Pride on line in Morehouse-Clark rivalry

ATLANTA, Georgia -- Devon Mann knows all about the importance of Morehouse’s annual game against Clark Atlanta.

“It’s the biggest game of the season. We can’t lose this game,” said Mann (Newton), Morehouse’s leading receiver. “It’s almost as important as the national championship. It’s a pride thing. We’re playing for the AUC championship. We want to have the AUC crown.”

The Maroon Tigers (2-2) have won the past four meetings with neighboring Clark Atlanta (0-3, 0-2 in the SIAC) in a rivalry that dates to 1905. Saturday’s 7 p.m. game at B.T. Harvey Stadium will be televised on Bounce TV.

First-year Clark coach Kevin Weston has been fully indoctrinated in the what this rivalry means to players from both teams, who see each other around the Atlanta University Center and Atlanta on a daily basis. Many players are from the same high schools and have known each other for years.

“I knew about this rivalry even though I hadn’t ...




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