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WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina - If Winston-Salem State hopes to compete for the CIAA title, it will have to do it without its leading scorer and emotional leader.
Lamar Monger, who is averaging a team-best 16.4 points a game, has a torn right-knee ligament and will likely be lost for the rest of the season. Monger had an MRI on his knee on Monday afternoon. It was discovered that he has a torn ACL, which will require surgery later this month.
"Everything happens for a reason," coach Bobby Collins of the Rams said. "A lot of people have stepped up in the absence of Lamar and now they'll have to continue to do that."
Monger hurt his knee in Saturday's win over Virginia State, when he was fouled hard going to the basket early in the game and landed heavily on his right knee.
WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina - The Winston-Salem State Rams beat the Virginia State Trojans on Thursday night at the C.E. Gaines Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
The Rams move to 8-2 overall and 1-0 in CIAA play.
WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina - Winston-Salem State's opening CIAA game was no thing of beauty, but it was a victory and that's all that mattered.
The Rams finally solved Virginia State's packed-in zone in the second half to come away with a 56-43 victory at the Gaines Center on Thursday night.
It wasn't until midway through the second half that the Rams hit some key 3-pointers to put away the pesky Trojans (1-11, 0-1). The Trojans hardly resembled a team on a five-game losing streak and with the worst record among CIAA teams.
"They kind of clogged the middle and forced us to take a lot of 3-pointers," said Kimani Hunt, who hit a big 3-pointer with 7:03 left that gave the Rams an eight-point lead and some breathing room. "Marcus (Wells) knocked down some 3s as well, but we knew we had to make some of them."
WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina - If there were any doubts regarding the overall strength of the Winston Salem State University Rams football team, they were put to rest with a dominating 27-7 victory over the University of New Haven Chargers, today.
The 2011 CIAA Champion Rams took the opening kickoff and shredded the New Haven defense with a combination of All-American Nic Cooper runs, and timely passes. The Rams junior quarterback Kameron Smith connected on a 48 yard bomb to receiver Jameze Massey for the game's first score at the 8:21 mark.
Kicker Alejandr Suarez point after missed wide-right for a 6-0 Ram lead in the first quarter. The Rams scoring drive was for 9 plays, 69 yard consuming 3:40 off the clock.
New Haven came back slinging the ball to their bread and butter receiver, D. Washington. He scored on a beautifully timed 36 yard pass in the back of the end zone from quarterback Ryan Osiecki to tie the game. The Chargers took their only lead of the game 7-6, on Chris Scifo extra point kick.
But the Rams showed no panic, and drove the ball from their own 30 yard line to the New Haven 47 before their offense stalled. For the reminder of the 1st. quarter, the game became a defensive battle for both clubs.
Then, on a 4th and one at the WSSU 34 yard line, the Chargers made their first critical mistake.
WSSU punter Landen Thayer sent a booming kick to the New Haven 44 yard line where the Rams Rodney Taylor forced a fumble by the Chargers Kent Quran, which was recovered by the Rams Rashad Shaw. The Rams were in business with a short field at the Chargers 21 yard line.
Quarterback Kameron Smith completed a 9 yard pass to Tyrone Goldston to move the ball to the New Haven 12 yard line. Then, a hand off to Nicholas Cooper finished the deal as he scampered 12 yards to the end zone to give the Rams a 12-7 lead. The extra point by Alejandr Suarez was good with 14:49 left in the half for a 13-7 score.
On the first series of the 3rd. quarter the Rams received the ball first. WSSU hitched their wagon to Nic Cooper and their vaulted running game and ran the ball down the throat of the Chargers for the next 8 minutes and 7 seconds. The Rams moved the ball from their own 25 yard line to the New Haven 33. QB Kameron Smith 4th and 8 pass hit Tehvyn Brantley squarely in both hands near the 10 yard line. He dropped the ball like it was a hot potato, ending the Rams 13 play drive.
New Haven immediately showed their half-time adjustments by abandoning their 400 yards per game passing attack, and going to a two-back ground attack. The Rams defense slammed the door shut on the Chargers limiting them to only 30 yards on a 10 play, 6 minute drive.
On 4th and 29 yard to go, the Rams defensive rush forced New Haven into their second critical mistake.
The Chargers Chris Scifo punt only traveled 29 yards and then out of bounds at the WSSU 8 yard line, where the Ram offense took over with the clock showing only 6:41 remaining in the 3rd quarter.
Coach Connell Maynor noticed the New Haven secondary creeping up towards the line of scrimmage before the snaps on the previous series and immediately opened up the Rams playbook. QB Kameron Smith caught the Chargers defense flat-footed and hit Jameze Massey for 23 yards to the WSSU 31 yard line. A hand off to Nic Cooper moved the chains another 4 yards to end the 3rd. quarter.
On the first play of the fourth quarter, the Rams coaching staff surprised New Haven with a five receiver set that they were not prepared to defend. A streaking Jahuann Butler hauled in a 32 yard pass from Kameron Smith for a 1st down at the New Haven 33 yard line. The Rams called a timeout to discuss their next play with 14.31 remaining in the game, and to give their huge offensive line a breather with the Rams up by 13-7.
A determined Ram team lined up in a passing formation with 5 receivers and an empty back field. Before the Chargers pass rushers could get to QB Kameron Smith on the play, he stood tall in the pocket and calmly hit Jameze Massey on a perfectly thrown ball for a 33 yards touchdown and a 19-7 lead. Kicker Alejandr Suarez kick was good for a 20-7 Ram lead.
