Maryland Bill would mandate Morgan State, Towson football match-ups with the Terps

Maryland Delegate Jay "Sky" Walker has introduced legislation that would require the University of Maryland to play the Tigers (Towson) and Bears (Morgan State) once every four years in a "money" football game. Terps, Tigers and Bears! Oh, my!

Bill would mandate Towson, Morgan State football match-ups‎

The University of Maryland Terrapin football team is scheduled to play Morgan State this fall (Sept. 11, 2010) and Towson in 2011. But if a state legislator has his way, there might be rematches — a lot of them. Del. Jay "Sky" Walker (D-Prince George’s) has introduced a bill requiring the Terps to play either Morgan State or Towson once every four years, arguing it would help fund the two smaller schools’ football programs. But university officials are opposing the bill, saying it would strip the Athletics Department of flexibility in scheduling and force it to subsidize the smaller programs.

“The university should be making its decisions on scheduling football, not the legislature,” university lobbyist Ross Stern said. “This really is stepping on the university’s autonomy.” The Terps are generally regarded as the most prestigious football program in the state, but Walker said the state’s two Football Championship Series (formerly called Division 1-AA) teams would benefit financially and otherwise from playing their in-state ACC counterpart. Instead of playing out-of-state FCS schools, he said, the Terps should play the Tigers or the Bears.

“It’s definitely about keeping money in the state of Maryland,” said Walker, a former NFL quarterback who also works as a college football commentator for ESPN. “In the past two years, Maryland has played James Madison and Delaware, which are both FCS schools. We have two FCS schools right here in Maryland. “Now we can have these schools play all the time, not just once in a lifetime,” added Walker, who starred for Howard University before playing for the New England Patriots, Barcelona Dragons and Minnesota Vikings as a professional in the 1990s.

House bill would require more in-state matchups

State Del. Jay Walker, an ESPN college football commentator and former NFL player, has introduced House Bill 482, the Maryland Football Act, which would require the University of Maryland, a Football Bowl Subdivision school, to play at least one game every four years against Morgan State or Towson, two Football Championship Subdivision schools. Walker said he was inspired to create the bill when he saw Maryland schedule FCS team James Madison instead of one of the state schools.

"The football commentator in me understands football," Walker said. "The legislator in me sees a way to help fund the football programs at our FCS schools properly. We've got one flagship program, Maryland, and two FCS teams, Towson and Morgan State. When you see Maryland play James Madison, you say: 'Wait - we have Towson and Morgan State. They could do so much for their programs with the proceeds from that game.' "And Morgan and Towson should have the ability to play Maryland more than once in a lifetime. We want to see it happen on a more frequent basis."

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Note to Fans: In the past, Maryland has scheduled games with Football Championship Subdivision (formerly 1-AA) Colonial Athletic Conference (CAA) members James Madison, William and Mary and Villanova. Towson is also a member of the CAA and is scheduled to open the 2010 season at Indiana (money game). The Tigers recently have played money games at Northwestern (2009) and Navy (2008). Morgan State (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) has played money games at Akron (2009), Rutgers (2008) and San Jose State (2004). Both are experienced at taking a butt kicking and picking up a $100,000 to $350,000 check from the home team. If Maryland does not want to play Tigers and Bears --the 1-AA Howard Bison (MEAC) are less than 15 miles away from Byrd Stadium and does not recruit the same type student/athletes as Maryland. Howard standards are higher on the academics.

No excuse for the Terps not playing two local teams twice in a decade which are located within a 50 mile radius of College Park. "Sky" Walker is right--keep some of the money in Maryland and give the local teams an opportunity to knock off the Terrapins. We expect House Bill 482 to get some traction with the push from state delegates from Towson and Morgan. All three are state-supported and funded schools. Terps, Tigers and Bears! Oh my!

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Texas Southern Signs 29 Players for the 2010 Season

Texas Southern Signs 29 Players for the 2010 Season

The Texas Southern Tigers football team finished the 2009 with the second best record for the school this decade. The Tigers finished the season 6-5 overall and 5-2 in conference…both records were only matched by the TSU’s 2000 season. Nearly all of the 2009 team will return in 2010, which means competition will be tough and this season’s signees will have an opportunity to learn and grow.

“Our 2010 class will have the best of both worlds. They won’t be pressured to make an impact right away, but they also have an opportunity to fight for a spot in the rotation,” said head coach Johnnie Cole. Coach Cole focused on two areas main areas in this class…quarterback and defensive line. “We have our senior quarterback Arvell Nelson returning and he will be the leader for the guys coming in. We brought in three capable young quarterbacks as we look toward the future of this program,” Cole said.

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Texas Southern University Tigers Football 2010 Recruits

NAME HT WT POS HOMETOWN SCHOOL
Le'Tevin Wilcox 6'0" 200 FB/LB Bay City, TX Bay City HS
JohnHolt III 6'4" 315 OL Tallahassee, FL Leon HS
Leonard Moon 6'0" 170 DB Houston, TX Lamar HS
Andre Kelly 6'1" 175 QB Houston, TX Chavez HS
Darveon Trahan 6'4" 200 QB Houston, TX Jack Yates HS
Rudy Johnson 6'1" 185 QB Chula Vista, CA Horizon HS
Tim Turner 6'3" 190 WR Houston, TX Madison HS
Andre Coleman 5'11" 180 WR Houston, TX Madison HS
Jacolby Joseph 6'0" 180 WR Houston, TX Westfield HS
Trevion Porter 6'0" 170 DB Houston, TX Reagan HS
Cory Williams 6'3" 215 LB Converse,TX Converse Judson HS
Donovan Roberts 6'5" 220 WR Missouri City, TX Willowridge HS
Micah Tillotson 6'0" 170 WR Pearland, TX Pearland Dawson HS
Jerome Thomas 6'2" 200 DB Miami, FL. Northwestern HS
Byron Blake 6'2" 200 DB Belle Glade, FL Belle Glade Central HS
Johnathan Craig 6'1" 210 ATH San Antonio, TX SA MacArthur HS
Tim Benford 6'5" 240 DL Houston, TX Jersey Village HS
Broderick Simpson 6'1" 295 DL Duluth, GA Duluth HS
Robert Lee 6'1" 195 DB Reedly, CA Central East HS
Lagrone Shields 6'3" 270 DL Memphis, TN Ridgeway HS
David Rue 6'6" 250 TE New Orleans, LA Richwood HS
Mario Goins 6'1" 185 DB Copperas Cove, TX Copperas Cove HS
Cedric Everson 6'2" 185 DB Detroit, MI Martin Luther King HS
Porter Hill 6'5" 300 DL Long Beach, CA Compton HS
Michael Edwards 5'11" 190 DB Cleveland, OH Glenville HS
Deandre Savage 6'3" 295 DL Flint, MI. Southwestern HS
Dechon Daniels 6'0" 225 RB Miami, FL Southridge HS
Markee Drummer 6’4” 230 DL West Palm Beach, FL Cardinal Newmann HS
Cohren Alexander 6’3” 315 OL Houston, TX Westfield HS

2010 Signees: 29
Offense 13 (QB 3, FB 1, RB 1, TE 1, WR 5, OL 2)
Defense 16 (DB 8, LB 1, ATH 1, DL 6)
By State: Texas 15, Florida 5, Ohio 1, California 3, Georgia 1,
Tennessee 1, Louisiana 1, Michigan 2
Author: Rodney Bush, Sports Information Director

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Signing Tidewater recruits is a big step for North Carolina Central football program

Rison Signing Tidewater recruits is a big step ...

DURHAM, N.C. - The needs were few for N.C. Central, but the haul of players signed on Wednesday exceeded the expectations of Coach Mose Rison. "We're upgrading at every position," Rison said. "We're recruiting Division I kids now. We need to recruit those types of players because we're playing against those types of players." With NCCU's move to the MEAC, Rison was able to open a recruiting front in the Tidewater area of Virginia by signing two players.

"For us to break into the Tidewater are was big," Rison said. "It's a tremendous accomplishment. The area has such a rich tradition of producing football players. Going into the MEAC helped make us attactive." The Eagles only have to replace five departed seniors from the 2009 squad that posted a 4-7 record. The recruiting class Rison is bringing in consists of 14 players. Most of the newcomers were recruited for offense, including three linemen, three receivers, two tailbacks and a fullback.



