Friday, December 22, 2017
East Central star Tony Brown finally has his first D1 offer -- MVSU
GULFPORT, Mississippi -- East Central senior running back Tony Brown finally has his first Division I football offer. Mississippi Valley State head coach Vincent Dancy called Brown on Friday to offer him a scholarship to the SWAC school.
“I’m just happy a D1 school offered me,” Brown said. “It feels great. A lot of people have been helping me get a D1 offer this whole season. For it to come, it’s just a blessing.”
Brown said he hadn’t heard much out of MVSU until now.
#4 Tony Brown, Gatorade Player of the Year
“They just got a new head coach and everything,” he said. “I guess they’re trying to get set up with him.”
Dancy had the interim tag removed from his title this week at MVSU. He replaces Rick Comegy, who was let go on Nov. 20.
Brown also holds scholarship offers from Mississippi College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and East Mississippi Community College.
At 5-foot-9, 185 pounds, Brown has been largely overlooked by Division I programs in the region despite being named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Mississippi and receiving an All-USA selection from USA Today.
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North Carolina A&T To Play FBS Liberty U. in 2020
"We continue to make very good progress in building our future football schedules," said Director of Athletics Ian McCaw. "In addition to today's announcement, we are close to finishing 2022 and have some exciting series that have been contracted that are further out."
The schedule release comes one day before the Flames announce their first-ever FBS signing class, as part of the early December signing period.
Liberty had already announced seven of its 12 games in 2020 and nine out of 12 contests in 2021, doing so as part of its earlier football schedule release announcements.
Today's announcement includes home-and-home series with Middle Tennessee and Louisiana-Monroe in 2020 and 2021, plus a home game in 2020 against FIU. The schedule release also includes home FCS contests against North Carolina A&T and Western Carolina in 2020 and Campbell in 2021.
On Feb. 16, 2017, the NCAA approved Liberty's waiver request to begin the two-year FBS reclassification process. Liberty recently completed its final season as a FCS program in 2017, playing as a member of the Big South Conference.
During the 2018 season, Liberty will compete as a FBS independent program and will not be eligible for postseason competition. At the conclusion of the two-year transition process, Liberty will be a full-fledged FBS program in 2019, which will include the opportunity to compete for bowl game appearances.
The Flames will host their first FBS home game against Old Dominion on Sept. 1, 2018, the first of four FBS teams to visit Williams Stadium in 2018 to meet the FBS reclassification criteria. The 2018 home schedule also features FBS matchups against North Texas (Sept. 22), Troy (Oct. 13) and New Mexico State (Nov. 24).
Fans who purchased season tickets in 2017 or will purchase 2018 season tickets will have priority on purchasing season tickets in 2019. For more information about becoming a season ticket holder, please contact the Flames Ticket Office at (434) 582-SEAT (7328) or tickets@liberty.edu.
Fans can support Liberty Football and enjoy special game-day privileges by joining the Flames Club. The Flames Club exists to underwrite Liberty Athletics' three-fold mission to train Champions for Christ, provide a world-class student-athlete experience and achieve victory with integrity.
Flames Club membership starts at just $60 and members can enjoy preferred parking, seating and pregame hospitality benefits, based upon membership level. All seats at Williams Stadium other than general admission bleacher seats require membership in the Flames Club.
For more information about red reserved bench-back seats, blue premium chair-back seats, club seats or future loge box seats, call 434-582-CLUB (2582), email FlamesClub@liberty.edu, or visit www.LibertyFlames.com/FlamesClub.
- 2018 Football Schedule
- 09/01 - Old Dominion
- 09/08 - at Army
- 09/15 - Norfolk State
- 09/22 - North Texas
- 09/29 - at New Mexico
- 2018 Liberty Football Schedule
- 2019 Football Schedule
- 08/31 - Syracuse
- 09/07 - at UL Lafayette
- 09/14 - Buffalo
- 09/21 - Hampton
- 09/28 - New Mexico
- 10/05 - at New Mexico State
- 2019 Liberty Football Schedule
2020 Football Schedule
Sept. 5 at Virginia Tech
Sept. 12 vs. North Carolina A&T
Sept. 19 at Middle Tennessee
Sept. 26 vs. FIU
Oct. 3 at Bowling Green
Oct. 10 vs. Louisiana – Monroe
Oct. 17 at Syracuse
Oct. 24 vs. Southern Miss
Nov. 7 at Virginia
Nov. 14 vs. Western Carolina
Nov. 21 at NC State
Nov. 28 vs. UMass
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Christmas arrives a few days early for former Conway, CCU running back Jah-Maine Martin; Headed to North Carolina A&T
CONWAY, South Carolina -- All Jah-Maine Martin wanted was a second chance. Only a few days before Christmas, it looks as if the former Conway standout got his wish.
