CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- The Golden Bulls, who report for camp next week, are more seasoned under coach Kermit Blount, who led JCSU to a 4-6 campaign in his debut, which included a three-game win streak that put them within a game of .500. The key is more consistency on offense and veteran leadership to replace All-America linebacker Austin Jacques.
CIAA coaches aren’t sold on the Golden Bulls, picking JCSU fourth in the Southern Division, trailing perennial power Winston-Salem State, Fayetteville State and Livingstone.
Here are eight of the hottest topics heading into fall drills:
More consistent play and leadership at quarterback
Jordan Lane, a sophomore from Charlotte, was up and down last year, but had a proper spring practice to learn the offense under coordinator Tory Woodbury.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Albany State Golden Rams Basketball releases 2016-2017 schedule
ALBANY, Georgia -- Last season, the Albany State men's basketball program finished with a dismal 5-22 overall record. However, this season, the Golden Rams will look for vast improvements during their 28-game schedule in 2016-2017.
ASU will open its season against Gulf South Conference member West Florida (Nov. 11) during the SIAC-Gulf South Challenge, which will be held in Fort Valley, Ga on the campus of Fort Valley State University. The following day, the Golden Rams will play Valdosta State University.
The games against West Florida and VSU are the first two of a 10-game non-conference slate. Albany State will also play Peach Belt Conference members Georgia Southwestern (Nov. 19) and Georgia College (Nov. 22 and Dec. 3), NAIA foes Point University (Nov. 26), Edward Waters College (Dec. 9) and Auburn-Montgomery (Dec. 12) and CIAA combatants Livingstone College (Dec.17) and Shaw University (Dec. 18). The games against Livingston and Shaw will be part of the SIAC-CIAA Classic at Clark Atlanta University.
On Dec. 1, Albany State will open its 18-game SIAC schedule against LeMoyne-Owen in Albany, Ga. Contests against SIAC foes Kentucky State (Dec. 29) and
Central State (Dec. 30), will close the first part of the Golden Rams' schedule.
The Golden Rams will continue its league play on Jan. 5 against Lane College, the team that eliminated them from the 2016 SIAC tournament. Contests against Benedict College, Miles College, Tuskegee University and archrival Fort Valley State University, also highlight the SIAC schedule.
Albany State will begin postseason play in the 2017 SIAC Men's Basketball Championship Tournament. The event will be held in Birmingham, Alabama at the Bill Harris Arena.
For more information about Albany State men's basketball, contact Stan McCormick at (229) 420-7013.
2016-2017 Albany State Men's Basketball Schedule
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ASU will open its season against Gulf South Conference member West Florida (Nov. 11) during the SIAC-Gulf South Challenge, which will be held in Fort Valley, Ga on the campus of Fort Valley State University. The following day, the Golden Rams will play Valdosta State University.
The games against West Florida and VSU are the first two of a 10-game non-conference slate. Albany State will also play Peach Belt Conference members Georgia Southwestern (Nov. 19) and Georgia College (Nov. 22 and Dec. 3), NAIA foes Point University (Nov. 26), Edward Waters College (Dec. 9) and Auburn-Montgomery (Dec. 12) and CIAA combatants Livingstone College (Dec.17) and Shaw University (Dec. 18). The games against Livingston and Shaw will be part of the SIAC-CIAA Classic at Clark Atlanta University.
On Dec. 1, Albany State will open its 18-game SIAC schedule against LeMoyne-Owen in Albany, Ga. Contests against SIAC foes Kentucky State (Dec. 29) and
Central State (Dec. 30), will close the first part of the Golden Rams' schedule.
The Golden Rams will continue its league play on Jan. 5 against Lane College, the team that eliminated them from the 2016 SIAC tournament. Contests against Benedict College, Miles College, Tuskegee University and archrival Fort Valley State University, also highlight the SIAC schedule.
Albany State will begin postseason play in the 2017 SIAC Men's Basketball Championship Tournament. The event will be held in Birmingham, Alabama at the Bill Harris Arena.
For more information about Albany State men's basketball, contact Stan McCormick at (229) 420-7013.
2016-2017 Albany State Men's Basketball Schedule
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Sims, Wildcats open camp ready to defend MEAC Title
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Bethune-Cookman head coach Terry Sims will discuss just about anything with you.
He'll talk about the starting quarterback battle between Larry Brihm and redshirt freshman Akevious Williams.
He'll go over the playmakers to watch on defense, like linebacker Trenton Bridges and lineman Todney Evans.
He'll even talk about his expectations for the season, even though the first game is still a month away.
"I want to see a disciplined, detailed football team that fights hard and never quits," Sims said on Tuesday.
But bring up last week's MEAC preseason poll that predicted the Wildcats to finish second, and the head coach wants nothing to do with it.
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He'll talk about the starting quarterback battle between Larry Brihm and redshirt freshman Akevious Williams.
He'll go over the playmakers to watch on defense, like linebacker Trenton Bridges and lineman Todney Evans.
He'll even talk about his expectations for the season, even though the first game is still a month away.