NCCU ANNOUNCES 15 AMONG 2010 FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS

1. Dennis Alleyne, WR, 6-3, 180, Winston-Salem, N.C., Parkland H.S. - Selected All-Conference. Recorded 48 catches for 872 yards in 2009. Lettered in three sports (football, basketball, track).
2. Ty Brown, FS, 6-3, 215, Claremont, N.C., Newton-Conover H.S. - Selected Associated Press First-Team All-State, First-Team All-Western Region and All-Conference. Collected 83 tackles, eight interceptions (2 returned for touchdowns), seven pass break-ups and three forced fumbles.
3. Dajuan Calloway, OL, 6-4, 320, Cleveland, Ohio, Glenville H.S. - Named 2009 Associated Press Northeast Lakes All-District First Team. Three-year starter. As a senior, graded out at 86 percent blocking efficiency with 12 pancake blocks.
4. Andre Clarke, RB, 5-10, 220, Mauldin, S.C., Mauldin H.S. - Chosen 4A All-State, All-Region, All-County. All-time leading rusher at Mauldin High School. As a senior, ran for 1,685 yards and 23 touchdowns, averaging 8.9 yards per carry. Team posted a 10-3 record.
5. Ryker Goodell, LB, 6-1, 220, Woodstock, Ga., Etowah H.S. - Selected as the 2009 Cherokee County co-Defensive Player of the Year. Amassed 101 tackles with six sacks as a senior.
6. Shaun Millien, OL, 6-8, 350, Roslindale, Mass., Dean College, Catholic Memorial H.S. - Transfer from Dean College in Franklin, Mass. Two-year starter at Dean, where team won back-to-back conference championships. Selected All-Northeast Conference. All-Conference honoree at Catholic Memorial High School. Starter on both sides of the ball.
7. Darren Moore, OL, 6-5, 315, Fayetteville, N.C., Westover H.S. - Selected to 2009 Mid-Southeastern 4A All-Conference Team. Also lettered in track & field.
8. Fred Ominde, DB, 6-0, 180, Rochester, Minn., Rochester Community & Technical College, Bloomington Kennedy H.S. - Selected All-Division and All-Conference (Minnesota College Athletic Conference) Second Team. As a sophomore in 2009, recorded 47 tackles (37 solo) with 13 pass break-ups, two interceptions, two sacks and two forced fumbles. As a freshman in 2008, collected 36 tackles (27 solo) with 12 pass break-ups, five interceptions and a sack. Named 2008 All-MCAC Honorable Mention.
9. Rasheen Person, LB, 6-3, 250, Newport News, Va., Heritage H.S. - As a senior, topped team with 94 tackles, including 12 hits for a loss with eight sacks, along with two interceptions. Scored three touchdowns and five 2-point conversions as a short-yardage back.
10. Demontray Ryland, LB, 6-1, 230, Portsmouth, Va., Norcom H.S. - Two-time First-Team All-Tidewater and All-District selection. Named 2008 Eastern District Defensive Player of the Year. 2009 All-Region honoree.
11. Duval Smith, RB, 5-10, 185, Roswell, Ga., Roswell H.S. - Rushed for 1,119 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior, averaging 7.0 yards per carry.
12. Shavarez Smith, WR, 6-2, 180, McDonough, Ga., Henry County H.S. - Named 2009 Associated Press All-State Honorable Mention, First-Team All-Region, First-Team All-County, Henry County Player of the Year. Selected to the North/South All-Star Game. Collected 32 receptions for 834 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 26 yards per catch.
13. Jordan Toomer, FB, 6-2, 235, Gastonia, N.C., Ashbrook H.S. - Selected 2009 All-Big South 3A Conference Team. Averaged more than four yards per carry.
14. Chase Tripp, DL, 6-2, 245, Chocowinity, N.C., Winston-Salem State University, Washington H.S. - Transfer from Winston-Salem State University. Played in six games for WSSU in 2009, recording five tackles and a pass break-up as a freshman. Two-time All-Area First Team pick as a defensive end at Washington High School. Topped team in total tackles, tackles for loss and sacks.
15. Lamar Whidbee, WR, 6-3, 180, Hertford, N.C., Winston-Salem State University, Perquimans County H.S. - Transfer from Winston-Salem State University. Started in all 11 games for WSSU in 2009 as a redshirt freshman. Caught 16 passes for 208 yards on the season. Earned All-Conference and All-Region honors in both junior and senior seasons (2006, 2007) as a wide receiver at Perquimans County High School. Three-sport athlete (football, basketball, track) in high school.

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Norfolk State goes for the beef; 16 players signed

Norfolk State signs 16, expects more

NORFOLK, Va. -- Norfolk State football coach Pete Adrian announced Wednesday the signing of 16 players to national letters of intent to play for the Spartans beginning next fall. The list released Wednesday consists of 14 high school signees and two junior-college recruits. The Spartans bulked up with the signing of eight linemen, five who project as offensive linemen and three as defensive linemen. NSU also signed three wide receivers, three defensive backs, one linebacker and one junior college quarterback.

"We're extremely excited about this class," Adrian said. "Especially being able to bring in eight linemen…it's not easy to get that many in one class, especially with the size and talent level of this group. That lays a good foundation for the program's future. We also signed some very athletic skill people and we got some much-needed experience at the quarterback and receiver positions with the junior college recruits." Following is a player-by-player breakdown of the class, with statistics, honors and Adrian's quotes on each. Adrian also said that he anticipates a couple of additional signees in the coming days.

Adrian Announces 16-Member Football Signing Class


















1. Tremondae Branch, DL, 6-1, 290, Flint, Mich./Carman Ainsworth HS. Notes: A first-team All-Big 9 selection…also selected to the all-state Division 2 team, the second-largest in Michigan. Adrian says: “Branche is a real physical player with good quickness off the ball. We’ll look at him as a nose guard, but he is also capable of playing tackle for us.”

2. Dionte Edwards, WR/KR, 5-8, 170, Norfolk, Va./Booker T. Washington HS. Notes: First-team All-Eastern District at receiver and second team as a utility player…tallied 1,400 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns in seven games before suffering an injury…scored five TDs in one game. Adrian says: “Dionte has good speed and quickness not only as a receiver, but we’ll also give him the chance early to earn a spot in our return game.”

3. Montel Gamble, WR, 6-2, 190, Tarpon Springs, Fla./West Hills (Ca.) CC. Notes: First-team All-Northern California Football Association pick...had 26 receptions for 412 yards and three touchdowns…first-team All-Suncoast and honorable mention all-state class 4A pick as a senior at Tarpon Springs HS. Adrian says: “Gamble is a tall receiver who catches the ball across the middle. He has great hands, deceptive speed, and really attacks the football.”

4. Matthew Grant, DL, 6-4, 250, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Boyd Anderson HS. Notes: Played defensive end and tackle for Boyd Anderson…also saw some time on offense at tight end…helped Boyd Anderson reach the state Class 5A regional semifinals. Adrian says: “Grant is a very quick defensive tackle who has only played ball for a couple of years. He has a great first step and fits into our scheme well.”

5. Darrin Marrow, DB, 6-1, 190, Virginia Beach, Va./Cox HS. Notes: Recorded 30 tackles, six pass deflections, two interceptions and two forced fumbles as a senior…started three games at free safety and eight at corner…had four interceptions as a junior, when he helped Cox reach the playoffs for the first time in its 48-year history…also helped the Falcons make the playoffs his senior year…100-meter runner on the track team. Adrian says: “Darrin is a great high school athlete. We’re looking at him as a safety, but he can also play corner and possibly even receiver.”

6. Justin Myler, OL, 6-5, 270, Woodbridge, Va./Freedom HS. Notes: A two-way starter on the lines for Freedom HS…also a standout basketball player. Adrian says: “We think Justin will be a very good offensive tackle for us. He’s very athletic with good feet and long arms.”

7. Devonte Norman, LB, 6-0, 215, Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown HS. Notes: First-team All-Beach District and second-team All-Tidewater and All-Eastern Region…tallied 110 tackles and 18 sacks as a senior. Adrian says: “Devonte is in the same mold as (current All-MEAC Spartan) Anthony Taylor. He’s a very smart player, does a great job off the edge in the blitz game, and is very tough with a great motor.”

8. Charlie Ricks, WR, 5-11, 170, Chesapeake, Va./Oscar Smith HS. Notes: Led the Tidewater area with 59 catches for 996 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior…intercepted eight passes as a defensive back…first-team All-Southeastern District and All-Eastern Region at both positions…first-team All-Tidewater defensive back…named to the VHSCA all-state second team on offense…helped Oscar Smith finish 13-1, winning the district and Eastern Region Division 6 championships before losing in the state final. Adrian says: “Charlie is one of those guys who could score any time he touches the ball. He could get into our rotation as a freshman because he is a potential game-breaker.”

9. Edwin “E.J.” Rogers, OL, 6-4, 320, Alexandria, Va./Edison HS. Notes: First-team All-National District and honorable mention All-Northern Region offensive lineman…helped team to a 7-4 mark and a berth in the Northern Region playoffs…blocked for unit which ran for over 2,000 yards and averaged 330 total yards per game…all-academic team member...named team’s top offensive lineman. Adrian says: “E.J. is a big, physical guard who is light on his feet as a big man. We’re expecting big things from him.”

10. Ali Scott, OL, 6-4, 330, Portsmouth, Va./Churchland HS. Notes: First-team All-Eastern District on both sides of the line…second-team All-Tidewater as an offensive lineman…named team MVP…also plays basketball for Churchland. Adrian says: “Much like Rogers, Scott is an athletic player who should be a fine college guard. He comes off the ball like a truck.”

