Tag: Tennessee state football

Shannon Harris has the interim tag removed as DC Defenders Head Coach, will also be Tennessee State Co-Offensive Coordinator

Brandon King

Wednesday the DC Defenders made Shannon Harris their official head coach, dropping the interim from his title.  Harris led the defenders to the UFL championship following the departure of Reggie Barlow to become the head coach at Tennessee State. His achievement marked the first time an HBCU graduate led a pro football team to championship.  It was assumed that his time with the defenders was coming to an end after news emerged that Harris was accepting the Co-Offensive Coordinator role on Reggie Barlow’s staff at TSU. This meant that the…

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Toriano Morgan Reportedly Had No Plans to Leave Edward Waters

Brandon King

Former Edward Waters head coach Toriano Morgan will be in his familiar space on the sideline on Saturday afternoon.  Coach Morgan, who in a stunning development earlier this week, abruptly resigned from his role at Edward Waters, will return to his alma mater, Tennessee State and accept a position on Reggie Barlow’s staff.  However, as much as this is a home run addition to TSU’s coaching ranks, leaving EWU may not have been in Morgan’s immediate plans.  According to Rocky Miller and Johnnie Cole of HBCU Coaches Corner, they spoke…

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Tennessee State Places Six on Conference Watch Lists Ahead of 2025 Season

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The OVC-Big South Football Association released its preseason watch lists for offense and defense. Amongst the student athletes to make the cut were six Tigers. Tight end Jason Hoath, who has been key in blocking and has shown ability in the passing game was named to the Association’s offensive players to watch list.  Joining him is offensive lineman Anthony Smith. He brings championship experience to a largely new offensive line whose performance will have a sizable impact on the direction of the Tigers’ season.  Junior wide receiver Delanie “Juice” Majors…

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Shannon Harris on the way to Tennessee State? 

Brandon King

According to James Larson of Pro Football Newsroom, D.C. Defenders head coach Shannon Harris is now listed as the Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach at Tennessee State University.  A trip to the football coaches page on the Tennessee State athletics website does reveal that Harris is indeed listed as the Tigers’ Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach. However, Larson adds that there has been nothing official has been indicated from either party.  Joining Coach Reggie Barlow at Tennessee State would be a return to familiar territory. Harris played quarterback for the Tigers from…

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Reggie Barlow announced as Tennessee State head football coach

Brandon King

Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State University is proud to announce the appointment of Reggie Barlow as the 23rd head football coach in program history. A proven leader with extensive coaching experience and a championship pedigree, Barlow brings a wealth of knowledge and a history of success at both the professional and collegiate levels. Barlow joins TSU after a standout tenure as head coach of the UFL’s D.C. Defenders, where he led the team to a league-best 9-1 record and a championship game appearance in 2023. His remarkable leadership…

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Reggie Barlow to accept Tennessee State head coach job

Brandon King

According to multiple outlets, Reggie Barlow informed the DC Defenders just next week before the season kicks off, that he is departing the team, to reportedly accept the head coaching vacancy at Tennessee State. Barlow was heading to his third season as DC Defenders’ head coach, compiling a 13-7 record, guiding them to a13-7, winning an XFL North titletitled appreacnxe in the XFL Championship Game.  Barlow enjenjoyed an ht-year NFL career in which he played as a receiver and return specialist for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Tampa Bay BucBuccaneersn…

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Tennessee State’s Karate Brenson hits the transfer portal

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In a Friday afternoon post to his X account Tennessee State-wise receiver Chavalier Brenson, or as he is better known. “ Karate”, informed the world that he was the latest Tiger to hit the transfer portal.  Following his freshman campaign at Ball State, Brenson transferred to Tennessee State. In his first season at TSU Brenson appeared in 10 games finishing with 25 receptions and 329, both of which were second on the team. The following season Brenson was again second on the team with 28 catches and third with 277…

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Eriq George enters the transfer portal

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The son of football legend Eddie George, Eriq George, has entered the transfer portal.  The younger George said, in part, in a post on X earlier this week announcing his decision,” The lessons I have learned over the past two years have not only helped me develop as a football player but also as a man. I appreciate the faculty and staff who have guided me in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications. I want to thank my coaches for giving me insight, not only on the field but off…

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All- Conference defensive back, Tennessee State’s Jalen McClendon enters the transfer portal

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Tennessee State redshirt senior defensive back Jalen McClendon has entered the transfer portal. McClendon made the announcement via a post on X that reads in part,”I would also like to thank Coach Eddie George, Coach Fish and Coach Nut and the rest of the coaching staff for believing in me and giving me the ability to carry this team on my shoulders.” In the 2024 season, McClendon appeared in 14 contests, recording 66 tackles (56 solo, 10 assisted) 1 tackle for loss, 19 passes defended, and 1 interception, all while…

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Tennessee State’s Cam Blaylock enters the transfer portal

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In what could be one of the opening salvo in a mass exodus from the Tennessee State football program following the departure of head coach Eddie George, who became the head coach at Bowling Green, Tigers defensive lineman Cam Blaylock has entered the transfer portal.  In a post on his Instagram account, Blaylock, in part, said “Thank you Tennessee State University for welcoming me with open arms and giving me lifelong brothers, unforgettable memories, and experiences I will cherish forever. To my coaches, teammates, friends, and staff – your support…

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