The pressure was now squarely on New Haven, down by two scores with only 14:13 left in the game.
The Rams defense got nasty, limiting the Chargers to only a 23 yards on 5 plays.
With 12 minutes remaining in the game, everyone in the stadium knew what was coming next. The Rams moved the ball methodically, mixing runs with passes keeping the tiring Chargers defense on its heels. The drive ended at the New Haven 7 yard line where New Havens J.D. Chalifoux intercepted Kameron Smith when he unwisely threw into double coverage, ending the Rams 8 play, 36 yard drive.
With time running short, the Chargers were in a do or die situation.
QB Ryan Osiecki cranked up the Chargers high powered offense with 12 minutes remaining in the game. On the arm and legs of Osiecki, New Haven moved the ball on a 12 play 88 yard drive, consuming 3 minutes and 52 second, but coming up empty with no points. Winston Salem's LB Carlos Fields dropped back into pass coverage and intercepted Ryan Osiecki pass at the Rams 1 yard line, denying the Chargers of the touchdown.
The Rams took over with 7 minutes and 28 second remaining and the opportunity to play in the Division II football final 4 was finally within their grasp. With the 7,000 fans on their feet, the Rams first pass dropped incomplete. A Tyrone Goldston rush netted only 5 yards moving the ball to the WSSU 6 yard line.
On 3rd and 8, and with the box stacked with 8 New Haven defensive players, WSSU handed the ball to their All American turbo-charged bulldozer, Nic Cooper. Cooper busted through the Chargers line and then went airborne about 10 yards down field, smacking a New Haven defense back to the turf for a 14 yard drive saving 1st down.
First and Ten, and the crowd started the early celebration.
With the ball at the WSSU 20, Tyrone Goldston made two runs for 7 yards. The Chargers immediately called a timeout with 1:27 remaining, ball on the WSSU 27 yard line.
When play resumed, the Rams on a 3rd and 3 play called Nic Cooper's number. Cooper took the hand off and galloped through the Chargers tired defense for 72 yards, running out of gas at the New Haven 1 yard line. A winded Cooper was unable to hit pay dirt on the next play and was replaced by back up fullback Cedric Hickman.
Hickman calmly delivered the mail on second and goal for a 1 yard touchdown with only 39 seconds remaining, as the Ram fans erupted for joy and the Charger fans headed for the parking lots.
Alejandr Suarez extra point extended the WSSU lead to 27-7 and completed the 8 play 99 yard drive.
The win moves Winston Salem State into the national semi-finals for the first time in 33 years.
The New Haven Chargers ends their season with a 11-2 record. Their other road defeat was at FCS College of William and Mary (13-10) of the strong Colonial Athletic Conference.
The New Haven Chargers band provided a great show for the excited 7,000 fans at Bowman-Gray Stadium including an estimated 500-800 supporters from New Haven. The Red Sea of Sound Band provided an opening tribute to fallen FAMU Marching 100 Drum Major, Robert Champion, which was well received by the crowd.
NEXT GAME: #1 Winston Salem State will host #6 Wayne State Warriors (11-3) (Detroit, Michigan) on December 10 at Bowman Gray Stadium. Wayne State has been designated the Cinderella of the tournament, as they beat the defending national champions, University of Minnesota-Duluth 31-25 on the road in Duluth, Minnesota, today. Minnesota-Duluth ends their season with a 11-3 record.
Wayne State, seeded sixth in Super Region 3, recorded three consecutive road wins (48-38 at #14-St. Cloud State, 38-26 at #4 Nebraska Kearney, and 31-25 at #9 Minnesota Duluth) to advance to next weekend's national semifinal contest at Winston-Salem.
Winston Salem State is the highest seed remaining and only undefeated team left in the tournament. They are only two wins away from taking the national championship title home to Winston Salem, but no one on this team is looking ahead.
The NCAA Division II Football National Championship game will be played on December 17, at Florence, Alabama.
MY GAME NOTES:
The WSSU vs. New Haven game is available for replay at NCAA.com. or the WSSURAMS.com sites.
This game is worth watching again, as Coach Connell Maynor made great adjustments at the half on the offensive and defensive ends to take control of the game in the third and fourth quarters.
Winston Salem had only 3 penalties for 25 yards for the entire game. New Haven was penalized 9 times for 63 yards, mostly for false starts.
The Chargers self-destructed with 4 turnovers --three interceptions and one fumble.
My Take on the Division II Rams: The Rams are a very disciplined, athletic and well coached team and deserves to be #1 in both Division II and HBCU Football. They have speed and Division I type athletes. That Nic Cooper is a very good 6-0/245 beast of a running back that has speed and power. He reminds me of a bulldozer with a turbo-charger engine, or an Earl Campbell type runner that has to be tackled by more than three-four players. The Rams are so balanced and can beat you with the pass or run and will not beat themselves with mistakes. They are a great looking championship team.
I enjoyed this game more than any FCS game I watched this season. WSSU plays a better brand of football that is fun to watch. Go Rams!!!
Winston Salem, N.C. - Darrell Billiot is one of the few Texas natives to have played football at Winston-Salem State, but he fits in fine.
