Tag: SWAC

FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Renovations ahead of schedule

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: Florida A&M University (FAMU) football fans will not have to wait much longer to see the new renovations at Bragg Memorial Stadium.  Phase 1 of the renovations is ahead of schedule as the team will open fall camp on August 5.   Ram Construction and Development was awarded the contract after the University received $10 million from the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency board. Phase 1 began in February with the east side of the stadium being renovated. Phase 2, which is slated to begin in late November after…

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Famu officially joins SWAC

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: FAMU Officially Becomes a Member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference  Florida A&M University (FAMU) athletics has officially entered a new era.  The University held a historic press conference on Thursday morning at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center as FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Commissioner Charles McClelland, Ph.D., and Vice President/Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha gave remarks as Florida A&M left its membership with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) after more than four decades.  “I want to acknowledge all those great institutions and friends…

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Florida A&M 220 Quarterback Club donates three big-screen televisions to Galimore-Powell Field House

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From Florida A&M Sports Information: FAMU 220 Quarterback Club Donates Three Large-Screen TVs to Galimore-Powell Field House  Members of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) 220 Quarterback Club gathered for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday morning at the Galimore-Powell Field House to donate three large-screen televisions to the athletic program.  President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., head football coach Willie Simmons, Director of Sports Performance Cole Forney, and 220 Quarterback Club President Eddie Jackson provided remarks at the large gathering in the foyer of the field house.  “We really appreciate…

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Jackson State gets by Grambling 33-28

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via Dennis Driscoll, Jackson State University Associate AD: GRAMBLING, La. – Jackson State used a late defensive stand to upend Grambling 33-28 Saturday afternoon in its Southwestern Athletic Conference opener from historic Eddie Robinson Memorial Stadium. GSU was at the JSU 1-yard line and senior linebacker Aubrey Miller, Jr. jarred the ball free and All-American Keonte Hampton recovered it with 1:04 remaining to secure the win. The Blue and White handed GSU its first home loss since 2015 and it was JSU’s first win in the series since 2012. JSU put up its second 400-yard plus game…

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The State Fair Classic has been moved to March 13

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The State Fair Classic between Prairie View A&M and Grambling State has been rescheduled and relocated amid the effects of the recent statewide winter weather crisis. The contest, initially set as the teams’ season opener, will now take place March 13 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Kick-off is set for 3 p.m. Event organizers in conjunction with participating schools made the prudent decision to move the contest from Dallas’ Cotton Bowl as time was needed to assess damage to the…

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Preseason All-SWAC Football team announced

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has released its revised Spring 2021 Preseason All-SWAC Football team with Alabama A&M’s Aqeel Glass being named Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. The preseason team and preseason poll was updated to include only student-athletes and teams scheduled to participate during the spring season. The preseason team and predicted order of finish was voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Student-athletes were selected to the team based upon total number of votes received. Alabama A&M’s Glass…

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Deion Sanders era at Jackson State begins with 53-0 victory

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State Tigers defeated Edwards Waters 53-0 as the program officially started the Deion Sanders era. “We had a blast out there,” said junior linebacker Keonte Hampton, who recorded a team-high seven tackles. “It was fun to get the win with this group guys and this team. We open conference play next week against Mississippi Valley State and excited to open conference play.” “We were really excited to play this football game. It’s a game we all love.” The Tigers defense allowed just 104 yards…

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Deion Sanders’ belongings thought to be stolen during Jackson’s State opening game.

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Jackson State opened up the SWAC spring football with a 53-0 shellacking of Edward Waters College but all was not well in Jackson this Sunday. During the game , some scamp broke into the Jackson State locker room and helped themselves to the coaches personal items, including his watch, wallet and cellular phone. Before slamming his hand down in frustration and aggravation Sanders said, We’re going to find out who did it.” But wait there’s a twist to this story. According to further reporting from Ross Dellenger of SINow the…

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SWAC announces ESPN televised Spring 2021 Football games

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its Spring 2021 Football telecast schedule highlighted by a record number of games slated to be carried on ESPN’s linear and digital platforms. “We’re extremely excited to release our upcoming slate of games set to be carried by ESPN for our Spring 2021 Football season,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. “This lineup is highlighted by multiple intriguing matchups that will feature all of our member institutions competing in the sport of football during this highly unique spring season.”…

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SWAC reveals updated formats for men’s and women’s basketball tournaments

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference : The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced updated formats for the upcoming Cricket Wireless SWAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. The quarterfinal round schedule of games initially slated to be held at the home facility of the respective higher seeded teams have been moved to Bartow Arena located in Downtown Birmingham. “Over the course of the past several weeks we’ve had extensive discussion with our membership related to the hosting of our upcoming SWAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland.…

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