Turkey Day Classic or Division II playoffs?: Tuskegee coach Willie Slater, players share opinions

FLORENCE, Alabama -- Ultimately, Tuskegee's administration will have the final say on whether or not the Golden Tigers return to to the Turkey Day Classic to reconvene its rivalry with FCS Alabama State.

 

But third-seeded Tuskegee's play in its first appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs, a 30-27 loss at No. 3 North Alabama Saturday, spoke volumes about the school's future viability in the postseason. 

 

"It's a great accomplishment," Tuskegee wide receiver Larry Cobb said of his team's 8-3 finish. "It's the first time ever in Tuskegee history. So, I feel good about it and I'm sure these guys beside me feel good about it as well." 

The Tigers took a risk when it opted not to renew its contract to play in the Turkey Day Classic this past spring for the right to earn its way into the Division II playoffs after going 10-2 and winning a 29th Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title in 2012. 

 

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