ASU athletic director search about to enter 3rd year

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -Alabama State's search for an athletic director to replace ousted Stacy Danley is about to enter its third year, but university officials appear in no hurry to target a successor.

A university search committee was formed to find a replacement and actually brought in a group of finalists to interview for the position, but apparently made no decision. The search was opened again and again no replacement was named.

Now, with new president Gwendolyn Boyd on hand, another search is currently under way, either a third search or a continuation of the postponed second search. University officials refer all comments to the president and Boyd's only comment on the vacancy was, "We don't comment on personnel matters."

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Former ASU QB Tarvaris Jackson event elicits friendly visits

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The Seattle Seahawks were up 43-8 with less than four minutes to play in this year's Super Bowl when former Alabama State quarterback Tarvaris Jackson ran onto the field to replace Russell Wilson.

Jackson's late-game appearance — he was on the field for two plays — didn't make headlines. But far away, in downtown Montgomery, his former coach, decked out in Seahawks gear and surrounded other Tarvaris Jackson supporters, watched with pride.

Jackson attended Sidney Lanier High School and played at ASU for three years. On Saturday, more than 280 kids attended his second annual free youth football camp, which was held at ASU's Hornet Stadium. Standing among old coaches and teammates, Jackson reflected on his Super Bowl appearance.

"I had already started celebrating in ...



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SIAC moves media day, championship game to Montgomery

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will move its media day to the Capital City, part of a package deal that will include its football championship game as well.

The SIAC, which includes Tuskegee University, split into two divisions in 2011 and has staged all three media day kickoffs as well as championship games in Atlanta.

"We are extremely excited about this year's football media day that will be hosted by the city of Montgomery," said SIAC commissioner Greg Moore in a statement posted to the organization's Web page earlier this month. "The event format will be re-calibrated in an effort to better showcase our student-athletes, coaches and SIAC member schools. With the start of the college football season fast approaching, we are anticipating that the event will generate excitement among the fans and increase visibility for our outstanding SIAC football programs."

The media day will be held at the ...



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MEAC Football Press Luncheon Kicks Off July 25

NORFOLK, Virginia --  The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) will host the annual Football Press Luncheon, Friday, July 25 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel (235 E. Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510/ (757) 627-4200).  MEAC head football coaches and two student-athletes from each team will be on hand to offer an inside view on the upcoming 2014 football season. 

A limited number of tickets are available to the public for the press luncheon and can be purchased by calling Jane Vega at (757) 951-2055 or jvega@themeac.com.  Tickets are $30 per seat or $300 per table (10 persons) and must be purchased by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18. 

Media members may obtain a credential for the luncheon and/or one-on-one interviews by completing an application found onwww.MEACSports.com.  One-on-one interviews will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. in the James I-III room.

The 2014 MEAC football season kicks off on Saturday, August 30 featuring nine MEAC institutions in non-conference action. 

North Carolina A&T will compete against Alabama A&M in the 10^th annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge also on Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, August 31.  Details and ticket information to be distributed at a later time. 

For more information about the MEAC, logo on to www.MEACsports.com.

Fobbs seems the right fit to revive Grambling football

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- New Grambling coach Broderick Fobbs refuses to talk about last season and all the turmoil and embarrassment that came with it.

"There is a team rule — we don't discuss what happened last year," Fobbs said at Friday's SWAC Media Day. "Last year is old news. We're basically focused on what's going on now and the future."

Why is that, Coach?

"In order to jump the next hurdle, you've got to move forward," Fobbs answered "You can't look backward."

Mum's the word.

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Quarterback position is Ivy's job to lose

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama --The last few years, quarterback battles were among the top storylines for Jackson State in the fall.

But not this time.

Coach Harold Jackson brought LaMontiez Ivy to SWAC media day on Friday in Birmingham, and that was enough to hint Ivy was the leading man under center.

He made it clear during interviews.

"You know what, he was the starting quarterback for us last season before he got hurt," Jackson said. "And I don't think no body loses a job because of injury. ... When we go back, that's his job to lose."

Ivy suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the first game of the 2013 season and couldn't fully participate in spring practices.

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JSU, Alcorn, MVSU All Have Expectations for 2014

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- At Friday's SWAC Media Day, Jackson State head coach Harold Jackson said he felt no pressure going into his first season, despite his team's consecutive trips to the SWAC Championship game that resulted in overtime losses the last two years. Alcorn State is being dubbed as a favorite in the league's East Division, and Rick Comegy is not circling Valley's trip to the Capital City on October 11th.

Watch the video to see Mike Alzamora's story and to hear from all three head coaches from the Magnolia State schools in the SWAC.

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