The only senior starter on the offensive line, he came from Blinn Junior College in Texas two years ago and has been a starter since Day 1. He's one reason the third-ranked Rams (11-0) are in the Division II playoffs and preparing for a second-round game Saturday against No. 17 California (Pa.) at Bowman Gray Stadium.
"He's everything that we'd thought he'd be," line coach John Eder said of the 6-foot-3, 340-pound Billiot.
When Connell Maynor took over as coach in 2010, the Rams were in dire need of quality linemen. Eder heard about Billiot, who played at Blinn in 2009 when quarterback Cam Newton led the team to the national junior college championship.
More than 60,000 fans will flock through the gates of Atlanta’s Georgia Dome on January 29th, 2011 to witness the 9th annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, an unparalleled performance and celebration of the nation’s elite marching bands. Renowned Hip-Hop performer and actor “Bow Wow” will join more than 1,800 student musicians and one of Atlanta’s best amateur vocalists to celebrate the music and creativity found at America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The Invitational Showcase Line-Up
For the highly anticipated 2011 showdown, the curtain will go up promptly at 3:00 p.m. EST. The bill includes a special guest performance by “Bow Wow,” along with crowd-pleasing routines by the nation’s top eight elite black college marching bands. Georgia’s own Albany State University will open the show and lead this year’s “great eight” performances in the following order:
1. Albany State University “Marching Rams Show Band” 2. Tennessee State University “Aristocrat of Bands” 3. Virginia State University “Trojan Explosion Marching Band” 4. Clark Atlanta University “Mighty Marching Panthers” 5. Jackson State University “The Sonic Boom of the South” 6. Winston-Salem State University “Red Sea of Sound” 7. South Carolina State University “Marching 101” 8. Bethune Cookman University “Marching Wildcats”
Grants, Internships, and More
The Honda Battle of the Bands program not only provides a platform to shine a rare spotlight on the pageantry, pride and showmanship of HBCU music and culture, but it also is the only national music scholarship program of its kind. For the 2011 program, 45 HBCU marching bands participated in the pre-qualifying “Celebration Tour,” and received $1,000 grants for their music programs. An additional $20,000 will be awarded to the eight institutions selected to participate in this month’s Invitational Showcase.
In addition to the distribution of grant monies, the program also includes internship opportunities through the Fox Music Experience, and an HBCU Recruitment Fair will expose future college students to all HBCUs have to offer. The Fox Music Experience, now in its fourth year, provides one HBOB Invitational Showcase student-musician the opportunity to spend a few weeks during the summer months as an intern at Twentieth Century Fox studios in Los Angeles, learning film and television music production first-hand. The Honda Battle of the Bands HBCU Recruitment Fair, now in its sixth year, gives young people the opportunity to meet with marching band and admissions recruiters to discuss admissions requirements and scholarship opportunities.
Group and individual tickets for the show are still available, but moving quickly. They can be purchased at the Georgia Dome Box Office, via www.Ticketmaster.com or www.HondaBattleoftheBands.com for just $10 and $12.
For more information on the Invitational Showcase, Fox Music Experience summer internship program and HBCU Recruitment Fair, photos, press materials and video footage visit www.HondaBattleoftheBands.com, the official online destination and clearinghouse for all HBOB information.
Hip-Hop Icon “Bow Wow” to Perform
Hip-Hop artist and actor “Bow Wow” will be on hand as the special guest performer this year. The Columbus, Ohio native is best known for his musical lineage, taking his stage name from his mentor, fellow rapper-actor “Snoop Dog,” Bow Wow’s film credits include The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift and Lottery Ticket. He is also noted for his cameo appearances in the critically-acclaimed television series, “Smallville,” “Ugly Betty,” “Entourage” and others.
Amateur Vocalists Welcomed To Audition for National Anthem
The Honda Battle of the Bands national anthem will be performed by a talented local vocalist selected once through a promotional radio “sing-off.” WVEE-FM, or “V-103,” Atlanta’s top-ranked urban radio station, is partnering with the Honda Battle of the Bands once again to invite listeners 16 years of age or older to demonstrate their vocal skills for a once–in-a-lifetime opportunity to open the 2011 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase. This year, three finalists will be selected by a panel of judges at the open audition on Saturday, January 8th, 2011 at the Mall at Stonecrest in Lithonia, Georgia. Music fans can then log on to the station's web site and vote for their favorite rendition of the national anthem. The winner will be announced on-air on January 21st, 2011, and he or she will command the spotlight to open the showcase on January 29th.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner, Dr. Dennis E. Thomas
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. - The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announces the 2010 Commissioner's All-Academic Team, recognizing 618 student-athletes from the conference's 12 member institutions who achieved academic success during the 2009-10 academic school year. The team honors student-athletes, including sophomores to seniors, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.
"I am pleased to recognize 618 student-athletes who have maintained a 3.0 or better grade point average during the 2009-10 school year," said Commissioner Dennis E. Thomas. "In addition to these academic achievers, I applaud the athletic academic support staff and personnel, coaches, institutions, and parents for their contributions to success of these student-athletes."
