Tag: SIAC Football

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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Willie Slater out at Clark Atlanta

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Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Head Football Coach Willie Slater was relieved of his duties effective immediately.  The decision comes after an evaluation of unresolved challenges that the CAU football team has experienced during the 2023 season. Many opportunities to make impactful changes were explored with minimal success.  This decision was not made lightly, a great deal of time was spent in thought and in discussions with people who love our university, students, faculty, alumni, leadership, and Coach Slater.    We appreciate Coach Slater for his dedication and…

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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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Goal line stand secures win for UAPB

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Courtesy of Arkansas Pine Bluff Athletics 20 MILES 21 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F MILES 0 0 14 6 20 UAPB 14 0 7 0 21 In Alonzo Hampton’s first home opener as head coach, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions needed a stop inside their own 10 with less than a minute left on Saturday afternoon and got it, getting a fourth down stop at the -4 yard line with 23 seconds left to seal the 21-20 win over Miles at home at Simmons Bank Field.…

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Tuskegee hangs on to defeat Central State, 27-21

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Courtesy of Tuskegee University Athletics  In a tight battle between Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), Tuskegee used a second half push and another late defensive stop to take the 27-21 win over Central State in the 2023 home opener inside of Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Leading by just six points late in the fourth, the Golden Tigers came away with three stops in the fourth quarter, caused by one interception and two turnovers on down to secure the game. With the win, Tuskegee (3-0, 2-0 SIAC) is…

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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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Miles upsets Alabama State 21-17

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Courtesy of Alabama State Sports 21 17 ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F MCo 0 7 0 14 21 ASU 7 7 3 0 17 Miles College (2-0, 0-0 SWAC) scored 14 points in the fourth  quarter to escape with a 21-17 win over Alabama State University (1-1-, 0-0 SWAC) on Saturday at ASU Stadium THE BASICSScore:   Mile College 21 | Alabama State 17Records: Hornets (1-1, 0-0 SWAC) | Golden Bears (2-0, 0-0 SIAC)Date: Saturday, Sept 9, 2023Location: New ASU Stadium | Montgomery, Ala.Series: Southern Leads the 26-011Get Social: Twitter – @BamaStateFB | Facebook…

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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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Tuskegee hangs on for 37-31 win over Fort Valley State in Red Tails Classic

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Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics 31 FVS 37 Winner TU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F FVS 7 7 10 7 31 TU 7 17 13 0 37 Avenging two consecutive losses in the matchup to start the season, Tuskegee stuffed a goal line rush from Fort Valley State in the final seconds to start off 2023 with a high-scoring 37-31 win on Sunday night in the Boeing Red Tails Classic. The victory in the head coaching debut of Aaron James was the first Tuskegee win in the three years of the classic, started…

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