SSU snaps 11-game losing skid with 28-21 win over N.C. Central

As Savannah State students stormed the field at Memorial Stadium to celebrate a 28-21 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday, SSU interim head coach Julius Dixon found Tigers defensive back John Wilson amid the chaos. Dixon, a humble family man who is usually reserved, ran toward the freshman, tightly hugged him and whispered into his helmet.

"He said, 'Good game, son. Good game, son.' " said Wilson, who secured the victory by breaking up NCCU quarterback Michael Johnson's pass on fourth-and-3 from SSU's 24-yard line with 45 seconds to play.

SSU (1-9) snapped an 11-game losing streak dating to last season. It was the second-longest losing streak in the nation behind Valparaiso's 19 consecutive losses going into Saturday.

SSU to ask NCAA for extra year for injured back Babb

Savannah State University will ask the NCAA to grant running back Justin Babb a medical hardship, also called a medical redshirt, which would give the senior an extra year of athletic eligibility, interim head coach Julius Dixon said.

Babb, a team captain and the Tigers' leading rusher last season and in 2008, suffered a season-ending leg injury in the third game of the season Sept. 18 against Bethune-Cookman. A medical hardship may be obtained from the NCAA to replace a season lost to injury if an athlete plays in 30 percent or less of his or her team's games.


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Tigers finally get a chance to play at home game

After playing nine games on the road, Savannah State University's football team will play at home today. Well, sort of. SSU (0-9) is not playing on campus this season because of construction to T.A. Wright, but interim head coach Julius Dixon said he is thrilled to have his team playing at Memorial Stadium, where the Tigers will face North Carolina Central (3-6) at 2 p.m.

"I'm extremely excited. So much so that it's actually caught me off guard," Dixon said of playing in Savannah. "I've been running around here the last few days fretting about our home plan. Because, for the last nine weeks, we've been dealing with...

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The Savannah State University Campus Activities Board present: ACCESS HOLLYWOOD: SSU Edition (HOMECOMING 2K10). NOV. 14TH-22ND

This will definitely be a STAR STUDDED event with surprises appearances throughout the week!

HERE IS THE LAYOUT FOR THIS YEAR'S LIST OF ACTIVITIES:

Sunday November 14, 2010
"Premiere Party"
Homecoming Kick-Off Party
8:00 PM- 12:00 AM

Monday November 15, 2010
"Inside the Actors Studio"
Source Presents Stomp the Yard 2 (Q&A from Lamar Stewart)
8:00 PM Tiger Arena

Tuesday November 16, 2010
"Lights, Camera, Action"
Roar the Runway Fashion Show ft. Alexis Jordan
8:00 PM Tiger Arena

Wednesday November 17, 2010
"A Star Studded Night"
Comic View: SSU Special Edition
Guest: B Phlat, Sean Larkins, Double D, ft. LIL DUVAL
8:00 PM Tiger Arena

Thursday November 18, 2010
"A Star is Crowned/Born"
Coronation of Miss Savannah State University
6:00 PM Tiger Arena

Friday November 19, 2010
"World of Wonder"
Homecoming Carnival
12:00 PM- 4:00 PM Felix-Alexis Circle

Saturday November 20, 2010
"Clash of the Titans"
Greek Step Show: Host Steve Brown
8:00 PM Tiger Arena

Sunday November 21, 2010
"The Finale"
Gospel Concert: ft. Marcus D. Wiley, Earnest Pugh, & YOLANDA ADAMS
5:00 PM Tiger Arena

Monday November 22, 2010
SSU Founder's Day Walk and Assembly
6:00 PM Tiger Arena