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Source: MEACSports.com

 BCU’s Jenkins Named HBCU Huddle/Sporting
                  News Coach of the Year       
              Coach Brian Jenkins wins 2nd MEAC Championship in three years.

Written By: MEAC Media Relations
Release: 12/24/2012

Daytona - Bethune-Cookman football head coach Brian Jenkins was named Coach of the Year by the HBCU Huddle/College Sporting News.

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Coastal Defeats Bethune,

24-14 to Advance to 2nd Rd

Chanticleers travel to Old Dominion next

Coastal S, Johnnie Houston knocks stuffing out Wildcats; 2 FFs, 68yd. pick six.

(courtesy: CC Sports Info)

courtesy: Coastal Carolina Sports Info

November 24, 2012

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Coastal Carolina safety Johnnie Houston made four big plays, including a 68-yard interception return for a touchdown, to lead the Chanticleers (8-4) to a 24-14 victory over #22 Bethune-Cookman (9-3) in the first round of the NCAA Championship Saturday afternoon at Municipal Stadium.

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Bethune to host Coastal Carolina in a 1st-round playoff game

Bethune Cookman celebrates Florida Classic win before 32,314.

(courtesy: News-Journal / Nigel Cook)

courtesy: News-Journal, Brent Woronoff
November 18, 2012 

Bethune-Cookman and Coastal Carolina have been to the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs a combined five times, but both teams have yet to win a playoff game.

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FCS Championship field released

North Dakota State leads way as tournament’s No. 1 seed

NCAA Release: November 18, 2012

INDIANAPOLIS — The field of 20 teams competing for the 2012 NCAA Division I Football Championship was announced Sunday by the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee.

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Bethune-Cookman Continues Classic Run with 21-16 Win

Coach Brian Jenkins' family approach results in 25-7 record in 3 seasons; 2 MEAC chips.

(courtesy: B-CU Athletics)

Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations

Release: 11/17/2012

ORLANDO, Fla. – Several unique Bethune-Cookman streaks concluded at Saturday’s Florida Blue Florida Classic, but the most important ones continued as the Wildcats downed Florida A&M 21-16 before a Florida Citrus Bowl crowd of 32,317.

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 B-CU Claims MEAC Title with 49-7
          Win at Savannah State

            Bethune QB, Quentin Williams accounts for 213yds., 2TDs; win MEAC title.

                                                     (courtesy: B-CU Athletics)
Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 11/11/2012
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Quentin Williams rushed for a game-high 113 yards and passed for a career-high 103 yards and two touchdowns, pushing Bethune-Cookman to a decisive 49-7 victory over Savannah State on Saturday night inside Ted A. Wright Stadium.

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B-CU Stays On Top of MEAC
with 24-13 Win at MSU
Bethune RB, Isidore Jackson rushes for 111yds., 1TD; Wildcats wrap up FCS playoff birth.(courtesy:B-CU Athletics)

Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 11/03/2012
BALTIMORE, Md. - Isidore Jackson rushed for 111 yards and the game-clinching touchdown with 1:40 remaining as Bethune-Cookman survived with a 24-13 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) victory over Morgan State on Saturday at Hughes Stadium.

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           'Cats Take NCCU, Win 42-17   
         Bethune Wildcat RB, Isidore Jackson ran by NCCU for 158 yds, 2 TDs; win MEAC.
                                                (courtesy: BC Athletics/Jim Hogue)

Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 10/27/2012
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Isidore Jackson rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns as Bethune-Cookman parlayed two of the longest scoring plays in school history and a dominant second half defense to pull away to a 42-17 victory over North Carolina Central before a Senior Day crowd of 5,839 at Municipal Stadium Saturday. 
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  B-CU Roars Past Spartans 48-3
         Bethune Wildcats throttle defending MEAC champ Norfolk State in Biker Classic.
                                                (courtesy: BC Athletics/Jim Hogue)

Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 10/20/2012
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - As motorcycles rumbled throughout Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest, Bethune-Cookman's offense roared to a season-high offensive output Saturday as the Wildcats downed Norfolk State, 48-3, before a Second Annual Biker Classic crowd of 6,243 at Municipal Stadium.

