Day: November 26, 2021

Alabama State names Eddie Robinson, Jr as new head football coach

Brandon King

Friday Alabama State signified their search for a head football coach concluded with the announcement of the hiring of Eddie Robinson, Jr. Robinson, Jr returns to his alma mater to assume the helm of a program where he was a standout on the football field during his playing days. From bamastatesports: “I am excited to announce Eddie Robinson, Jr. as Alabama State University’s next Head Football Coach,” Alabama State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable said. “Coach Robinson is a true Hornet that possesses more than 30-plus years of experience at various levels…

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Ja Morant leaves Hawks-Grizzlies game early with apparent knee injury

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from Evan Barnes of the Memphis Commercial Appeal Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant left Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter with a left knee injury and will not return. Morant’s right knee came in contact Hawks forward John Collins but then Morant was not able to put pressure on his left leg. After checking out with 3:12 left in the period, he sat on the floor at the Grizzlies bench and was helped to the locker room. Morant played just nine minutes and had two points. In his third season, Morant…

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Lebron James fined $15k by NBA

Brandon King

Lebron James was handed a $15,000 fine for his “big balls” celebration against the Indians Pacers. Termed an “obscene gesture” by the league, the “incident” occurred late in the fourth quarter of the Lakers 124-116 cone-from-behind win. Considering LBJ put on a show, pouring in 39 points and leading his team to victory, I have no problem with the celebration.

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November 26, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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NBA injury Report

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Nov 25 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies due to a sore left hamstring. Trae Young PG Nov 25 Day-To-Day Onyeka Okongwu PF Nov 23 Out Coach Nate McMillan said Tuesday that there’s still no timetable for Okongwu’s return, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Nov 14 Out Hunter (wrist) will undergo surgery to address a tendon injury and is expected to miss roughly eight weeks, ; Tim Bontemps…

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Alabama State smacks around Tuskegee 43-9 in Turkey Day Classic

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From bamastatesports: 9 TU 43 ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F T U 0 2 7 0 9 ASU 14 6 0 23 43 MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State left little doubt they would capture the 97th annual Turkey Day Classic and finish undefeated at home with 17 unanswered points to start the game on their way to a 43-9 victory over Tuskegee Thursday night. Alabama State (5-6) won their third consecutive game over the Golden Tigers with their best offensive performance of the season with 411 total yards, while allowing…

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