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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Southern Jags put it on JSU Tigers

Photo Gallery: SU 35, JSU 28

The aisles suddenly filled inside Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium with just under 14 minutes in the fourth quarter Saturday.The movement wasn't a surprise; Jackson State fans had seen this before. With the Tigers trailing by nine points and trying to rally against Southern, quarterback Tray Rutland threw his eighth interception of the year, including three in the final quarter of the last two games.

Brake lights soon littered Woodrow Wilson Avenue as the misery continued for those in blue and white. A massive announced crowd of 42,513 watched JSU lose its SWAC opener 35-28 to Southern University. "We didn't play well at all tonight, at all," JSU coach Rick Comegy said. "We just have to go back and find out why we're not playing the type of football (we should). That's the bottom line.

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Half-Time Shows JSU Sonic Boom of the South vs. SU Human Jukebox Marching Band
Jackson State University Marching Band

Southern University Marching Band

Hampton holds on to beat Delaware State

Justin Brown hauls in the game-winning TD pass, then the Pirates thwart a late Hornets drive.

Photo Gallery: Hampton 17, DSU 14

DOVER, DE -- Behind one of the best individual efforts of the year, Hampton improved its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference record to 3-0 by defeating Delaware State 17-14 Saturday. Hampton wide receiver Justin Brown made the biggest play of the game with a touchdown on fourth down with 3:30 left in the game. After making the reception, he managed to bull his way from the 10-yard line into the end zone against several Hornets defenders for 30-yard game-winning touchdown.

"From the beginning of the game, we knew we were going to be able to exploit their secondary by just watching film," said Brown, who had 106 yards on seven receptions. "We didn't play our best game, but we came out here and got a win, so that's all that matters." After the touchdown, the Pirates (4-1, 3-0) went for a two-point conversion to increase the lead to three. They lined up in Statue-of-Liberty formation.

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ATTENDANCE: 5,218 ( 76.4%) at Alumni Stadium, Dover, DE (Capacity: 6,828)

FAMU unable to complete rally

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FAN CAM - FAMU vs. South Carolina State
FAMU vs. South Carolina State Pregame

Seated beside five of his players in the post-game-interview room, Florida A&M football coach Joe Taylor turned to his glum-faced Rattlers and attempted to soften the blow of a 28-21 loss to South Carolina State. "It's going to be all right gentlemen," the first-year Rattlers head coach said Saturday night. Based on the solemn expressions on his players' faces, it was — at least at the moment — hardly any consolation. The Rattlers had allowed themselves to fall behind 20-0 in the first half of the game, and the bulk of the points came off of their own turnovers.

Despite being derailed in the first half by the preseason favorite to win the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, the Rattlers (3-2 overall record, 1-2 in the MEAC) came back and, at one point, led 21-20 before surrendering one final score, a 44-yard-touchdown run by SCSU running back Will Ford. The win places the Bulldogs (4-2, 2-0) behind Hampton (4-1, 3-0) in the race for the MEAC title. "We are very proud of the way these guys came back, fought and went ahead," Taylor said about his team. "They showed a lot of character and had to fight all game.

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RATTLERNATION HAVING A GREAT TIME AT THE FAMU vs. SCSU Game.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Costello explains departure from DSU

DSU A.D. Rick Costello is leaving for Rutgers.

DOVER, DE -- Rick Costello said his decision to leave Delaware State came down to location and opportunity. The DSU athletic director accepted a position this week as Rutgers' deputy athletic director for finance and administration, almost identical to the role he played at the University of South Florida from 2004-2007 when he was associate athletic director and chief financial officer.

Though South Florida and Rutgers are both in the Big East, Costello sees the move as a step up. His wife is from New Jersey and being near New York City was too much to ignore, he said. "Those factors weighed heavily," Costello said Friday. "I think I just got presented with a great opportunity at Rutgers. I'm excited to go to a BCS program from the Big East. I'm glad they hired me." His new job starts Nov. 1. He's said he told DSU he will stay on until then and was assured he would be paid through that time.

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OPENING DRIVE: Grambling State vs. Prairie View

Grambling State (3-2) vs. Prairie View A&M (4-0)
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Cotton Bowl in Dallas
Radio: KPCH 99.3 FM
Series: Grambling leads 45-13-1
Last meeting: 2007 — Grambling 17, Prairie View 14
Coaches: Grambling, Rod Broadway (second season, 11-6); Prairie View, Henry Frazier (fifth season, 22-24)

After playing two pseudo-conference games, Grambling officially opens SWAC play against Prairie View A&M at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Grambling beat SWAC foes Jackson State and Alcorn State in games that won’t count in the conference standings. Last week Grambling topped Langston 13-2, while Prairie View beat Morehouse, 28-17.

KEYS TO VICTORY
Grambling’s offense must find a way to put some points on the board and take the pressure off its defense. Grambling’s scoring output has decreased in each of the last four games. There’s only so much the Tigers’ defense can do. Sooner or later, Grambling will run into a team that can’t be beat with defense alone.

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Alcorn to collect bounty for long trip to NM State

Hurricane Gustav struck the Louisiana coastline Sept. 1 and canceled a football game between New Mexico State and Nicholls State. The storm caused billions of dollars of damage in the United States alone, but happened to put $250,000 in the coffers of the Alcorn State athletic department. Looking to add a 12th game, Alcorn athletic director Darren Hamilton noticed there was no way for the two programs to move the game because of schedule conflicts.

With a few phone calls, another team opting not to play NMS and a previous contact with athletic director McKinley Boston, Hamilton was able to negotiate the $250,000 pay game. "When you foster those relationships, opportunity presents itself," Hamilton said. Scheduling pay games isn't all about the cash, Hamilton noted, though it does play its part. Playing the allowed 12-game schedule helps in recruiting.

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On fan wrote the Clarion Ledger on this story.... At what price will ASU not take a *** whipping!! Funny, but a reasonable question to ask...

A&M, Tuskegee together again - in Indianapolis

Alabama A&M and Tuskegee are finally getting back together in football - only the field is three states away. A&M and Tuskegee play today in the 25th annual Circle City Classic in Indianapolis at the new Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Colts. It's the first time the teams have met since an A&M 54-0 victory in 1999. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. and the NFL Network will televise it. The Division II Tigers are riding a 20-game win streak, including a 4-0 mark this season, and are ranked 11th in the nation. The I-AA Bulldogs are 2-3 and enjoying a modest two-game winning streak.

"It's an exciting venue," A&M head coach Anthony Jones said. "We haven't played there since 2002, but every time I've been associated with it it's always been a great college football game.
"With two teams from the state of Alabama who have a rich history, it almost can't get any bigger than this." A&M leads the series that started in 1932, but ended soon after the Bulldogs left Division II, 23-18-4, according to the school. TU scores the series 22-19-3, still A&M's way.

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Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon and White Band

Tuskegee University Crimson Pipers Marching Band & Dancin' Divas

AAMU Maroon and White Marching Band & Dancin' Divas