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Williams, Defense Push Wildcats Past Aggies, 28-12
Bethune RB, Isidore Jackson rushed for 78yds, 1 TD as Wildcats pick off NC A&T Aggies.(courtesy: Bethune Sports Info/Jim Hogue) 

Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 10/07/2012
By Dan Ryan
B-CUAthletics.com
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - An efficient Quentin Williams and a resilient Bethune-Cookman defense lifted the Wildcats to a 28-12 Homecoming victory over North Carolina A&T before a Municipal Stadium sellout crowd of 10,181 that endured a 96-minute weather delay.

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A NEW NICK THE PICK? Addison Keys B-CU 38-26 Win
Bethune Cookman, undefeated in MEAC, plays next 3 games in Daytona, Fl.
(courtesy: b-cuathletics.com)

Courtesy: B-CU Sports Info
Release: 09/29/2012
HAMPTON, Va. - Nick Addison had two interceptions, one for a 90-yard touchdown, as Bethune-Cookman forced seven Hampton turnovers for a 38-26 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory Saturday night at Armstrong Stadium.

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 Tigers Tame Wildcats,
TSU Starts Season 4-0
TSU Tigers march through Bethune, FAMU, Jackson State at German tempo.
(courtesy: TSU Athletics/Sam Jordan)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., - Tennessee State went on the road and took down the #1 ranked HBCU in the country as they defeated Bethune-Cookman, 21-14, Saturday afternoon.

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Johnson Powers Football to 38-10 Victory
Miami RB, Duke Johson, scored every which way but loose, totalling 4 TDs, 246 total yds.(courtesy:hurricanesports.com/photo: Al Diaz)

courtesy: hurricanesports.com
September 15, 2012 

MIAMI (AP) - One of the biggest reasons why Duke Johnson decided to enroll at Miami was that staying in his hometown for college would enable his friends and family to still see him play.

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 Bethune-Cookman plans 'to shock the world' 

By Michael Casagrande Sun Sentinel
11:12 a.m. EDT, September 13, 2012

CORAL GABLES — There's nothing like pulling the big upset.

They just don't happen that often. Bethune-Cookman has a chance to do the unexpected Saturday when it faces Miami in Sun Life Stadium.

With a team packed with South Florida natives, there's a certain confidence the Football Championship Subdivision team will bring back to Miami Gardens.

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 27 Unanswered Points Propels Wildcats
Past SCSU in 27-14 Road Win
Isidore Jackson led all rushers in the big win to move to 2-0
(Courtesy: B-CU Athletics) 

Courtesy: B-CU Sports Info
Release: 09/08/2012
ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Bethune-Cookman again overcame an early deficit and scored 27 unanswered points to defeat South Carolina State and move to 2-0 (1-0 MEAC) on the year with the 27-14 win.

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Bethune beats Alabama State

Bethune represents, wins Disney MEAC-SWAC Challenge, 38-28

The Associated Press
Sun, Sep 2, 2012

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Broderick Waters threw two touchdowns and ran for another as Bethune-Cookman erased a three-touchdown, first-half deficit and defeated Alabama State 38-28 in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge at the Florida Citrus Bowl Sunday.

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 Bethune-Cookman Season Preview:

Wildcats eye MEAC title, playoff wins

courtesy: howard-bison.com
October 20, 2012
Washington, DC — October 20 — Morgan State failed on a game-tying PAT attempt that allowed Howard University to escape with a 21-20 win over Morgan State before an overflow homecoming crowd of 10, 305 in Greene Stadium.

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Pough Leads NCAA, Career TFLs
Howard LB, Keith Pough named to Senior Bowl Watch List
(courtesy: howard-bison.com)

Howard Defense, Special Teams Combine in Win Over FAMU
Bison inhospitable, horn Rattlers,17-10, in Washington, D.C.; Bison 3-0 in MEAC.

courtesy: howard-bison.com
Washington, DC — October 6 — Howard University parlayed a rugged defense, some outstanding special teams play and the consistent running of Terrence Leffall into a 17-10 in over Florida A&M University in a key Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at Greene Stadium.

