Alabama State rolls past rival Alabama A & M 73-55

Riding two straight wins, Alabama State head coach Lewis Jackson hoped for the same kind of performance as his Hornets closed a three-game home stand by hosting archrival Alabama A & M. After watching his team build a 41-18 first half lead by holding A & M to only 3 field goals and then coasting to a 73-55 win, Jackson got exactly what he wanted.

"Our guys really gave great effort," Jackson said. "The SWAC is a tough conference, and when you have home games you have to win them. We had three in a row at home and winning them all is a big plus for us."

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SC State Women Lose 71-59 to MEAC Leader Hampton

Senior guard Rachel Butler had a double/double scoring 20 points and snatching 10 rebounds in an important conference win over the Bulldogs. The 5-8 play maker is from Lincoln H.S., Dallas, Texas.

ORANGEBURG, SC -- Rachel Butler had 20 points and was one of three Hampton players with 10 rebounds in leading the visitors to a 71-59 win over host South Carolina State Saturday in a nationally televised ESPNU telecast at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.

Artavia Burns added 11 points and Chinyere Ukoh and Quanneisha Perry tied Butler for team rebounding honors with 10 boards each as the Lady Pirates enjoyed a huge 44-30 edge in rebounds. The victory was the fourth in a row for the Lady Pirates who climbed to 9-6 and 4-0 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

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Southern University blows past UAPB Golden Lions

Jags moves into first place tie with Alabama State at 4-1 in SWAC conference play.

Southern's Jazz Williams hit 6 of 9 three pointers on the night as his career high 20points led SU to a 70-60 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday night at H.O. Clemmons Arena on the UAPB campus. The win puts Southern in a tie for the SWAC lead with Alabama State, who is also 4-1 in SWAC play.

Few fouls were called on the Jaguars, so UAPB only had 5 chances at the foul line and sank 3 of those shots. Southern went to the line 23 times and made 16. Chris Davis was 4-for-5 from the foul line and finished with 10 points.

Southern (6-10,4-1 SWAC) led 42-30 at the half.

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Teamwork key for WSSU Rams win over Bison

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Another solid team effort, another win. That is the modus operandi for the Winston-Salem State University men's basketball team as of late and Saturday evening at the Joel Coliseum, it was no different as seven WSSU players had at least seven points as the Rams ran past the Howard Bison 64-56 in a MEAC men's basketball contest.

“This is a team that’s really coming around,” Collins said of the Rams, who improved to 7-8. “We have learned something from every game.

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A&T's Smalley help Aggies win at UMES

Photo: 6-0 Junior forward Brittanie Taylor-James scored 10 points, 8 rebounds in 28 minutes of action against the Lady Hawks. The Evanston, Illinois native transferred to the NCA&T Aggies from UC-Santa Barbara.

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – The Aggies women’s basketball team not only missed Lamona Smalley’s body, but they missed her mind as well. After missing 14 games last season with a severe knee injury, Smalley has played excellent basketball for the Aggies lately. Her strong play continued Saturday afternoon as she scored 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead North Carolina A&T to a 72-59 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore at W.P. Hytche Arena.

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Amber Bland scored 24 points on Saturday. It marked the 20th time she has scored 20 or more points. The Aggies are 16-4 when she scores 20 or more.

Lamona Smalley recorded the fourth double-double of her career Saturday when she scored 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. It was the eighth time in her career she recorded double figure rebounds. Smalley had a double-double in her first game as an Aggie.

The Aggies are 4-0 in the conference. They have won their four conference games by an average 18.0 points per game.

Conference teams are shooting just 32.3 percent from the field and 15.5 percent from 3-point range against the Aggies. The Aggies lead the conference in field goal percentage defense.

Vikings' Frazier interview with Atlanta Falcons

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier interviewed for the Falcons' coaching job Friday night and Saturday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. It was Frazier's first interview with the team and with newly hired general manager Thomas Dimitroff.

A 19-year coaching veteran, Frazier has gone from the Eagles' defensive backs coach in 1999 to twice being a defensive coordinator, first in Cincinnati (2003-04) and most recently, as Mike Tomlin's replacement in Minnesota (2007-Present). Frazier's stoic but communicative coaching style has drawn comparisons to Tomlin, who was hired as Pittsburgh's head coach in 2007.

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Photo: Former Alcorn State University player Leslie Frazier is being considered for NFL head coaching positions.

The 48 year old Leslie Frazier, played college football at Alcorn State University and played as a starting cornerback/defensive back on the Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl XX championship team win over the New England Patriots.

During the 1985 championship season, Frazier led the Chicago Bears with 6 interceptions. The Columbus, Mississippi native NFL career lasted four years (Chicago Bears 1981-85). His career was cut short due to a knee injury he suffered during Super Bowl XX.