Listed below are the 2010 Commissioner's All-Academic Award Winners by institutions:
BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY (54)
Women (27): Analisa Austin (WTR, Business Administration), Crystal Bardge (WTR, Mass Communications), Alexandria Condell (WTR, Physical Education), Jaquennee Flowers (WTR, Accounting), Marketa Ruffin (WTR, Music Performance), LaShondra Wilbon (WTR, Criminal Justice), Nickesha Williams (WTR, Criminal Justice), Jasmine Daniels (WBB, History), Demetria Frank (WBB, Physical Education/Recreation), Kimberly Roe (WBW, Elementary Education), Hanna Bews (WGO, Speech Communication), Brittani Austin (WSB, Sociology), Simone Ceasar (WSB, Business Administration/Marketing), Sabrina Ferguson (WSB, Psychology), Allison Garcia (Criminal Justice), Tameika Jonas (WSB, Physical Education), Briana Leverett (WSB, Nursing), Elizabeth Parish (WSB, Elementary Education), Cesley Tafoya (WSB, Computer Information Systems), Eva Hankova (WTE, Mass Communications), Stacey Lopez (WTE, Biology), Andrea Paez (WTE, Hospitality Management), Janeice Ward (WTE, Accounting), Linda Nwabuko (WVB, Biology), Shanick Reddick (WVB, Elementary Education), Daryl Rodriguez (WVB, Nursing), Chelle Ticeson (WVB, Physical Education/Recreation) .... Men (27): William Cosby (MTR, Psychology), Demetrius Douglas-Davis (MTR, Hospitality Management), Christopher Jackson (MTR, Mass Communications), Martin Embry (MTR, Physical Education/Recreation), Stephen Bertholet (MFB, Mass Communications), Jean-Gardy Fanor (MFB, Psychology), Christopher Perry (MFB, Criminal Justice), Joseph White (MFB, Biology), Emmanuel Castro (MBA, Physical education/Recreation), Justin Dahl (MBA, English), Jeremy Davis (Physical Education/Recreation), Ryan Durrence (MBA, Business Administration/Marketing), Rayan Gonzales (MBA, Biology), Justin Hoyte (MBA, Business Administration), Christopher Lauriello (Criminal Justice), Joseph Munoz (MBA, Hospitality Management), Alejandro Sanchez (MBA, Business Administration), Andrew Tilka (MBA, Educational Studies), Tyrel Adams (MBB, Criminal Justice), Kene Anusionwu (MBB, History), Sean Edey (MGO, International Business), Christian Cruz (MTE, Accounting), Kristofer Martin (MTE, Business Administration/Management Information Systems), Emil Vassilev (MTE, Hospitality Management), Richard Crow (MFB, Psychology), AnQelo Erilus (MFB, Computer Engineering), Ryan Griffin (MFB, History).
Women (68) Sade Bowen(WBB, Sports Sciences), Alexis Johnson(WBB, Criminal Justice), Samantha Koonce(WBB, Biology/Pre-Professional), Ashley Thompson(WBB, Physics), Jazmyne Hefflefinger(BO, Sports Sciences), Adriana Jaime(BO, Education), Tara McQueen (WBO,Computer Science), Brooke Peterson(WBO, Nursing), Samantha Scionti(WBO, Music Education), Courtney Varin (WBO, Biology), Kayln Washburn (WBO, English), Calis Emerson (WCC, Accounting), Capri Jones (WCC, Accounting), Kendra Mayers (WCC, Sports Sciences), Charnise McCombs (WCC, Biology), Brittany Roberson (WCC, Pre-Nursing), Ashley Blake (WTR, Education), Tracy Fan Fan (WTR, Pre-Nursing), Ayanna Kelly (WTR, Mass Communications), Victoria McGroary (WTR, Political Science), Krystina Muhammad (WTR, Sports Sciences), Marshae Richardson(WTR, Criminal Justice), Ashley Butler (WEQ, Management), Brittni Collins (WEQ, Agriculture), Caroline Foltz (WEQ, Agriculture), Amanda Hotz (WEQ, Agriculture), Jennifer McInnis (WEQ, Political Science), Jennifer Pierson (WEQ, Agriculture), Morgan Scuse (WEQ, Chemistry/Pre-Professional), Jessica Smith (WEQ, Agriculture), Elizabeth Tuttle (WEQ, Management), Chelsea Brown (WSO, Chemistry), Kelly Cheng (WSO, Sports Sciences), Brittany Curtis (WSO, Chemistry), Brianna Dingman (WSO, Management), Michelle Giorgilli (WSO, Forensic Biology), Ashlee Gourdine (WSO, Biology), Courtney Haas (WSO, Sports Sciences), Leah Hontz (WSO, Education), Kristin Mathis (WSO, Sports Sciences), Casey Beighley (WSB, Mass Communications), Janelle Lukens (WSB, Mass Communications), Leslie Pleasanton (WSB, Education), Twany Reeger (WSB, Chemistry), Jordan Reid (WSB, Criminal Justice), Allison Rubin (WSB, History), Sherelle Sheppard (WSB, History), JoCarol Shields (WSB, Sports Sciences), Andrea Waters (WSB, Political Science), Hannah Adewumi (WTE, Computer Science), Christina Andrade-Pires (WTE, Finance & Banking), Anna Kovtun (WTE, Criminal Justice), Cassandra Newton (WTE, Hospitality Tourism Management), Polina Razborova (WTE, Finance & Banking), Sonja Banicevic (WVB, Finance & Banking), Martina Ferrari (WVB, Political Science), Ashley Herman (WVB, Biology), Elisa Herman (WVB, Hospitality Tourism Management), Princess Puckett (WVB, Movement Science), Maja Rudolph (WVB, Mathematics), Erica Tajchman (WVB, biology/Pre-Professional), Jasmine Bolton (CH, Public Relations), Carlita Constant (CH, Psychology), Jasmine Cooper (CH, Accounting), Jessica Dickerson (CH, Political Science), Corrine Gramby (CH, Textiles & Apparels), Tynisha Hearne (CH, Music Education), Bethany Stewart (CH, History) .... Men (30): Scott Davis (MBA, Physical Education), Jordan Elliot (MBA, Sports Sciences), Joshua Harris (MBA, Physical Education), Keith Hernandez (MBA, Criminal Justice), Derrek Johnson (MBA, Psychology), Matthew Millman (MBA, Sports Sciences), Kevin Noriega (MBA, Marketing), Jose Portela-Berrios (MBA, Biology), Michael Rizzuto (MBA, Management), Joe Rush (\MBA, Sports Sciences), George Bansah (MFB, Undecided), Andre Carroll (MFB, Sports Sciences), BJ Conley (MFB, Criminal Justice), Mike Gable (MFB, Biology/Pre-Professional), Darryl Hicks (MFB, Criminal Justice), Byron Lewis (MFB, Criminal Justice), Calvin Miner (MFB, Criminal Justice), Nick Richmond (MFB,Sports Sciences), Steven Steinbacher (MFB, Management), Travis Tarpley (MFB, Management), Brandon Baylor (MBB, Psychology), James Marcellus (MBB, Management), Greg Smith (MBB, Movement Science), Trevor Welcher (MBB, Sports Sciences), Ryan Agan (MCC, Airway Sciences), Alan Laws (MCC, Sports Sciences), David Bruce (MTR, Sports Sciences), Brian Gelis (MTE, Computer Science), Roman Pitatelev (MTE, Accounting), Milos Velickovic (MTE, Management).
FAMU sophomore Derrick Shaw is getting in done in the classroom, in baseball and football. The 2010 first team All-MEAC infielder was named to the Louisville Slugger All-American team as a freshman; play the QB/DB position for Rattlers football; and has a 3.5 GPA in the classroom--majoring in Social Work.
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY (26)
Women (8): Amanda Reyes (WSB, Architecture), Kierra Holiday (WTR, Criminal Justice), Tiffany Morrow (WTR, Criminal Justice), Ashley Melson (WBO, Criminal Justice), Danielle Anderson (WBB, Chemistry), Tameka McKelton (WBB, Criminal Justice), Kathline Durden (WTE, Computer Info), Jessica Bond (WVB, Business).... Men (18): Jack Dash (MSW, Engineering), Akie Smythe (MSW, Intem, Agriculture), Adeyemi Oluwatobiloba (MBA, Psychology), David Duncan (MBA, Undeclared), Darryl Evans Jr. (MBA, Criminal Justice), Isaac Brown (MBB, Journalism), Yannick Crowder (MBB, Business), Christopher Walker (MBB, Criminal Justice), Gallop Franklin (MGO, Pharmacy), Elijah Jackson (MGO, Pre-Med), Forrest Jenkins (MTE, Business), Micheal Moore (MTE, Political Science), Cameron Houston (MFB, Criminal Justice), Gregory Lee (MFB, African-American History), Cory McCloughen (MFB, History), Padric Scott (MFB, Biology), Derrick Shaw (MFB, Social Work), Isaac West (MFB, Criminal Justice)
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY (48)
Women (31): Mianna Armstrong (WVB, Biology), Tiffany Brents (WSB, Psychology), BreAnna Brown (WSB, Entrepreneurship), Tavonna Byrd (WSB, 5yr MBA), Lihi Elkayam (WVB, Psychology), Ashley Hampton (WBO, Business Management), Margaret Harris (WTR, Computer Engineering), Aaryn Harrison (WVB, Chemistry), Whitney Hill (WBB, Sociology), Whitney Hubbard (WVB, Public Relations), Jada Jeffries (WSB, Electrical Engineering), Jericka Jenkins (WBB, Criminal Justice), Kenya Jones (WTR, Sports Management), Sydnee Mack (WGO, Public Relations) Dara Martin (WBO, Marketing), Camille McGirt (WBB, Psychology), Choicetta McMillian (WBB, English), Jessi Mitchell (WGO, Broadcast Journalism), Brittani Reynolds (WBO, Business Management), Petrice Richards (WTR, Physical Education), Jazzmin Richey-Obey (WBO, Sociology), Jovanna Sangria (WTE, Public Relations), Kelsei Saunders (WSB, Communicative Science Disorders), Ivana Suput (WVB, Psychology), Brittany Thomas (WBB, Accounting), Racquel Vassell (WTR, Physical Education), Melanie Warner (WBB, Business Management), Jocelyn Watkins (WTR, Psychology), Dionne West (WGO, 5yr MBA), Kiara Williams (WBO, Pharmacy), Brittany Wynne (WVB, Psychology)....Men (17): Edson Alves (MTE, Business Management), Jahmal Blanchard (MFB, Art), Landon Collins (MFB, Biology), Damon Dixon (MTR, Finance), Ian Guagliardo (MSL, Aviation), Shane Horsford (MSL, Accounting), Darius Johnson (MFB, electrical Engineering), Winston Kennedy (MFB, Psychology), David Kimani (MTR, Nursing), Nelio Mattos (MTE, Business Management), Louis Preston (MFB, 5yr MBA), Marcelo Reda (MTE, Health/Physical Education), Jason Sherer (MGO, Biology), Bakari Taylor (MBB, Recreation), Gellert Varga (MTE, Finance), LaMar Veale (MTR, History), Andre Watkins (MFB, Art)