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Howard Grounds Out Easy
Win Over Savannah State
Howard RB, Aquanius Freeman rushes for 212 yds, 3rd highest since Harvey Reed.

Howard edges Norfolk St 37-36

Howard holds on, 37-36 in OT, upsets 2011 MEAC Champs, Norfolk in Norfolk, Va.
(photo courtesy:howard-bison.com)

 
HOWARD, NORFOLK ON ESPNU

September 15, 2012
courtesy: howard-bison.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. (www.howard-bison.com) - The stakes will be high when the Howard University Bison football team travels to Norfolk, VA to take on the Spartans of Norfolk State University at 4 pm in Dick Price Stadium.

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Rutgers Shuts Out Howard 26-0
Rutgers RB, Juwan Jamison, rushed for 110yds; Rutgers defense held Bison to 149yds.

(courtesy: Rutgers Sports Info/Tom Ciszek/NJSportsPhoto) 

courtesy: Rutgers Sports Info
September 8, 2012
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The first home game of the Kyle Flood era was a resounding success, as Rutgers (2-0) shut out Howard (1-1) 26-0 before 50,855 fans, the fourth-largest crowd in High Point Solutions Stadium history. The Scarlet Knights limited the Bison, who entered the red zone on just one occasion, to 149 total yards.

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Freshman Comes Off Bench
to Rally Bison To Win

Bison never gave up, despite 14 players declared ineligible, find a way to win, 30-29.
(courtesy:howard-bison.com)

Howard Sports Info
Sept. 1, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. (howard-bison.com) - Jamie Cunningham connected on a 13-yd touchdown to David Wilson with 22 seconds remaining to lift Howard University to a 30-29 win over Morehouse College in the Second Annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic at RFK Stadium before 16,911.

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Guess Who's Back!!!

NC A&T Coach Rod Broadway has Bulldogs 12-10 versus 5-15 over 2 seasons.

(courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info)

courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info

September 18, 2012
DURHAM -- The North Carolina A&T defense played well. The Aggie-Eagle Classic was another classic, and there was a sellout crowd at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. 
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A&T Secures Winning SeasonNC A&T RB, Mike Mayhew rushed for 141yds.; defeat SC State for 1st time in 12 years. 
(courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info/Kevin L. Dorsey)

Courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info
Release: 11/11/2012
GREENSBORO - When North Carolina A&T defeated S.C. State 17-7 Saturday afternoon at Aggie Stadium, it did not deliver A&T a MEAC football championship. But for the many fans at the stadium and following the game online, it sure felt pretty close.
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A Defensive Masterpiece 

         Aggies Slow Down Bison

      North Carolina A&T RB, Mike Mayhew rushed for 138yds, 1TD surpassing 3000 career rushing yds.
                                                                (courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info)

Courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info
10/13/2012
GREENSBORO - Red zone problems? What red zone problems?
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  VUL Receives The Aggie Special
         Aggies Fall Break ends with 40-7 rout; returns to MEAC play next weekend.
                                                                 (courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info) 

Courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info
Release: September 16, 2012
GREENSBORO -- In the course of scoring 117 points over the past two weeks, North Carolina A&T has blocked two punts, returned two punts for touchdowns (one was called back) and kicker Zach Cimaglia has gone 14-for-14 in extra points and 4-for-5 in field goals.

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A&T Runs Away From WVSU, 77-0
NC A&T RB, Dominique Drake rushed for 62 yds, 3 TDs.
(courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info/Photo by Charles E. Watkins )

Courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info
Release: 09/09/2012
GREENSBORO -- They tried not to do it. They certainly didn't want to do it. But in the end, they did it. The men of the North Carolina A&T football team embarrassed West Virginia State Saturday night at Aggie Stadium.

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Aggies Lose Opener To Coastal
NC A&T QB, Kwashaun Quick threw 3 INTs in relief of suspended QB, Lewis Kindle.

Courtesy: NCA&T Sports Info  
9/2/2012
CONWAY, S.C. - Expectations were not lowered for North Carolina A&T freshman quarterback Kwashaun Quick.

