Sunday, April 15, 2012

Ban news focus of Jackson State University's spring game

JACKSON, Mississippi - Rico Richardson's 52-yard touchdown catch, and Joseph LeBeau's deflected interception. Rakeem Sims' physical runs, and Qua Cox's 75-yard pick six. Most of the highlights in Jackson State's spring game Saturday came from the usual suspects - except the one that might matter the most.

Before the game began, the public address announcer bellowed to the crowd that JSU's postseason ban this season is likely to be lifted.



"So buy your season tickets now! Because we're heading to the SWAC championship!" he said, drawing a smattering of applause from the 300-plus on hand.

Not so fast. According to JSU, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors must first pass changes to its penalty structure in a meeting at the end of this month, something school officials say they're "sure" will happen.

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