Category: NCAA

Defense helped seal deal in Tennessee State’s 45-21 victory over Eastern Kentucky

Brandon King

The Tigers of Tennessee State University were able to procure their first conference win this Saturday with a 45-21 win over Eastern Kentucky. TSU’s defense came out strong, pitching a shut out in the first half and only giving up 119 yards of offense. Tennessee State would take a 17-0 lead into halftime, a Lane Clark 49-yard field goal, and two Michael Hughes TD passes (one of 11 yards to Patrick Smith and 8 yards to Steven Newbold) accounting for the Tigers’ scoring. In the third quarter Eastern Kentucky would…

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Tennessee State falls at UT Martin, 31-16

Brandon King

Tennessee State fell behind 24-0 to #24 UT Martin and it ultimately proved to be a hole too great for the tigers to climb out of as TSU suffered their first loss of the season, 31-16. UT Martin’s first score came at 9:14 in the first quarter on a 3-yard run from Ladar Galloway, the PAT made it 7-0. Three minutes later a 32-yard field goal from Mitch Mersman gave the Skyhawks a 10-0 lead. UT Martin’s next TD, a one-yard pass from quarterback Troy Cook to Caylo Weathers put…

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Albany State routed by West Georgia, 48-16

Brandon King

It was a tough day at the office for the Albany State Golden Rams. ASU was on the wrong side of a 48-16 beatdown courtesy of West Georgia University. The Wolves came out of the gate on fire, scoring touchdowns on their first three possessions, two coming on touchdown passes from UWG quarterback Willie Candler and the third on a run from Candler. The Wolves would add another 7 points to their lead on a 40-yard touchdown pass from Candler to DeNiko Carter, taking a 28-0 lead into halftime. UWG…

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Tennessee State stays perfect after Tampa Classic win

Brandon King

Although the Tennessee State and Florida A&M have met as recently as 2015, Saturday’s meeting in the inaugural Tampa Classic was a reprisal of their series in a Classic game that last happened in 2010 in the Atlanta Classic. A 6-play, 50-yard TSU first quarter drive proved fruitless, as it ended in fumble on the FAMU 33 yard line. Tennessee State would score on a subsequent possession on a 49-yard Lane Clark field goal to put the Tigers up 3-0. Florida A&M would score to start the second quarter on…

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Albany State claims victory in 4th White Water Classic

Brandon King

For the Golden Rams of Albany State University, the defense lead the way to their first victory over Tuskegee University in seven years. The Rams' defense held the Golden Tigers' offense to two first downs (you read that correctly, 2 first downs) on the day. The Tuskegee offense only managed 27 plays, had possession of the football for just 16:04 and only tallied a paltry 119 yards of total offense. Conversely, Albany State racked up 462 yards of offense, ran 68 offensive plays and held the football for 43:56. Tuskeegee's…

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Albany State opens season with victory over Valdosta State

Brandon King

Saturday's matchup between Albany State and Valdosta State is the 19th time the two schools have met. Valdosta State has dominated the series, compiling a 17-1 record. The Blazers of VSU also rolled into Albany sporting a number 11 ranking in the American Football Coaches Association poll. The Golden Rams defense got things going two and a half minutes in when ASU's Nick Scott intercepted an Adam Robles pass and took it 75 yards to the house. A Gabriel Ballinas 22 yard field goal put Albany State up 10-0. After…

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Ex-Gators QB Treon Harris powers Tennessee State to win over Georgia State

Brandon King

Thursday night Tennessee State and Georgia State squared off in the season opener for both teams. The game marked the first ever meeting between the two schools and the second straight season TSU has kicked off its season against a div-1 (FBS) opponent. The contest also saw the debut of Georgia State Head Coach Shawn Elliott and the panthers were playing their first game in the recently renovated Georgia State Stadium that was the former home of the Atlanta Braves, Turner Field. Spearheaded by former University of Florida, and now…

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FAMU kicks off season with win over Texas Southern in inaugural Jake Gaithersburg Classic

Brandon King

FANU used a combination of solid quarterback play from Ryan Stanley and stout defense in a dominating win over Texas Southern in the inagural Jake Gaithersburg classic. Stanley went 19-32 for 217 yards, one touchdown through the air and another on the ground and no interceptions. Stanley's rushing TD got the scoring going and that was followed by 25 yard touchdown scamper by FAMU running back Devin Bowers and the Rattlers would not look back from there. A 36-yard scoring strike from Stanley to Brandon Norwood sealed the deal early…

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North Carolina Football joins Basketball Team in Rocking the Jumpman

Brandon King

The Tar Heels now join Michigan as the second collegiate football program to don the iconic Jumpman logo. At halftime of tonight’s much anticipated UNC/Duke game, the man himself, Michael Jordan, made the announcement as he stood with Heel’s head football coach, Larry Fedora and members of the Carolina football team, all of which were wearing Jumpman emblazoned Carolina football gear.     “I’m happy to extend the Jordan Brand relationship not only for the game of basketball but for the game of football. I am extremely proud in terms…

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Post Game Apologies for Blown Calls are an Insult 

Brandon King

The closing stages of the January 21st game between the Chicago Bulls and the Sacramento Kings caused the league to have to issue a post game statement regarding the events of the contest. To clarify what happened, with under a minute to go in a game tied at 99, Dwyane Wade steals the ball from Garrett Temple, he soars in for a dunk, which he missed. Demarcus Cousins was near Wade as the swooped in for the attempted dunk, but didn’t make contact with him( I am making more contact…

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