CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania -- When it comes to style of play, particularly on offense, California University has little in common with NCAA Division II playoff foe Elizabeth City State (N.C.). That's because Elizabeth City State (8-3) thrives on the running game, while the Vulcans (9-2) love to move the ball quickly through the air.
The teams collide at noon Saturday at Adamson Stadium in a Super Region One first rounder. Cal is seeded fourth and Elizabeth City fifth in the region.
While Cal has a solid running attack, led by Lamont Smith with 995 yards on 115 carries and two touchdowns, those stats pale in comparison to Vikings running back Daronte McNeill, who has carried the ball 334 times for 1,580 yards and scored 22 TDs. He is ranked fifth in the nation in rushing, first in attempts and third in touchdowns.
Elizabeth City State's second-leading rusher, Kevin Swain, has 624 yards on 131 carries with five TDs.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Florida Classic: Ex-Winter Springs RB Al-Terek McBurse comes home
Orlando, Florida -- Al-Terek McBurse is excited about Saturday's Florida Classic, as would be any member of the teams playing: Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman University.
But for McBurse, it's not just the pomp and precision of the festivities and competition on the field. There will be one very important person off the field there to witness him playing college football for the first time.
And as long as his parents, Allison McBurse and Clinton Dunston, get Mervin McBurse to the Citrus Bowl on Saturday, everything will be perfect for the FAMU running back, who will also be taking part in his first Florida Classic (2:30 p.m., Citrus Bowl, ESPN Classic).
"She'll be getting to see me for the first time ever in college," McBurse said of the woman who raised him, who will turn 81 next month. "As long as they get my grandma there everything will be good."
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But for McBurse, it's not just the pomp and precision of the festivities and competition on the field. There will be one very important person off the field there to witness him playing college football for the first time.
And as long as his parents, Allison McBurse and Clinton Dunston, get Mervin McBurse to the Citrus Bowl on Saturday, everything will be perfect for the FAMU running back, who will also be taking part in his first Florida Classic (2:30 p.m., Citrus Bowl, ESPN Classic).
"She'll be getting to see me for the first time ever in college," McBurse said of the woman who raised him, who will turn 81 next month. "As long as they get my grandma there everything will be good."
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Lane alum, Houston Texans player Jacoby Jones returns from NFL to campus
Jackson, Tennessee -- Five years after playing his final college football game and two years since his graduation, Lane College remains a destination for Jacoby Jones. A member of the National Football League's Houston Texans, Jones was at Lane's chapel service Wednesday and intends to spend most of the week in Jackson.
The Texans — who lead the Tennessee Titans by one game in the AFC's South Division — have the week off.
"I love this place," Jones said of Lane. "It made me a better man, and I appreciate what I have now. "It's not a D-I (Division I) school. We have the same field (Lane Field), training room and locker room. It makes you hungry."
A three-time all-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection, Jones was a third round selection of the Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft and the 73rd player selected overall.
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The Texans — who lead the Tennessee Titans by one game in the AFC's South Division — have the week off.
"I love this place," Jones said of Lane. "It made me a better man, and I appreciate what I have now. "It's not a D-I (Division I) school. We have the same field (Lane Field), training room and locker room. It makes you hungry."
A three-time all-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection, Jones was a third round selection of the Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft and the 73rd player selected overall.
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Oklahoma Basketball Entertains Coppin State Friday
Norman, Oklahoma - Oklahoma plays its second of two straight home games to open the season when it hosts Coppin State on Friday at 7 p.m. CT at Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners are coming off a 78-74 win over Idaho State last Friday while the Eagles have split their first two games against Cheyney University (won 80-65 last Friday) and Loyola Maryland (lost 78-68 Monday). Friday's contest will air on the Sooner Radio Network (KOKC AM 1520 in Oklahoma City; KTBZ AM 1430 in Tulsa) with Toby Rowland and Mike Houck announcing. The game will be televised by the Sooner Sports Network (KAUT Ch. 43 in OKC; FS Oklahoma outside of OKC market; ESPN Full Court) with Bob Carpenter and Billy Tubbs calling the action.
Located in Baltimore, Md., Coppin State is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and finished 16-14 last year with an 11-5 league record (tied for second place). The Eagles return 10 letterwinners and four starters from that squad, and are picked third out of 13 teams in the preseason MEAC poll.
Leading the way for Coppin State through two games (an 80-65 home win over Cheyney University and a 78-68 road loss to Loyola Maryland) is senior guard Tony Gallo. One of four returning players who averaged double figures in scoring last year, Gallo is averaging 20.0 points and 2.5 assists this season. He has already made seven 3-pointers (.389) and is coming off a 23-point effort at Loyola Maryland. Senior guard Akeem Ellis is averaging 14.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game and turned in a 13-point, 6-rebound, 9-assist performance at Loyola Maryland. Michael Harper, another senior guard, is contributing 12.5 points per contest off the bench on .692 field goal shooting (9-for-13). Harper was a second-team all-conference selection last year when he averaged a team-high 15.2 points per game and led the league in 3-point (.438) and free throw (.881) percentage.
The Eagles are under the direction of head coach Ron "Fang" Mitchell, who is 396-358 (.525) over his 25 years, all at Coppin State.
