BOWIE, Maryland -- Bowie State was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association favorite in a poll of coaches and sports information directors, while defending champion Virginia State was chosen as the runner-up overall and to Bowie in the Northern Division. Virginia Union was predicted fifth overall and third in the division.
Fayetteville State was named the Southern Division favorite and was picked third overall. Two former Hampton High teammates made the Preseason All-CIAA offensive line: Fayetteville State's Tyreek Bailey, a 6-foot-2, 305-pound senior, and Virginia State's Frank Ball, a 6-3, 280-pound redshirt junior.
Last season's Offensive Player of the Year (Bowie State quarterback Amir Hall), Defensive Player of the Year (Virginia Union back Sterling Hammond) and Special Teams Player of the Year (Bowie State kicker Gene Carson) are returning.
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