Tag: Albany State Football

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

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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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Albany State Football adds two to coaching staff

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title image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University head football coach Quinn Gray, Sr. announced the hiring of two assistant coaches on Monday. Joining the team are Genard “Terell” Sims, who will coach the wide receivers, and Nicholas Sewak, who will coach the offensive line.  “We’re excited about the additions of Coach Sewak and Coach Sims. They both bring a wealth of knowledge with them that will help us as a staff Move The Needle in the right direction,” said second year head coach Quinn Gray, Sr. Their passion…

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Albany State adds 25 in latest football class

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title image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University head football coach Quinn Gray, Sr. has announced his 2024 recruiting class.  Gray and his staff have added 25 incoming freshmen/transfers for the 2024 season. “We’re excited to welcome the new class of Golden Rams,” said second-year head coach Quinn Gray, Sr. “This class for us is truly exciting because they get a chance to help us #MoveTheNeedle. As a staff we went out and tried to find the best talent to bring to Albany State that we…

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Albany State adds seven on National Signing Day

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title image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics After finishing his first season as the head coach at Albany State University, that included an appearance in the 2023 SIAC Championship Game, Head Coach Quinn Gray and his staff quickly focused their attention on National Signing Day.  As of now, the Golden Rams have added several talented student-athletes to a roster that will be dynamic heading into the 2024 football season. It’s an exciting time to be an ASU Golden Ram and I think the guys…

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Albany State’s Dionte Bonneau named BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week

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Albany State quarterback was named HBCU National Player of the Week by BOXTOROW. In the Golden Rams’ 48-7 anhilation of conference for Miles College, the graduate signal caller completed 15 of his 29 pass attempts for 3 touchdowns , while also added another 89 yards and 1 touchdown on 11 carries. On theseason, the Atlanta, GA native has appaered in 7 game,s completing 78 of 143 passes for 1121 yards, 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.

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