ORANGEBURG, North Carolina -- There’s plenty Mike Adams has liked about working for the South Carolina State football team.
Arriving in Orangeburg in 2006 as a secondary coach, the Georgia native quickly moved up the ranks to become firmly entrenched the past five seasons as defensive coordinator. He’s overseen a group which ranked as high as first among Football Championship Subdivision teams in total defense during the 2010 season, produced numerous All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference talent and future NFL draft selections defensive back Phillip Adams and safety Christian Thompson.
Perhaps the best perk for Adams working for the Bulldogs is the staff stability. While this past offseason the offense witnessed an overall change from new hires to current coaches switching position responsibilities, the defensive coaching staff has remained virtually intact since 2009.
“It’s one of the reasons that I love being here,” Adams said. “We were able to keep our staff together and we always keep a good traffic of good players through here on our side. It’s enjoyable.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Southern's Quinn quick with smile or big plays
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- There are two things you can count on from sophomore wide receiver Willie Quinn when on the football practice fields of the Southern University campus: energy and a smile.The diminutive receiver has served as a spark in preseason camp, shredding defenders on the field while bringing a child-like enthusiasm to practice every day.
“Willie’s a little kid to us,” senior wide receiver Lee Doss said. “He has a lot of energy. We look to him when we’re down. We look to him when we need energy to pick us up.”
A native of Miami, Florida, Quinn is entering his second year at Southern after sitting out last year with academic issues, losing his first year of eligibility.
However, if Quinn is on pace to graduate as he approaches his senior season, he will regain that lost year of eligibility.
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Adjei's long journey leads to stardom at Delaware State
DOVER, Delaware -- Delaware State University inside linebacker Ernest Adjei (senior; Woodbridge, Virginia) knows a thing or two about the long road to success. A native of the Republic of Ghana in West Africa, Adjei has developed into one of the top defensive players and scholar-athletes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.After a stellar career at Garfield High School (Virginia), Adjei was forced to sit out his freshman year at Delaware State in 2009 to concentrate on his studies. When eligible to compete in 2010, he was first used an as undersized defensive lineman due to a rash of injuries along the Hornets’ front wall.
Adjei returned to his natural position at linebacker in 2011. That season, he was third on the team with 59 total tackles. His 2011 season was highlighted by a career-high 14 tackles (12 solo) vs. Morgan State.
Last season, Adjei added All-MEAC First Team to his resume’. He earned the honor after finishing seventh in the league with 93 tackles (8.5 pg) while competing in all 11 games. His efforts helped lead the Hornets to a 6-5 overall record in 2012, their first winning season in five years; and a tie for third in the MEAC with a 5-3 mark.
Adjei enters his senior season with 165 career tackles (104 solo) at DSU.
“Ernest is a key to our defense as an inside linebacker because he’s such a smart and physical player,” said Hornet defensive coordinator Mike Ketchum. “We place a great deal of responsibility on him and he works extremely hard as one of our senior leaders. We need another big year from him if we are to have success on defense this season.”
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“We improved a great deal as a defense last season and have high expectations for this year,” he said.
“The key to good defense is communication and we are working hard in camp to get everyone on the same page. Our goal is to be the top defense in the MEAC this season.”
Adjei, a Health Promotion major, has also found success through hard work in the classroom. He has been recognized as a Delaware State University and MEAC scholar-athlete the last two years.
The Hornets continue their 2013 preseason camp with a 2:15 p.m. practice on Tuesday at Alumni Stadium. The first camp scrimmage is set for Saturday (Aug. 17).
Delaware State kicks-off the 2013 season with the “First State Rivalry” at Delaware on Sep. 7. The contest starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be nationally televised by the NBC Sports Network.
The Hornets’ home opener is Oct. 5 against defending MEAC champ Bethune-Cookman. Game time is 2:00 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
Delaware State kicks-off the 2013 season with the “First State Rivalry” at Delaware on Sep. 7. The contest starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be nationally televised by the NBC Sports Network.
The Hornets’ home opener is Oct. 5 against defending MEAC champ Bethune-Cookman. Game time is 2:00 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
Delaware State kicks-off the 2013 season with the “First State Rivalry” at Delaware on Sep. 7. The contest starts at 3:30 p.m. and will be nationally televised by the NBC Sports Network.