Via Twitter, Martin announced Thursday he plans to enroll at North Carolina A&T.
“I can’t thank God enough for this opportunity,” he said. “About six months ago I was arrested and kicked out of school. “I stayed down and never lost faith. Had to sit out a semester, but another door opened.”
According to Martin, N.C. A&T was among the schools who recruited him hard during his time at Conway.
“They hit me up and told me they were still interested,” he said. “They sent me the paperwork and basically said if it cleared then they wanted me. The rest is history.”
Martin said he plans to enroll at N.C. A&T in January.
Previously, Martin attended Coastal Carolina where he rushed for 175 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns during his freshman year. It continued a trend he started at Conway High, where he ran for more than 1,000 yards in his final two seasons.
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Via Twitter, Martin announced Thursday he plans to enroll at North Carolina A&T.
“I can’t thank God enough for this opportunity,” he said. “About six months ago I was arrested and kicked out of school. “I stayed down and never lost faith. Had to sit out a semester, but another door opened.”
According to Martin, N.C. A&T was among the schools who recruited him hard during his time at Conway.
“They hit me up and told me they were still interested,” he said. “They sent me the paperwork and basically said if it cleared then they wanted me. The rest is history.”
Martin said he plans to enroll at N.C. A&T in January.
Previously, Martin attended Coastal Carolina where he rushed for 175 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns during his freshman year. It continued a trend he started at Conway High, where he ran for more than 1,000 yards in his final two seasons.
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Delaware State Football Inks Three During Early Signing Period
DOVER, Delaware -- --Delaware State football has announced that three high school seniors have signed to attend the University and compete for the Hornets beginning in 2018.Running back Quadir Gibson of Glen Mills, Pa., two-way standout Khan Jamal of Lansdale, Pa., and defensive back Mohamet Thiam of Union City, N.J., have signed scholarship offers from DSU this week.
A six-foot, 240 pound back, Gibson rushed for nearly 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns in three varsity seasons at The Glen Mills Schools.
Jamal was a star running back and defender (DB/LB) at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and later North Penn HS in Pennsylvania.
Thiam was a football and track & field star at Union City High School. He combined for 65 tackles, five interceptions and two punt blocks during his junior and senior seasons.
DELAWARE STATE DECEMBER 2017 FOOTBALL SIGNEES
Quadir Gibson Running Back 6-0/240 Glen Mills, Pa./The Glen Mills Schools
High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner at Glen Mills … three-time All-Delaware Valley and Delaware County First Team selection (soph., junior and senior seasons) … rush for 926 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior … ran for 848 yards and six TDs during junior season and tallied 720 rushing yards and eight scores as a sophomore … helped lead school to Delaware Valley championship in junior year … also a shot putter on track & field team … had a top throw of 53’9’ as a 10th grader and 55’6” in 11th grade year.
Personal: Son of Malikh Butler and Robert Gibson … has two sisters and one brother … born 3/23/99 …plans to major in Sport Management or Criminal Justice at DSU … also competes in powerlifting … four-time Pennsylvania State & National Champion in 242 weight class.
Quadir Gibson Highlights
Khan Jamal SS/OLB 5-11/210 Lansdale, Pa./North Penn HS
High School: Two-way standout at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and later North Penn HS …. Member of two league championship teams … All-League Second Team running back as a junior.
Personal: Son of Khan Jamal and Gloria Price … has one sister … born 7/19/00 … plans to major in Sport Management at DSU
Khan Jamal Highlights
Mohamet Thiam Def. Back 6-1/180 Union City, N.J./Union City HS
High School: Two-sport standout at Union City (football, track & field) … school posted 30-12 football record during his four varsity seasons … helped lead school to two Liberty White Division championships … All-Conference First Team selection during senior season … recorded 65 tackles, three interceptions and two blocked punts as a senior … junior year stats included 34 tackles and two interceptions …also an All-County high jumper.
