Day: August 1, 2022

CIAA Football Schedule Preview

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Courtesy of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: The wait for Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Football is almost over as we are now four weeks away from season kickoff. From the opening games on September 1 to the 2022 CIAA Football Championship on November 12, fans will be treated to 11 weeks of action. As we countdown the days, here are just some of the most anticipated games and matchups of the 2022 CIAA football season. Four CIAA schools open the season on Thursday, September 1. Saint Augustine’s University and…

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Grambling to open Fall Camp Wednesday

Brandon King

The Hue Jackson era at Grambling will officially begin this week, with players arriving Tuesday and the first of six consecutive days of practice scheduled Wednesday morning at 9:45 am. Grambling’s fall camp is a closed affair, meaning access will be denied to both the media, as well as the general public. The first opportunity for fans and media to see and speak with players, coaches and staff scheduled for Fan Day, which takes place August 13. Grambling kicks off the 2022 season Saturday, September 3 when they head to…

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Grambling Women’s Soccer opens fall camp this Wednesday

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Courtesy Grambling State University Athletic Communications: | The Grambling State University women’s soccer team opens fall camp on Wednesday as the Lady Tigers begin its quest to a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tournament championship.  Lady Tigers head coach Justin Wagar returns after a one-year absence and has several key players back from last year’s squad that fell just short in the conference tournament finals.  The first time fans will have an opportunity to meet Wagar and his 2022 squad is during Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 13.   Grambling State opens the 2022…

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DeMar DeRozan inks four-year deal with Nike

Brandon King

Chicago Bulls star forward DeMar DeRozan has been the flag bearer for the past several season, particularly in this dimmer, Kobe-less world that we unfortunately find ourselves in. Officially speaking, that will remain so for at least four more years. According to reporting from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, DeRozan signed a four year deal that will keep him the face of the Kobe line. With DeRozan back in the fold for another four years, perhaps this will spur Nike to release some of his PEs and do…

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SIAC News: Anthony Hollman named new commissioner

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Courtesy of the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Council of Presidents announced today that Anthony Hollman has been named the 11th Commissioner of the SIAC. He will start on September 1, 2022, succeeding Commissioner Gregory Moore, who will officially step down following 13 years of service to the conference.  Holloman is the Vice President for University Advancement/Athletics and executive director for the Fort Valley State University Foundation since 2018. He has been a part of and directed fundraising programs that have raised more than $125 million to support student…

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