Statement from Tuskegee University Department of Athletics
TUSKEGEE, Alabama -- Although Tuskegee University and its supporters treasure the long-standing relationship we have maintained with Alabama State University and the Turkey Day Classic, the Department of Athletics at Tuskegee University has decided not to participate in this season’s classic in order to pursue more challenging opportunities for our football program.
The decision is definite. However, we would like to continue the special relationship between our two teams and perhaps play the Hornets on a different day in the not-so-distant future. We look forward to discussing our future options with ASU, to find a solution that will best satisfy the hopes and wishes of both of our esteemed institutions.
Tuskegee fans have generally been split on this issue. There will be many who will rightfully express frustration about today's football schedule release. However, we have had an increasingly vocal amount of fans who wanted to see how deep the Golden Tigers could play into the postseason, if given an opportunity.
Playing in the postseason means that the TU Department of Athletics will be able to get a distinct advantage in recruiting and positive encouragement by the families of our players and potential student- athletes, because they will no longer have to be in a situation where just winning the SIAC Conference Championship is the ultimate prize anymore. Our football team just won its 26th outright SIAC Championship last season, after going 3-0 against teams in our conference that made the Division II playoffs.
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