Tag: SWAC Football

September 19 SWAC Football Weekly Honourees

Brandon King

Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference:: The Southwestern Athletic Conference has named Jackson State’s Shedeur Sanders, Aubrey Miller Jr. and Sy’veon Wilkerson along with Texas Southern’s Richard Garcia III its SWAC Football Players of the Week for their outstanding performances during games played this past week of competition. Offensive- Shedeur Sanders| Quarterback | Jackson State University Sanders accounted for a career-high six touchdowns (four passing/two rushing) during Jackson State’s 66-24 win over Grambling State. He completed 22-of-34 passes for 357 yards. Sanders threw touchdown passes of 7, 26, 86, and 23 yards to go along…

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September 17, 2022 SWAC football recaps

Brandon King

Jackson State 66 Grambling 24 Box Score Recap Austin Peay 28 Alabama A&M 3 Box Score Recap Texas Southern 24 Southern 0 Box Score Recap Oklahoma State 63 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7 Box Score Recap Delta State 28 Mississippi Valley State 17 Box Score Recap Incarnate Word 31 Prairie View A&M 14 Box Score Recap Alcorn State 30 McNeese State 19 Box Score Recap

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Coach Prime not happy with HBCU payouts in “money games”

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For many years, lower tiered collegiate teams have served themselves up on a silver platter to schools in higher divisions for monetary gains. Referred to, usually in a derisive manner, as “cupcakes”(from the Power 5 perspective) , these “cut the check” games go a long way to help alleviating the financial shortfall that plagues the athletic programs of these smaller institutions. Fans, as well as many coaches and athletic administrators of these schools have had to come to terms with the fact that taking these beatings is a necessity for…

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SWAC Footballers of the Week: Sept 12

Brandon King

Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference: The Southwestern Athletic Conference has named Grambling State’s Quaterius Hawkins along with Jackson State’s Nyles Gaddy, Alejandro Mata, and Sy’veon Wilkerson its SWAC Football Players of the Week for their outstanding performances during games played this past week of competition. Offensive- Hawkins put on a showcase in the second quarter of Grambling State’s game versus Northwestern State on Saturday.  He contributed touchdown passes of 83 yards, 20 yards and 71 yards as he threw for 292 yards in the first half. His efforts helped GSU build a 41-7…

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North Texas downs Texas Southern, 59-27

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Courtesy of Texas Southern Athletics: 27 Texas Southern 0-2 , 0-1 59  North Texas 2-1 , 1-0 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TSU 3 14 7 3 27 UNT 10 35 7 7 59 Big plays by North Texas was the difference in the game as the Mean Green claimed a 59-27 win over TSU Saturday night at Apogee Stadium. After the first TSU drive stalled due to untimely penalty in the first quarter, North Texas scored the game’s first points via a 43-yard field goal after a nine-play, 38-yard drive…

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September 10, 2022 SWAC Football scores and recaps

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Here are the results from the 10 September 2022 day of Southwestern Athletic Conference football: Courtesy of the Southwestern Athlefic Conference: SWAC Football Scores and Recaps Team Standings Saturday, September 10 Austin Peay 41,  Mississippi Valley State 0 – Box Score I Recap South Carolina State 33, Bethune-Cookman 9 – Box Score I Recap UCLA 45, Alabama State 7 – Box Score I Recap Florida A&M 23, Albany State 13 – Box Score I Recap Troy 38, Alabama A&M 17 – Box Score I Recap Tulane 52, Alcorn State 0 – Box Score I Recap Jackson State 16, Tennessee State 3 – Box…

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Grambling football position breakdown, part 8: Defensive Backs

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications: Grambling State University football program is doing a nine-part series, as we look to breakdown each position. Today, we wrap up the defense with the defensive backs. Position Coaches:Saeed Lee (cornerbacks) and Tim McTyer (safeties) When Saeed Lee and Tim McTyer arrived at Grambling State University in the early winter, they didn’t know they would be gifted with the amount of depth at cornerback and safety. Both coaches come from a tremendous athletic background, having played professional football. McTyer spent three seasons in the National Football League, two with the Philadelphia…

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Grambling foot hall position breakdown, part 7: Linebackers

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications: The Grambling State University football program is doing a nine-part series, as we look to breakdown each position. Today, we take a look at the linebackers. Position Coach:Cedric Thornton Position coach Cedric Thornton is no stranger to building good defenses. The associate head coach and defensive coordinator was known for building championship winning defenses while at Alcorn State. He has a great mix of newcomers and returners as the Tigers prepare for the season opener at Arkansas State. Thornton spoke about the relationship with the linebackers…

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Grambling football position breakdown, part 6: The D-Line

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications: The Grambling State University football program is doing a nine-part series, as we look to breakdown each position. Today, we begin a look at the Tiger defense, starting with the defensive linemen  Position Coach: Ken Delgado  Defense is known to win championships, so it is no surprise Grambling State returns a wealth on the defensive line. Blend that in with the new coming group and this defense has a chance to be something special.  Delgado, who has spent more than 30 years as a coach…

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Grambling Football position breakdown, part 5: Tight Ends

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications: Position Breakdown: Part 5 – Tight Ends  The Grambling State University football program is doing a nine-part series, as we look to breakdown each position. Today, we wrap up the offense with our tight ends  Position Coach: Ryan Weston  This week, we have focused on the offensive lineman and now shift to the tight ends… a position that not only covers catching the football, but also helps with blocking.  First-year coach Ryan Weston takes over the duties at the position and said the tight ends have adjusted well during fall camp.  “They (the…

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