In Performance at The White House, Washington, D.C: The Howard University Choir, under the direction of J. Norris Weldon, sings "Lord, I Don' Done."Congratulation to the 2010 MEAC All-Academic Student-Athletes for an expectional job well done.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY (100)
Women (61): Carae Baulkman (WBB, Physical Education), Amanda-Gay Edwards (WBB, Biology), Courtney Fields (WBB, Physical Therapy), Jalisa Pullins (WBB, Radio/TV/Film), Shayla Haynes (WBW, Physical Therapy), Alesyn McCall (WBW, Radio/TV/Film) Brianna Uzzell (WBW, Administration of Justice), Desiree Cox (WLA, Leisure Studies), Eboni Farmer (WLA, Journalism), Ashley Foote (WLA, Communication and Culture), Ashley Lawrence (WLA, Human Performance), Amber Meeks (WLA, Communication and Culture), Imani Oakley (WLA, Biology), Ivy Pierce (WLA, Psychology), Lauren Rivers (WLA, Communication Sciences and Disorders), Chanel Bell (WSO, Sociology), Christina Bodison (WSO, Biology), Beatrice Charles (WSO, Human Performance), Camille Grayson (WSO, Journalism), Joslyn Johnson (WSO, Biology), Rachael Lee (WSO, Accounting), Stephanie McLean (WSO, Finance), Brittany Miner (WSO, Business Administration), Ciera Gordon (WSB, Biology), Jessica Hurston (WSB, Radio/TV/Film), Emily Johnson (WSB, Architecture), Trina Kindred (WSB, Biology), Rebecca Kirshner (WSB, Marketing), Morgan Plowden (WSB, Civil Engineering), Lorae Robinson (WSB, Biology), Candace Rogers (WSB, International Business), Nicole Saez (WSB, Administration of Justice),Christine Sborz (WSB, Political Science), Lauren Anthony (WSW, Fashion Merchandising), Polo Edwards (WSW, Human Performance), Monique Major (WSW, Psychology), Rochelle Smith (WSW, Communication and Culture), Anne Akhimien (WTE, Chemistry), Michelle Brown (MTE, Undecided), Amber Cuff (WTE, Fashion merchandising), Ashley Moore (WTE, Undecided), Caroline Snowden (WTE, Journalism), Alyssa Works (WTE, Health Science), Mya Aaten-White (WTR, Philosophy), Norell Abernathy (WTR, Radio/TV/Film), Shatima Aycock (WTR, Biology), Jami Hardy (WTR, Health Education), Ashley Hodges (WTR, Political Science), Brittany Jackson (WTR, Nursing), Krystal Jenkins (WTR, Spanish), Alexandria McKee (WTR, Political Science), Tamila Myles (WTR, Journalism), Brittany Stephens (WTR, Journalism), Jannelle Wallace (WTR, Marketing), Amelia Woodruff (WTR, Human Performance), Andrea Brown (WVB, Political Science), Oluwatosin Elebute (WVB, Health Science), Taylor Johnson (WVB, Undecided), Gabrielle Martin (WVB, Radio/TV/ Film), Monique McCoy (WVB, Human Development), Nia Moore (WVB, Journalism) ....Men (39): Nathaniel Cooper, Jr. (MBB, Economics), Paul Kirkpatrick (MBB, Human Performance), Kyle Riley (MBB, Leisure Studies), Mukole Tshimuanga (MBB, Leisure Studies), Kenneth Austin (MFB, Physical Education), Jermell Ellis (MFB, Leisure Studies), Patrick Jean-Mary (MFB, International Business), Lanny Kelly (MFB, Leisure Studies), Anthony Mendoza (MFB, Spanish), Xavier Rucker (MFB, Leisure Studies), Brandon Sherman (MFB, Leisure Studies), Dennis Wiehberg (Radio/TV/Film), Patrick Wolff (MFB, International Business), Chatman Young (MFB, Accounting), Gary Clark (MSO, Mechanical Engineering), Brian Cunningham (Supply Chain Management), Jamil Devers (MSO, Pre-Physical Therapy), Daniel Hernandez (MSO, Administration of Justice), Rotimi Iziduh (MSO, Systems and Computer Science), Harvey Livingston III (MSO, Leisure Studies), Mathew Marshall (MSO, Radio/TV/Film), Shamir Saddler (MSO, Computer Engineering), Christopher Southerland (MSO, Human Performance), Kelvin Goodman (MSW, Computer Engineering), Blair Matthews (MSW, Anthropology/Political Science), Omar McKenzie (MSW, Biology), Justin Morrison (MSW, Philosophy), Julian Moseley (MSW, Marketing), Damjan Strbac (MSW, Political Science), Christopher Brown (MTE, Radio/TV/Film), Eric Chavous (MTE, International Business), Tonique Merrill (MTE, Systems and Computer Science), Devard Wharton (Civil Engineering), Tyler Dragon (MTR, Political Science), William Gibbs (MTR, Finance), Marcus Harrison (MTR, Information Systems and Analysis), Mikael La Roche (MTR, Art), Tory McAlister (MTR, Mechanical Engineering), Benjamin Rosa (MTR, Economics)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE (55)