11. Dionte Sullivan, DB, 5-10, 170, O’Fallon, Ill./O’Fallon HS. Notes: A first-team all-conference and all-area selection as a junior and senior… tallied 55 tackles, five interceptions and 16 pass deflections as a senior…also played receiver, catching 28 passes for 465 yards and four touchdowns...also a standout track athlete for O'Fallon. Adrian says: “Sullivan is a great man-to-man cover guy. Though he isn’t really big, he is a physical football player and runs a 4.4 in the 40.”

12. Nick Taylor, DB, 5-9, 175, Richmond, Va./Varina HS. Notes: A first-team all-district and second-team All-Metro and 2nd team All-Central Region pick as a senior…started 44 games in his career for Varina, one of the top teams in the state…four-time all-district and academic all-district selection. Adrian says: “Nick is a great athlete, a heck of a defensive back who hits well. He started every game since his freshman season at Varina, which says a lot.”

13. Chris Walley, QB, 6-2, 190, Tallahassee, Fla./Joliet JC (Ill.) Notes: Passed for a school-record 2,656 yards and 18 touchdowns as a sophomore at Joliet…named to the all-conference and all-region second teams…was a first-team All-State 1A-1B player as a senior at North Florida Christian School in Tallahassee…enrolled at NSU in January of 2010 and has two years of eligibility remaining. Adrian says: “Chris is a veteran quarterback who makes good decisions on film. He is a drop-back passer but can also run the football.”

14. Nico Washington, DL, 6-4, 300, Waldorf, Md./North Point HS. Notes: First team All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference at both OL and DL…first-team all-county and second-team All-Met by the Washington Post at OL…honorable mention Big School All-State team selection at DL. Adrian says: “Nico can really run for a player his size. He has a lot of ability and could get into our rotation as a freshman.”

15. DeAnte Williams, OL, 6-3, 250, Hyattsville, Md./St. Johns College HS. Notes: Honorable mention all-conference selection…two-way starter on both sides of the line.
Adrian says: “We’ll look at DeAnte as a center because he has good movement for that position. He needs to get a little bigger, but he should develop into a very good player.”

16. Julius Wormley, OL, 6-5, 285, Yorktown, Va./Tabb HS. Notes: A first-team All-Bay Rivers and second-team All-Region I selection on defense...had 39 tackles and six tackles for loss despite missing a game due to injury…started on both sides of the line for the Tigers…helped pave the way for Tabb to average 370 total yards of offense per game. Adrian says: “Julius can play offense or defense, but he is just what we’re looking for in an offensive tackle. He moves very well and is an extremely tough kid.”


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South Carolina State gets more powerful; Signs 22 new All-Stars

Midlands talent boosts S.C. State

South Carolina State's back-to-back MEAC championships and appearances in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs have not gone unnoticed by recruits. The Bulldogs landed a class of 22 players Wednesday, highlighted by a dozen instate players. "We're getting a different kind of reception from people in general, both instate and in neighboring states," S.C. State coach Buddy Pough said. C.J. Wilson, a Shrine Bowl offensive tackle from Richland Northeast High, was more than happy to sign with the Bulldogs. "I was looking for the best school that fit me," the 6-foot-4, 270-pound Wilson said. "I've been to Orangeburg, and there's something about that place that kept me coming back."

A large part of the appeal was consecutive 10-win seasons, which both ended with tough first-round losses to perennial FCS power Appalachian State on the road, as well as a black college national championship this past season. Curtis Hill, a 6-1, 287-pound defensive tackle from Blythewood High, wants to take the Bulldogs even higher. "I would love to go there and play Appalachian State again, beat them and possibly go to the (FCS) national championship game," said Hill, who had an offer from Big 10 power Wisconsin earlier in the process. Coach Buddy Pough was thrilled to get both players.

SC State Signs 22 Football Prospects

S.C. State head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough said the Bulldogs meet all of its needs with the 2010 Class.

ORANGEBURG, SC – South Carolina State, on Wednesday, announced the signing of twenty-two prospects to national letters. Twelve of the Bulldog signees are from the Palmetto State, seven are from Georgia, two from North Carolina and one from Maryland. Three are from schools not far from the SC State campus. The 2010 Class, which features three Shrine Bowl and North-South All Star Game participants each, includes five wide receivers and defensive linemen each, four defensive backs, three offensive linemen, two prospects designated as athlete, and one running back, quarterback and linebacker each.

Coach Buddy and his staff were seeking help at defensive line, wide receiver and defensive back and it appears they met their goals for the most part. We had three areas (WR, DB, DL) that we concentrated our efforts on,” said Pough who begins his ninth season at the helm. “You are never certain about things, however, we think we addressed our needs. In this group, we have some outstanding personnel, some good people with strong credentials and several who are highly rated,” Pough continued. “Sometimes it takes some players a little longer than others to play well at this (collegiate) level, but I expect a few of these guys to come in and really fill some of the voids we have.

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2010 S.C. State Bulldogs Signed Recruits
1. Antuawn Blue WR 5-10 175 Dillon, S.C. Shrine Bowl
2. AJ Brown DL 6-5 380 Rockmart H.S., Rockmart, GA, Rivals 2 Star
3. Charles Brown RB 5-11 200 St. John’s College H.S., Capitol Hgts., MD 1,816yds, 24 TDs
4. Darius Drummond DB 6-0 170 Asheville H.S., Asheville, NC All-State
5. Santez Emory ATH 6-1 175 Heard County H.S., Franklin, GA All-State
6. Terrell Fitts LB 6-1 230 Glenn Hills H.S. Augusta, GA Georgia All-Star Game
7. Dtwane Fulmer WR 6-2 200 Hunter-Kinard-Tyler H.S., Springfield, SC All-State
8. Kendrick Frazier DL 6-3 250 Denmark-Olar H.S., Denmark, SC, North-South Game
9. Curtis Hill DL 6-2275 Blythewood H.S., Columbia, SC Rivals 3 Star
10. Matt Jackson DL 6-2 240 Camden CountyH.S., Kingsland, GA, Georgia State Champ
11. Schawn Jamison WR 6-1 175 Hunter-Kinard-Tyler H.S., Salley, SC All-State
12. Tyler McDonald WR 6-1 185 Stratford High/Fork Union H.S., Summerville, SC, North-South Game
13. Xavier McFadden DB 5-11 165 Rock Hill H.S., Rock Hill, SC, Shrine Bowl
14. Denzel Myers DB 5-11 180 North Charleston H.S., N. Charleston, SC North-South Game
15. Brandon Miller ATH 6-0 170 Manning H.S., Manning, SC, 2,000yds, 30TDs
16. Steven Murphy DB 6-1 180 Camden County H.S., St. Mary’s, GA, Georgia State Champ
17. Marquis Parks DL 6-3 260 Lincoln County H.S., Lincolnton, GA All-State
18. Dennis Rowe WR 6-3 190 Keenan H.S., Columbia, SC 42 Receptions, 1123 yds, 14TD
19. Jarrad Quarles OL 6-1 330 Richmond Academy, Augusta, GA All-Region
20. TeDarrius Wiley QB 6-2 185 Richmond County H.S., Rockingham, NC, NC State Champions
21. Cephas “CJ” Wilson OL 6-3 275 Richland Northeast H.S. Columbia, SC Shrine Bowl
22. Domanic Wilson OL 6-3 260 Lake City H.S., Scranton, SC 3-Yr. Starter

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3-Star LB Turice King is signed in Class of 16 for Jackson State

Tigers, who zeroed in on 19, bring home 16

Being successful in 16 of 19 attempts in any realm is a pretty good percentage. If National Signing Day were a baseball game, Jackson State would be hitting .842. Let's just say the coaching staff will take that any day and twice on Sundays. Jackson State offered 19 scholarships Wednesday and received 16 signed national letters of intent. That doesn't include two players coach Rick Comegy hopes to sign in the next few days, and the 19 offers do not include SMU transfer B.J. Lee and Minnesota transfer Tim Dandridge, who are already enrolled. "I knew we didn't send out an over-abundance of scholarships," Comegy said. "I was hoping we didn't make a mistake by sending out so few, and it worked. The ones we went after we nailed down. "That process worked today ... so we didn't over-scholarship, but we didn't under-scholarship."

Jackson State football signs 16 to National Letters of Intent ...

JACKSON, Miss. - The Jackson State University football team has officially signed 16 football players to National Letters of Intnet Wednesday. Below is a complete list of the newest members of the JSU football program:

Offensive Guard Jonathan Smith (6-2, 290), Pensacola HS (FL): An undersized lineman that relies on quickness to get to linebackers... was a major factor in the offensive success that Pensacola had.

Linebacker Connor Thompson (6-1, 230) New Mexico Militay Inst (JUCO): Recorded 55 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and a sack as a sophomore in 2009 ... was second on the team with 44 tackles and three tackles for loss as a freshman in 2008.

Linebacker Carlos Williams (5-11, 235), American Heritage HS (FL), from Vicksburg, MS: Helped his Heritage team to a 9-3 record during his senior season.

Running Back Rakeem Sims (5-10, 225), Richton HS (MS): Named to the 2009 2009 WDAM/Hair World of Laurel All-Area Football Team as a fullback... has a 32 inch vertical jump... was also a basketball standout for Richton.

