Howard University Gospel Choir: "All In His Hands"

WASHINGTON, D.C. --  Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University sings "All In His Hands" in Detroit, Michigan.  Happy Easter 2014!



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Bussie Named PVAMU Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

ASST. COACH LANDON BUSSIE
Photo Courtesy: Xavier University
of Louisiana Athletics



 

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas  -- Prairie View A&M head women's basketball coach Dawn Brown announced today that Landon Bussie will join the staff as an assistant coach.  Bussie will be involved with the day-to-day operations of the program, with a special emphasis on recruiting and guard development.

Prior to his time at Prairie View A&M, Bussie spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the Xavier University of Louisiana men's basketball team, and completed two years as a graduate assistant.  At Xavier, Bussie helped guide the squad to three Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Regular-Season Conference Championships (2012, 2013, and 2014), with four consecutive appearances at the NAIA National Championship Tournament. In addition, six Gold Rush players added all-conference honors to their resumes' during Bussie's tenure.

 

Bussie was a two-year letterman as a forward for the men's basketball team at Xavier University of Louisiana, graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2010. He later earned a master's degree in educational leadership in 2014.

 

A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Bussie is a graduate of Woodlawn High School and went on to play two seasons for Livingstone College of the CIAA (NCAA Division II) before transferring to Xavier.

 

Bussie is the son of Loretta Bussie and the late Gerald Bussie and has two siblings, brother, Gerald, and sister Asya. Asya was an All-American standout at West Virginia University before being drafted by the Minnesota Lynx as the 15th-overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft.

 

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Florida Classic Consortium Begins Prep for 2014 Game

(L) FAMU Athletics Director Kellen Winslow, Sr., FAMU president Dr. Elmira
Mangum; (R) B-CU president Dr. Edison O Jackson, B-CU Director of Athletics
Lynn W. Thompson, and Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan. 
Photo Courtesy: B-CU Athletics
 

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The Florida Classic Consortium met Wednesday, April 16, kicking off plans for the 2014 Florida Blue Florida Classic game between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University. This year’s game will take place November 22 at the reconstructed Citrus Bowl in Orlando.

The consortium, consisting of several members from both institutions including the presidents and athletics directors, met with members from Florida Citrus Sports on a number of topics to begin planning for the 2014 Florida Blue Florida Classic weekend.

Plans for the renovated Citrus Bowl indicate construction is on schedule and is expected to be fully functional by game day.

Fans can get a live look-in on stadium development by visiting the Turner Construction page dedicated to the stadium (http://turnerwzc.workzonecam.com).

We’re so excited to open Orlando’s brand-new stadium with a game that has a deep history in this region,” said Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan. “The Florida Blue Florida Classic has resulted in some of the best games – and biggest crowds – that the old Citrus Bowl hosted. There’s no better event to commemorate the opening of the new building.”

During the meeting, Hogan presented each institution with a check for the proceeds from last year’s event. Bethune-Cookman won the 2013 Florida Blue Florida Classic, 29-10.

Afterward, Hogan, B-CU president Dr. Edison O Jackson, FAMU president Dr. Elmira Mangum, B-CU Director of Athletics Lynn W. Thompson and FAMU Athletics Director Kellen Winslow, Sr. paused for a photo officially kicking off the 2014 campaign.

For more information on the Florida Blue Florida Classic, please log on FloridaClassic.org.

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FAMU's Johnson: No Regrets

CLEMON JOHNSON
Courtesy FAMU Athletics

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  -- Clemon Johnson said he didn’t see his firing Friday as the head men’s basketball coach at FAMU coming, but he had no regrets about taking the job at his alma mater three years ago.

An hour before FAMU released a terse press release concerning Johnson’s firing, he told the Tallahassee Democrat that he was placed on administrative leave with pay until July 29, his effective termination date.

Johnson, 57, said he was informed of the decision in a letter hand-delivered by former interim athletic director Michael Smith.

“It was definitely a joy and a thrill to give back to the university that that I love and grew up with, and helped raise me,” Johnson said.

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Fans Invited to Tailgate and After-Party at Norfolk State Spartans Final Spring Football Scrimmage on April 26

COURTESY NSU ATHLETICS

NORFOLK, Virginia  --  The Norfolk State athletics department is inviting fans to attend the Spartans' final football scrimmage of the spring on Saturday, April 26 and enjoy a festive day free of charge.

NSU's final scrimmage will run from 10 a.m. to noon on April 26 at William "Dick" Price Stadium. Admission is free. Fans will be allowed to tailgate in the Community Hospital lot on campus, also free of charge. Fans are also invited to meet and greet the players and enjoy live music and games on the field after the scrimmage. The Spartan Legion Marching Band will be in attendance, and fans can also register or renew memberships in the NSU Athletics Foundation.

The tailgating area must be cleaned up and cleared by 3:30 p.m.

After the football scrimmage, fans are also encouraged to attend the Spartan softball team's doubleheader against North Carolina Central at the NSU Softball Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. and admission to the softball games is also free.

By Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS
 

NSU Men Advance to MEAC Tennis Championship with 4-0 Semifinal Win over B-CU

CAYCE, South Carolina  – Norfolk State, the MEAC south No. 2 seed, has advanced to the finals of the 2014 MEAC Men's Tennis Championship after posting a 4-0 win in the semifinals over the southern division's No. 4 seed, Bethune-Cookman, on Friday morning at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center. The win marks the first time that NSU's men's tennis program has advanced to the MEAC finals.

The Spartans (14-6) will play the MEAC south No. 1 seed and reigning MEAC champion, South Carolina State, in the finals on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs have won the last seven MEAC championships. S.C. State defeated the southern division's No. 3 seed, Florida A&M, 4-1, on Friday morning to advance to the title match.

NSU took the doubles point in the first and second positions. Sophomore Dzmitry Zyhmantovich and senior Peter Ramstromer-Pello upended Gilbert Rotich and Greg Almeida, 8-3. Also picking up a win were sophomore Robin Riethmueller and junior Igor Braga. They defeated Walid Gtari and Alvaro Barrero, 8-3. The No. 3 match featuring juniors Pascal Domnik and Daniel Grauel against Santiago Lobelo and Diego Garavito was abandoned after the Spartans clinched the point.

The Spartans picked up wins in singles play at the No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4 spots. Zyhmantovich improved to 14-4 on the season with his 6-3, 6-2 victory against Gtari. Riethmueller (11-5) claimed a 6-1, 6-3 win over Rotich. Braga closed things out for NSU with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Garavito. The other singles matches were abandoned because the Spartans won the match.

The men's championship title match begins at 12 p.m. on Saturday.

Complete Match Results

By Chaundrea Lee, Media Relations Assistant
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS

Coaching Carousel: Clemon Johnson Fired at Florida A&M

Courtesy FAMU Athletics

Former NFL star Kellen Winslow has made his first big move as the athletic director at Florida A&M as he'll replace basketball coach Clemon Johnson.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- When you visit our mid-major transfer list one of the things that will standout to you are the amount of transfers for the Florida A&M Rattlers. FAMU currently has six players on our list and that number was expected to grow. FAMU's new athletic director, former NFL star Kellen Winslow, has made his first big move and is expected to replace Clemon Johnson as the Rattler's head coach.

Johnson will leave FAMU with a 32-64 mark after three seasons at the Tallahassee based school. Johnson is a former ten year NBA veteran.

 

Florida A&M has not had a winning season since 2006-07 when the Rattlers went to the NCAA Tournament. The Rattlers are the fourth MEAC school to make a coaching change this year joining Coppin State, Delaware State, and Maryland Eastern Shore.

 

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