The Hornets’ home opener is Oct. 5 against defending MEAC champ Bethune-Cookman. Game time is 2:00 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
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Day 7 of Preseason Camp: ASU Braves Begin First Day of Two-A-Days
LORMAN, Mississippi --- The Alcorn State football team resumed practice after taking Sunday off and playing in their first scrimmage on Saturday. The Braves went through their first day of two-a-days to begin week two of preseason camp.
"I think we had a pretty good day in our first day of two-a-days," stated Head Coach Jay Hopson. "It's only the seventh day practice and we still have some areas we need to improve on before the first game of the season."
The Braves will pick it back up tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. as they continue to prep for Edward Waters on Aug. 31st at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium.
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"I think we had a pretty good day in our first day of two-a-days," stated Head Coach Jay Hopson. "It's only the seventh day practice and we still have some areas we need to improve on before the first game of the season."
The Braves will pick it back up tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. as they continue to prep for Edward Waters on Aug. 31st at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium.
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Ram Ramblings: Media seminar gives coaches some direction
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina -- The idea of a media seminar was born after a conversation between Coach Bobby Collins of Winston-Salem State and Leslie Winbush, who is the director of the office of continuing education at WSSU.
While high-profile football and basketball coaches in Division I get plenty of opportunities to learn how to deal with the media, there isn’t much out there for everybody else.
That’s where the two-day “CPR for Coaches” seminar comes into play.
The seminar, which was held this afternoon in Winston-Salem and will continue on Saturday at the Sundance Plaza Hotel, was attended by close to 15 coaches and administrators from around the CIAA and the MEAC.
Running the seminar was Donna Oldham, a communications expert who has worked as the director of communications for Duke Hospital and has been the senior communications manager for Dell Inc.
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While high-profile football and basketball coaches in Division I get plenty of opportunities to learn how to deal with the media, there isn’t much out there for everybody else.
That’s where the two-day “CPR for Coaches” seminar comes into play.
The seminar, which was held this afternoon in Winston-Salem and will continue on Saturday at the Sundance Plaza Hotel, was attended by close to 15 coaches and administrators from around the CIAA and the MEAC.
Running the seminar was Donna Oldham, a communications expert who has worked as the director of communications for Duke Hospital and has been the senior communications manager for Dell Inc.
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Monday, August 12, 2013
A coaching potpouri: FAMU Holmes takes from his former coaches to develop his own style
TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Practice was over on the second day of Earl Holmes first preseason camp as head football coach at FAMU. As usual the players gathered in a half circle around their coach for the obligatory speech.
It wasn’t a particularly good workout. Holmes didn’t like the lack of energy he’d seen. Too many players were lagging, he thought.
There wasn’t a single hint he wanted to get their attention by being philosophical. Holmes went right to the heart of the matter.
“This is not a pity party,” he said in tone loud enough to be heard across the practice field. “Don’t feel sorry for yourself because you’re tired. Heck, everybody is tired.”
It wasn’t a much different way than any other coach would have let his players know that they’ve got to try harder. But was coming from a young man who is already showing a coaching style that is very much old school.
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B-CU Wildcats offensive lineman stepping away from football
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Bethune-Cookman All-America offensive tackle Terrance Hackney will sit out the
2013 playing season, announced Monday afternoon by the B-CU Department of Athletics. “Terrance [Hackney] and I have had several conversations, and we both agree that there are goals bigger than playing football,” said B-CU head coach Brian Jenkins. “We plan on providing him all the assistance needed in achieving his ultimate goal of graduating from Bethune-Cookman University.”
Hackney, a 6-foot-6, 310-pound rising senior from Chapel Hill, N.C., is listed on two 2013 preseason teams, including publications from Phil Steele’s College Football Preview and Lindy’s. Hackney was tabbed to numerous All-America teams following the 2012 campaign, including The Sports Network (Third Team), BSN (First Team) and SBN (First Team), in addition to being paraded as MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year.
“It is our intent to have Terrance remain a student at Bethune-Cookman University,” concluded Jenkins.
Due to privacy laws, B-CU does not publicly release personal information on its students.
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SIAC Releases Official Television Schedule
ATLANTA, Georgia -- The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released its official 2013 football television schedule, which includes a record of nine SIAC contest slated to air on three different networks.The television slate is highlighted by the recent announcement of the SIAC's new right's agreement deal with Bounce TV, the nation's fast-growing and only broadcast television network for African Americans. The network will broadcast five SIAC football games for the 2013 season.