Linebacker Turice King (6-2, 230), Yazoo City HS (MS): Rated a three star recruit by Rivals.com, had a strong showing at the Mississippi -Alabama All-Star Classic where he led the Mississippi squad in tackles... rated as the nation No. 25 inside linebacker coming into his senior season... three star prospect by ESPN... he has the size and playing speed for the inside linebacker position at the major level of competition. He is an active, productive player vs. both the run and pass... recorded 111 tackles, three fumbles recovered and two sacks as a senior... finished his junior season with 111 tackles and seven sacks... can bench press 315-pounds, squat 500 and has a 32-inch vertical jump.

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JSU Tigers 2010 Football Signees
Offensive Guard Jonathan Smith (6-2, 290), Pensacola HS (FL)
Linebacker Connor Thompson (6-1, 230) New Mexico Militay Inst (JUCO)
Linebacker Carlos Williams (5-11, 235), American Heritage HS (FL), from Vicksburg, MS
Running Back Rakeem Sims (5-10, 225), Richton HS (MS)
Linebacker Turice King (6-2, 230), Yazoo City HS (MS)
Linebacker Ariane McCree (6-1, 220), Chester High School (SC)
Defensive End Kadeem Taylor (6-4, 270) Carroll HS (LA)
Quarterback Te'Shon Burton (6-3, 190) Leuzinger HS (CA
Tight End/Offensive Line Jordan Arthur (6-4, 260), Carroll HS (LA)
Quarterback Tevin Chapman (5-11, 180), Hattiesburg HS (MS)
Quarterback Torrey Harkness (5-11, 175) Los Angeles Southwest College (CA)
Quarterback Mark Thigpen (6-3, 200), Callaway HS (MS)
Wide Receiver Williams Golston (6-2, 185), Murphy HS (AL)
Tight End Renty Rollins (6-3, 245), Scottsdale CC
Running Back Tommy Gooden (5-11, 205) Douglas HS (GA)

Southern University to kick off 2010 football season in Orlando

SU to kick off 2010 football season in Orlando

Stump Mitchell’s new office overlooks the playing field at A.W. Mumford Stadium, but his first game as Southern’s new football coach won’t happen there. It’ll be 798 miles away. Mitchell and the Jaguars will kick off their season at Orlando, Fla., in the MEAC-SWAC Challenge — the first of six games on the road in 2010, according to the schedule released by the university Thursday. Athletic Director Greg LaFleur confirmed that Southern had been tabbed as the SWAC’s representative for months. The MEAC hasn’t officially settled on its participant, though LaFleur expects the announcement will come by the end of this month. Attempts to reach Patricia Porter, media relations director for the MEAC, were unsuccessful.

SOUTHERN RELEASES 2010 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

BATON ROUGE, La. - Nine Southwestern Athletic conference games, six games inside the state and the first meeting with Arkansas-Monticello highlight Southern's 2010 football schedule, which all adds up to what should be another exciting year of Southern Jaguar Football.

Southern will open the 2010 season in the sixth annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Florida on September 4th. The SWAC earned its first and only MEAC/SWAC Challenge trophy in 2007 when the Southern Jags defeated Florida A&M, 33-27. SU will return home the following week to face the Boll Weevils of Arkansas-Monticello for the first time on September 11th. After the Jags first open week, Southern will then hit the road for Huntsville, Alabama to take on Alabama A&M on September 25th. The Bulldogs are back on the SU Jags schedule after a two-year hiatus.

Southern University 2010 Football Schedule

Sept. 4 SWAC/MEAC Challenge Orlando, Fla. TBA
Sept. 11 Arkansas-Monticello Baton Rouge 6 p.m.
Sept. 25 at Alabama A&M Huntsville, Ala. TBA
Oct. 2 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Baton Rouge 6 p.m.
Oct. 9 Mississippi Valley St. Baton Rouge 6 p.m.
Oct. 16 at Jackson State Jackson, Miss. TBA
Oct. 23 at Prairie View Houston TBA
Oct. 30 at Alcorn St. Lorman, Miss. TBA
Nov. 6 Texas Southern Baton Rouge 6 p.m.
Nov. 13 Alabama St. Baton Rouge 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 27 x-Grambling St. New Orleans 1 p.m.
Dec. 11 SWAC Championship Birmingham, Ala. TBA

x-Bayou Classic
Note: game times are subject to change

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NOTE TO FANS: Here are some facts to limit Jaguar speculations on the MEAC opponent for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge...

• Florida A&M opens its season on Thursday, Sept. 2 at the University of Miami (Sun Life Stadium) in a $600,000 money game. As much as Rattlers fans would love to steamroll the Jaguars, don't expect the Rattlers to walk away from the big money Miami is offering nor break its pact with Bethune-Cookman. Both agreed in principle to not complete against its own Florida Classic in Orlando's Citrus Bowl, the site of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. Although attendance fell in 2009, the FAMU vs. Bethune-Cookman, Florida Classic was the highest attended HBCU game of the season with 59,418. Last year Challenge with Grambling State vs. South Carolina State drew only 21,367 to the same Citrus Bowl.
• 2-Time MEAC Champions South Carolina State Bulldogs are scheduled to play a money game with ACC Champions -Georgia Tech on Sept. 4 at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta. The payout for the Bulldogs is $400,000.
• The Hampton Pirates will open their season at Central Michigan on Sept. 2 in another much needed money game in a down economy.
• North Carolina A&T opens their season against arch-rival Winston-Salem State at Aggie Stadium on September 4. The question is will the Aggies forego a home date with a hated rival with a guaranteed 21,000+ Rams/Aggie fans--for a little ESPNU television time? Not likely with the higher costs for travel and lodging.
• Norfolk State is the best candidate for this game. The Spartans finished '09 in 3rd place at 7-4, behind S.C. State and FAMU. The others--Howard (2-9), Morgan State (6-5) and Delaware State (4-7) averaged less than 4,000 fans to home games last season. Delaware State is still in our doghouse for forfeiting a conference game with N.C. A&T last season, to play at Michigan on the same date. They are the very last team I would want representing the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. However, expect the ESPNU brass to select Morgan State--playing off the fact that Southern's new coach Stump Mitchell previously coached at Morgan State (1995-98). In Florida, who cares? Count this as just another Southern "home game" for the JaguarNation with 16,000 -20,000 in attendance to watch the Human Jukebox do their thing.
• Either way-- Norfolk State or Morgan State will steamroll the Jaguars! The Howard Bison are not ready for prime time, although we love the Howard "Showtime" band.

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Hampton Pirates Signs a Load of Football Talent

HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University football team, under the direction of second-year head coach Donovan Rose, welcomed in a new class of Pirates on Wednesday, National Signing Day. The Pirates signed eight transfers, as well as 12 other recruits. Four of Hampton’s recruits hail from the Hampton Roads area – including two athletes who went to high school in the city of Hampton. Five transfers are coming to Hampton from FBS (Formerly Div. I-A) schools, and the Pirates’ high school recruits have won a combined five state championships and six all-state honors.

“I feel really good about this class as it is my first full class as a head coach,” said Rose. “We are trying to get back where we once were here at Hampton and with these additions I feel that we can get there. It was not that long ago when Hampton won the MEAC and made it to the playoffs year after year and it is my task to get us back there and this is a major step in that direction.”

Hampton University Football Class of 2010 Signees

FBS Transfers
1. Jamal Lewis (Sr., OG, 6’4”, 310, Huntsville, Ala.): transfer from Middle Tennessee State; an All-Metro and All-State selection in high school.
2. Rafael Vazquez (Jr., OT, 6’6”, 320, Orlando, Fla.): transfer from Tulane University; All-District and All-County in high school.
3. Jeremiah Swartz (So., RB, 5’11”, 238, Orlando, Fla.): transfer from Iowa State University; rushed for 264 yards on 71 carries in 2009, averaging 3.7 yards per carry.
4. Marell Evans (Jr., LB, 6’3”, 230, Richmond, Va.): transfer from the University of Michigan; two-time All-State, Player of the Year in high school.
5. David Luckett (So., OC, 6’2”, 270, Waldorf, Md.): transfer from Winston-Salem State University; All-County, All-Conference and All-State in high school.
6. Nu’Keese Richardson (So., WR, 5’10”, 170): transfer from the University of Tennessee; caught eight passes for 102 yards and a touchdown in 2009 for the Volunteers – including three receptions for 54 yards and a score against Memphis.
7. Donte’ Davis (Sr., WR, 6’1”, 185, Chantilly, Va.): transfer from Syracuse University; caught 24 passes for 257 yards and a touchdown in 2009; named All-Big East as a freshman.
8. Lance Hawkins (R-Fr., DL, 6’2”, 315, Virginia Beach, Va.): All-state selection who redshirted as a walk-on for the Pirates.