Women (32): Rayna Brown (WBB, English/Sociology), Krystal Watson (WBB, Accounting), Latoya Coltrane (WTE, Criminal Justice), Latoya Jones-Stewart (WTE, Hotel and Restaurant Management), Ann Katenta (WTE, Biology), Kira Chapman (WTE, Hotel and Restaurant Management), Katherine Brown (WBW, Applied Design), Kristina Frahm (WBW, Accounting), Stacy Parsons (WBW, Business Administration/Marketing), Maria Rodriquez (WBW, Engineering), Maria Vilas (WBW/WTE, General Studies), Kaitlyn Young (WBW, Criminal Justice), Ebony Hann (WSB, English), Chelsea Logan (WSB, English Education), Britney Mcleod (WSB, Special Education), Kristi Miranda (Criminal Justice), Cy'Anna Scott (WSB, Environmental Science), Hadiyah Abdul-Saboor (WTR, Human Ecology/Business Administration), Jessica Abrantes (WTR, Criminal Justice/English), Cynthia Anais (WTR, Applied Design), Rashida Beckford (WTR, Human Ecology), Ariana Forbes (WTR, Criminal Justice), Amaris James (WTR, Physician Assistant) Tamica Thomas (WTR, Exercise Science), Zoe Bowens (WVB, English), Samantha Chukwura (WVB, Biology), Christine Edwards (WVB, Computer Science), Whitney Johnson (WVB, Exercise Science), Thonya Joseph (WVB, Sociology), Chelsea Myers (WVB, Exercise Science), Rebecca Prado (Human Ecology), Caylin Woodward (WVB, Social Studies Education) .....Men (23): Timothy Burns (MBB, General Studies), Reginald Hines (MBB, English), Lyvann Obame (MBB, Accounting), Mark Robertson (MBB, Accounting), Robert Tucker (MBB, General Studies), Rashad James (MTE, Sociology), Osvaldo Rivera (MTE, Music Education), Emmash Sudusinghe (MTE, Accounting), Richard Warren (MTE, Exercise Science), Elliott Alston (MBA, English), Elliott Arrington (MBA, Business Administration), Bryan Chaikowksy (MBA, Exercise Science), James Corriveau (MBA, Criminal Justice), Abraham Gonzalez-Loyola (MBA, History), Phillip Vaughn (MBA, Accounting), Nicholas Wiggins (MBA, Business Finance), Cameron Zimmerman (MBA, Aviation Science), Harrison Agbor-Eyong (MTR, Biology), Charles Elmer (MTR, Aviation Science), Thomas Keane Dawes (MTR, Business Administration/Marketing), Amon Kiprotich (MTR, Mathematics), Shadrack Maritim (MTR, Biology), Johan Welter (MTR, General Studies)
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (48)
Women (33): Danielle Gibson (CH, Information Systems), Tamera Lyons (CH, Telecommunications), Rashida Watson (CH, Speech), Corin Adams (WBB, Physical Education), Moneshia Davis (WBB, Sports Administration), Theresa Davis (WBB, Physical Education), Habibatou Diagne (WBB, Accounting), Brittany Dodson (WBB, Telecommunication), Pylicia Jones (WBB, Finance), Dekeisha Mathis (WBB, Biology), Brittany Noel (WBB, Management), Aaries Reed (WBB, Sociology), Tevonia Williams (WBB, Sociology), Corey Lissik (WBW, History), Keisheena Waldon (WBW, Mathematics), Lauren Campbell (WTR, Transportation), JaMia Robinson (WTR, Telecommunications), Kamice Smalls (WTR, Sociology), Porche Boddicker (WSB, Psychology), Kriston Gowan (WSB, English), Jaclyn Hall (WSB, Accounting), Hannah Montgomery (WSB, Physical Education), Angela Nunez (WSB, Health Education), Sakina Smith (WSB, Medical Terminology), Lydia Walther-Rodriquez (WSB, Finance), Viktoriya Lukyanenko (WTE, Accounting), Alexis McCoy (WTE, Psychology), Pola Olczak (WTE, Chemistry), Ivanti Bush (WVB, Family and Consumer Sciences), Delissa Carline (WVB, Industrial Engineering), Christa Rogers (WVB/WTE, Electrical Engineering), Rhyan Shy (WVB, Nursing), Hilary Tutman (WVB, Hospitality Management) ....Men (15): John Long (MB, Telecommunications), Tyron Benjamin (MTR, Physical Education), Salifu Cham (MTR, Business Administration), Jude Obiarinze (MTR, Accounting), Lawrence Brewer (MFB, Business Administration), Shaka Miller (MFB, Business Administration), Allen Stephens (MFB, Telecommunications), Jarvis West (MFB, Physical Education), Kevon Charles (MTE, Electrical Engineering), Dmitry Chehalatyy (MTE, Hospitality Management), Isaac Richardson (MTR, Industrial Engineering), Cabinere Whyte (MTR, Accounting), Justin Lawrence (MFB, Sociology), Troy Leftwich (MFB, Architecture), Terrell White (MFB, Business Administration).
North Carolina A&T State University's Ta'Wuana Cook (#5) had an All-American career for the Lady Aggies. The three time All-MEAC selection leaves A&T second in school history in scoring with 1723 points and as the all-time assist leader. Cook has been named first-team Division I all-state by the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association. She is the first women's basketball player in school history to be named MEAC Rookie of the Year. Cook will receive her Bachelor's degree with honors in Sports Science.
