Category: football

Nike signs Shaquem Griffin to endorsement deal

Brandon King

Friday, Nike and former UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin agreed on an endorsement deal. The 2016 American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year racked up 166 total tackles and 18.5 sacks over his last two years at Central Florida. Never doubt heart. Excited to announce I'm joining the @usnikefootball fam. Let's work! #againstallodds pic.twitter.com/kyW9Dhaw1O — shaquem griffin (@Shaquemgriffin) April 27, 2018 Griffin, who has only one hand, has seen his stock significantly rising over the course of the pre-draft process. He posted a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash, knocked out…

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Adidas North America President: If a team signs Colin Kaepernick, we want him

Brandon King

During question-and answer session Adidas’ North American President said the athletic company is interested in signing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick–as soon as he signs with an NFL team. Mark King, President of Adidas’ North American operations said Friday in a Q&A at Arizona State University’s Global Sport Summit that Adidas doesn’t want to appear that it is “taking advantage of this noise or interest that he had generated. If he signs on a team, we would definitely want to sign him.” King also had this to say:…

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Alliance of American Football set to launch in 2019

Brandon King

With its 2020 relaunch , the XFL will not be the only new football league on the horizon. Charlie Ebersol–the son of NBC exec Dick Ebersol, who was Vince MaMahon’s partner during the XFL’s infamous first run– announced via a press release the Alliance of American Football is to debut on February 9, 2019 on CBS. Former NFL general manager Bill Polian was called in to help oversee the league. Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will be in charge on the player side while J.K. McKay has the same…

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Albany State releases 2018 football schedule

Brandon King

Courtesy of Albany State University: ALBANY- The Albany State University Athletics Department has released the football schedule for the 2018 season. The Golden Rams will have travel laden slate this fall with seven games on the road, including neutral site contests in Phenix City, Alabama (White Water Classic) and Columbus, Georgia (Fountain City Classic). The Golden Rams will open the season on the road September 1st at Valdosta State in Valdosta, Georgia. This will be the fifth straight year the Golden Rams and Blazers have squared off in the season…

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Indianapolis Colts LB Edwin Jackson killed by drunk driver

Brandon King

The sports world was still reeling from the untimely and tragic death of former NBA basketballer Rasual Butler and his wife last week, and on the day of Super Bowl LII (52) the sporting world has another tragedy to befall it. Early Sunday morning , Indianapolis Colts’ linebacker Edwin Jackson was one of two people killed when they were hit by an alleged drunk driver. According to police reports, Jackson and Jeffrey Monroe,54, were pronounced dead following an car crash along I-70 I Indiana shortly before 4a.m. Sunday morning. ‘It’s…

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Courtney Jean Thornton will face no charges for false rape allegations

Brandon King

We shared with you a story from blacksportsonline.com regarding Oklahoma Sooners’ running back Rodney Johnson facing false rape allegations from a young lady he met socially. In another piece they have laid out how the false accuser, a Ms. Courtney Jean Thornton, despite leveling these grave allegations is facing no repercussions for her reprehensible actions. http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2017/12/courtney-jean-thornton-who-falsely-accused-ou-rb-rodney-anderson-of-rape-because-he-curved-her-is-a-white-woman-photos/

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Witnesses and Text Messages proves OU Running Back Rodney Anderson did not rape accuser

Brandon King

This story, written by Robert Littal of blacksportsonline.com, discusses how Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson was falsely accused of raping a female because he told her he did not want to be in a relationship. http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2017/12/da-wont-charge-ou-rodney-anderson-with-rape-after-text-messages-witnesses-proved-accuser-only-said-he-rape-her-after-he-didnt-want-to-be-her-boyfriend-photos/2/

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Tennessee State smoked by no.2 Jacksonville State, 36-6

Brandon King

A tough season for Tennessee State came to a rough end with a 36-6 loss at the hands of the no.2 ranked Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The scoring did not get going until 4:07 to go in the first half with a Cade Stinnett 19-yard field goal, to give the Gamecocks a 3-0 lead. Two minutes later Jacksonville State would find the end zone for the first time in the game when quarterback Bryant Horn connected with tight end Austin Cummins for a 45-yard touchdown pass. The PAT gave JSU a…

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Tennessee State hammers Virginia University Lynchburg 60-0

Brandon King

It was a dominating performance for Tennessee State, as the Tigers handed Virginia University of Lynchburg a 60-0 beatdown. The Tiger offense got going early, scoring on a 5-play drive that covered 58 yards and took only 2:18. Quarterback Micheal Hughes found Steven Newbold from 4 yards out for the first of his six touchdown tosses on the day. A few minutes later TSU would add to their lead when Hughes and Patrick Smith would connect on a 43-yard touchdown pass. The extra point made the score 14-0. Hughes would…

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Albany State routs Fort Valley State 34-9 in Fountain City Classic

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In his first start of the season, Albany State freshman quarterback Kelias Williams accounted for three touchdowns as the Golden Rams blew out Fort Valley State 34-9 in front of a crowd of 13,391 in the 28th Fountain City Classic. ASU got the scoring going in the first quarter after a 10-play, 42-yard drive ended with a Gabriel Ballinas 42-yard field goal, giving the Rams a 3-0 lead. Albany State would extend their lead to 10-0 following Kelias Williams’ 1-yard touchdown run and subsequent extra point. The FVSU offense would…

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