Comcast Sports Southeast (CSS) will televise three games featuring SIAC teams, while ESPNU will broadcast another game, involving a conference team.
"We are very pleased that the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will have an unprecedented number of nine football games televised this fall," said SIAC Commissioner Moore. "I believe the selection of games is a testament to our outstanding brand of football and tremendous fan base."
The television lineup will commence on the opening weekend of the season, as two SIAC football teams will match up against Gulf South Conference opponents. Miles College will kickoff its season Thursday evening, September 5, on the road against North Alabama at 7:30 p.m.(EST) on CSS. On Saturday, September 7, Clark Atlanta University will travel to Livingston, Ala. to face West Alabama at 12 noon (EST), also on CSS. The following week, CSS will feature action from The Nation's Classic game between Morehouse and Howard, Saturday, September 14 at 12 noon (EST).
The SIAC football slate on Bounce TV will start on October 5, when Morehouse College will host rival Clark Atlanta University at B.T. Harvey Stadium for the annual Battle of the AUC at 7 pm. The following Saturday, October 12, the Maroon Tigers will face another rival, Tuskegee University, at the historic A.J. McClung Stadium in Columbus, Georgia for the 78th Annual Tuskegee/Morehouse Classic. Miles College will host SIAC West Division opponent Kentucky State for its homecoming at Albert J. Sloan Alumni Stadium in Fairfield, Alabama on October 19.
The 23rd Annual Fountain City Classic Game between Fort Valley State University and Albany State University will air on Bounce TV, as well as the 2013 SIAC Football Championship Game, played November 16 in Atlanta.
The SIAC television package will conclude on November, 29, when ESPNU will televise the 90th Annual Turkey Day Classic game between Stillman College and Alabama State University at New Hornets Stadium in Montgomery, Ala.
Game times and television Networks are Listed Below:
Thursday, September, 5
Miles at North Alabama, 7:30 p.m. (CSS)
Location: Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence Ala.
Saturday, September 7
Clark Atlanta at North Alabama, 12 noon (CSS)
Location: Tiger Stadium, Livingston, Ala.
Saturday, September 14
Morehouse v. Howards, Nation's Classic, 12 noon (CSS)
Location: RFK Stadium, Washington, DC
**Game will be played on Tape Delay from 9/7**
Saturday, October 5
Clark Atlanta at Morehouse College, 7 p.m. (Bounce TV)
Location: B.T. Harvey Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Saturday, October 12
Morehouse v. Tuskegee, 78th Tuskegee/Morehouse Classic, 2 p.m. (Bounce TV)
Location: AJ McClung Stadium, Columbus, GA
Saturday, October 19
Kentucky State at Miles College, 5 p.m. (Bounce TV)
Location: Albert J. Sloan Stadium, Fairfield, Ala.
Saturday, November 9
Albany State v. Fort Valley State, 23rd Fountain City Classic, 2 p.m. (Bounce TV)
Location: AJ McClung Stadium, Columbus, GA
Saturday, November 16
2013 SIAC Football Championship Game, 7 pm. (Bounce TV)
Location: Atlanta, GA
Saturday, November 28
Stillman v. Alabama State, 90th Turkey Day Classic, 3 p.m. (ESPNU)
Location: Hornets Stadium, Montgomery, Ala.
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Tight ends expect bigger roles in FAMU's offense
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| Gray installing pro-style offense in 2013 (Courtesy FAMU Athletics) |
“I tell them there is nobody out here trying to run-block like you and (also) be a receiver,” Pata said.
Pata wasn’t just trying to amp up his small group of players. He wanted them to realize that they will be getting more touches now that offensive coordinator Quinn Gray has turned to a pro-style offense.
The expanded role calls for big, athletic players, and the two Rattlers that are being counted on have size. Senior Michael Etheridge is 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, while third-year sophomore Michael Morris is 6-foot-4, 230 pounds.
Morris and Etheridge said they are eager to get into the mix more often.
“Coach Gray, coming from the NFL, knows that tight ends slip through a whole lot of defenses so he’s put that in the playbook and we have more options now.”
