing Djokovics slump from a different perspective.Hes been in the final in New York, won (the Rogers Cup) and (reached) the semis of Shanghai, he said. 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(STATS) -- Being out of the spotlight isnt a negative for Southeastern Louisianas program as it heads toward the Southland Conference season.Its worked before.The Lions had a quick rise a few years ago, so last years stunning drop-off has refocused them even if they arent being counted on to join the conference title race.The 2013 and 14 Southland champs -- a mere 4-7 last season, including 3-6 in the conference, tying for eighth place -- were picked to finish sixth in the head coaches poll and seventh in the sports information directors poll Wednesday at Southland media day in Lake Charles, Louisiana.Sam Houston State, which has been at least a national semifinalist in four of the past five seasons, was picked first in the two polls followed by defending champion McNeese State. In last years playoffs, Sam Houston eliminated McNeese in the second round.In last years preseason polls, Southeastern Louisiana was picked second by the coaches and third by the SIDs. The Lions got off to a 3-1 start, but they collapsed from there, set back by injuries, a struggling offense, turnovers and an inability to win close games.With an 11-team race, there is less room for error, Southeastern coach Ron Roberts said of the Southland, now in its third season since expanding from eight teams. If you want to win it, you have to play your best football every Saturday.Southeastern has gone heavier on transfers than any other FCS program since Roberts first season in 2012. This year is no different with over 20 in the recruiting class, mostly from junior colleges.The Lions return only seven starters -- five offensive and two defensive -- so they need a quick fix. But they also seek improvement from quarterbacks Donovan Isom and DShaie Landor, and hope returning linebacker Tre Bennett will galvanize a mostly new defensive unit. He was named to the Southland preseason first team.Running back Rasheed Harrell and fullback Juwaan Rogers return as seniors after missing last season with injuries.I want us to have a working mans mentality -- put on the hard hat and find out how good we can be, said Roberts, who is 29-20 through four seasons at Southeastern. The Lions were 5-17 in the two seasons prior to his arrival.We want to be known as a physically and mentally tough football team.Everybody is looking up to Sam Houston in the polls as the Bearkats (11-4, 7-2) seek their seventh Southland title. They led the way with eight first-team selections and 14 overall on the Southland preseason team.This is a great time of the year. Everyone, coaches and players alike, are ready to get started, Sam Houston third-year coach K.C. Keeler said. Were pleased with our talent level, our strength and conditioning efforts and the commitment of our players to another outstanding season.Central Arkansas collected the second-most selections with 10 and McNeese had nine.---=SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL PRESEASON POLLS=Head Coaches Poll=(Head coaches couldnt vote for own team)1. Sam Houston State (9 first-place votes), 99 points2. McNeese State (2), 923. Central Arkansas, 794. Lamar, 675. Stephen F.dddddddddddd. Austin, 606. Southeastern Louisiana, 577. Northwestern State, 458. Abilene Christian, 409. Incarnate Word, 2910. Nicholls, 2611. Houston Baptist, 11---=Sports Information Directors Poll=(Sports information directors couldnt vote for own team)1. Sam Houston State (10), 1002. McNeese State (1), 863. Central Arkansas, 844. Lamar, 675. Stephen F. Austin, 666. Northwestern State, 487. Southeastern Louisiana, 428. Incarnate Word, 399. Abilene Christian, 3710. Nicholls, 2611. Houston Baptist, 11---=SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL PRESEASON TEAM=First Team Offense=QB -- Zach Conque, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.RB -- Kade Harrington, Lamar, Sr.RB -- Corey Avery, Sam Houston State, Jr.TE/HB -- Zach Hetrick, McNeese State, Sr.WR -- Desmond Smith, Central Arkansas, Sr.WR -- Kent Shelby, McNeese State, Jr.WR -- Yedidiah Louis, Sam Houston State, Jr.OL -- Bret Treadway, Lamar, Sr.OL -- Stockton Mallet, Central Arkansas, Jr.OL -- Mason Martin, McNeese State, Sr.OL -- Bridge Blount, Sam Houston State, Sr.OL -- Curtis Riser, Sam Houston State, Sr.AP -- Yedidiah Louis, Sam Houston State, Jr.PK -- Luc Swimberghe, Sam Houston State, Sr.---=First Team Defense=DL -- P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State, Jr.DL -- Isaiah Golden, McNeese State, Jr.DL -- Larance Hale, Lamar, Sr.DL -- John Franklin, Stephen F. Austin, Jr.LB -- Sam Denmark, Abilene Christian, Jr.LB -- Ashari Goins, McNeese State, Jr.LB -- Tre Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.DB -- Tremon Smith, Central Arkansas, Jr.DB -- Jabari Butler, Abilene Christian, So.DB -- Dominique Hill, McNeese State, Jr.DB -- B.T. Sanders, Nicholls, Sr.DB -- Darian Flowers, Sam Houston State, Sr.P -- Christian Guzman, Houston Baptist, Jr.KR -- Rodney Randle, Lamar, So.PR -- Brandon Cox, Central Arkansas, Jr.---=Second Team Offense=QB -- Jeremiah Briscoe, Sam Houston State, Jr.RB -- Ryan Ross, McNeese State, Jr.RB -- DeMard Llorens, Northwestern State, Sr.TE/HB -- Cody Dauksch, Central Arkansas, Sr.WR -- Jatavious Wilson, Central Arkansas, Sr.WR -- Davion Davis, Sam Houston State, So.WR -- Shakeir Ryan, Northwestern State, Sr.OL -- Riley Mayfield, Abilene Christian, Jr.OL -- Terrance Boyd, Northwestern State, Sr.OL -- Dakota Laws, Abilene Christian, So.OL -- Sam Hardy, Sam Houston State, Sr.OL -- Travis Romero, Southeastern Louisiana, Jr.AP -- Jatavious Wilson, Central Arkansas, Sr.PK -- None---=Second Team Defense=DL -- Luis Carreno, Sam Houston State, Sr.DL -- Jammerio Gross, McNeese State, Jr.DL -- Terrence Partee, Central Arkansas, Sr.DL -- Sione Latu, Sam Houston State, Sr.LB -- Josh Zellars, Incarnate Word, Sr.LB -- Collins Okotcha, Sam Houston State, So.LB -- Garrett Dolan, Houston BaptistDB -- Jermaine Antoine, McNeese State, Jr.DB -- George Odum, Central Arkansas, Jr.DB -- Brendan Langley, Lamar, Sr.DB -- Adrian Norwood, Incarnate Word, Sr.DB -- Patrick Martin, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.P -- NoneKR -- Jatavious Wilson, Central Arkansas, Sr.PR -- Jordan Hicks, Incarnate Word, Sr. ' ' '