Personal: Son of Fatou and Birane Thiam … has two sisters … born 12/4/99
Mohamet Thiam Highlights
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION
NCCU Football Adds Three Eagles during Early Signing Period
DURHAM, North Carolina -- The North Carolina Central University football program added three Eagles, including two FBS transfers, during the new early signing period.
The new additions are Missouri graduate transfer quarterback Marvin Zanders, N.C. State transfer receiver Daeshawn Stephens and Deerfield Beach High School linebacker Zach Simmons.
Zanders, a 6-2, 205-pound dual-threat quarterback out of Jacksonville, Florida, spent three seasons (2014-16) at the University of Missouri. In 2016, he completed 10-of-12 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown, while rushing 35 times for 198 yards and two scores for the Tigers. As a senior at Raines High School in 2013, Zanders amassed more than 2,500 yards of total offense, and was responsible for 37 touchdowns, completing 130-of-224 passes for 1,866 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for 705 yards and 15 more scores. He is the older brother of current NCCU sophomore quarterback Micah Zanders.
"Marvin is an experienced, dual-threat quarterback," said Granville Eastman, interim NCCU head football coach. "He's a fierce competitor who has the ability to become a great contributor for the team."
Stephens, a 6-2, 190-pound receiver from Durham, North Carolina, spent the past two seasons (2016-17) at North Carolina State University, appearing in 10 games this year after redshirting during the 2016 campaign. He signed with the Wolfpack after a stellar career at Hillside High School, amassing 71 receptions for 989 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior. Stephens and current NCCU freshman quarterback Chauncey Caldwell were high school teammates, helping to lead Hillside to a 10-3 record and the N.C. 4A state quarterfinals in 2015.
"Stephens is a versatile wideout with a large catch radius, who has the ability to stretch the field," Eastman said.
Simmons, a 6-1, 220-pound linebacker out of Broward County, Florida, amassed 178 tackles, 19 sacks, three fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown during his career at Deerfield Beach High School.
"Simmons is a tough, versatile linebacker who wreaks havoc on the football field," said Eastman. "He plays the run or pass very well."
More recruits will sign the dotted line to become Eagles on the traditional signing day in early February 2018.
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION
The new additions are Missouri graduate transfer quarterback Marvin Zanders, N.C. State transfer receiver Daeshawn Stephens and Deerfield Beach High School linebacker Zach Simmons.
Zanders, a 6-2, 205-pound dual-threat quarterback out of Jacksonville, Florida, spent three seasons (2014-16) at the University of Missouri. In 2016, he completed 10-of-12 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown, while rushing 35 times for 198 yards and two scores for the Tigers. As a senior at Raines High School in 2013, Zanders amassed more than 2,500 yards of total offense, and was responsible for 37 touchdowns, completing 130-of-224 passes for 1,866 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for 705 yards and 15 more scores. He is the older brother of current NCCU sophomore quarterback Micah Zanders.
"Marvin is an experienced, dual-threat quarterback," said Granville Eastman, interim NCCU head football coach. "He's a fierce competitor who has the ability to become a great contributor for the team."
Stephens, a 6-2, 190-pound receiver from Durham, North Carolina, spent the past two seasons (2016-17) at North Carolina State University, appearing in 10 games this year after redshirting during the 2016 campaign. He signed with the Wolfpack after a stellar career at Hillside High School, amassing 71 receptions for 989 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior. Stephens and current NCCU freshman quarterback Chauncey Caldwell were high school teammates, helping to lead Hillside to a 10-3 record and the N.C. 4A state quarterfinals in 2015.
"Stephens is a versatile wideout with a large catch radius, who has the ability to stretch the field," Eastman said.
Simmons, a 6-1, 220-pound linebacker out of Broward County, Florida, amassed 178 tackles, 19 sacks, three fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown during his career at Deerfield Beach High School.
"Simmons is a tough, versatile linebacker who wreaks havoc on the football field," said Eastman. "He plays the run or pass very well."
More recruits will sign the dotted line to become Eagles on the traditional signing day in early February 2018.
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION
Bradford creates edge for TSU
CLEVELAND, Tennessee -- While many view Christmas break as a time to spend with loved ones and to relax a little, the month of December has been a little different for Antonio Bradford.
The former Cleveland High School football product has been on the road hunting for a few good men to bring to Tennessee State’s football program.
“I have a huge recruiting area that covers the Chattanooga area, South Alabama, South Georgia and the Panhandle of Florida,” said Bradford, who is a tight end and offensive line coach as well as run game coordinator for the Tigers. “I have been on the road the whole month, so at times it feels like you are a truck driver.