High School Signees
9. Courtney Hunter (LB, 6’3”, 215, Middleton HS, Tampa, Fla.): Hillsborough County All-Star.
10. Andre Griffin (WR, 5’11”, 175, Phoebus HS, Hampton, Va.): played on three state championship teams, including the last two.
11. Leron Thomas (QB, 6’2”, 185, Belle Glades Central HS, Belle Glades, Fla.): All-State, All-County and All-Conference, 26-1 as a starter, threw for 70 career TDs and 6,791 yards.
12. John Dougherty (DE, 6’2”, 230, Milford Academy, Harrisburg, Pa.): All-State and All-Conference.
13. Greg Reese (TE, 6’6”, 220, Woodview Wilson HS, Camden, N.J.): All-Conference.
14. Delbert Tyler (LB, 5’11”, 225, Gateway HS, Pittsburgh, Pa.): All-Conference.
15. Norman Booker (OL, 6’2”, 265, Berkmar HS, Atlanta, Ga.): Preseason All-State selection.
16. John Rose (ATH, 5’10”, 190, Holy Cross HS, Jamaica, N.Y.): All-League CHSFL.
17. Rodrigo Hernandez (K, 6’1”, 155, Miami Springs HS, Miami Springs, Fla.): Second Team All-County.
18. Lorenzo Shinhoster (WR, 5’7”, 170, Miami Northwestern HS, Miami, Fla.): state champion as a sophomore, caught 33 passes for 655 yards and eight scores in 2009.
19. Robert Copeland (DL, 6’3”, 220, Bethel HS, Hampton, Va.): Second Team All-District, Second Team All-State.
20. Donte Dotson (ATH, 5’9”, 170, Deerfield HS, Deerfield, Fla.): named All-State, also set the 4x100-meter relay national track record.

Alabama State Signs a Solid 25 for Depth, Size and Speed

MONTGOMERY, AL. – The Alabama State University football program signed 25 players Wednesday to national letters-of-intent to play for the Hornets this fall. "This is always an exciting time of year," said ASU head coach Reggie Barlow. "We feel like we've signed a very solid class of players that will not only provide us depth but also produce some impact performers for our program. With this class, we were focused on adding some depth on both the offensive and defensive lines and we feel like we accomplished that goal. We also were looking to bring in some size at wide receiver and we did that too. Overall, I feel like the staff did a great job of finding players to fit our schemes and our needs."

The incoming 2010 class features 14 players on the offense and nine defensive players. In addition, all but one of the players in this year's class comes from the high school ranks. James McIver joins the Hornets after playing at the College of the Sequoias. ASU signed five wide receivers including a pair of players listed at 6-3 or taller. With the loss of three starting offensive linemen from the 2009 roster, the Hornets were also able to reload along the frontline signing five prospects in this class including four players listed at 300 pounds or more.

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ASU Hornets 2010 National Signing Day Class

1. Derrick Billups DT 6-2 310 Carrollton, Ala.
2. Jaron Bush DL 6-1 300 Mobile, Ala.
3. Andrew Dougherty WR 6-1 185 Blue Springs, Mo.
4. Cornelius Fenderson WR 6-3 175 Prattville, Ala.
5. Charston Gandy RB 6-2 195 Bay Minette, Ala.
6. Chris Gilzeane LB 6-0 230 Stone Mountain, Ga.
7. Chad Griffin TE 6-2 250 New Orleans, La.
8. Carlton Jones DE 6-3 230 Shreveport, La.
9. Julius Jones WR 6-4 190 Athens, Ala.
10. Charlie Long DE 6-0 230 Millbrook, Ala.
11. Jordan McFadden WR/PR 5-8 160 Gainesville, Fla.
12. James McIver OL 6-5 320 Atlanta, Ga.
13. Quendarius McKibbons RB 5-10 195 Jackson, Ga.
14. Trei Mitchell OL 6-3 300 Baton Rouge, La.
15. London Pitts IV CB 5-9 165 Montgomery, Ala.
16. Kenneth Preston OL 6-4 300 Villa Rica, Ga.
17. Demetric Price QB 6-3 195 Birmingham, Ala.
18. Jamarius Ragland LB 5-10 210 Englewood, Tenn.
19.Dominique Roberts WR 6-1 200 Ormond Beach, Fla.
20. Khalid Smith DB 6-0 185 Jacksonville, Fla.
21. Terrence Swift OL 6-5 315 Birmingham, Ala.
22. Kyle Tippins RB 6-1 200 Conyers, Ga.
23. Marcel Walden OL 6-3 290 Alcoa, Tenn.
24. Doral Willis DT 6-0 295 Pahokee, Fla.
25. Deion Woods QB 6-0 215 Memphis, Tenn.

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Bethune-Cookman recruits South Florida; Gets a few Bluechips

Bethune Cookman University head football coach Brian Jenkins signs highly regarded QB Tim Smith and safety Jabari Cargill, Fort Pierce Central to first recruiting class.

Fort Pierce Central High School athlete Tim Smith, who originally committed to Rutgers, signed to play quarterback at Bethune-Cookman, where his recruiter from Rutgers is now head coach, and teammate Jabari Cargill will join him as a defensive back. Smith said he felt good about Rutgers, but “things started to change” when wide receivers coach Brian Jenkins left for Bethune-Cookman. The relationship he had built with Jenkins was the biggest draw to Rutgers, and he liked what he saw when he visited Bethune-Cookman about two weeks ago.

“I just felt good about the environment, and the coaches there and everything about,” Smith said. At Rutgers, Smith was going to play receiver and some Wildcat quarterback, but at Bethune-Cookman he could play quarterback, which was his original position before a suspension at the beginning of the season changed his role to more of an athlete position. Smith said he didn’t care which position he played and was confident he would still be sought out despite the disciplinary issue. He had received offers from Iowa State, Purdue, South Florida, Tennessee and several other Division I schools.

Bethune-Cookman University Head Football Coach Brian Jenkins has been a busy man since being named new coach December 21. Along with Tim Smith, the Wildcats announced signing 20 student-athletes to attend B-CU and play football for the ‘Cats and Jenkins in the 2010 season. "This recruiting class will always be special because it was my first one," said Coach Jenkins. "We recruited players who were high in character and high in integrity and we didn't just recruit anybody. This is a special group we will bring to Bethune-Cookman University and I am excited with the signees. I am thankful to basically four coaches who were relentless and worked long hours and pulled off this recruiting class in a short amount of time."

Bethune-Cookman University National Signing Day Student/Athletes

Offense
1. Andrew Ferris OL/LS 6-2, 250 Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland HS)
2. Angelo Cabrera RB 5-8, 175 Dunnellon, Fla. (Dunnellon HS)
3. Anthony Jordan RB 6-1, 215 Atlanta, Georgia (North Atlanta HS)
4. Anthony Reagan OL 6-4, 340 Ocala, Fla. (West Port Ocala High)
5. Brett Kremer TE 6-2, 215 Daytona Beach, Fla. (Seabreeze HS)
6. Brian Dorsey OL 6-4, 355 Jacksonville, Fla. (Ribault HS)
7. David Blackwell QB 6-2, 225 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Iowa Western CC)
8. Javoris Johnson WR 5-10, 170 Tallahassee, Fla. (Florida High)
9. Pat Harris WR 6-0, 180 Ft. Pierce, Fla. (Treasure Coast HS)
10. Jazz Moss WR 5-9, 175 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Plantation HS)

Defense
11. Arlen Nibbs DE 6-0, 260 Atlanta, Georgia (North Cobb Christian HS)
12. Dion Hanks CB 5-10, 180 Miami, Fla. (Edison HS)
13. Isiah Corbett DE 6-1, 240 Belle Glades, Fla. (Glades Central HS)
14. Jabari Cargill S 6-3, 205 Ft. Pierce, Fla. (Ft. Pierce Central HS)
15. Marcus Farley LB 6-0, 215 Miami, Fla. (Miami Central HS)
16. Michael Ross LB 6-1, 200 Miami, Fla. (Booker T. Washington HS)
17. Tevin Toney DE 6-2, 230 Sebring, Fla. (Sebring HS)
18. Tim Burke CB 5-8, 180 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Plantation HS)
19. Jackie Wilson Athlete 6-1, 210 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Boyd Anderson HS)
20. Tim Smith Athlete 6-2, 210 Ft. Pierce Fla. (Ft. Pierce Central HS)

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Baltimore QB Jerry Lovelocke leads Prairie View A&M Class of 20

Edmondson QB Lovelocke headed south

Baltimore (Md.) Edmondson-Westside High School quarterback Jerry Lovelocke will play his college football in Texas. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound rocket-armed senior signed with Prairie View A&M, Red Storm coach Dante Jones said today. “It was within the last couple days,” Jones said. “After he took the visit, Prairie View was the highest on his list. Jerry wanted to get away from home. He went on the visit and they play a good brand of football. They won the [Southwestern Athletic Conference] last year. So a lot of things weighed into his decision.”

Lovelocke is a Rivals.com two-star QB and selected the PVAMU Panthers over Kent State, Morgan State, Norfolk State, Akron, Central Michigan, Temple, Towson and Rhode Island. When he [Lovelocke] came into the program we knew we had a special kid," Jones said. His stature and poise in the pocket is remarkable." Though Lovelocke has all the physical tools, his best trait could be mental. "He has strong pocket presence," Jones said. "He has no problem taking a hit. He will stand there until the last minute to complete the throw." Lovelocke finished the 2008 season with 2,496 yards passing, 25 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions. ESPNRise.com Scouting Report says: "Jerry Lovelocke could be the best player that's ever come out of this state (Maryland) if everything works out for him."