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| Date & Tip Time | Friday, Nov. 18, at 7:07 p.m. CT |
| Location | Norman, Okla. | |
| TV | Sooner Sports Network KAUT Ch. 43 in Oklahoma City FS Oklahoma (outside of Oklahoma City market) ESPN Full Court |
| Radio | Sooner Radio Network KOKC 1520 AM in Oklahoma City KTBZ 1430 AM in Tulsa |
| Webcast | SoonerSports.com All-Access |
| Live Stats | SoonerSports.com GameTracker |
| Game Info | Game Notes (PDF) |
Located in Baltimore, Md., Coppin State is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and finished 16-14 last year with an 11-5 league record (tied for second place). The Eagles return 10 letterwinners and four starters from that squad, and are picked third out of 13 teams in the preseason MEAC poll.
Leading the way for Coppin State through two games (an 80-65 home win over Cheyney University and a 78-68 road loss to Loyola Maryland) is senior guard Tony Gallo. One of four returning players who averaged double figures in scoring last year, Gallo is averaging 20.0 points and 2.5 assists this season. He has already made seven 3-pointers (.389) and is coming off a 23-point effort at Loyola Maryland. Senior guard Akeem Ellis is averaging 14.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game and turned in a 13-point, 6-rebound, 9-assist performance at Loyola Maryland. Michael Harper, another senior guard, is contributing 12.5 points per contest off the bench on .692 field goal shooting (9-for-13). Harper was a second-team all-conference selection last year when he averaged a team-high 15.2 points per game and led the league in 3-point (.438) and free throw (.881) percentage.
The Eagles are under the direction of head coach Ron "Fang" Mitchell, who is 396-358 (.525) over his 25 years, all at Coppin State.
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MSU Spartans Play Texas Southern In Home Opener
| Michigan State (0-2) vs. Texas Southern (1-1) | |
| Date | Friday, Nov. 18 |
| Time | 6:30 p.m. ET |
| Location | East Lansing, Mich. | Breslin Center |
| Internet Streaming | ESPN3.com (Dan Gutowsky, Bob Donewald) |
| Radio | Spartan Sports Network (Will Tieman, Gus Ganakas, Matt Steigenga) |
| Tickets | Available at MSUSpartans.com. |
| Game Notes | Michigan State |
| Statistics | Michigan State |
The Opening Tip
After opening the season with a game vs. North Carolina on the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego and a game vs. Duke in Madison Square Garden in New York City, the Spartans will finally play their home opener as they host Texas Southern Friday night. Michigan State has not lost a home opener since dropping the 1976 opener. MSU's next four games are part of the Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational, a six-team, 13-day, partial round-robin tournament.
MSU vs. Texas Southern Notes
Series History
This is the first ever meeting between Michigan State and Texas Southern.
Coach Harvey
Tony B. Harvey (Cameron University, '88) is 44-55 in his fourth season as a collegiate head coach, all at Texas Southern. Last season, he led Texas Southern to its first SWAC regular-season title since 1998.
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Miles College celebrates championship with parade
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama --It was a parade in downtown Birmingham that Miles College football fans have been waiting for some time. Today the school celebrated it's first ever SIAC football championship.
"I'm so proud and blessed. I'm so elated that Miles College one of my favorites, has made it," Evelyn Toney, a Miles fan, said. Many of these supporters have suffered through a number of losing seasons backing the Golden Bears.
"It means a lot. It's been years. One and nothing. One and eleven. Now we are seven and four and the championship, it means a lot," Reed Jesse, a Miles fan, said.
First year coach Reginal Ruffin turned the football team into a championship squad. The coach had confidence in his players.
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"I'm so proud and blessed. I'm so elated that Miles College one of my favorites, has made it," Evelyn Toney, a Miles fan, said. Many of these supporters have suffered through a number of losing seasons backing the Golden Bears.
"It means a lot. It's been years. One and nothing. One and eleven. Now we are seven and four and the championship, it means a lot," Reed Jesse, a Miles fan, said.
First year coach Reginal Ruffin turned the football team into a championship squad. The coach had confidence in his players.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
BCU Wildcats, FAMU Rattlers rolling with Wilson, Fleming at QB
WHAT: Florida Classic
WHERE: Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Saturday
TICKETS: Available seats priced $31.75 to $59.25 can be purchased at Amway Center box office, call 407-839-3900 or go to tickemaster.com
TV: ESPN Classic
RADIO: WELE (1380 AM)
OTHER KEY EVENTS: Friday, Battle of the Bands, Amway Center, Orlando, 7 p.m.; Official Classic Step Show, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Orlando, 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Florida Classic FanFare, Citrus Bowl Parking Lot C, 9 a.m.
LAST YEAR: FAMU won 38-27. Attendance: 60,712
DAYTONA BEACH, FL -- Saturday's Florida Classic may not have the luster of last year's game, but the winner could be rewarded with an at-large playoff bid. And a month ago, that did not seem possible.
This season, Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman were expected to build on the success of sharing the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title with South Carolina State last year. But the Rattlers began the season 3-3 and the Wildcats started 2-3, with both teams losing two of their first three MEAC contests.
Since then, FAMU (7-3, 5-2 MEAC) has won four straight, and the catalyst for its success was installing freshman Damien Fleming at quarterback in the fifth game.
Improved play behind center has also contributed to B-CU's surge. Since North Carolina A&T stifled the Wildcats' vaunted spread offense in a 22-3 upset on Oct. 8, B-CU (7-3, 5-2) has won five in a row, averaging 516.8 yards during the streak.
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