Tag: Albany State Football

Talley & Twine Watches to become a sponsor of Albany State Athletics and homecoming football game

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Talley & Twine Watch Company, a leading name in the world of everyday luxury timepieces, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Albany State University (ASU) Athletic Program and an official sponsor of the Homecoming Football Game. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment of Talley & Twine to support its alma mater, Albany State University. Notably, the owners of Talley & Twine, Randy Williams and Eric Heyward, are both esteemed alumni of Albany State University. Their strong connection…

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Legendary Albany State coach Hampton Smith passes away

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Hampton Smith, the most successful coach in the history of Albany State football has passed away at the age of 89 according to a statement released by the University. “On behalf of President Marion Ross Fedrick, Albany State University is deeply saddened to share the passing of former ASU football and baseball Coach Hampton Smith. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.” For over 20 years during his time at the university, Coach Smith made a significant impact on the ASU community both on and off the…

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Albany State defense shines in 15-12 win in Coastal City HBCU Classic

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Courtesy of Dr, Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Dirty Blue defense led the charge as the Albany State Golden Rams defeated the Savannah State Tigers (15-12) in the Inaugural Coastal City HBCU Classic held on Saturday afternoon at the Glynn County Stadium in the city of Brunswick, Georgia.  With the win, the Albany State Golden Rams improved to (2-2) overall and (2-0) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) while the Savannah State Tigers fell to (2-2) overall and (1-1) in the SIAC.  In the 1st quarter, the Tigers went up (3-0)…

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Albany State gets by Morehouse 24-14 in HBCU NY Classic

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Quinn Gray, Sr. won his 1st game as the head coach of Albany State University after his Golden Rams defeated the Morehouse Maroon Tigers (24-14) in the 2nd Annual Toyota HBCU New York Classic at MetLife Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  Over 18,000 students, fans and alum attended the world’s largest HBCU Homecoming and the unofficial start of HBCU Homecoming week.  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (1-2) overall and (1-0) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).  The Maroon Tigers fell to…

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Albany State comes up short against Valdosta State at home, 21-16

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics After a furious 4th quarter rally, the Albany State University Golden Rams came up short against the Valdosta State University Blazers on Saturday evening at the ASU Coliseum.  With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (0-2) record while the Blazers improved to (2-0). In the 1st quarter, the Blazers took a (7-0) lead when Isaiah Flowers scored on a 2-yard run with 10:39 left in the opening stanza.  The touchdown capped an 8-play drive that covered 74 yards. In the 2nd quarter, the Golden…

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Albany State and Valdosta State to get it on this Saturday

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics After a 2-year layoff, the Albany State University Golden Rams and the Valdosta State University Blazers will collide at 6:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, at the ASU Coliseum on the East Campus in Albany, Georgia.  It will be the Golden Rams home opener for the 2023 football season.  The Golden Rams and Blazers will meet for the first time since September 18, 2021. The Golden Rams will enter the game with a (0-1) record while the Blazers are (1-0). In their season opener,…

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Albany State goes down 30-7 to Wingate in season opener

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown , Albnay State Athletics In their highly anticipated season opener, the Albany State Golden Rams were defeated (30-7) by the Wingate Bulldogs on Friday evening at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, North Carolina.  With the loss, the Golden Rams begin the Quinn Gray Era (0-1). The Golden Rams received the opening kickoff, but fumbled on their first offensive play of the game.  After recovering the fumble in the red zone, the Bulldogs took a (7-0) lead after Noah Bell scored a 2-yard run. The Bulldogs struck again…

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Albany State/Wingate game rescheduled

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Albany State was was scheduled to kick off its 2023 football season Thursday evening with a road matchup against the Bulldogs of Wingate University. Due to the potentially severe weather that will come with Hurricane Idalia, the game, which is scheduled to take place at Irwin Belk Stadium in Wingate, North Carolina, has now been moved to Friday, September 1 at 4:00 PM EST. “Putting safety above all, we’ve decided to move out Thursday football game at Wingate University to Friday at 4pm, in light of the impending weather from…

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Albany State football kicks off 2023 season on the road against Wingate on Thursday

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Title image via Reginald Christian Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Quinn Gray Era will officially begin when the Albany State Golden Rams open the 2023 football season on the road against the Wingate Bulldogs at 6:00 pm at Irwin Belk Stadium on Thursday, August 31, in Wingate, North Carolina. The Golden Rams were picked to finish #2 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).  A total of 6 Golden Rams made the 2023 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) preseason football team.  Josh Simon and Jaree Turner were named to the All SIACFirst…

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2023 Move-in day for Albany State freshmen and transfers

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Quinn Gray, Sr., the 14th head football coach at Albany State University, welcomed a plethora of freshmen and transfers to campus for move-in day on Tuesday, August 1. The day started with players checking in and moving into their dorm rooms between 8:00 am – 11:00 am.  At 11:30 am, Coach Gray and his staff held a players and parents meeting.  During the meeting, Dr. Kristene Kelly (Director of Athletics) was introduced.  After lunch, the players participated in several breakout sessions on topics…

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