Friday, January 31, 2014
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Fans turn up and videobomb the camera pregame of a college basketball game betweeen Arkansas Pine-Bluff and Texas Southern.
Kicker Jacquemin sticks with Jackson State
MIAMI, Florida -- Former Jackson State kicker Eric Perri sees glimpses of himself in Chris Jacquemin.
Perri — JSU’s all-time leader in made field goals (17) in a season and longest field goal made (50) — owns a kicking academy in Miami and trains Jacquemin. He’ll soon see one of his top students donning his alma mater’s uniform.
“I haven’t seen a kid with more accuracy and consistency coming out of high school, especially in Florida, than Chris,” Perri said. “He has a lot of power and is an all-around guy who can kick and punt.”
Jacquemin, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound left-footed kicker who made 8-of-8 field goals as a senior, committed to Jackson State previously. But he stumbled across a dilemma after learning that Rick Comegy was fired as head coach in December.
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Perri — JSU’s all-time leader in made field goals (17) in a season and longest field goal made (50) — owns a kicking academy in Miami and trains Jacquemin. He’ll soon see one of his top students donning his alma mater’s uniform.
“I haven’t seen a kid with more accuracy and consistency coming out of high school, especially in Florida, than Chris,” Perri said. “He has a lot of power and is an all-around guy who can kick and punt.”
Jacquemin, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound left-footed kicker who made 8-of-8 field goals as a senior, committed to Jackson State previously. But he stumbled across a dilemma after learning that Rick Comegy was fired as head coach in December.
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Ex-Wesley Chapel QB’s ‘long journey’ leads to NFL
WESLEY CHAPEL, Florida — For a moment, sitting in the metal bleachers, overlooking his old high school’s football field, Greg Jenkins allowed the memories to flood back. It was a time when a frail high school kid dreamed of playing college football and then, maybe, in the National Football League.
Jenkins, 24, is living those dreams as a college graduate and member of the Oakland Raiders.
“It feels like I’m in a dream and I haven’t even woke up yet,” said Jenkins, a 2008 Wesley Chapel High School graduate who recently completed his first season with Oakland. “I was thinking about it the other day and I just thought, ‘Wow, I’m blessed. Fortunate.’ I worked hard for it.
“One percent of college athletes make it to the NFL and (when) you can say you’re one of those guys, that’s amazing.”
Jenkins signed a three-year contract with the Raiders in ...
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Biloxi QB Damion May headed to Alabama A&M
BILOXI, Mississippi -- Biloxi quarterback Damion May has verbally committed to Alabama A&M.
Indians coach John Shannon confirmed to the Sun Herald on Thursday that May will play for the SWAC school based in Huntsville.
May transferred Biloxi from Texas last year, but battled a few injuries during his only season with the Indians.
May's father, Damion Sr., played football for the Indians during the 1990's.
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Indians coach John Shannon confirmed to the Sun Herald on Thursday that May will play for the SWAC school based in Huntsville.
May transferred Biloxi from Texas last year, but battled a few injuries during his only season with the Indians.
May's father, Damion Sr., played football for the Indians during the 1990's.
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SWAC Men's Basketball Release - January 30
UPCOMING SCHEDULESaturday Feb. 1
Alcorn State at Southern 5:00 p.m.
Prairie View at Alabama State 5:00 p.m.
Jackson State at Mississippi Valley State 5:00 p.m.
Texas Southern at Alabama A&M 6:00 p.m.
Grambling State at Arkansas Pine Bluff 7:30 p.m.
Monday Feb. 3
Texas Southern at Alabama State 7:30 p.m.
Jackson State at Arkansas Pine Bluff 7:30 p.m.
Prairie View at Alabama A&M ESPNU/WatchESPN 8:00 p.m.
