Tennessee State was named the Stats Perform HBCU FCS National Team of the Week, the organization announced on Monday. Tennessee State (2-5, 0-3) defeated Howard 24-7 Saturday, in a proper culmination of its Homecoming festivities. Tigers quarterback Byron McNair completed 18 of 22 passes for 174 yards and three touchdowns; McNair also recorded a team-high 47 yards rushing on 8 attempts. Linebacker Micah Gay helped spearhead a defensive effort that limited the Howard offense to 7 points and just 183 yards of total offense. The redshirt junior recorded 11 tackles…
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Tennessee State’s Micah Gay OVC-Big South Co-Defesnsive Player of the Week
title image via Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State redshirt junior linebacker Micah Gay was named the OVC-Big South Co-Defesnive Player of the Week. In the Tigers’ 24-7 win over Howard on Saturday, recorded 11 tackles ( 4 solo, 7 assisted ), 2 interceptions, the second of which helped seal the victory, and a quarterback hurry. The Atlanta, GA native’s effort helped to limit the Bison offense to just 183 yards of total offense and just 3.1 yards per play. On the season, Gay has recorded 31 tackles ( 19 solo,…
Read MoreDr Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Top 7 : Week 8
With 5 of the 7 teams inactive, week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab was more static than in previous weeks, as every team stood pat in their position from last week’s polls. 7. Delaware State Hornets ( 4-3, 0-0) The Hornets of Delaware State remain at no.7. In their most recent outing, October 11, Delaware State obliterated Southern Connecticut State 70-23. DSU churned out and mindboggling 598 rushing yards. A trio of Delaware State running backs topped 100 yards – James Jones (158), Marquis Gillis (130),…
Read MoreTennessee State caps homecoming with 24-7 defeat of Howard
title image via Brandon King/sneakershoptalk.com In what was easily their best performance of the year, Tennessee State was able to defeat the Bison, completing a refutation of our prediction earlier in the week, Howard University 24-7. Tennessee State struck first taking the contest’s opening kickoff and traveling 79 yards in 7 plays, reaching the end zone when Bryon McNair connected with Snap Reed on a 10-yard scoring toss that put TSU out in front 7-0 at the 10:59 mark of the period. That touchdown was the only bit of offensive…
Read MoreTennessee State and Howard meet in another homecoming matchup: What we think will happen
It’s homecoming at Tennessee State and the Tigers will host the Bison of Howard University. The meeting will be a reverse of their matchup last year, in which TSU was Howard’s homecoming opponent and the Bison will seek to return the favor, as the Tigers spoiled HU’s homecoming with a 27-14 win in the nation’s capital. Both teams limp into the contest with their most recent wins further in their rearview than they would prefer; Howard (3-3) is on a two-game losing streak, while Tennessee State, after winning its season…
Read MoreDr. Cavil’s Inside the HBUC Sports Lab Week 5 Mid-Major Top 7
It was a very active week in week 5 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Top 7 poll rankings , with 4 of the 7 teams changing positions from the previous week, as well as a new team entering the fray. 7.Fayetteville State Broncos ( 4-3, 4-1) Fayetteville State enters this week’s polls after being outside the top 7 the previous week. The Broncos defeated Livingstone 38-14 last week for their fourth consecutive win and remain undefeated in the CIAA. Fayetteville State is on bye this week before…
Read MoreMorgan State’s Earl Richardson Library evacuated after bomb threat
Morgan State’s Richardson Library evacuated due to bomb threat. According to s statement released by the University, “an email threat indicating a potential explosive device in the Richardson Library.” The statement also indicates that a floor by floor search of the building by law enforcement is taking place. Student and staff are employed to stay clear of the library and report any suspicious activity to authorities. Unfortunately Morgan State was not the only target of these unknown degenerates, as a similar threat was also called in at Towson University.
Read MoreJackson State tabbed HBCU FCS Team of the Week.
Jackson State was named the HBCU FCS Team of the week. In the team’s most recent outing, Jackson State defeated Southern 38-13 in the BoomBox Classic, shutting out the Jags in the second half. It was Jackson State’s seventh consecutive win over its Baton Rouge-based rivals. The Tigers also have been ranked No.1 in Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab top 7 poll rankings for 11 consecutive weeks.
Read MoreMEAC Announces Footballers of the Week
Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central quarterback Walker Harris has been named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced today. Norfolk State’s Corey Chapman earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Morgan State’s Raymond Moore III was selected as Rookie of the Week. NCCU’s Ja’Quan Sprinkle picked up Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades, and Morgan State’s Jadon Carter was recognized as Specialist of the Week. Harris (NCCU, QB, r-Sr., 6-1, 195, Wake Forest, N.C.) completed 21-of-34 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles’ 50-42 victory over…
Read MoreJackson State’s Jacobian Morgan named HBCU National Player of the Week
Image via Jackson State Athletics For his gridiron exploits this weekend, Jackson State quarterback Jacobian Morgan was named the BOXTOROW National HBCU Player of the Week. In the Tigers’ 38-13 win over Southern in the BoomBox Classic, the grad student had his most statistically prolific game of the year. Morgan completed 21 of 31 passes for 337 yards, 2 touchdowns, of 51 and 82 yards respectively, and no interceptions. This season the Syracuse transfer has completed 50-of-88 passes for 615 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception. Morgan will be highlighted on…
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