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY (46)
Women (28): Tyronnica Alford (WBB, Psychology), Bianca Alsobrook (WSB, Political Science), Amanda Breendan (WTR, Mech Engineering), Lillian Bullock (WSB, Accounting), Tangala Conover (WSB, Criminal Justice), Ta'Wuana Cook (WBB, Sports Science), Nakia DeBlanc (Elementary Education), Katherine Forrester (WTR, Accounting), Jerrine Foster (WTR, Civil Engineering), Jasmine Gurley (WSW, JOMC), Nina Henry (WTE, Computer Science), Ruth-Cassandra Hunt (WTR, Criminal Justice), Amber Inman (WVB, Sports Science), Jessie Larson (WSB, Animal Science), Jennifer Luper (WSB, JOMC), Bridget McCaskill (WVB, Biology), Keisha McDonald (WSW, Criminal Justice), Crystal Murdaugh (WBB, Social Work), Lashawn Nevins (WSB, Industrial Engineering), Danielle Nguyen (WSB, Sports Science), Winnie Quick (WTE, Accounting), Britney Reddick (WSB, JOMC), Kimona Smith (WTR, Accounting), Sarah Taylor (WBW, Liberal Studies), Tierra Thomas (WBB, Nursing), Antoinette Torres (WSB, Animal Science), Signe Waldbauer (WSW, Secondary Education), Czamille Wright (WSW, Elementary Education) ....Men (18): Julian Alford (MFB, Electrical Engineering), Jared Baldwin (MBB, Computer Engineering), Danzeto Cephas (MTR, Business Administration), Carvell Copeland (MBA, Sports Science), Jamel Fitzgerald (MFB, Electrical Engineering), Mathew Hamler (MFB, Marketing), Marc Hill (MBB, Graphic Communication Systems), James Howard (MBA, Industrial Technology), Akinwole Jordan (MTR, Graphic Communication Systems), Justin Kearny (MFB, Transportation), Giorgio Lowrance (MFB, Sports Science), Esterlin Paulino (MBA, Liberal Studies), Nicholas Rogers (MBA, Architectural Engineering), Alex Sanders (MTR, Marketing), Jonanthan Smith (MBA, Sports Science), Isaiah Thompson (Sports Science), Jamal Wardlaw (MFB, Sports Science), Jared Williams (MBB, Computer Science)
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY (40)
Women (25): Breanna Allums (WVB, Health Services Management), Jennifer Astbury (WTE, Physical Education), Naeemah Brooks (WTE, Elementary Education), Genor Dalton (WBB, Computer Science), Antoinette Drakeford (WBW, Psychology), Danielle Drummer (WTR, Nursing), Brianiesha Eure (WSB, Information Technology), Brittany Foster ( WTE, Biology), Solange Monroe (WVB, Graphic Design), Tiffany Hunt (WBW, Computer Science), Aurelia Isham (WVB, Physical Education), Tanisha Jenkins (WTR, Political Science), Nicole Kessner (WVB, Kinesiotherapy), Tia Miles (WTR, Psychology), Alyssa Pickett (WTR, Kinesiotherapy), Casey Pomeroy (WSB, Accounting), Jaime Raab (WSB, Interdisciplinary Studies), Meghan Ramsey (WSB, Physical Education), Candace Shoates (MTR, Mass Communications), Shelia-Marie Smith (WBW, Sociology), Krystal Stevenson (WBW, Electrical Engineering), Danelle Tate (WBB, Business Management), Chengetayi Tsapayi (WTE, Accounting), Alyssa Velazquez (WSB, Business Management), Danielle Wright (WSB, Sociology) ....Men (15): Kyle Davis (MBA, Kinesiotherapy), Brett Dodd (MTR, Psychology), Jonathan Griffin (MTR, Sociology), Ryan Hathaway (MFB, Electronics Technology), Juan Herrera (MBA, Building Construction), Alex Moody (MFB, Mass Communications), Cameron Parsons (MBA, Accounting), Aleek Pauline (MBB, Mass Communications), Antoine Perry (MBB, Entrepreneurship), Terrance Pugh (MFB, Computer Science), Vincent Rono (MTR, Psychology), Anthony Taylor (MFB, Psychology), Anthony Tillman (MTR, Fine Arts), Ricardo Volcin (MFB, Sociology), Carnell Williams (MFB, Interdisciplinary Studies)
Photo: Coach Linwood Ferguson, former MEAC coach at HU, NCA&T, NCCU and WSSU is a top contender to become head football coach at Eastern Kentucky.
RICHMOND, KY — Speculation continues to build about who will be selected as Danny Hope’s successor at Eastern Kentucky University, but school officials aren’t saying much, if anything, about the situation.
Still, it would appear that five candidates have emerged as top contenders to become EKU’s new head football coach — current defensive coordinator Donn Landholm, current offensive coordinatorLinwood Ferguson, Georgetown College head coach Bill Cronin, Bowling Green University wide receivers coach Steve Bird and Wake Forest defensive coordinator Dean Hood.
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Ferguson, who has more than 31 years of coaching experience, spent the 2006 season as Howard University offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The Bison finished 4-4 in MEAC action in 2006 while ranking third in the conference in rushing yards per game (184.8). Ferguson has also been the offensive coordinator at North Carolina Central University (2003), North Carolina A&TState University (2002) and defensive back coach at Winston Salem State University (2004-05).