He also helped Indianapolis win Super Bowl XLI, as the Colts defensive backs under Tony Dungy.

Frazier recently interviewed for the Miami Dolphin head coaching vacancy. The Dolphins hired Dallas offensive assistant Tony Sparano.

Frazier started his coaching career in 1988 as the first head coach at Trinity College in Illinois, now known as Trinity International University. He held the position for 9 seasons and built the NAIA program from the ground up and won a pair of Northern Illinois Intercollegiate Conference titles before he moved on to the University of Illinois in 1997-98 as the Illini defensive backs coach.

Head Coach Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles hired Frazier as their defensive backs coach 1999.

Coach Frazier's NFL History Coaching:

1988-96....... Trinity College......Head Coach
1997-98....... University of Illinois..DBs
1999-2002..... Philadelphia Eagles....DBs
2003-04....... Cincinnati Bengals...Defensive Coordinator
2005-06....... Indianapolis Colts...Special Asst. to Head Coach/DBs
2006-Present.. Minnesota Vikings....Defensive Coordinator

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Tennessee State battles to 79-72 Win Over EIU Panthers

Photo: #11 Bruce Price scores 20 points in nationally televised contest with EIU. The 6-3/205 junior guard is from South H.S., Minneapolis, MN.

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Robinson, Price Pace Tigers With 20 Points Each

Tennessee State University (8-10, 5-4) used a 14-2 second half run to erase a two-point halftime deficit and defeat Eastern Illinois University (2-16, 1-9) by a 79-72 score in a nationally televised OVC contest.

Gerald Robinson, Jr. and Bruce Price scored 20 points each and were joined by LaDarious Weaver (15) and Darius Cox (10) in double-figure scoring.

The Panthers of Eastern Illinois got double figure scoring from Jon’Tee Willhite (19), Bobby Catchings (18) and Ousame Cisse (12). Willhite finished with a game-high 9rebounds.

In the first half, Eastern Illinois scored the first points on a 3-pointer by Bobby Catchings (19:27) and held the upper had until the 13:12 mark, when the Tigers tied the score 12-12 after a steal and layup by Robinson. TSU held a lead briefly but EIU tied the game at 18-18 (10:48) and led until the 5:01 mark when the Tigers regained the lead 27-24 after a LaDarious Weaver three-point basket. The Panthers fought back for a 35-32 lead with 1:12 remaining in the half before Gerald Robinson’s layup (0:57) put TSU behind by one, 35-34, before the intermission.

TSU opened the second half with a 14-2 run, for a 50-37 lead at 13:27. The Tigers opened their lead to 58-44 midway through the period (9:58) and held a double-digit lead for most of the second half. EIU closed the lead to eight points, 68-60 (2:51) and 77-69 (0:28), but in the last minute they were forced to fouling in an attempt to get in the game, but Bruce Price sank 3-of-4 foul shots in the thirty seconds to seal the win for TSU.

Eastern Illinois won the battle of the boards 38-21. The Panthers shot 49% (24-49) from the floor and 68% (19-28) from the foul line, while the Tigers shot 52% (29-56) from the field and 75% (9-12) from the foul line. TSU hit 12-of-24 (50%) from beyond the 3-point arc.

TSU will complete a three-game home stand when they host Eastern Kentucky on Thursday, January 24th at Gentry Center. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m.

Hampton overcomes SCSU scorers in road win

Photo: Sophomore forward Matthew Pilgrim dropped in 16 on the Bulldogs to keep the Pirates unbeaten in conference play. The 6-8 Pilgrim is a product of Bridgton Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio.

ORANGEBURG-Sophomore Rashad West had 21 points and sophomore Matthew Pilgrim tossed in 16 as the Pirates of Hampton defeated the Bulldogs of SC State 82-76 Saturday to remain unbeaten in the Mid-Eastern Athletic conference. The Pirates improved to 9-6 overall and 4-0 in the league.

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DSU routs Norfolk State Spartans

Photo: Senior guard Ashlee Burbage (Seaford H.S., Seaford, DE) scored 11 for the Lady Hornets.

DOVER—Playing without starting guard and leading scorer Rocky Collier, the Delaware State women's basketball beat Norfolk State 63-42 Saturday in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference contest at Memorial Hall. Keyhana Wakefield led the Hornets with 14 points, Katreem Palmer had 13 and Ashlee Burbage, in place of Collier, added 11 to give DSU a 2-0 league record (7-9 overall) heading into Monday’s anticipated showdown against North Carolina A&T.

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Delaware State rides Bright to win over NSU

Photo: Senior Roy Bright continues to carry the DSU Hornets on his back with 20 ppg and 6 rpg.

DOVER — Playing at Memorial Hall for the first time since Nov. 11, the Delaware State men's basketball team handed Norfolk State a 69-54 defeat today. The Hornets' win, combined with Hampton’s 82-76 defeat of South Carolina State today, kept the Hornets as one of only two teams to remain undefeated in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play.