Prairie View A&M University 2010 Football Signees

1. Idreis Augustus RB 5-9 190 Fr. Springfield, Va. (Lee)
2. Christopher Barrick PK 6-4 180 Fr. Copperas Cove, Texas (Copperas Cove)
3. Shawn Brisker S 5-11 170 Fr. Monroeville, Pa. (Gateway)
4. Danny Brownell LB 6-0 230 Fr. Houston, Texas (Elsik)
5. Blake Dixon LB 5-11 205 Fr. Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Timberview)
6. Stephen Eggins ATH 5-9 170 Fr. Garland, Texas (Naaman Forest)
7. Omarr Finn OL 6-3 280 Fr. Monroeville, Pa. (Gateway)
8. Tre Glover OL 6-3 275 Fr. Waskom, Texas (Marshall)
9. D’Cody Harris WR 5-11 180 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Bryan Adams)
10. JohnMark Henderson CB 5-11 190 Jr. South San Francisco, Calif. (Syracuse)
11. Joshua Holguin DE 6-2 220 Fr. El Paso, Texas (El Dorado)
12. Keith Hutchins S 5-11 180 Fr. Upland, Calif. (Upland)
13. Jeremy Johnson DE 6-3 260 Jr. Chicago, Ill. (College of Dupage)
14. J’marcus Joubert LB 6-1 205 Fr. Houston, Texas (Eisenhower)
15. Jerry Lovelocke QB 6-5 210 Fr. Baltimore, Md. (Edmonson)
16. George Moore WR 6-2 180 Fr. Houston, Texas (Aldine)
17. Jacquez Polk ATH 6-2 185 Fr. Bellville, Texas (Bellville)
18. Jamichael Rozier RB 5-9 200 Fr. Spring, Texas (Klein Collins)
19. Jordan Turner DT 6-2 260 Fr. Las Vegas, Nev. (Canyon Springs)
20. Krystopher Watkins FB 5-11 250 Jr. Lombard, Ill. (College of Dupage)

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Howard Bison signs Tap-dancing DL/OL Khalid Jordan

Tap-dancing, Howard-bound lineman Khalid Jordan first from Arts High (N.J.) to earn full athletic scholarship

Khalid Jordan doesn’t look nimble. He’s 6-5 and weighs 330 pounds — and plays offensive and defensive line. His arms and body swallow nearly everyone he hugs. But Jordan isn’t just a hulking football player who uses his giant-size fingers to wipe away his mother’s tears of happiness. His alter-ego is the step master for a dancing fraternity, The Kudo’s. When he was younger, he used to tap dance. “I never thought the dancing would help,” Jordan said. “But now I use that to my advantage.”

His active, light-footed agility was born on the dance floor but has earned him a spot on the college football field for the next four years. Wednesday, the Arts High senior signed a national letter of intent to play football for Howard University this fall, becoming the first player in Arts history to sign on for a full athletic scholarship.

Jordan played offensive and defensive line for Shabazz High’s program because Arts doesn’t field a team. He is the only football player from Newark to sign with a Division 1 program this season. “I told him, ‘With your size and your personality, you will not have to pay for college,’” said Ian Scott, who played at Newark East Side and Norfolk State and mentored Jordan throughout his football career. “He’s not a lazy, big guy. He’s a big, active guy.”

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Bison Coach Carey Bailey will eventually sign 22 new recruits and at least three transfers in an effort to improve on last season's 2-9 record. Bailey has a career record of 7-26 as a head coach (all at Howard).

Howard University Bison 2010 Football Signees

NAME POS HT WT High School/CC/Hometown
1. Daniel Mendoza FB 6-1 232 Colonial HS/Hudson Valley/ Orlando, FL
2. Ibrahima Kalil Kebe DL 6-2 275 Wilson HS/ Washington, DC
3. Lucious Ray DL 6-1 310 Columbia HS/Decatur, GA
4. Cameron Alston DB 6-0 180 North Augusta HS/N. Augusta, SC
5. Jabril Ezell DB 6-0 185 Friendship Collegiate/Washington, DC
6. Julian David DB 5-11 190 American Heritage HS/Plantation, FL
7. Thomas Jordan OL/DL 6-3 300 Richland North East HS/Columbia, SC
8. Nathaniel Coleman OL/DL 6-3 292 Livonia Franklin HS/Livonia, MI
9. Malcolm Rutledge OL/DL 6-3 300 Southfield HS/Southfield, MI
10. Khalid Jordan OL/DL 6-5 330 Malcolm X Shabazz HS/Newark, NJ
11. Montario Hunter WR 6-2 175 Ahoskie HS/Ahoskie, NC
12. Stephen Sims, Jr. RB 5-9 210 Norview HS/Norfolk, VA
13. Bryan F. Jackson, Jr. P 6-0 200 Southern Univ. Lab School/Baton Rouge, La
14. Joshua Matthews OL/DL 6-3 285 Bethune Bowman HS/Bowman, SC
15. Markee White LB 6-3 220 Ahoskie HS/Ahoskie, NC
16. Brandon Summers 5-11 170 Inglewood HS/Inglewood, CA
17. Shahid Jones 6-2 225 Ribault HS/Jacksonville, FL

Southern Jaguars signs monster class for Stump

Coach Stump Mitchell signs 34 newcomers to the JaguarNation to replace 18 seniors that ended their eligibility with the Coach Pete Richardson era.

Growing up in Baton Rouge, Tara running back Dallas Fort often found himself in A.W. Mumford Stadium watching Southern games. He now plans to play in those games. Fort is set to sign with the hometown Jaguars at noon today, the opening day of college football’s early signing period. He chose Southern over Alabama State. “When I went there on my visit, it felt like home,” said Fort, who committed to Southern last week.

At least three more area prospects are expected to sign with new Southern coach Stump Mitchell, who took over for the fired Pete Richardson last month. Mitchell also has pledges from defensive back Stephan Henderson and linebacker Stanley Williams, who are Zachary teammates, and Central offensive lineman Aaron Hall. Fort, 5-foot-9, 200 pounds, expects Mitchell to waste little time returning Southern to the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. “There’s no rebuilding plan,” Fort said. “We want to start winning right away.”

2010 SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL SIGNEES - 2/4/2010

Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/JUCO
1. William Waddel WR 6‐4 205 Houston, TX/Booker T. Washington HS
2. Johnathan Preston OL 6‐3 280 Pearland, TX/Dawson HS
3. Jordan Rose S 5‐11 185 Pearland, TX/Dawson HS
4. Rashaad Hoyle CB 5‐10 180 Roswell, GA/Roswell HS
5. Julius McGee OL 6‐1½ 290 Monticello, MS/Copiah‐Lincoln CC
6. Detrane Lindsey LB 6‐0 210 Houston, TX/Booker T. Washington
7. Christopher Colwell S 5‐10 195 Pearland, TX/Manville HS
8. Travis Clark FB 6‐1 210 New Orleans, LA/Edna Karr HS
9. Charles Barkins OL 6‐2 285 New Orleans, LA/O. Perry Walker HS
10. Todd Mabry CB 5‐11 190 Amite, LA/Amite HS
11. Jamal Williams ATH 5‐9 180 Rosenburg, TX/Lamarque Consolidated HS
12. Jaleel Richardson WR 6‐0 180 New Orleans, LA/Warren Easton HS
13. Stanley Williams, Jr DE 6‐2 230 Zachary, LA/Zachary HS
14. Stepfan Henderson CB 5‐10 180 Zachary, LA/Zachary HS
15. James McKinley SS/RB 6‐0
16. Kesean Peterson LB/TE 6‐2 210 Folkston, GA/Charlton County HS
17. D’Vonn Brown TE 6‐2 245 Rosenburg, TX/Lamarque Consolidated HS
18. Dallas Fort RB 5‐10 200 Baton Rouge, LA/Tara HS
19. Virgil Williams ATH 5‐9 160 Shreveport, LA/Evangel Christian HS
20. Javon Allen LB 5‐11 205 New Orleans, LA/Edna Karr HS
21. Wynton Perro QB 6‐2 205 Houston, TX/Booker T. Washington HS
22. Dwayne Houston OL 6‐4½ 305 Lafayette, LA/Northside HS
23. Christopher Bernard RB 6‐0 225 Houston, TX/Westbury HS
24. Darius Deloach RB 5‐10 200 Ft. Myers, FL/Dunbar HS
25. Aaron Hall OL 6‐4 295
26. David Henderson OL 6‐7 345 Vicksburg, MS
27. John White LB 5‐10½ 225 Boutte, LA/John Curtis HS
28. Dray Joseph QB 6‐1 190 Edgar, LA/West St. John HS
29. Kedy Enabulele DL 6‐1½ 280 Crosby, TX/Kilgore JC
30. Franchot West LB 6‐1 215 Stone Mountain, GA/Stephenson HS
31. Jordan Bilbo WR 5‐10 175 Houston, TX/Lamar HS
32. Roosevelt Wright WR 6-1 195 Baton Rouge, LA/Capitol HS
33. Artis Sullivan OL 6-2 275 Memphis, TN/Coahoma JC
34. Chris Little OL 6-6 350 Twiggs County, GA/NW Mississippi CC

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North Carolina A&T Aggies goes defensive, Inks 18 players

GREENSBORO, N.C. – For two seasons, the North Carolina A&T defensive line was anchored by Detroit natives Tyre Glasper, Adam Beal and Jarrell Herring. In 2009, the trio combined to make 28 ½ tackles behind the line of scrimmage, including eight sacks as Herring earned All-MEAC honors. But their eligibility ended in 2009, leaving the North Carolina A&T football program with huge holes to fill along the defensive front four. Second-year head coach Alonzo Lee and his staff filled those gaps by signing three defensive linemen, including two defensive ends as part of their 2010 Signing Day class.

