Category: Black College Football

Albany State gets win over Mississippi College, 28-14

Brandon King

Mississippi College 14 0 0 0 14  Albany State 7 7 0 14 28 Albany State kicked off the 2022 season by getting a home win over Mississippi College 28-14. The Choctaws got off to a fast start, taking a 7-0 lead less than three minutes into the contest on a drive tha featured a 50-yard run from Marcus Williams that set up a 1-yard scoring run from QB DeAnte Smith-Moore. The 50-yard scamper from Williams was over 12 times the 4-yard output he churned out in last season’s meeting…

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Tennessee State comes up short against no.12 Eastern Washington, 36-29

Brandon King

29 TSU 36 EWU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TSU 19 0 0 10 29 EWUz 15 14 0 7 The Tennessee State football team put up a valiant effort, which was derailed by miscues, but ultimately came up short in the waning minutes against Eastern Washington in the first meeting of the two schools, 36-29. It was fireworks in the first quarter, with 29 points scored between the two teams. Tennessee State got things going right away, scoring on their first play from scrimmage via a 47-yard run…

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Preview and Prediction: Tennessee State v No.12 Eastern Washington

Brandon King

The Tennessee State University Football team kicks off the 2022 season with a trip to Cheney, Washington for a stiff test against no, 12 ranked Eastern Washington, in the two schools first-ever matchup. Tennessee State will van out a lot of new faces on defence, which may not be a bad thing, as they only have three starters returning from a defensive unit that allowed 26.91 poy last season, good for 4th in the OVC and 5th in the conference in total defence, allowing 364.7 yards per game. Depth on…

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94.9 FM The Fan will serve as TSU Football flagship radio station

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Courtesy of Tennessee State University Athletics: NASHVILLE – Tennessee State University Athletics and Cromwell Media announced that beginning September 3, TSU Tigers football games will be heard on its Flagship Station 94.9 The Fan. In addition to a live broadcast of the games, a new special weekly show hosted by Head Football Coach Eddie George and Outkick 360’s Jonathan Hutton will air Mondays throughout the season at 6 p.m. on 102.5/106.3 the Game, starting September 5 live from Sixth & Peabody. “I’m thrilled to be back on the Nashville airwaves with a weekly…

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Tennessee State football announces team captains

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Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State football program and head football coach Eddie George announced the 2022 team captains on Thursday afternoon. Leading the Tigers will be Gleson Sprewell, Davoan Hawkins, JJ Holloman, and Kaleb Mosley. The captains were selected by the Tiger players. Sprewell is a grad transfer from the University of Houston. The Arizona native played in 33 career games for the Cougars over a span of four seasons. He totaled 115 tackles, seven pass breakups, and six interceptions. He returned one interception for a touchdown in…

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Preview: Albany State vs. Mississippi College

Brandon King

The Albany State Golden Rams will begin defense of their SIAC crown when they will host Mississippi College September 3. Defense was Golden Rams calling , and they return seven starters from a defense that was the living embodiment of a worse case scenario for SIAC offenses last season, allowing a miniscule ppg versus conference opponents, only gave 13.5 ppg overall and had a staggering rsix shutouts. One of those returning starters is Stephan Pierre, the reigning, defending SIAC Player and Defensive player of the Year who was also 1st…

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Grambling football position breakdown, part 8: Defensive Backs

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications: Grambling State University football program is doing a nine-part series, as we look to breakdown each position. Today, we wrap up the defense with the defensive backs. Position Coaches:Saeed Lee (cornerbacks) and Tim McTyer (safeties) When Saeed Lee and Tim McTyer arrived at Grambling State University in the early winter, they didn’t know they would be gifted with the amount of depth at cornerback and safety. Both coaches come from a tremendous athletic background, having played professional football. McTyer spent three seasons in the National Football League, two with the Philadelphia…

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Alabama State wins weather-shortened SWAC/Challenge, 23-13

Brandon King

The SWAC-MEAC challenge marks the beginning of HBCU football season, and with huctuating levels of cooperation from mother nature, Alabama State and Howard took part in the 2022 iteration of the interconference matchup. Howard got the scoring started. Ending a balanced, 12-play drive drive that ended in 33-yard fredd quad to put the Bison up 3-0. The drive looked to poised to in a touchdown but missed throws from Howard QB Quintin Williams stalled the offense. Following an Alabama State punt, Howard ‘s offense was on the move again, but…

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Grambling foot hall position breakdown, part 7: Linebackers

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications: The Grambling State University football program is doing a nine-part series, as we look to breakdown each position. Today, we take a look at the linebackers. Position Coach:Cedric Thornton Position coach Cedric Thornton is no stranger to building good defenses. The associate head coach and defensive coordinator was known for building championship winning defenses while at Alcorn State. He has a great mix of newcomers and returners as the Tigers prepare for the season opener at Arkansas State. Thornton spoke about the relationship with the linebackers…

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Tennessee State OL Lacey named to 2023 Senior Bowl watchlist

Brandon King

Tennessee state senior offensive lineman Robert Lacey was named to Reese’s Senior Bowl preseason watch list. The Blount High School (AL) played at left guard for all his appearances last season for the Tigers and helped the run game average 114.7 yards per game and average 75% in the red-zone. The Senior Bowl has been around since 1950 and has produced 55 NFL Hall of Fame players. Last year’s edition attracted 106 players who became draftees, including a whopping 45% of the top 100 players selected. The 2022 game drew…

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