Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Bethune-Cookman coach not planning special approach to S.C. State game
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DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Since becoming Bethune-Cookman head football coach in 2010, Brian Jenkins has characterized the annual meetings with South Carolina State as a “heavyweight fight.”
The #13/14th-ranked Wildcats (6-1, 3-0) have raised their respective hands in victory in three of the four matchups, including two at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. They also enter this Saturday’s visit riding a four-game winning streak, while the Bulldogs (4-3, 2-1) continue to lick their wounds from the 48-35 home loss to North Carolina Central on Oct. 18.
Nevertheless, Jenkins still believes S.C. State is a “ball club to be reckoned with” in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and does not take stock in recent success.
“We look at every team the same,” he said. “We don’t look at South Carolina State any differently than we look at any other team and that’s with all due respect. We look at every team we play as a high-caliber team. We respect every team we play and therefore, mentally, we take the same mental approach and mental preparation for every team. So it’s no different when it comes to South Carolina State.
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Moton recounts decision to stay in Eagles’ nest
DURHAM, North Carolina -- It could have been a one-and-done deal for N.C. Central basketball coach LeVelle Moton.But then came his decision.
After getting NCCU to the Division I NCAA Tournament this past season for the first time, Moton said he had opportunities to take his talent to the NBA as an assistant coach.
A praying wife and a fantastic chancellor kept him in Durham, the coach said.
“You always have to weigh family first,” Moton said. “You discuss matters over with your wife. We pray on it, and we use our gut to determine the ultimate, final decision.”
Moton said the shot callers at Marshall, Florida Atlantic and Ohio universities wanted him to coach their basketball teams.
But Moton’s people talked to NCCU’s people, and, well, here he is getting ready to lead his alma mater for the sixth time.
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MEAC tabs North Carolina Central as clear league favorite
NORFOLK, Virginia -- No surprise here. Of all the smaller conferences in college hoops, few are bigger favorites to win their league than the MEAC and North Carolina Central. NCCU, which went 28-6 last season and earned a 14 seed, was picked to lord over the conference in a recent poll of league coaches and sports information directors.
The voting for the entire MEAC breaks down like this:
1. North Carolina Central
2. Hampton
3. Morgan State
4. Norfolk State
5. Delaware State
6. Coppin State
7. Savannah State
8. Howard
9. North Carolina A&T
10. Bethune-Cookman
11. Maryland Eastern Shore
12. South Carolina State
13. Florida A&M
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Texas Southern is SWAC favorite
1. Alabama State Hornets | 2. Texas Southern Tigers | 3. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | 4. Jackson State Tigers | 5. Alcorn State Braves | 6. Prairie View A&M Panthers | 7. Southern Jaguars | 8. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | 9. Alabama A&M Bulldogs | 10. Grambling State Tigers
Alabama State
Led by junior guard Jamel Waters, Alabama State could very well finish the 2014-15 regular season as the best team in the SWAC. Waters was one of the most efficient offensive players in the SWAC last season, posting an offensive rating of 104.8 (second highest among conference returnees with significant minutes) and earning second-team All-SWAC honors. Waters was one ...
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Grambling State University G-Men are Currently the #1 Team in The SWAC
GRAMBLING, Louisiana -- What a difference a year makes, the G-Men have improved tremendously, reigning over several teams weekend after weekend, and earning a record of 5-0 in the SWAC!
The current record is double the G-Men’s total record for the two previous football seasons combined, after they started last year’s season 0-3.The winning streak began for the G-Men and first year Head Coach, Broderick Fobbs (former Grambling running back), when getting their first win against Jackson State.
The G-Men continued snatching victories over Prairie View A&M, Alabama A&M, Alcorn State University and UAPB. All wins are wins to be proud of, but the win against Alcorn State University was special to the G-Men and the GSU fans because Alcorn was previously named the top-ranked team in the SWAC.
The G-Men led the Braves the entire game, with the final score being 28-21 leaving the Tigers with a (4-3, 4-0) record. The G-Men confirmed that their comeback is mighty last Saturday at the Eddie Robinson Stadium during their Homecoming Game as they defeated UAPB 63-39.
Grambling is on its longest winning streak since winning seven games in a row to capture the SWAC title in 2011.The Tiger spirit continues as the universities students, faculty, staff, and alumni are extremely proud of the marvelous turnaround from the athletic team, and hope to see the G-Men and Coach Fobbs become the 2014 SWAC Champions.
The G-Men are the only undefeated team left in the SWAC. Alcorn State, which cracked the FCS Top 24 last week, fell to 5-2 (3-1) with the loss to the Tigers. The G-Men return to the field Saturday, November 1 at Texas Southern.
Southern University football ready to renew rivalry with Jackson State
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- The Bayou Classic pitting Southern University and Grambling is still more than a month away. But to Southern coach Dawson Odums, the top rivalry in the SWAC isn't that one, despite all the fanfare and that it's a nationally televised game.
That comes this week when the Jaguars travel to face Jackson State at historic Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
"This is an environment you love to coach in,'' Odums said. "There won't be another environment like this. From my take, this is probably the biggest rivalry in the SWAC. When you look at these two teams playing against each other, it's what makes SWAC football SWAC football.
"It's one of those games, more ...
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That comes this week when the Jaguars travel to face Jackson State at historic Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
"This is an environment you love to coach in,'' Odums said. "There won't be another environment like this. From my take, this is probably the biggest rivalry in the SWAC. When you look at these two teams playing against each other, it's what makes SWAC football SWAC football.
"It's one of those games, more ...
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Villanova vs. Morgan State: 3 Things To Know About The Bears
The Bears represent a rare out-of-conference game for Villanova at this point in the season. They ply their trade in the MEAC, a relatively weak conference save Bethune-Cookman. Still the Bears have been competitive this season, with five of their games being decided by three points or less.
Here's three things to know about the Bears:
Lee Hull is having a nice first year as head coach
Having spent the previous six season on the Maryland Terrapins coaching staff. He comes with a reputation of developing some great college receivers, so it's interesting to see the Bears relying so heavily on the running game. That may just come down to personnel.
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