Category: SIAC

Benedict’s Traviontae Brown named to preseason Player of Year watch list

Brandon King

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Benedict College senior defensive back Traviontae Brown has been named to the preseason watch list for the Black College Football Hall of Fame Deacon Jones Trophy. The 48-player list is composed of 16 players from the MEAC, 13 from the SWAC, 10 from the CIAA, eight from the SIAC, and one from a non-HBCU conference. Former Bowie State star quarterback Amir Hall was the 2017 and 2018 recipient. Brown was named to the AFCA Division II Coaches’ All American Team last season, becoming the first Benedict football player in…

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Tuskegee’s Thomas on the Black College Player of the Year Watch List

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From golden tiger sports: Atlanta, Ga. – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced today the 2019 Watch List for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award and linebacker Davoris Thomas is among one of 48 players listed.  The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding football player from a Historically Black College & University.  Last season Thomas played in all 10 games as a junior and finished second on the team with 64 tackles  including 5.5 TFL for -13 yards. The Spanish Fort, Ala. native led the…

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Morehouse’s Dunn and Sims named to 2019 Black College Football Player of The Year watch list

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From Morehouse Athletics: ATLANTA  – Morehouse College star running back, Santo Dunn, and quarterback, Michael Sims, have been named to the 2019 Black College Football Player of The Year Award watch list as announced today by the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Dunn who was recently named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) pre-season Player of the Year was the first Maroon Tiger to earn the SIAC Offensive Player of the Year honor since former Morehouse standout, David Carter, won the award in 2010 and 2011. In  2018 the Miami, FL native led…

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Speed could be the key for Savannah State

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Courtesy of Savannah State Athletics: SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah State University head football coach Shawn Quinn wanted more speed for his triple option offense. After four practices, he likes what he sees. Newcomers Einaj Carter, Major Bellamy, Quentavious Wilson and Jordan Grant have shown the ability to make things happen quickly. “One thing I thought we needed were guys who, once they hit the hole, could take it to the house,” Quinn said. “I’m excited because we have a bunch of skill guys who can run.” Carter, a 5-8, 163-pound freshman, set…

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Third Annual Top 50 Camp presented by the SIAC, SWAC and the NBPA

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From thesiac.com: NEW YORK, NY, July 18, 2019 — The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the Southwestern Athletic Conference (“SWAC”) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (“SIAC”) are pleased to announce their continued partnership in hosting the 3rd annual Top 50 Basketball Camp. The Camp will take place July 26-28 on the campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.  Twenty-five of the best players from each conference will be featured at the camp in a model similar to the NBPA’s Top 100 Camp. Players will receive on-court skill instruction from current…

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Albany State’s Robert Vogel tapped for participation in rising stars program

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From asugoldenrams.com : ORLANDO, Fla.– Albany State University’s Assistant Athletic Director for Communications & Marketing Robert Vogel was selected to participate in the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) Rising Stars Program.  The pilot program will take place in conjunction with annual National Association of Collegiate Director of Athletics Convention MOAA Symposium on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, FL. The MOAA Rising Stars program is designed specifically to support the early career of promising minority athletic administrators through educational sessions and workshops. …

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Albany State Track and Field heads to SC for SIAC Track&Field Championship

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Head coach Kenneth Taylor and the Albany State University men’s and women’s outdoor track teams head into the 2019 SIAC Track and Field Championship April 18-20 looking to cap what has been a great season for the Golden Rams. The championship meet will take place at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. THE BASICS EVENT: 2019 SIAC Track & Field Championship DATE: April 18-20, 2019 LOCATION: Winthrop University; Rock Hill, S.C. ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIPTentative Schedule of Events Live Results SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2018 Championship Recap  |  2018 Results 2019…

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Four Albany State golfers named to All-SIAC Men’s Golf First Team

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From asugoldenrams.com : Peachtree City, Ga. (April 15, 2019)– Ten student-athletes have been honored as part of the 2018-19 Men’s Golf All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Team, as announced Monday. Headlining the All-SIAC Team are Albany State’s Chase McLain, the SIAC Player of the Year, and Spring Hill’s Peter Schilli, the SIAC Freshman of the Year. Miles College’s Leonard Smoot garnered SIAC Coach of the Year accolades. The All-SIAC Player, Freshman, and Coach of the Year was selected by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors, while the all-conference teams were decided…

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Benedict to hold spring game Saturday

Brandon King

Courtesy of Benedict Athletics COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Benedict College football team will hold its annual Purple-Gold Spring Game at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, which should give the coaching staff a good look at some young players. “We’re taking a look at some guys who didn’t play a lot last year,” head coach Mike White said. “We’re trying to get those guys ready for the 2019 season on both sides of the ball. In the secondary, we’ve got some new guys who we hope to get a…

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KSU’s Ditalion Battle garners All-American honours

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Courtesy of Kentucky State AthleticsKentucky State University men’s basketball senior Ditalion Battle was recently honored by BoxToRow.com, an online publication dedication to HBCU athletics. “Ditalion is an extremely talented player and in recruiting him, we expected that he would be a player to earn honors such as this,” said Kentucky State University head coach Jamaal Jackson. “He has a bright future and we’re proud of him.” Battle (Cincinnati, OH) was named first team All-American, becoming the first KSU All-American since Kenny Jones in 2008. He is one of six Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference players…

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