"I want to see a disciplined, detailed football team that fights hard and never quits," Sims said on Tuesday.
But bring up last week's MEAC preseason poll that predicted the Wildcats to finish second, and the head coach wants nothing to do with it.
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What to watch for: Jackson State training camp
JACKSON, Mississippi -- A new coach was hired, another recruiting class was signed, spring ball finished months ago and summer conditioning is done.
Another offseason is in the books at Jackson State. With training camp kicking off on Tuesday, the focus is on actual football now.
Here's are some things to watch for as the Tigers, who are coming off a 3-8 season, progress through training camp this next month.
A kicker to count on
Good, reliable kickers aren’t the easiest to come by in the SWAC. Jackson State had a good one last season with Ryan Deising, who connected on 16 of his 21 field goal attempts and made 24 of his 28 extra points.
Deising was a first-team All-SWAC selection, but his eligibility has been exhausted, so it’s up to the Tigers to find a suitable replacement.
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Another offseason is in the books at Jackson State. With training camp kicking off on Tuesday, the focus is on actual football now.
Here's are some things to watch for as the Tigers, who are coming off a 3-8 season, progress through training camp this next month.
A kicker to count on
Good, reliable kickers aren’t the easiest to come by in the SWAC. Jackson State had a good one last season with Ryan Deising, who connected on 16 of his 21 field goal attempts and made 24 of his 28 extra points.
Deising was a first-team All-SWAC selection, but his eligibility has been exhausted, so it’s up to the Tigers to find a suitable replacement.
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FAMU Rattlers report to fall camp Wednesday
TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Florida A&M’s football team is looking to rebound after one of the worst seasons in program history. The Rattlers went 1-10 last season. It was the first time FAMU’s football program ever finished a season with 10 losses and first time since 1943 the Rattlers finished the year with just one win.
The Rattlers report for fall camp today, and the team’s first outdoor activities will be on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. There are plenty of questions surrounding the Rattlers this season, but a influx of JUCO talent and some solid recruits can help turn things around at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
FAMU opens the season at Miami on Sept. 3. The Rattlers play four home games this year and two neutral-site games. For the first time since 1996, the Rattlers will play Tuskegee in the new 5th Quarter Classic at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
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The Rattlers report for fall camp today, and the team’s first outdoor activities will be on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. There are plenty of questions surrounding the Rattlers this season, but a influx of JUCO talent and some solid recruits can help turn things around at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
FAMU opens the season at Miami on Sept. 3. The Rattlers play four home games this year and two neutral-site games. For the first time since 1996, the Rattlers will play Tuskegee in the new 5th Quarter Classic at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
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Southern Jaguars open camp focused on the future
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- The Southern University football team reports to camp Wednesday exactly 248 days since the Jaguars walked off the field at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome following a 34-23 loss to Grambling State.
The loss put to rest arguably one of the most frustrating seasons since coach Dawson Odums took over the team in 2013 with Southern winning consecutive games just once all year.
Since then, there’s been little relief from the memory.
Odums said he doesn't yet know what this team is capable of after spending another spring under the thumb of NCAA sanctions due to insufficient Academic Progress Rates
But the past is the past and Odums and the Jaguars are ready to start focusing on the future.
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The loss put to rest arguably one of the most frustrating seasons since coach Dawson Odums took over the team in 2013 with Southern winning consecutive games just once all year.
Since then, there’s been little relief from the memory.
Odums said he doesn't yet know what this team is capable of after spending another spring under the thumb of NCAA sanctions due to insufficient Academic Progress Rates
But the past is the past and Odums and the Jaguars are ready to start focusing on the future.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2016
In year two under Latrell Scott, Norfolk State looks to take big step forward
NORFOLK, Virginia — As with every time a new coach arrives, there was an adjustment period. A different staff brings a different philosophy, and cohesion doesn’t come overnight.
But when preseason practice begins Friday, Norfolk State will be in year two of the Latrell Scott Era. The Spartans will have a returning quarterback for the first time since 2011, nine starters back from a defense that was solid by the end of the season and a positive outlook.
“Of course a MEAC championship,” quarterback Greg Hankerson Jr. said of the team’s expectations. “We’ve been working extremely hard, and I can see the progression through all the players.
“Everybody’s been competing against each other, with each other, pushing each other to be better. I feel this season will be good for us.”
Scott isn’t predicting a berth in the Celebration Bowl, which goes to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion, but he clearly expects better than the 4-7 record NSU had in 2015.
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But when preseason practice begins Friday, Norfolk State will be in year two of the Latrell Scott Era. The Spartans will have a returning quarterback for the first time since 2011, nine starters back from a defense that was solid by the end of the season and a positive outlook.
“Of course a MEAC championship,” quarterback Greg Hankerson Jr. said of the team’s expectations. “We’ve been working extremely hard, and I can see the progression through all the players.
“Everybody’s been competing against each other, with each other, pushing each other to be better. I feel this season will be good for us.”
Scott isn’t predicting a berth in the Celebration Bowl, which goes to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion, but he clearly expects better than the 4-7 record NSU had in 2015.
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