Adams reigns as SCSU Defensive Coordinator

Photo: S.C. State new defensive coordinator, Mike Adams

During his two seasons as South Carolina State's secondary/special teams coach, Mike Adams has incessantly preached about being "ready for the moment."

Whether it's a starter or reserve, Adams expects his players to be ready to make a big defensive stop during a game. When that time comes, he does not expect them to back away from the challenge.

Adams is now taking the same approach as the newly-promoted Bulldogs defensive coordinator, replacing John Hendrick who left to become the new defensive line coach at South Florida. With spring drills starting Monday, various defensive schemes Adams plans to cover during the first two practice sessions are scribbled all over his office's chalkboard.

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Norfolk State University Live!!

Norfolk State University Gospel Choir, NSU Live!!!


O Praise the Lord, Norfolk State University Concert Choir
Composer: Dr. Adolphus Hailstork; Conductor: Dr. Carl Haywood


Norfolk State University Gospel Choir - Voices of Inspiration

Norfolk State University, Back at Shiloh "This Lit'l Light of Mine"


Norfolk State University Concert Choir, Psalm 57; Betty Jackson King; Conductor: Dr. Carl Haywood.


Voices of Inspiration Gospel Choir, Norfolk State University; Choirmaster Patrick Riddick.

UMES Baseball player receives prestigious technology award

Photo: Tyler Love

Love earns Donald Maley College Scholarship

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) junior infielder Tyler Love is a solid player for the Hawks on the diamond, but recently Love earned recognition for his accomplishments off the field. He was named the Technology Education Association of Maryland's (TEAM) 2008 Donald Maley College Scholarship recipient, recognizing his accomplishments' as a student in the technology field.

Love received a plaque, scholarship and Governor's Citation of Excellence. He was selected based on his excellent academic record and active participation in numerous professional education and extracurricular activities. He has maintained a GPA at UMES of 3.7 and also received a high score on the PRAXIS, the national teacher test.

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More On: Rickards hires former FAMU football coach Rudy Hubbard

If you had questions why Rudy Hubbard would come out of football coaching retirement after 23 years, and take on a South-side high school coaching job, here is insight into his rationale. His decision will be of great benefit to the Tallahassee South-side community, especially on a level that leadership and guidance is needed with our young male students.

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The television was on, and Rudy Hubbard looked up.

On the screen Hubbard saw Rickards High School Principal Dr. Pink Hightower talking about his search for a new football coach. Rickards had been on his mind for a while. At that time in mid-February, Hightower and Rickards athletic director Ken Fearson were announcing the firing of Everett Blakely, who ended his two years with a 4-16 record.

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Hampton U football coach: Let's get physical

Photo: Returning starting DB Sam Pope will anchor the secondary.

Jerry Holmes is confident as he begins his first spring practice as HU's head coach.

HAMPTON - — Jerry Holmes' first day of spring football practice as coach at Hampton University was like a reunion. Enough past and potential NFL talent was on hand Monday to remind Holmes about the legacy he's charged to continue and the holes he must fill.

Greg Scott and Zuriel Smith, HU alumni who played in the NFL, watched from the sidelines. Kendall Langford and Marcus Dixon — All-American defensive ends last season — also dropped by after completing workouts in preparation for likely visits next month to NFL rookie camps.

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College fundraiser to honor Alonzo Mourning and South Florida establishments

Photo: Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning. (Click on related link below for more photos).

The storied Orange Bowl has been smashed to smithereens, but it's signature fundraiser continues.Former Heat player Alonzo Mourning and his philanthropic wife, Tracey, will be among the honorees March 28 at the Orange Bowl Foundation event at the Broward County Convention Center.The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, The African-American Research Library and Tarra L. Pressey will also be honored at the sixth annual dinner, which will feature r&b singer Eric Benet.

The Field of Dreams scholarships will be donated to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Florida Region, whose Fort Lauderdale chapter serves UNCF schools such as Florida Memorial University in Miami, Edward Waters College in Jacksonville and Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach.

Money raised will also provide academic scholarships to African-American high school athletes from South Florida schools who plan to attend a United Negro College Fund institution.

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Ekworomadu's three leads Lady Bobcats to improbable win over PVAMU Panthers

Photo: Candice Thomas paced the PVAMU Lady Panthers' attack, contributing 26 of her career-high 40 points in the first half. The 5-9 sophomore guard is from Waco, Texas/University H.S.

SAN MARCOS – Joyce Ekworomadu dribbled right, pulled up and shot a fadeaway three pointer just over a Prairie View A&M defender that rattled in with 1.4 seconds left to give Texas State an 84-83 win over the Lady Panthers and send the Bobcats into the second round of the WNIT.

The win marks the first-ever postseason win for either Texas State men’s or women’s basketball since the Bobcats moved to NCAA Division I prior to the 1987-88 season. It is also the first time a Southland Conference school has won a WNIT game since Northwestern State advanced to the WNIT championship game in 1995.

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