In total, Lee announced the signing of 18 players to national letters of intent on Wednesday. Three of those players are from area high schools. “Our goal is to make each class better than the previous,’’ said Lee. “We definitely feel like our class last season was excellent, but this class is really going to challenge that class in terms of talent. I think we took care of our own backyard again, which is crucially important to me in recruiting.”

One of those Triad players is defensive end Daniel McNeil (6-2, 210) out of Greensboro. McNeil led Ragsdale to back-to-back conference championships by recording 117 tackles, 28 sacks and three fumble recoveries over the final two seasons of his career. The other defensive linemen signees include defensive end Dontrail McDaniel (6-2, 225) out of Richland Northeast in Columbia, S.C.; and Derrius Hamlet (6-4, 265) out of Fairfield Central in Columbia.

“We definitely replenished ourselves on the defensive line,’’ said Lee. “I feel like we really enhanced our pass rush with this class. We’ve got some guys with speed that can really come off the football and make things happen.” Lee, who coached five different defenses to top 15 national rankings during his tenure as a defensive coordinator, knows an outstanding defensive line is made by putting solid linebackers behind it. Just as pressing as its need for defensive linemen, the Aggies coaching staff felt it needed a similar push to sign an outstanding class at linebacker.

Greensboro Dudley linebacker Major Bryant is one of five linebackers Lee signed. Bryant runs a 4.56 in the 40-yard dash, and he is a two-time All-State performer. He posted 135 tackles, had 14 sacks, forced four fumbles and recovered five during his senior season. He will join the five other Dudley graduates Lee signed in 2009. The other 2010 Aggie linebacker signees include Marcus Arline (5-11, 225) out of Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Fla.; Christian Insley (6-0, 215) out of Ashbrook in Gastonia, N.C.; Dareon Mays (5-11, 225) out of Union Grove in McDonough, Ga; and Recco Wilson (6-2, 210) from Carman-Ainsworth in Flint, Mich.

“We really needed to step up and sign some big-time talent at the linebacker position, so we can do some things with our (defensive line) front,’’ said Lee. “We signed some heavy hitters. We’ve got some guys that are really going to make you feel it when they hit you.” The Aggies staff went after immediate help along the offensive line as well. Lee believes the Aggies made significant upgrades at the offensive line positions because the four he signed were all being pursued by major Division I schools.

William Robinson III, who attended Riverdale Baptist High and is from Clinton, Md., stands at 6-4 and weighs 290 pounds. He was selected for two all-star games, including the Prince George’s County vs. SMAC All-Star Game. Robinson did not allow a sack his senior season. Center Ronald “RJ” Canty (6-2, 270) out of Chester High in Chester, S.C., really has the coaching staff excited, while Westlake’s Nathan Isles’ (6-5, 285, Atlanta, Ga.) late commitment meant the staff signed the top four linemen on its list. Kortlan Jackson (6-3, 280, St. John’s College HS) out of Upper Marlboro, Md., also signed with the Aggies.

“They are going to have a great opportunity to compete for starting jobs this season,’’ said Lee. “We’re talking about two-and-three star athletes here. Our offense just became a whole lot better with these four guys.” Two defensive backs signed with N.C. A&T, including Jamie Smith (5-10, 170) out of High Point Andrews. Defensive back Travis Crosby (5-11, 180, Charlotte), who attended Victory Christian and West Charlotte High Schools as a prep standout, made the North Carolina Independent Scholastic Athletic Association All-State team as a senior.

The Aggies added to their great group of running backs that includes MEAC Rookie of the Year Michael Mayhew by signing Christopher “CJ” Frederick (5-10, 195, Garner, West Johnston). At the start of the season, rivals.com had him ranked as the No. 1 running back in the state, the 28th ranked athlete in the nation and the 54th ranked running back nationally. Frederick ran for nearly 3,000 yards and scored 43 touchdowns over a two-year span. Fullback Devin Moore (6-2, 245) could be the heir apparent to current fullback Justin Kearney. Moore is out of Charlotte, and he attended East Mecklenburg High.

Harold “DJ” Clower (6-2, 180) is the only quarterback who signed with the Aggies thus far. The Dade City, Fla., native led Pasco High to a 9-2 record and the school’s third straight district championship during his senior season. He threw for 1,617 yards and 15 touchdowns in the process. Braddie Ellison (6-3, 230) is the only tight end in the class. He is out of Brooksville, Fla., and attended Nature Coast Tech. Four of his 10 receptions last season went for touchdowns.

















Coach Alonzo Lee: “We really feel good about this class. Yes, we addressed some needs, but we also brought some guys in here who are ready to compete for playing time right away. That’s what we want. We want guys who are willing to put in the hard work it takes to get on that field and play on Saturdays.”

2010 Aggies Student/Athletes Signed

1. Marcus Arline LB 5-11 225 Daytona Beach, Fla./Mainland
2. Major Bryant LB 5-10 210 Greensboro, N.C./Dudley
3. Ronald “RJ” Canty OL 6-2 270 Chester, S.C./Chester
4. Harold “DJ” Clower QB 6-2 180 Dade City, Fla./Pasco
5. Travis Crosby DB 5-11 180 Charlotte, N.C./West Charlotte
6. Braddie Ellison TE 6-3 230 Brooksville, Fla./Nature Coast Tech
7. Christopher “CJ” Frederick RB 5-10 195 Garner, N.C./West Johnston
8. Derrius Hamlet DT 6-4 265 Columbia, S.C./Fairfield Central
9, Christian Insley LB 6-0 215 Gastonia, N.C./Ashbrook
10. Nathan Isles OL 6-5 285 Atlanta, Ga./Westlake
11. Kortlan Jackson OL 6-3 280 Upper Marlboro, Md./St. John’s College HS
12. Dareon Mays LB 5-11 225 McDonough, Ga./Union Grove
13. Dontrail McDaniel DE 6-2 225 Columbia, S.C./Richland NE
14. Daniel McNeil DE 6-2 210 Greensboro, N.C./Ragsdale
15. Devin Moore FB 6-2 245 Charlotte, N.C./East Mecklenburg
16. William Robinson III OL 6-4 290 Clinton, Md./Riverdale Baptist
17. Jamie Smith DB 5-10 170 High Point, N.C./Andrews
18. Recco Wilson LB 6-2 210 Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth

From Aggies Press Release

University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Releases 2010 Football Schedule

The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Athletics Department has released its 2010 football schedule which features a total of eleven contests highlighted by two classics and four home games. The Golden Lions will open their 2010 campaign traveling to El Paso, Texas to square off against the University of Texas-El Paso Miners. Arkansas-Pine Bluff will then get set to open Southwestern Athletic Conference play on road against Alabama State on Sept. 11.

After facing the Hornets, the Golden Lions will have a bye week before traveling to St. Louis to participate in the Gateway Classic on Sept. 25 against Clark Atlanta. UAPB will take on SWAC West rival Southern on October 2nd in Baton Rouge. The Golden Lions will then host their home opener on October 9th against Prairie View A&M (Sponsored by Tyson Foods). The following week Arkansas-Pine Bluff will host Alabama A&M on October 16th (Wal-Mart Community Day) before traveling to face Alcorn State on the road on Oct. 23.