DSU Senior Roy Bright led all scorers with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting and junior Donald Johnson had 12 to help give DSU (6-9, 3-0) its third win in a row.

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Poor shooting dooms FAMU at Morgan State

Photo: Joe Ballard led Rattlers with 8 points and 8 boards in loss to Morgan State.

BALTIMORE, Md. - The Florida A&M Rattlers made their patented second half rally here Saturday afternoon, but the home standing Morgan State Bears managed to hold off the visitors in a 57-41 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men's basketball game at Hill Field house. Florida A&M (5-11, 1-3 in MEAC) dropped their second straight, while Morgan State (8-8, 3-1) won for the second time in their last three games Saturday.

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Morgans State rolls over Lady Rattlers

Photo: Corin Adams added 11 points and 3 steals to help lead the Lady Bears to a 60-48 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory over FAMU Lady Rattlers.

BALTIMORE, Md.- Reserve forward Jasmine Sellers came off the bench and scored a game-and career-high 17 points and Corin Adams added 11 points to lead the Lady Bears to a 60-48 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory over visiting Florida A&M on Saturday afternoon at Hill Field House.

With the win, Morgan State (9-6, 3-1 MEAC), improved to 3-0 at home this season and extended its home winning streak to six, dating back to last season. The Lady Bears’ 3-1 league record is their best start since in seven years, matching the 2000-01 squad’s start through four games.

Joslyne Jackson led the Lady Rattlers with 13 points, while Q’Vaunda Curry added 11. Denise Tate and Halley had a team-high seven rebounds for FAMU (9-6, 1-3 MEAC).

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Florida A&M University Gospel Choir in Concert

Presenting the Florida A&M University Gospel Choir ministering in songs of praise and worship...

FAMU 2007 Gospel Choir & Lillian Lloyd "One More Chance" Part 1



FAMU 2007 Gospel Choir & Lillian Lloyd "One More Chance" Part 2



FAMU 2007 Gospel Choir "Our Father, You Are Holy"



FAMU 2007 Gospel Choir "All to Jesus"



FAMU 2007 Gospel "Everything"



FAMU 2007 Gospel Choir "Let Everything That Have Breath"



2007 FAMU Gospel Choir "Due Season"



2007 FAMU Gospel Choir "Safety in Your Arms"

Former Oklahoma State QB Reid transfers to Texas Southern

Photo: Bobby Reid will play his final season for Texas Southern University.

HOUSTON - Former Oklahoma State quarterback Bobby Reid said Friday he will transfer to Texas Southern for his final season rather than keep himself eligible for the NFL draft. Reid, who decided to leave the Cowboys after a junior season in which he was benched after two games, made the decision hours after the NCAA granted him a waiver to transfer to a Championship Subdivision school.

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This is the best news coming out of Texas Southern since the firing of Steve Wilson and hiring of Johnnie Cole. Bobby Reid has earned this undergraduate degree from OSU and will provide much needed leadership from the QB position to the 0-11 Tigers. This is a good first step for Coach Cole.

Has Cole hired any assistant coaches, yet?

WSSU Rams success starts with Lewis

Photo: Senior Forward, Greg Lewis, 6-7/255, Solebury School

Greg Lewis’ importance to Winston-Salem State goes beyond what he does on the court. Lewis, a senior center from Trenton, N.J., doesn’t take himself too seriously. A self-proclaimed jokester, he constantly takes the edge off for teammates during what can be a long and tedious season. But he also loves the game so much that he agreed to play this season without a scholarship.

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Veltkamp brings a touch of CLASS at UMES

Photo: Forward Kristi Veltkamp #3 is a star on both the basketball court and classrooms at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

UMES basketball player is a nominee for national award

PRINCESS ANNE -- I'll take a slab of meat loaf, a side of mashed potatoes and a big glob of good news. Well, that's not quite how it happened, but it was in the cafeteria at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where basketball player Kristi Veltkamp found out she was a nominee for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.

"I heard about it from the lady that works in the cafeteria," Veltkamp said. "I just walked in and she said 'Congratulations,' and I was like, 'What are you talking about?' She saw it in the newspaper and showed it to me. I didn't even realize what it was at first. I was really thankful, (the coaching staff) surprised with nominating me. I'm really blessed."

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CLASS stands for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School. The award is given to a senior in eight Division I sports and focuses on classroom, character, community and competition. Veltkamp has a GPA of just under 4.0 while majoring in human ecology and is one among 30 outstanding student nominees for the national award.

Boo Williams Sportsplex races toward completion

Photo: Marcellus "Boo" Williams standing at site during the skeleton phase of construction at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, VA.

