Tag: MEAC Football

Tennessee State spoils Howard’s homecoming, defeats Bison 27-14

Brandon King

title image via Tennessee State football 27 Winner TSU 14 HOW Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TSU 7 6 14 0 27 HOW 0 7 7 0 14 It was Howard’s 100th homecoming and their opponent was no tomato can, but rather a tough and ascending Tennessee cryptot State football team.  Unfortunately for the Howard faithful, there was no joy in Mudville as the mighty Casey struck out, as Tennessee State defeated Howard 27-14.  In our preview of the game, we highlighted the strength of the Howard run game and…

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MEAC announces footballers of the week

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title image via the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Courtesy of the MEAC October 7, 2024 – South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. S.C. State linebacker Aaron Smith earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while teammate Nick Brown was named Rookie of the Week. S.C. State’s Nick Taiste and NCCU’s Darryl Taylor received Offensive Lineman and Specialist of the Week honors, respectively. Phoenix (QB, 6-3, 210, Gr., Savannah, Ga.) completed 17-of-31 passes for 412 yards including three touchdowns in a  22-20 win over Tennessee Tech.…

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Week 6 MEAC Football Preview

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference t’s homecoming for Delaware State and Morgan State as the Hornets host the Saint Francis Red Flash and the Bears host the Lincoln (Pa.) Lions during week six of MEAC football. Norfolk State, South Carolina State and North Carolina Central all hit the road in non-conference action. WEEKLY NOTES  |  COACHES CALL Here is a glimpse at this week’s contests. Saint Francis Red Flash (1-3, 0-0 NEC) at Delaware State Hornets (1-4, 0-0 MEAC)Saturday, October 5 | Alumni Stadium | Dover, DE | 1:00 PM TV: ESPN+ | Live Stats…

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Norfolk State falls 37-10 in Circle City Classic

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication The Norfolk State football team struggled to find a rhythm on Saturday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium, falling 37-10 to North Carolina Central in the 40th Annual Circle City Classic. Terique Miles paced the Spartans with nine tackles, including two tackles for loss. AJ Richardson also enjoyed a strong day defensively, recording seven tackles with two for loss. Neither team mustered much progress on its respective opening possession, but the Eagles got moving on their second opportunity. Walker Harris launched a deep ball to the left…

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MEAC Announced weekly football honors

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title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central quarterback Walker Harris was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. Norfolk State defensive back Daylan Longearned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while N.C. Central quarterback Javion Martin was named Rookie of the Week. North Carolina Central’s AC McMoore and Juan Velarde received Offensive Lineman and Specialist of the Week honors, respectively. Harris (QB, 6-1, 195, r-Jr., Wake Forest, N.C.) completed 16-of-23 passes for 272 yards including three touchdown passes and a rushing TD…

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Norfolk State romps VMI 32-10

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title image via Monica Simon Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication 32 Winner NSU 10 VMI Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NSU 0 19 7 6 32 VMI 0 0 3 7 10 Bc Norfolk State quarterback Jalen Daniels passed for 277 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday afternoon, leading Norfolk State (2-3) to a convincing 32-10 road victory against VMI (0-4) at Alumni Memorial Field. The Spartans bounced back comfortably from the previous week’s loss, outgaining the Keydets 393-203. Jacquez Jones led NSU’s receiving corps with 143 yards and two touchdowns…

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Week 4 MEAC Football Preview

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference A pair of historic rivalries highlight the fourth week of MEAC Football in the Battle of the Real HU and the Aggie/Eagle Classic. Norfolk State gets the action started on the road at VMI, while Howard faces Hampton in the Truth & Service Classic at Audi Field. Delaware State, Morgan State, and North Carolina Central are all home in non-conference action this week. WEEKLY NOTES   |   COACHES CONFERENCE Here is a glimpse at this week’s contests. Norfolk State Spartans (1-3, 0-0 MEAC) at Virginia Military…

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MEAC announces weekly football honors

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Howard quarterback Jaylon Tolbert was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. Fellow Bison Noah Miles earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Howard tightend Ke’Untae Mosley was named Rookie of the Week. Delaware State Antonio Williams received Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades, and South Carolina State’s Dyson Roberts was named Specialist of the Week. Jayen Tolbert | Quarterback | Howard University Tolbert (QB, 6-2, 172, r-Sr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) completed 23-of-41 passes for 267 yards including four touchdown passes, a career-high, in Howard’s…

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Spartans and Pirates set to get it on in “Battle of the Bay” this weekend

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title image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication NORFOLK STATE [1-2] vs. HAMPTON [1-1] Date / Time Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 4 p.m Location Norfolk, Va. | William “Dick” Price Stadium Tickets Purchase Tickets Here TV / Streaming ESPN+ Radio  Hot 91.1 FM (WNSB) | Sirius XM (Channel 385) Live Stats nsuspartans.com Norfolk State  Game Notes Virginia State Game Notes All-Time Series NSU Leads 32-29-1 First Meeting Hampton 13, Norfolk State 0 [1938] Last Meeting Norfolk State 31, Hampton 23 [2023] Longest Series Winning Streak…

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Howard to take on Mercyhurst in home opener

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title image via David Sierra Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard Sports Information Director Howard University football team hosts Mercyhurst in its home opener Saturday (Sept. 7) at Greene Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. GAME INFO GAME 2 Mercyhurst (Lakers) at Howard University (Bison) Saturday, September 7, 2024 7 p.m. William H. Greene Memorial Stadium (7,500) Washington, D.C. LAST TIMEOUT Mercyhurst (1-0) opened the 2024 season with a 28-25 over Wheeling University (West Virginia) for its first win in Division I after making the transition from Division II. The team…

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