Tag: Alabama A&M Football

Tennessee State announces “Legacy Series” v Alabama A&M

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Wednesday Tennessee State announced a 4-year football series with Alabama A&M.  “We’re excited to launch the ‘Legacy Series,’ a celebration of the rich history and excellence of Tennessee State University and Alabama A&M,” said TSU Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen. “This series honors the cultural and athletic legacies that continue to inspire our HBCU community.” Beginning in 2025 the “Legacy Series” kicks off with a September 13 matchup between the Bulldogs and Tigers in Nashville The teams will alternate hosting subsequent games, with the 2026 meeting tentatively scheduled to…

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Alabama A&M to introduce new head football coach on Monday

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title image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant will welcome new head football coach Sam Shade in an introductory press conference at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6 at the AAMU Event Center. Shade was announced as the 22nd head football coach in Bulldog history on December 29 during the From the Hill Podcast and comes to The Hill after spending three seasons as the head coach at Miles College.…

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Sam Shade announced as new Alabama A&M head football coach

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title image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | Alabama A&M University welcomed Sam Shade as the 22nd head football coach in program history, announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant during a special edition of the From the Hill Podcast on Sunday night. “This is a new and exciting time to bring Coach Sam Shade to the Hill,” Bryant said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and proven success to a program ready to thrive. His vast resources in the State and impeccable relationships…

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Connell Maynor and Alabama A&M part ways

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title image via the Clarion-Ledger The latest SWAC coaching domino to fall comes out of Huntsville, AL. Alabama A&M has announced that head football coach Connell Maynor has been relieved of his head coaching duties, according to an announcement from AAMU Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant.  We want to thank Connell Maynor for his seven seasons at Alabama A&M University,” Bryant said “We wish him well in all his future endeavors.” In his seven seasons at the helm of the Alabama A&M program, Coach Maynor compiled a 40-32 overall record…

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Eaglin’s big second half leads Alabama A&M to victory

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title image via Alabama A&M Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL |Donovan Eaglin rushed for 123 yards, including 111 in the second half as the Alabama A&M University football team used a dominate second half to pull past Grambling State, 22-17, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game on Thursday night at Louis Crews Stadium. Alabama A&M (5-5 overall, 3-3 SWAC) trailed 17-3 in the second quarter and scored 19 unanswered points to storm from behind to earn the win. Grambling State (5-6, 2-5) suffered another…

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Southern rallies to defeat Alabama A&M, 25-20

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title image via WBRZ ( Baton Rouge) Falling behind by double digits early Southern came roaring back to defeat Alabama A&M on the road, 25-20.  Up 7-0 in the second quarter, and after a Donivan Wright 28-yard punt return set  Alabama A&M at the Southern 21-yard line, the Bulldogs seemed poised to take a two-touchdown lead. However, the Southern defense was able to force AAMU to settle for a 21-yard Victor Barbosa field goal that made the score 10-0. Southern responded with an 8-play, 70-yard drive that ended when Czavian…

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Xavier Langford gets 4 scores as Alabama A&M lays 56-12 donkey kicking on Bethune-Cookman

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Courtesy of | Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications 12 Final Oct. 12, 2024 56 Winner Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F BCU 0 6 6 0 12 AAM 7 21 14 14 56 THE HILL |Xavier Lankford rushed for three touchdowns and threw for another as the Alabama A&M University football team ended a two-game losing streak on Saturday with a 56-12 Homecoming victory over Bethune-Cookman in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game at Louis Crews Stadium. “Every victory is important,” Alabama A&M head coach Connell Maynor said. “We came out and…

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Alabama A&M v FAMU rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene

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This Saturday’s matchup between Alabama A&M and Florida A&M has been moved.  The contest, which was to be the conference opener for both teams was moved as Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane, which is scheduled to make landfall Thursday afternoon.  “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” acting FAMU Director of Athletics Michael Smith said. “Given the uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Helene, we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to reschedule the game.” The game is now scheduled to take place…

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Alabama A&M gets by Georgetown ( KY) 24-16

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title image via Alabama A&M Football Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications Aveon Smith came off the bench to provide a spark as the junior quarterback threw one touchdown pass and ran for another as the Alabama A&M University football team pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat Georgetown College, 24-16, on Saturday night at Louis Crews Stadium.  “We’ve got to execute better,” Alabama A&M head coach Connell Maynor said. “We’ve got to make better decisions with the football in our hands and with the quarterback position. If we do…

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Alabama A&M football to have trio of games streamed on SWAC Digital Network

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courtesy The Alabama A&M University football team will have three games streamed on the SWAC Digital Network, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced during media day on Tuesday at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel.  Alabama A&M will play its first two home games on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 against Kentucky State and Georgetown (Ky.), respectively. Both games will be streamed on the SWAC Digital Network and have 6 p.m. start times. The Bulldogs will visit Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Nov. 9, with a 2 p.m. kickoff, as that game will also be streamed…

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