ALBANY, GA — The question marks are there. They are sprinkled throughout the Albany State football team as it inches toward the 2011 season — a year where the Rams will be defending the SBN National Black College Football Championship and SIAC crown.
And how will the team handle a slew of unknowns, including a new offensive coordinator, a depleted offensive line, an inexperienced group of linebackers and a tougher schedule? ASU coach Mike White said Friday that it will happen, but only with hard work — and no excuses.
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“The 2011 season will have a lot of question marks and a lot of new faces,” White said during the 12th annual Quarterback Club Kickoff Football Reception at Eula Lovett Hall. “But be sure of one thing: As Albany State Golden Rams, we will battle as hard as we can, and we will leave it on the field. Every time, we are going to leave it out there. Every thing we got will stay on the field. And that’s what we have always been about.”
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
South Carolina State again picked to win MEAC
That trend will continue, according to league coaches and sports information directors, who predicted the Bulldogs would win the MEAC this season during voting at the conference’s annual press luncheon. It marked the fourth consecutive year the team was picked to win the league.
S.C. State was tabbed as the favorite despite having lost 15 seniors, including 11 starters, from last year’s team.
PRESEASON POLL
As voted by MEAC coaches and sports information directors:
TEAM, PTS.
S.C. State, 468
Bethune-Cookman, 454
Florida A&M, 420
Hampton, 321
Norfolk State, 274
Morgan State, 250
N.C. Central, 162
Delaware State, 158
Ex-Tennessee State Tigers' DRC traded to Philadelphia Eagles
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| In three short years in the NFL, former Tennessee State University's DRC has become a Pro Bowl caliber cornerback. |
Joe Banner was the guy doing the dirty work of negotiating the Kevin Kolb for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie trade. However, there's no doubt that GM Howie Roseman was closely involved as well. He met the media for a bit yesterday to give his thoughts on the player the Eagles received in the deal.
"This is a Pro Bowl caliber cornerback and an exciting guy to have on our team." Roseman said, "He's got great ball skills, he's explosive, and he'll fit well with the kind of posture we're going with on defense."
He says that the Eagles have liked DRC ever since scouting him in college.
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Former Alabama A&M standout Anquez Jackson signs free agent deal with Tennessee Titans
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Former Alabama A&M offensive tackle Anquez Jackson signed a free agent contract with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday.Jackson, a three-year starter and a two-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference performer for the Bulldogs, started every game during his career for A&M coach Anthony Jones. He helped the Bulldogs reach the 2009 SWAC championship game.
During his Pro Day on March 9, Jackson checked in at 6-foot-3-3/4 and weighed 332 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.3 second and 5.38 seconds, the short shuttle in 5.29 seconds and the three-cone drill in 8.16 seconds. He had a 26-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot-6 broad jump and completed 22 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
21 SWAC Games to be Broadcast in 2011
Birmingham, Ala. - The Southwestern Athletic Conference released its football broadcast schedule Thursday, including a 10-game slate on SWAC TV, the league's internet broadcast site.Note: The tape delayed games on ESPNU can all be seen live on ESPN3.com.
Date Game Time (CT) Network
Sat., Sept. 3 Alabama State at Mississippi Valley State 5 pm SWAC TV
Sat., Sept. 3 Alcorn State vs. Grambling 9:30 pm (Tape) ESPNU
Sun., Sept. 4 Prairie View A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman 11 am ESPN
Sat., Sept. 10 Alcorn State at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6 pm SWAC TV
Sat., Sept. 10 Jackson State vs. Tennessee State 6 pm SportSouth
Sat., Sept. 17 Jackson State at Southern 6 pm SWAC TV
Sat., Sept. 24 Southern vs. Florida A&M 2:30 pm VERSUS
Sat., Sept. 24 Alabama A&M at Grambling 5 pm SWAC TV
Thur., Sept. 29 Texas Southern at Jackson State 5 or 6:30 pm ESPNU Sat., Oct. 1 Alcorn State at Alabama State 7 pm SWAC TV
Sat., Oct. 8 Mississippi Valley State at Alabama A&M 1 pm SWAC TV
Thur., Oct. 13 Texas Southern at Alabama A&M 6:30 pm ESPNU
Sat., Oct. 15 Southern at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6 pm SWAC TV
Sat., Oct. 15 Prairie View A&M at Alabama State 9:30 pm (Tape) ESPNU
Sat., Oct. 29 Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M 4 pm SWAC TV
Sat., Oct. 29 Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State 9:30 pm (Tape) ESPNU
Sat., Nov. 5 Grambling at Jackson State 5 pm SWAC TV
Sat., Nov. 12 Texas Southern at Grambling 8 pm SWAC TV
Thur., Nov. 24 Tuskegee at Alabama State 3 pm ESPNU
Sat., Nov. 26 Southern vs. Grambling 1 pm NBC
Sat., Dec. 10 Farmers Insurance SWAC Championship Game 12 pm ESPNU
Three Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Sign NFL Contracts
PINE BLUFF, Ark.- University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff football players Raymond Webber, Ibrahim Abdulai, and Arthur Thomas have signed free agent contracts with the NFL.Webber will join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Abdulai and Thomas have signed to play for the New York Giants and the St. Louis Rams respectively.
“As a coaching staff we could not be happier to hear the news that Webber, Abdulai, and Thomas will be able to continue their careers in the NFL,” said UAPB head coach Monte Coleman. “All three young men have put in the hard work necessary to achieve their goals and with continued work at improving themselves as players I expect to see all of them heavily contributing on their respective teams in the near future.”
NFL teams are expected to begin training camps in the upcoming days as a deal was reached ending the lockout on Monday.
“I'm excited to get going and for training camp to start,” said UAPB's Webber. “While I was disappointed that I didn't get drafted I knew with hard work and persistence I would get my chance to showcase my abilities at the next level some day.”
For Webber, Abdulai, and Thomas that day has arrived as they headline the list of collegiate football players from HBCU's to sign free agent contracts.
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Former TSU, Prairie View stars pursuing NFL careers
Houston, TX - Former Texas Southern linebacker Dejuan Fulghum will formally begin his pursuit of an NFL career when he opens training camp with the Detroit Lions today. Fulghum, the 2010 Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year, signed as an undrafted with the Lions earlier this week. Fulghum, a Killeen native, was a four-year starter during his four years at TSU, helping to lead the Tigers to a 9-3 record and the SWAC championship in his final season.
In 2010, the 6-1, 220-pound Fulghum led TSU in total tackles (101), tackles for loss (18 ½), sacks (11) and forced fumbles (three).
Two former Prairie View A&M defensive stars also will be in NFL training camps. Defensive back Chris Adingupu signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings, and defensive lineman Quinton Spears inked with the Miami Dolphins.
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