WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina -- In some quarters, there’s still the belief that Winston-Salem State should pick just one starting quarterback.
But it’s hard to argue with the success the Rams have had alternating two quarterbacks, especially after Saturday 36-13 win against St. Augustine’s. With returning starter Rudy Johnson struggling, transfer Phillip Sims came in and calmly guided the Rams.
“I think you saw that it was good that we have two capable quarterbacks,” quarterbacks coach Jason Mai said.
Offensive coordinator Steed Lobotzke has planned for Sims and Johnson to each work two straight series during games, and that will continue despite Johnson’s struggles last week. Johnson threw three interceptions and had trouble finding his usual rhythm.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014
SIAC relies on 'loyal fans' to build game in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference probably would love to have Tuskegee as a participant in its first championship game at Cramton Bowl next month.
But SIAC commissioner Gregory Moore said his team's strong attendance figures should make the game a successful event, no matter who plays in it.
The HBCU conference held its first three championship games in the Atlanta area and was looking to make a bigger splash when it elected last summer to move the event to Cramton Bowl. The inaugural championship game in Montgomery will be held on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.
"Our reason for moving it is we wanted to ...
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Open Letter to Alumni, Students and Fans from MSU Head Coach Lee Hull
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
BALTIMORE, Maryland
Dear Morgan State Alumni, Students and Fans,
Please let me start by simply saying "Thank You!" My first Homecoming at Morgan State University as your head football coach was a great day! It was exciting for me and the football team to see so many proud alumni, students and fans back on campus enjoying the atmosphere and the Homecoming spirit. We had a beautiful day for a football game in Hughes Stadium and you all made it better by packing the stadium and cheering for our team. Our team fought and fought and truly played the game for all 60 minutes as we finally scored the winning touchdown with 32 seconds left! That moment was electric and I wanted to say thank you for staying for the entire game. The stadium was still packed at the end of the game. Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious for our players and helps them play harder throughout the game. I look forward to many more victories in Hughes Stadium with all of you there cheering us on as we continue to work towards winning a MEAC Championship.
We need you and the energy you brought to the game at all of our home games! If you can make it, please come see us play on the road. Please know that I appreciate you supporting your alma mater and your football team. We need you! I look forward to seeing you at the next home game and next year's homecoming game! You are a big part of what we do and you are definitely helping us Restore The Roar as we continue on our path to Return To Greatness!
I hope you had a great weekend and really enjoyed your time back on campus! Our student-athletes are working very hard to be a great representation for this university and hope to make you proud every day and every Saturday afternoon. Thank you again for being great fans and I look forward to seeing you at the next game soon!
Bear Down!!
Lee Hull
Head Football Coach
Please let me start by simply saying "Thank You!" My first Homecoming at Morgan State University as your head football coach was a great day! It was exciting for me and the football team to see so many proud alumni, students and fans back on campus enjoying the atmosphere and the Homecoming spirit. We had a beautiful day for a football game in Hughes Stadium and you all made it better by packing the stadium and cheering for our team. Our team fought and fought and truly played the game for all 60 minutes as we finally scored the winning touchdown with 32 seconds left! That moment was electric and I wanted to say thank you for staying for the entire game. The stadium was still packed at the end of the game. Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious for our players and helps them play harder throughout the game. I look forward to many more victories in Hughes Stadium with all of you there cheering us on as we continue to work towards winning a MEAC Championship.
We need you and the energy you brought to the game at all of our home games! If you can make it, please come see us play on the road. Please know that I appreciate you supporting your alma mater and your football team. We need you! I look forward to seeing you at the next home game and next year's homecoming game! You are a big part of what we do and you are definitely helping us Restore The Roar as we continue on our path to Return To Greatness!
I hope you had a great weekend and really enjoyed your time back on campus! Our student-athletes are working very hard to be a great representation for this university and hope to make you proud every day and every Saturday afternoon. Thank you again for being great fans and I look forward to seeing you at the next game soon!
Bear Down!!
Lee Hull
Head Football Coach
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NSU report | Match-up at Florida A&M will dictate offense
NORFOLK, Virginia -- As much production as Norfolk State got out of its newly prolific passing game in Saturday's 21-13 win at Hampton, the Spartans don't believe they've found themselves offensively.
They're still looking.
Offensive coordinator Donald Hill-Eley said he's heard from fans who have been displeased with his run-first philosophy. But he warns them not to expect wholesale changes on the basis of one successful game.
Asked if the Spartans will return to the passing game at Florida A&M after this week's open date, Hill-Eley said it was too soon to tell.
"If it's going to take passing, we're going to pass it. If it's going to take running, we're going to run it," he said. "Whatever it takes to give the team a chance to win."
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They're still looking.
Offensive coordinator Donald Hill-Eley said he's heard from fans who have been displeased with his run-first philosophy. But he warns them not to expect wholesale changes on the basis of one successful game.
Asked if the Spartans will return to the passing game at Florida A&M after this week's open date, Hill-Eley said it was too soon to tell.
"If it's going to take passing, we're going to pass it. If it's going to take running, we're going to run it," he said. "Whatever it takes to give the team a chance to win."
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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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