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Trayvon Martin's father named honorary captain of Florida A&M football team
Tracy Martin recently delivered an inspirational speech to the Florida A&M football team.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Trayvon Martin’s father has been named honorary captain of the FAMU football team after delivering an inspirational speech to the team Sunday.
Florida A&M coach Earl Holmes said Tracy Martin, whose son’s shooting death in Sanford drew national attention, called him recently and the coach recently invited the grieving father to address his players.
“[We] talked and I told him I’d love him to talk to the team. He came out and he was very, very encouraging,” Holmes said of Tracy Martin. “ . . . [He] got a standing ovation from our guys. He talked about just persevering and told the guys to keep on pushing through the hard times. The message he shared with the kids was very positive and they were very responsive.”
TSU Tiger Camp Report: Day Eight
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- The Tennessee State football team opened its second week of fall camp on Monday with a two-hour practice that ended just before noon.
“It was great to come out today, after having yesterday off, and have a crisp practice,” head coach Rod Reed said. “I thought the intensity was high with the defense setting the tone, early. But the offense came back with a couple of big plays, so I’m excited about the energy level shown in today’s practice.”
Most of offense’s big plays came through the air as freshman quarterback Ronald Butler picked apart the TSU secondary for most of the team drills. The Tallahassee, Fla. native looked sharp, hitting receivers all around the field and making the right reads.
Early in the team session, Butler hit senior receiver Devin Wilson with a bomb that went right over the defender’s head and into his target’s arms. The score got the offense going after the defensive front-seven stymied TSU’s running backs early in the drills.
The offense struck again around ten plays later when Butler threaded the needle on a pass to freshman Michael Whitaker that inexplicably missed the outstretched arms of David Van Dyke and Martine Stevenson. Whitaker was left with a clear path to the end zone.
The final score of the day came from a straight go-route in which freshman Lavatiae Kelly beat his man and Butler laid the ball in perfectly down the sideline for a touchdown.
It wasn’t all good for the Tiger’s attack, as the defense held TSU’s backs in check for most of the day and Samquan Evans and Jack Ndem were in the quarterback’s face for much of the morning. Ndem even swatted a ball at the line to the delight of his defensive teammates.
TSU will look to continue to improve tomorrow, as the squad will take on Bethune-Cookman in the John Merritt Classic in just 19 days.
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Tennessee State Tigers Women Basketball Coach Larry Inman Recaps the Summer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- Tennessee State University head women's basketball coach Larry Joe Inman sat down with TSUTigers.com to recap the summer for the Lady Tiger program.
Inman is going into his second year as head coach of TSU and will return four letter winners while adding nine newcomers into the mix.
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Inman is going into his second year as head coach of TSU and will return four letter winners while adding nine newcomers into the mix.
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Baltimore Ravens: PVAMU's OLB Adrian Hamilton improves chances of winning roster spot
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During one three-play sequence early in the second quarter, Hamilton pressured Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon on first down, pressured and hit Glennon on second down and then sacked Glennon on third down.
But it was what Hamilton did in addition to generating pressure as a pass rusher that apparently most impressed Ravens coach John Harbaugh.
has been viewed as an intriguing pass rushing prospect since entering the NFL last year, but he’s going to have to show improvement in other areas of his game to win a reserve job with Baltimore.
Thursday appears to have been a positive step.
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Former JSU Receiver Rico Richardson is making a splash with the Kansas City Chiefs
ST. JOSEPH, Missouri — Each year, it seems, a young, unknown free agent receiver makes a splash in the Chiefs training camp and preseason games after the starters are replaced. A couple of years ago, it was Jeremy Horne. Remember Bobby Sippio?
This year’s version is Rico Richardson, an undrafted free agent from Jackson State, whose flapping ponytail and bursts of speed resemble veteran Dexter McCluster.
“When Rico first came in,” McCluster said, “Jon Baldwin asked, ‘Is that your brother?’ But it’s something about the hair.”
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Richardson, the Southwestern Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2012, is a long shot to make the Chiefs’ 53-man roster. But he’s overcome the odds before. Richardson wasn’t highly recruited coming out of Natchez, Miss., but enjoyed a productive career at Jackson State, where he was a big-play receiver.
“I guess it was my size, coming out of high school, coming out of college, I was under the radar,” Richardson said, “but all my life I’ve proven everyone wrong, and showed I could do it, and now I’m here.”