The Delta Classic for Literacy featuring UAPB versus Grambling State will take place in Little Rock at War Memorial Stadium on Oct. 30. Homecoming 2010 has been slated for Nov. 6 as the Golden Lions will take the field against SWAC East rival Mississippi Valley State. UAPB's home finale will take place the next week on Nov. 13 against Jackson State (Senior Day). Arkansas-Pine Bluff will close out its regular season on the road in Houston, Texas against the Texas Southern Tigers on Nov. 20.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF
2010 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
(TENTATIVE)

9/4 University of Texas El Paso Away 8:05pm
9/11 Alabama State University * Away TBA
9/18 BYE
9/25 Clark Atlanta University St. Louis, MO 3:00pm
Gateway Classic
10/2 Southern University * Away TBA
10/9 Prairie View A&M University * Home 6:00pm
Tyson’s Food
10/16 Alabama A&M University * Home 6:00pm
Wal-Mart Community Day
10/23 Alcorn State University * Away TBA
10/30 Grambling State University * Little Rock, AR 2:30pm
Delta Classic 4 Literacy
11/6 Mississippi Valley State University * Home 2:30pm
Homecoming
11/13 Jackson State University * Home 2:30pm
Senior Day
11/20 Texas Southern University * Away TBA

(*) Denotes Southwestern Athletic Conference Game
Head Football Coach Monte Coleman

U N I V E R S I T Y O F ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr., Chancellor
• Louis B. “Skip” Perkins, Jr., Athletics Director
1200 North University Drive, Mail Slot 4891 • Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Phone: (870) 575-8675 · fax: (870) 575-7880
Ticket Office (870) 575-8601
www.UAPBLionsRoar.com

Prairie View A&M Picks Up the #14-Ranked Football Player in Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada -- Canyon Springs High School defensive tackle Jordan Turner (6-0/263), a member of the Nevada Top 15, is headed to play in the SWAC. "I gave a commitment to the SWAC Champions, Prairie View A&M this morning, (February 1)" said Turner. Prairie View A&M picks up the #14-player in Nevada, a two-star by Scout.com. "I decided to go with Prairie View over New Mexico State, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois and a few others," said Turner. Turner said he's long felt like he was heading to play in the SWAC.



"In my heart, I always knew I kind of wanted to play in the SWAC, because of their tradition and their long history of putting guy's in the NFL, plus Prairie View felt perfect. They are getting ready to build a big new stadium, locker rooms, weight room, and football offices. The coaches were great, they were all as easy to talk to as talking with my high school coach, Hunkie Cooper. I felt like it's a place I can mature and become something special."

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Florida A&M Rattlers Re-loads with majority Sunshine State Talent

FAMU Rattlers head football coach Joe Taylor -- "Man does not decide his future. Man decides his habits. And his habits decide his future."

FAMU finds nice fit in new recruits

Aram Wynn, an offensive lineman at Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, found exactly what he'd been looking for at FAMU and has committed to becoming a Rattler. "It was a nice, family friendly environment," said Wynn, 6-foot-5, 280 pounds. "The coaching staff seemed very excited about what they are doing about changing a boy into a man." He visited FAMU on Saturday and announced his commitment during a telephone interview Sunday. He was among 18 high school players who visited during the weekend.

"When I came to FAMU, it just grabbed my attention," he said. "I'm very excited. I'm looking forward to being around a good football program." Highly-touted Cassius McDowell also visited over the weekend, but said Sunday night that while he's leaning toward FAMU, he might not decide until Wednesday when the national signing period begins. Toledo, the University of Connecticut and Florida Atlantic University have also shown interest in McDowell, who said he's visited all three schools.

FAMU Rattlers Football 2010 (28 Full-Scholarships Available)

Mid-Year Transfers:
1. Joshua Newkirk, LB, 6-2/240, Winston Salem State, Wallace Rose H.S., Wallace, North Carolina
2. Saf Ahmad OL, 6-3/260, Florida International, Miami Norland H.S.
3. Shelly Anthony, LB, 6-1/290, Western Kentucky; Sandy Creek H.S., Georgia
4. Eric Watts, LB, 6-1/220, Illinois, Jacksonville Wolfson H.S.
5. Steven Robinson, OL, 6-3/306, U. Central Florida, Tallahassee Lincoln H.S.
6. James Poe, TE/FB, 6-4/237, U. Central Florida, GA Military College, Orlando Freedom H.S.
7. Jarien Moreland, OL, 6-5/313, U. Central Florida, Glades Central H.S.

Verbal Commitments for National Signing Day, February 3, 2010

1. Aram Wynn, OL, 6-5/280, St. Petersburg Lakewood H.S.
2. Chris White, DE/LB, 6-4/220, Gainesville Newberry H.S.
3. Brandon Rogers, OL, 6-5/315, Jacksonville Trinity Christian
4. Dennis Hall, WR, 5-9/170, Pahokee H.S.
5. Shawn Brown, OL, 6-3/290, Miami Central H.S.
6. Dontae Black, RB, 5-8/170, Dunnellon H.S.
7. Rodney Johnson, RB/WR, 5-9/180, Tampa Hillsborough
8. Michael Ethridge, TE, 6-3/215, Tallahassee Godby
9. Terry Johnson, DB, 5-11/180, Tallahassee Rickards
10. Kevin House, OL, 6-3/315, Jacksonville Ed White
11. Patrick Davis, FB, 6-1/240, Gainesville Eastside H.S.
12. Lynnworth Lennon, WR, 5-10/175, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson H.S.
13. Davonnie Coard, OL, 6-4/305, Orlando Evans H.S.
14. Brandon Green, LB/DE, 6-3/245, Hargrave Military Academy (VA), Tampa Catholic H.S.
15. Jordan Stanley, RB, 5-11/185, FAMU H.S., Tallahassee (Academic Scholarship)

Tampa Catholic grad Brandon Green commits to Rattlers

Brandon Green, a 2009 Tampa Catholic grad who spent a season at prep school, has committed to the Florida A&M football program. “I just felt comfortable with FAMU -- the coaching staff and everything,” Green said. “I believe I can go there and mature as a player and mature as a young man.” FAMU is recruiting the 6-foot-3, 245-pounder to play LB and DE. Green was a three-year starter for the Crusaders and helped the team earn a spot in the state finals as a junior.

Last fall, he played at Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia, which is considered to be one of the country’s elite prep schools for football. “I believe that helped me a whole lot,” Green said. “Hargrave helped me mature.” During the recruiting process, Green also had interest from USF and FSU. Brandon is the older brother of TC QB Christian Green, who made an official visit to FSU last weekend.

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Hampton Pirates adds Old Dominion, Central Michigan to 2010 Football Schedule

Hampton University Pirates second year head football coach Donovan Rose faces new opponents Old Dominion and Central Michigan in 2010.

HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University football team, under second-year head coach Donovan Rose, will play an exciting schedule of games next fall that will include four marquee home games and two new opponents. HU officials released the school’s 2010 football schedule on Saturday, noting that the school has entered into a two-year contract to play Old Dominion University of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and a one-year pact with Central Michigan University of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

“This will be a challenging and exciting schedule for Hampton,” said HU athletics director Lonza Hardy Jr. “Playing ODU fits in well with our goal of playing more NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams in our region. Our vision is to play more CAA teams as well as forging relationships with other conferences, such as the Ivy League, the Atlantic 10 and the Big South. Adding Central Michigan gives our team the chance to step into the Bowl Subdivision arena and showcase our program.”

The Pirates will open the season on Sept. 2, when they head to Mount Pleasant, Mich. to face Central Michigan. From there, Hampton will head to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11 to take on Howard in its first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game of the year. Hampton’s first home game of the season will come on Sept. 18, when the Pirates take on North Carolina A&T at Armstrong Stadium at 6 p.m. as part of Parents’ Weekend, Alumni Day and Military Appreciation Day.

The Pirates will have a bye on Sept. 25. After a trip to Dover, Del. on Oct. 2 to face Delaware State, the Pirates will head to Durham, N.C. for a non-conference game against North Carolina Central. The Pirates will then return to Armstrong Stadium for the annual Battle of the Bay Classic, held Oct. 16 against Norfolk State at 1 p.m. From there, the Pirates head to Orangeburg, S.C. on Oct. 23 to face defending MEAC champion South Carolina State.

The Pirates will close out October with its second annual Hall of Fame Game, which will be Oct. 30 against second-year program Old Dominion. Kick-off will be 2 p.m. at Armstrong Stadium. Hampton’s home schedule will conclude on Nov. 6, when the Pirates face Bethune-Cookman for homecoming at 1 p.m. Hampton will close out the season with a pair of road games -- Nov. 13 at Florida A&M and Nov. 20 at Morgan State.

“I think playing Central Michigan is a great opportunity for us to not only play a Bowl Subdivision team, but it also gives us added incentives to work out hard this spring,” said Rose. “It’ll also help us to see where we are as a program and to see how to measure ourselves. The guys and the staff are all excited. “Playing ODU will be great in that it’ll bring the whole community together,” added Rose. “ODU did a great job of getting its program started back last season. Playing teams like this outside the conference, in addition to our conference opponents, will hopefully help us in taking our program where we want it to be.”

Hampton finished last season at 5-6 overall and 3-5 in the MEAC and qualified for the I-AA/FCS play-offs five times in its history, including a three-year run in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Hampton University Pirates 2010 Schedule

9/2 at Central Michigan, Mt. Pleasant, MI
9/11 at Howard University, Washington, D.C.
9/18 North Carolina A&T, Hampton, VA
9/25 OPEN
10/2 at Delaware State, Dover, DE
10/9 at North Carolina Central, Durham, N.C.
10/16 Norfolk State, Hampton, VA
10/23 at South Carolina State, Orangeburg, S.C.
10/30 Old Dominion, Hampton, VA
11/6 Bethune-Cookman, Hampton, VA (Homecoming)
11/13 at Florida A&M, Tallahassee, FL
11/20 at Morgan State, Baltimore, MD
11/28 NCAA FCS Division I Playoffs

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