MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Alabama State officials have not finalized the Hornets’ 2012 football schedule, but they have contracted to play the season opener against Bethune-Cookman in the MEAC-SWAC Challenge on Labor Day weekend.ASU athletic director Stacy Danley and Southwestern Athletic Conference commissioner Duer Sharp had discussed the possibility of the Hornets playing in the Sept. 2 game, but continued to explore options with several Football Bowl Subdivision teams while awaiting a deal.
Now the signed contract with Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference power Bethune-Cookman and a nine-game conference schedule leaves only the 11th game open. Alabama State and Tuskegee officials continue to negotiate details of a renewal of the Turkey Day Classic.
While at least four SWAC schools will use their open date to play FBS schools, the Hornets finally opted for...
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