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This year’s version is Rico Richardson, an undrafted free agent from Jackson State, whose flapping ponytail and bursts of speed resemble veteran Dexter McCluster.
“When Rico first came in,” McCluster said, “Jon Baldwin asked, ‘Is that your brother?’ But it’s something about the hair.”
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Richardson, the Southwestern Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2012, is a long shot to make the Chiefs’ 53-man roster. But he’s overcome the odds before. Richardson wasn’t highly recruited coming out of Natchez, Miss., but enjoyed a productive career at Jackson State, where he was a big-play receiver.
“I guess it was my size, coming out of high school, coming out of college, I was under the radar,” Richardson said, “but all my life I’ve proven everyone wrong, and showed I could do it, and now I’m here.”
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Ravens lineman Ramon Harewood (Morehouse College) coming off solid preseason game
BALTIMORE, Maryland -- Pulling to his right from the left guard position, Ravens offensive lineman Ramon Harewood rocked Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jonathan Casillas with a block that snapped Casillas' head back.
Casillas was effectively jolted out of the way, creating a large pathway for running back Bernard Pierce to bounce out to the sideline and scoot into the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown run during the Ravens' 44-16 preseason victory Thursday night over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
It was a key block for Harewood, a former sixth-round draft pick from Morehouse College who missed time earlier in training camp with swelling in his knee.
After starting four games last season before being replaced in the lineup, Harewood is in a reserve role this season behind left guard Kelechi Osemele and Pro Bowl right guard Marshal Yanda.
"I think I did pretty good," said Harewood, a 6-foot-6, 330-pound Barbados native. "Obviously, it was the first game. They say you get your best improvement from the first game to the second game.
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2013 NSU Football Media Day
NORFOLK, Virginia -- See interviews with head coach Pete Adrian, Omari Timmons, Malik Stokes, Tyler Clark, and Joseph Hawkins from the 2013 NSU football media day.
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Morgan football practice underway
BALTIMORE, Maryland -- The Morgan State football team has been in pre-season practice for a little over a week now, preparing for their season opener at Army on Aug. 30.Coach Donald Hill-Eley, starting his 12th season with the Bears, began practice on Aug. 2 with a team that brings back 62 lettermen and 18 starters from the 2012 team. The Bears will work through the month and their final pre-season scrimmage is scheduled for Aug. 22 at Hughes Stadium at 7 p.m.
The Bears are hopeful of a better season in 2013, something the players talked about recently.
"We're excited to get started," said cornerback Joe Rankin on the school's website. "The entire team has worked hard all summer long to prepare, and I felt a big push from our underclassmen. We've definitely made the days count, instead of counting down the days."
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BSC Dawkins' summer regimen: Working hard to get better
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But Joseph Dawkins is there, hour after hour, getting ready.
The Bluefield State College point guard from New Jersey is spending this summer working on his game, looking ahead to the whistle blowing to start the season about four months from now.
“My motivation is to get better,” Dawkins said in a phone interview from North Carolina. “I want to get better; I want my team to be better. And if I’m better, my team will be better.”
Big Blues head coach Jamaal Jackson said, “He loves to be in the gym. He loves to work out. He knows the only way to get better is to work at it.”
The game itself came naturally to Dawkins. Maybe it’s in his genes.
“I really have a basketball family,” he said. “My grandmother and grandfather played; my uncles, all of that.”
One of those uncles, and a major influence on his life, is Kenny “The Jet” Smith, who scored 9,397 points and dished 4,073 assists with six NBA teams and won two league championships as the point guard for the Houston Rockets.
He’s now a TV basketball analyst, often seen on Inside the NBA on TNT — and he is Dawkins’ unofficial advisor on matters on and off the court.
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NSU Defense Starts Strong in Storm-Shortened First Scrimmage
NORFOLK, Virginia -- The Norfolk State football team capped its first week of practices, and its first day of two-a-days, with a 50-play scrimmage Saturday night which was halted early due to inclement weather.The Spartans' defense set the tone for the scrimmage early, registering two straight three-and-outs from the offense. The offense lost yards on four of its first six plays, including a trio of sacks from George Riddick, Kevin Williams, and a combined sack by Williams and Lamonte Clark. Marcus Center then thwarted the third possession of the scrimmage with an interception of Tyler Clark, one of four quarterbacks who saw action in the scrimmage.