“However, the process of being able to recruit a kid, bring him in to make an impact on your program, while at the same time being able to make an impact on their life, is all worth it.”
As a part of the country’s first Early Signing Period, TSU landed six official signatures this Wednesday.
Representing a program that has had 114 players selected in the NFL Draft, including seven first round selections, Bradford has not had a hard time selling the Tigers who play Division I football in the Ohio Valley conference.
“TSU is a prestigious school,” said Bradford. “There are many successful alum that have paved the way so those behind them can come in and be successful. Our school has sent a lot of talent to the NFL, and we have four to five possible NFL guys this year.”
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The former Cleveland High School football product has been on the road hunting for a few good men to bring to Tennessee State’s football program.
“I have a huge recruiting area that covers the Chattanooga area, South Alabama, South Georgia and the Panhandle of Florida,” said Bradford, who is a tight end and offensive line coach as well as run game coordinator for the Tigers. “I have been on the road the whole month, so at times it feels like you are a truck driver.
“However, the process of being able to recruit a kid, bring him in to make an impact on your program, while at the same time being able to make an impact on their life, is all worth it.”
As a part of the country’s first Early Signing Period, TSU landed six official signatures this Wednesday.
Representing a program that has had 114 players selected in the NFL Draft, including seven first round selections, Bradford has not had a hard time selling the Tigers who play Division I football in the Ohio Valley conference.
“TSU is a prestigious school,” said Bradford. “There are many successful alum that have paved the way so those behind them can come in and be successful. Our school has sent a lot of talent to the NFL, and we have four to five possible NFL guys this year.”
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HBCU Football New Head Coaches, NCAA Probation and Conference Changes
Welcome Home Coach Willie Simmons!!
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Selecting the right head football coach is as important as selecting the right academic and compliance services staff at HBCUs. The NCAA is no joke when its comes to compliance matters, and the punishment that is issued by the Committee on Infractions panel.
Keeping it real, Morgan State University, the latest to fall under the infractions committee is no better or worst than the 13 others currently under NCAA sanctions.
Probation is more serious than being banned from postseason play with subpar APR scores.
On the positive side, no NAIA HBCU institution is currently under sanction or probation.
We have provided you with the latest listing and links below to each institution's NCAA Public Infractions Decision. Time to take action, alums. Your financial donations does matter!
HBCU ATHLETIC PROGRAMS ON NCAA PROBATION FOR LACK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL and/or FAILURE TO MONITOR ITS ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION PROCESS:
- Morgan State University, Probation Period End Dec. 18, 2021
- Southern University and A&M College, Probation End Nov. 15, 2021
- Howard University, Probation End May 19, 2018
- Grambling State University, Probation End July 27, 2019
- Morehouse College, Entire Program, Probation End July 14, 2018
- Norfolk State University, Probation End June 15, 2018
- Prairie View A&M University Men's Basketball, Probation End Nov. 20, 2019
- Fayetteville State University Women's Basketball, Probation End Nov. 13, 2019
- Mississippi Valley State University, Probation End March 23, 2019
- Alabama State University Softball, Probation End Oct. 19, 2018
- Alcorn State University, Probation End Oct. 18, 2018
- Florida A&M University, Probation End Nov. 19, 2019
- Central State University (Ohio), Probation End March 3, 2019
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Probation End Aug. 20, 2019
COLLEGE NEW COACH FORMER COACH
Alabama State Donald Hill-Eley Brian Jenkins
Alabama A&M James Spady
Arkansas - Pine Bluff Monte Coleman
Florida A&M Willie Simmons* Alex Wood
Delaware State Kenny Carter
Hampton Robert Prunty Connell Maynor
Mississippi Valley State Vincent Dancy Rick Comegy
Morgan State Ernest T. Jones$ Fred T. Farrier
North Carolina Central Granville Eastman$ Jerry Mack
Prairie View A&M Eric Dooley Willie SimmonsLincoln (Pa.) Reginald Byarse Jr.
Edward Waters Greg Ruffin Alvin Wyatt
Virginia Union Dr. Alvin Parker Mark James
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC)
CONFERENCE CHANGES - 2018/19
COLLEGES NEW CONFERENCE OLD CONF.
Hampton Big South MEAC
Savannah State SIAC MEAC
Langston SAC RRAC
Texas College SAC RRAC
$ Interim for 2018
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