Tag: Albany State Football

Albany State’s Isaiah Knowles nominated for Harlin Hill trophy

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title image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University’s redshirt sophomore quarterback, Isaiah Knowles, has been nominated for the 2024 Harlon Hill Trophy, an award that recognizes the most valuable player in NCAA Division II college football. Knowles is one of 43 student-athletes nationwide nominated for this prestigious honor, often referred to as the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. The Harlon Hill Trophy, named in honor of former University of North Alabama standout and NFL player Harlon Hill, has been awarded annually since 1986…

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Albany State defeats Fort Valley in the 34th Fountain City Classic, 20-15

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title image Albany State Athletics Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 15 FVU 20 Winner ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F FVU 3 12 0 0 15 ASU 7 13 0 0 20 The Albany State Golden Rams capped off their season with a thrilling victory over their rival, the Fort Valley State Wildcats, in the 34th annual Fountain City Classic. In a game packed with intense back-and-forth action, Albany State ultimately prevailed, ending their season on a high note in front of a roaring crowd. The Wildcats struck first midway…

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Albany State v Edward Waters: Preview and Prediction

Brandon King

This Saturday the Golden Rams of Albany State University host Edward Waters in what could be their last home game of the season. Albany State (4-3, 4-1) enters the content fresh off a 52-6 Homecoming destruction of Morehouse last week. ASU quarterback Isaiah Knowles completed 17-of-27 passes for 288 yards and a career-high 6 touchdowns. Javion Jackson hauled in 7 passes for season highs in both yards (149) and touchdowns (4). Tiant Wyche led all Golden Rams ball carriers with 96 yards on 12 attempts.  Edward Waters is amongst a…

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Albany State beats Morehouse like they stole something, 52-6

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title image via Albany State Athletics It was homecoming at Albany State University and the culmination of the weeklong parade of festivities, including an actual parade earlier this morning, was the matchup with the Maroon Tigers of Morehouse College.  In a dominant day of football, the Golden Rams put hoofs to rear ends, obliterating Morehouse 52-6 to end homecoming 2024 on a high note.  The Golden Rams’ run defense was stout all afternoon, holding the Maroon Tigers to a mere 18 yards on the ground whille running for 188 yards…

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Albany State downed by Miles 32-21

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title image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Sports Information 21 ALBN 32 Winner MC Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALBN 0 7 7 7 21 MC 14 6 6 6 32 The Albany State University (ASU) Golden Rams fell short against Miles College on October 12, as the Golden Bears defended their home field with a 32-21 victory. The loss drops the Golden Rams to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in SIAC play, while Miles College improves to 4-2 overall and remains unbeaten in the conference at 4-0.…

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Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic : Preview and Predicton

Brandon King

This Saturday the Marauders of Central State University will take on the Golden Rams of Albany State University in the inaugural Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic in Rochester, New York. The last meeting between the schools took place October 7, 2023, with the Golden Rams laying a 48-0 donkey kicking on the Marauders.  Central State Central State lost a hard tough, largely defensive matchup, 17-10, to Morehead State. Chance Harris’ 18-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference in the contest. Central State quarterback Kendall…

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Valdosta State lays out Albany State, 42-10

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title image via Valdosta State Football Courtesy of Valdosta State Athletics 10 ASU 42 Winner VSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 0 3 7 0 10 VSU 14 7 14 7 42 Behind four passing touchdowns and one rushing from Valdosta State senior quarterback, Sammy Edwards, the No. 6/7 Blazers raced out to a 21-3 lead at halftime en route to a 42-10 victory over visiting Albany State Saturday evening in the season-opener for both teams.  Edwards improved to 13-2 as a starter for his career as he went 18 of…

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Albany State gets new field

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Courtesy of Janrye Cooper, WALB-10 Albany state fans are getting excited for the season. We’re officially under a week until their season opener at Valdosta State. Fans will have to wait until Week 2 to see the Golden Rams in the Good Life City. The wait will be well worth it when they see what’s new at the coliseum.  Albany state was one of for Historical Black College and Universities to get a new playing surface. They converted the natural grass field to blue artificial turf at the coliseum it…

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Albany State hires Demetri Wilson as Coordinator of Football Operations

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University is proud to announce the addition of Demetri Wilson to the Golden Rams staff as the Coordinator of Football Operations, a position made possible through the NCAA Division II Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant.“We are excited to welcome Demetri Wilson as our new Coordinator of Football Operations,” said Dr. Kristene Kelly, Director of Athletics. “We are grateful to the NCAA for this opportunity, and we believe Demetri’s expertise and enthusiasm will be instrumental in enhancing our program.” Wilson brings a wealth…

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Albany State football makes waves with top-20 D-II transfer class

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In his first season at Albany State, head coach Quinn Gray Sr. led the Golden Rams to a 6-5 overall record and an appearance in the SIAC Championship Game.  Gray, like every other college football coach in the country is scouring the nation to identity, recruit and sign the talent necessary to improve his program.  For the vast majority of college football’s time span, the way to do that was building through high school players. Transfer players factored into that recipe but having to sit a year before being eligible to…

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