The son of football legend Eddie George, Eriq George, has entered the transfer portal. The younger George said, in part, in a post on X earlier this week announcing his decision,” The lessons I have learned over the past two years have not only helped me develop as a football player but also as a man. I appreciate the faculty and staff who have guided me in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications. I want to thank my coaches for giving me insight, not only on the field but off…
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Tennessee State’s Eric George and Jordan Gant named to FCS Football Central Freshman All-American Team
title image Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications The Tennessee State football program had two players named to the 2023 FCS Football Central Freshman All-American Team. Jordan Gant was selected on the offensive side as a running back, while Eriq George got the nod as a defensive lineman. George, recently named the Big South-OVC Defensive Freshman of the Year, was one of six defensive linemen named to the All-American team. Playing in nine games a true freshman, the son of head coach Eddie George finished the season with 25 tackles (13…
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