Marcellus "Boo" Williams, 48, a Hampton native who played college basketball at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia and professional basketball in Europe, is a longtime advocate for youth sports. He currently is the AAU chairman of boys basketball.

Williams started his summer basketball program in 1982, patterning it in part after the Sonny Hill League in Philadelphia, which he observed while in college. He pulled together the Sportsplex in a partnership with local investors and in conjunction with the city of Hampton. The venue will be the largest sports complex between Washington, D.C., and Greensboro, N.C., Sportsplex officials say.

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Boo Williams is an amazing individual that has built a $1 million annual economic engine for the Hampton Roads region. The world needs many more Boo Williams that do not mind being committed to improving life for our youth.

Great job, Boo!

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SCSU basketball teams take on Hampton today

Fresh off snapping its respective losing streaks, the South Carolina State basketball teams will look to end the three-game winning streaks of the two visiting Hampton University squads.The doubleheader at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center will kick off at noon today with a nationally-televised contest between the Lady Bulldogs (4-9, 1-1) and Lady Pirates (8-6, 3-0).

ESPNU (Channel 160 on Digital Time Warner Cable) will air the contest which is the next-to-last contest in a nine-game homestand for the Lady Bulldogs.

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Delaware State's Douse may be lost for season

DOVER -- Just when things were looking better for Delaware State's men's basketball team, it has another injured player to worry about. The Hornets will play Norfolk State today at 4 p.m. in a game between unbeaten teams in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at Memorial Hall, but they'll do so without highly touted transfer Kris Douse, a sophomore guard.

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This football fan wants to see FSU play FAMU

It was just a rumor. Just some sportswriter's idea of an interesting possibility.

But it's time for Florida A&M to play football against Florida State for the first time. That idea was floated in a downstate newspaper last week, as FSU finalized a 2008 home schedule that includes Division I-AA teams Western Carolina and Tennessee-Chattanooga. FSU quickly vetoed the idea, as it has for generations.

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A FAMU vs. FSU football game is long overdue.

This is about athletic business, not social justice or politics. Save that debate for those that care about such things as ancient history, race relations in Florida from Slavery to 1991 or for studies on how to carry useless baggage for two decades.

This topic is about athletic business at the Florida A&M University.

This game will only happen if the financial field is leveled--financially for Florida A&M University's athletic department.

It will take more than bring your money, bring your people, bring your famous Marching 100 Band, buy our concessions, pay us parking for your vehicle, and here is a check for one-fourth of your current market value--$250,000.

This game is an economic engine for Leon County, Tallahassee and surrounding communities. Florida State University stands to gain $3.5 million or more from such a historic game.

The Jacksonville Business Journal reported that the economic impact of a Florida State football game alone on Northeast Florida was more than $17.6 million. That evolves out of $7.4 million in "direct spending" for 17,000 room nights in hotels in that four-county area for thousands of the 85,000 people who attended the game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.

The Walt Disney World Florida Classic brings to the City of Orlando an estimated $9.7 million dollars in direct sales and $15.9 million dollars in economic impact, via jobs impacted and jobs created.

The Florida Classic is played annually between Football Championship Subdivision (1-AA) MEAC foes Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University. EACH program earns $1.3 Million for the game played in Orlando, Florida's Citrus Bowl Stadium.

In the past five years, Florida Classic attendance has ranged from 65,000 to a maximum of 73,358 (stadium-record) for this rivalry.

Doak S. Campbell Stadium on the campus of Florida State University has a maximum seating capacity of 84,336 (2003 record with Miami). Florida A&M University Bragg Memorial Stadium has a maximum capacity of 30,000.

The current going rate for Football Bowl Championship vs. Football Championship Subdivision games are in the CY 2008 range of $275,000 to $400,000, based on the appeal of the opponent.

The FAMU brand is at the top of the classic charts in football attendance and Kentucky, Rutgers, South Carolina, Clemson, Air Force, Central Florida, Florida, Miami, South Florida have paid the MEAC teams greater than $250,000 for a home contest.

So, why should FAMU accept a pay day with FSU that is less than what it can earn hosting a Division II, like Virginia Union University in Bragg Memorial Stadium or playing at other FBS schools?

Florida A&M University is not Western Carolina or UT-Chattanooga that are just happy to be playing before a crowd greater than their home stadium capacity of 12,000 and 20,668, respectively. These programs averaged less than 6,765 fans per home contest in 2007 and neither school have a Band that could increase game attendance like the FAMU Marching 100.

Remember, the only reason this game should be played is for the economic impact to FAMU, FSU and the Tallahassee region and North Florida.

Unless the Seminoles are talking about a payday in the range of $750,000 to $1 million, the chatter you are hearing on this subject is only noise.

This game will continue to be long overdue until a reasonable financial package is placed on the Florida A&M University negotiations table.

Nothing else should matter in the business of Florida A&M University athletics other than show us the guarantee and contract.

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