The offense would get rolling, though, behind a couple of long completions by Omari Timmons. The offense reached the red zone for the first time as Timmons hit tight end James Lynch over the middle for a 35-yard gain, the longest play of the night. But the first-team defense stiffened, keeping the offense from the end zone.
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On the next drive, Aaron Daniels carried for nine yards on first down, and a personal foul penalty against the defense moved the ball past midfield. Timmons then hit Wilonte' Roscoe for 25 yards. But again, offense couldn't get another first down as the defense forced a change of possession.
Shortly thereafter, the scrimmage took a break for special teams practice. The second half of the scrimmage started with the offense putting together its longest drive of the night, highlighted by a 16-yard run by Rolandan Finch. The drive stalled inside the defense's 30-yard line with Darrin Marrow intercepting Clark on a third down play.
The offense finally broke through on the next series. Sophomore quarterback Kevin Green was 2-of-2 for 36 yards on the drive. He completed passes of 22 yards to Isaac White and 14 yards to Demetreus Ferebee. Daniels capped the march with a 1-yard TD run behind the left side of his line.
Eight plays later, the light rain that had been falling intensified and lightning could be seen in the sky, prompting head coach Pete Adrian to send his team to the locker room.
In all, the defense tallied three interceptions during the scrimmage, one each by Marrow, Center and Keenan Lambert. Finch (24 yards), Daniels (23) and Shakeem Copeland (20) all netted at least 20 yards rushing for the offense.
The Spartans have their first camp day with no practice on Sunday before resuming with two-a-days on Monday.
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As the season opener approaches, it is time to assess the S.C. State Bulldogs
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina -- With the 2013 season opener against 21st-ranked Coastal Carolina now only 19 days away, the team’s identity is starting to take shape.The Bulldogs have completed nine practices so far, enough time to start making some evaluations of the team’s progress.
1. Night and day
The mood around Bulldogs’ camp has taken more of a business-like, no-nonsense approach this year. Unlike 2012, the sight of coaches constantly having to interrupt practice to address disciplinary problems has been virtually non-existent. The decibel level among the Bulldog players in regards to voicing high expectations (i.e., guaranteeing a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title) is also at a reasonably low level. With a coaching staff filled with intense and demanding assistants like returning offensive line coach/offensive coordinator Joseph Blackwell and wide receivers coach Steve Bird to go with a veteran defensive staff, order and focus is more than ever the required norm at S.C. State under head coach Buddy Pough.
2. Cue or Wiley?
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SU extends ticket deadlines
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- Southern is extending its 2013 season-ticket renewal period for fans who missed the Aug. 9 deadline.
Fans must call the Southern ticket office at (225) 771-3171 on Monday or Tuesday to be placed on the “Do Not Delete” list.
After the SU ticket office reopens Wednesday, fans will have until Aug. 23 to purchase their original tickets if they contacted the ticket office to be placed on the list.
Located near the service entrance of the F.G. Clark Activity Center, the ticket office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Fans who are unable to make the new deadline will still have an opportunity to re-apply as a new season-ticket holders starting Aug. 26 until Sept. 13.
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Fans must call the Southern ticket office at (225) 771-3171 on Monday or Tuesday to be placed on the “Do Not Delete” list.
After the SU ticket office reopens Wednesday, fans will have until Aug. 23 to purchase their original tickets if they contacted the ticket office to be placed on the list.
Located near the service entrance of the F.G. Clark Activity Center, the ticket office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Fans who are unable to make the new deadline will still have an opportunity to re-apply as a new season-ticket holders starting Aug. 26 until Sept. 13.
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Norfolk State University Athletics Foundation to Sponsor Inaugural Scholarship Golf Tournament
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Registration begins at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start launches the competition at 8 a.m. Proceeds from the golf tournament will be used for scholarships for NSU student-athletes.
John Warren, a member of the NSUAF Board of Directors, and Nat Warren, a former NSU tennis coach, are the co-chairs of the tournament's planning committee. Supporters of NSU Athletics and avid golfers will have an opportunity to play at one of Hampton Road's most prestigious golf courses.
Registration is $300 for teams of four and $75 per player. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available for businesses and corporations that want to gain exposure for their products and services at the golf tournament and select NSU home football games.
