Day: August 22, 2024

Jackson State AD Ashley Robinson named NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson has been selected to serve as a member of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee, the organization announced. “I am honored to be chosen to serve in this role and to represent our conference,” Robinson said. “It’s an honor to serve those who put so much into this game as it continues to grow on the collegiate landscape.” Robinson will represent the Southwestern Athletic Conference for a four-year term, starting September 1. The committee annually evaluates the…

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Jackson State’s Robert McDaniel named to Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List

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title image via Jackson State Football Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State senior defensive back Robert McDaniel was named to the 2025 Senior Bowl Watch List released on Wednesday. McDaniel, a transfer from Alcorn State, totaled 30 tackles for the Braves as a defensive back in 2023 with 21 solo stops. He also recorded a pair of tackles for loss. McDaniel accounted for six turnovers last season causing three fumbles and was among the league leaders with three interceptions. He also recorded five pass breakups. After nearly eight months of tape study and…

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SWAC Soccer weekly awards was all Grambling affair

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title image via Grambling Athletics Courtesy of Leon Mitchell, GSU Athletic Communications The Grambling State University women’s soccer team swept the weekly Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) awards, announced by the conference on Wednesday afternoon.  Jayla Gage earned the Offensive Player of the Week accolade, and Adrianna Pratt was recognized as the Defensive Player of the Week. Additionally, Madison Covey-Taylorwas awarded Goalkeeper of the Week honors. Gage a new comer for the Lady Tigers, had three goals this weekend. Two of which were game-winning goals. Gage leads the SWAC in goals scored. Pratt was pivotal…

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