Grambling State at Mississippi Valley State 8:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE NEWS & NOTES
The 2014 SWAC Basketball Tournament will be held at the Toyota Center from March 11-15. The Southwestern Athletic Conference will host the 2014 Championship for the first time in Houston, Texas
• Two four-game winning streaks were snapped last week. Alabama State’s was snapped by Southern and Alcorn State’s was ended by Alabama State
• Aaric Murray has scored 20 or more points on 14 different occasions this season and scored in double figures 17 out of the team’s 19 games
• Brandon West (Jackson State) is the only player currently averaging a double-double in the league with seven on the season. He is averaging 12 points and 11 rebounds per game. West is the only player in the confereance that leads the league in more than one statistical category. The center leads the way in rebounds and blocked shots (45)
• Marshall transfer D’Aris Scarver made his debut for Texas Southern on Jan 1. Through six games, the senior guard is averaging 18 points per outing
• After winning its first two conference games, Arkansas Pine Bluff has since dropped five straight
• Top leaders in the conference in points, assists and rebounds:
Points - Aaric Murray(TXSO) - 23.6 /game
Assists - Jamel Waters (ALST) 5.8/game
Rebounds - Brandon West (JKST) 10.9/game
• Out of 100 NCAA Div I players, Jamel Waters is currently ranked 14th in assists and averaging 6.3 per game. Brandon West is ranked sixth in rebounding
• Texas Southern’s Aaric Murray scores 48 (20-of-28) at Temple. No player in college basketball 6-10 or taller in college basketball has scored this many points in a decade and Murray is the first player since BYU’s Jimmer Fredette in 2011 to knock down 20 field goals
• Marcel Mosley (UAPB) leads the SWAC in three-point field goal percentage .425. He’s made a total of 14 in the last five games
• A’Torri Shine (Grambling State) holds the longest stre
ak of posting double figures consecutively with nine games.
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Three Rattlers Elected To SIAC Hall Of Fame Class
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| COURTESY FLORIDA A&M ATHLETICS VISIT: FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY VISIT: FAMUATHLETICS.COM |
ATLANTA, Georgia – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced it’s 2014 class of inductees, which includes three FAMUans. Andre Dawson, Clemon Johnson and Willie Galimore will be inducted in a ceremony surrounding the 2014 SIAC basketball championship in Birmingham, Ala., on March 5.
Florida A&M was a member of the SIAC from 1913-1979, where it competed against some of the best athletes in the country, barring no division status. Florida A&M established it’s history of dominance during Alonzo “Jake” Gaither’s tenure as head coach of the Rattler football team. He captured 22 championships in 25 seasons as head coach. That feat has not been duplicated. FAMU also won several basketball championships and stood out in baseball, and track and field.
This year, the SIAC Hall of Fame will pick up induction into the hall after an absence of 13 years; with the last inducting class being in 2000. Recognizing that the history of athletics in the conference represented some of the best athletes in the world, the SIAC began their hall of fame with a ceremony in 1992.
Dawson, known as the “Hawk," for his trademark stare, was outstanding defensively in the outfield. He was a three-time All-SIAC baseball player at Florida A&M, where he played under legendary coach Costa “Pop” Kittles. He finished his 21-year big league career with a .279 batting average, 438 home runs, 1,591 runs batted in and 314 stolen bases. Dawson was the National League Rookie of the Year with the Montreal Expos in 1977 and the NL Most Valuable Player in 1987 with the Chicago Cubs. He managed the MVP season while playing on the last place Cubs, the only time that feat has been done. The eight-time All-Star became the second player (Willie Mays) to join the 400 HR/300 SB club. His speech at Cooperstown was considered by many to be one of the greatest ever. Dawson was inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame in 1981.
Johnson, known as “CJ,” was an All-SIAC and All-American selection as a senior and finished his career as the all-time leading rebounder at FAMU, as well as one of the top scorers in school’s history. Johnson played 10 seasons in the NBA and won an NBA championship as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983. He won the NBA championship on the team with Andrew Toney, Daryl Dawkins and NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving. Today, he serves as the head basketball coach at Florida A&M. Johnson was inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.
Galimore, known as “Gallopin Gal,” is considered one of the greatest running backs of his time. He was a four-time All-SIAC selection and three-time Pittsburgh Courier All-American. He also led Florida A&M to four SIAC Football Championships and one Black College National Championship. He holds the current career rushing yards title at FAMU with 3,592, averaging an astronomical 7.0 yards per carry in 1955. He holds these records despite not playing much more than a half, as the powerful Rattlers, under Jake Gaither, often were able to play reserves for the duration of the game after halftime. Galimore played six seasons with the Chicago Bears until he died tragically in an auto accident in 1964. He was also a member of the College Football and FAMU Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame in 1976.
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Greg Jackson, Men' Basketball Coach Fired by Delaware State
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| CANDY YOUNG ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY |
Greg Jackson is being released from his head coaching duties effective immediately.
Assistant coach Keith Walker will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2013-14 season.
During his 14-year DSU coaching career, Jackson posted an overall record of 200-216. His tenure included three Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular season titles (2005-2007), as well as the school’s first-ever MEAC Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament berth in 2005.
A national search will begin immediately for a permanent head coach for the men’s basketball team.
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