Participants, donors and sponsors can download and complete the online brochure and registration form at www.nsuspartans.com and mail it to this address:
Attn: NSUAF Golf Tournament
Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, Va. 23504
Registration forms can also be sent via email (jccotton@nsu.edu) or fax (757-823-2566). Call (757) 823-2667 or 823-2517 for more details.
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Miami artist Huong unveiled the ‘We are All Trayvon Martin’ mural at the state capitol in Florida
The controversial 'We are all Trayvon Martin' painting by Miami artist Huong is on display outside the state's capitol in Tallahassee as a group camps out to protest Florida's Stand Your Ground Laws. She hopes to take the mural on the road and display it in Washington, D.C.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- George Zimmerman blasts Trayvon Martin while Martin Luther King Jr. bleeds in the background of a new mural unveiled at the state Capitol in Florida in Tallahassee.
The 100-foot painting substitutes a mirror for Florida teen's face, framed by a hoodie.
Miami artist Huong's not-so-subtle message is spelled out in the title: "We are all Trayvon Martin."
Huong, a Vietnam War refugee and peace activist, has joined a group of protesters called the Dream Defenders camped at the capital hoping to persuade Gov. Rick Scott to change the Stand Your Ground law highlighted by the Martin case.
Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch leader, shot and killed the 17-year-old in February 2012 and was later acquitted, igniting controversies of race and gun rights across the country.
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Sunday, August 11, 2013
Elite Philly Guard Louis Myers Commits to Norfolk State
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Before last year, Math, Civics & Sciences Charter School had never had one player go Division I in its basketball programs’ eight-year history. Now it’s becoming a rather common occurrence.
MCS senior Lou Myers committed to Norfolk State on Friday night, becoming the second area player of the day to choose a college. When he signs his paperwork in the fall, he’ll be the school’s fourth Division I signee.
“I believe he will do well there based on the style of offense they like to run,” MCS coach Dan Jackson said. “When he was there last weekend he fit in very well at their elite camp by doing what he does best and doing it very well.”
A 6-foot-2, 180-pound combo guard, Myers averaged 7.8 ppg last season on a 26-3 team that featured a trio of Division I prospects in Jeremiah Worthem and Britton Lee (Robert Morris), as well as Quadir Welton (St. Peter’s). This season, he’s expected to shoulder a much heavier load for the Mighty Elephants, who lose seven of the top nine scorers from last season.
“I think getting this out of the way early is not only good for him, but is good for our team as a whole because now he can concentrate on ball games instead of worrying about what he is going to do about school next season,” Jackson said.
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MEAC/SWAC Editor Note: This fine article and video was submitted to us by Mr. Lonnie Diggs, Athletic Director, Math, Civics & Sciences Charter School, 447 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. In the past seven years of graduating students, MCSCS has a ZERO percent drop out rate, 100% of their seniors graduate, 97-98 percent attend college, and 2-3 percent attend trade schools. Read more about one the largest and most successful charter school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by clicking HERE. Much success to Lou Myers and Norfolk State University! Keep the pipeline of talent flowing South!
MCS senior Lou Myers committed to Norfolk State on Friday night, becoming the second area player of the day to choose a college. When he signs his paperwork in the fall, he’ll be the school’s fourth Division I signee.
“I believe he will do well there based on the style of offense they like to run,” MCS coach Dan Jackson said. “When he was there last weekend he fit in very well at their elite camp by doing what he does best and doing it very well.”
A 6-foot-2, 180-pound combo guard, Myers averaged 7.8 ppg last season on a 26-3 team that featured a trio of Division I prospects in Jeremiah Worthem and Britton Lee (Robert Morris), as well as Quadir Welton (St. Peter’s). This season, he’s expected to shoulder a much heavier load for the Mighty Elephants, who lose seven of the top nine scorers from last season.
“I think getting this out of the way early is not only good for him, but is good for our team as a whole because now he can concentrate on ball games instead of worrying about what he is going to do about school next season,” Jackson said.
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MEAC/SWAC Editor Note: This fine article and video was submitted to us by Mr. Lonnie Diggs, Athletic Director, Math, Civics & Sciences Charter School, 447 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. In the past seven years of graduating students, MCSCS has a ZERO percent drop out rate, 100% of their seniors graduate, 97-98 percent attend college, and 2-3 percent attend trade schools. Read more about one the largest and most successful charter school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by clicking HERE. Much success to Lou Myers and Norfolk State University! Keep the pipeline of talent flowing South!
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