Day: November 25, 2024

Jackson State up to no. 18 in FCS Stats Perform Top 25

Staff

title image via the Clarion-Ledger Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State moved up three spots to No. 18 in this week’s FCS Stats Perform Top 25 following its win over Alcorn State to cap off an undefeated regular season in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play. Jackson State (10-2, 8-0 SWAC), winners of eight consecutive games, picked up 384 points, and now being preparations for the 2024 Pepsi SWAC Championship presented by GM to be played on Sat., Dec. 7 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll (Nov. 25)…

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Chennis Berry named finalist for 2024 Eddie Robinson Award

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title image via SCSU Football Courtesy of South Carolina State Athletics Stats Perform has announced 15 finalists for the 2024 Eddie Robinson Award, which is presented annually to the national coach of the year in Division I FCS college football.  The award, first presented in 1987 and in its 38th season, is named for legendary Grambling State coach Eddie Robinson.  All 13 FCS leagues are represented by an Eddie Robinson Award finalist. The winner, to be selected by a national voting panel, will be announced on Dec. 5 and honored at…

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Prairie View will not renew Bubba McDowell’s contract

Brandon King

As with the same certitude that day follows night and the tax man will always come for his cut,the collegiate coaching carousel will never cease spinning.In the Southwestern Athletic Conference, the first domino has fallen with Prairie View A&Mannouncing that the contract of head coach Bubba McDowell would not be renewed. “Coach McDowell’s commitment to helping our student-athletes succeed in life both personally and professionally is admirable and a true reflection of his character.”, said Prairie View athleticdirector Anton Goff. AD Goff also said the University’s focus will be securing…

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