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Lefall scores 2 TDs, Howard rallies to beat Delaware State 41-34

Howard RB, Terrance Lefall rushed for 253 yds, 2TDs; Bison score 35 unanswered pts.

(courtesy: howard-bison.com)

courtesy: Washington Post by Associated Press

September 17, 2012

WASHINGTON — Terrence Lefall ran 41 times for 253 yards and two touchdowns to help Howard come from behind to beat Delaware State 41-34 Saturday.

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HORNETS SECURE SEASON
WITH SENIOR DAY VICTORY

Delaware State wins 5 of 6 games, improves to 6-4 overall, 5-2 in the MEAC.
(courtesy: DSU Athletics/Keith Adams)

courtesy: Courtesy: DSU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 11/10/2012
Dover, Del. (Nov. 10, 2012) --- Delaware State secured its first winning season since 2007 with a 35-27 victory over Hampton in the Hornets' home finale this afternoon.
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SPECIAL TEAMS MAGIC LIFTS NCCU TO 2-OT WIN
NCCU K, Oleg Parent boots NCCU past Delaware State in second overtime.
(courtesy: NCCU Sports Info)

courtesy: NCCU Sports Info
11/3/2012 8:38:00 PM
DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University took advantage of clutch special teams plays to pull out a 23-20 double-overtime victory over Delaware State University, thrilling a sellout homecoming crowd of 12,742 fans inside O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C.

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 HORNETS SHUTOUT AGGIES FOR
            THIRD STRAIGHT WIN

        Red hot Hornets shutout NC A&T Aggies in Dover; DE; win 3rd straight MEAC game.
                                                    (courtesy: DSU Sports Info/Rodney Adams)

Courtesy: DSU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 10/20/2012
Dover, Del. (Oct. 2012) --- Nick Elko completed 22-of-36 passes for 245 yards and a touchdown, and Travis Tarpley had nine catches for 128 yards and a score to lead Delaware State to a 24-0 homecoming win over North Carolina A&T at Alumni Stadium today.
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  HORNETS TOP BULLDOGS 31-17

FOR SECOND STRAIGHT WIN
      Delaware State Hornets pile on 2-4 SC State Bulldogs in Dover, DE.
(courtesy: dsuhornets.com)

Courtesy: DSU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 10/13/2012

Dover, Del. (Oct. 13, 2012) -- Delaware State's offense racked up 399 total yards and the defense forced three more turnovers en route to a 31-17 win over South Carolina State in a MEAC contest at Alumni Stadium today.

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       HORNETS TAKE FOUR, 20-17   
    Norfolk State, defending MEAC champs, dropped 4th game falling to 2-4, 0-3 in MEAC.

Courtesy: DSU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 10/06/2012
Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 6, 2012) - Delaware State forced four turnovers, including a season-high three interceptions in a 20-17 MEAC win over Norfolk State at Dick Price Stadium today.
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 Bearcats Top Delaware State 23-7 

Cincinnati Bearcats LB, Nick Temple plants Delaware State QB, Nick Elko, in 23-7 victory.

courtesy: Bearcats Sports Info
Sept. 15, 2012
CINCINNATI -- Senior running back George Winn (Southfield, Mich./UD Jesuit) rushed for a career-high 147 yards and the University of Cincinnati football team defeated Delaware State University 23-7 Saturday evening at Nippert Stadium.

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Delaware Wins First State Cup
 in 38-14 Triumph over Delaware State
Delaware Blue Hens win First State Cup, 38-14; 4-0 versus Delaware State.
(Courtesy: BlueHens.com/Mark Campbell)

courtesy: BlueHens.com
September 8, 2012
NEWARK, Del. -- Redshirt freshman wideout Jerel Harrison hauled in his first two career touchdown receptions, senior linebacker Paul Worrilow posted a career-high 18 tackles to lead the defense, and the University of Delaware withstood a nearly one-hour weather delay to down Delaware State 38-14 in the annual Route One Rivalry football series Saturday afternoon at rain-soaked Delaware Stadium.

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HORNETS WIN OPENER 

ON LAST MINUTE SCORE
DSU Hornets defeat VMI two seasons consecutive
(photo courtesy: DSU Athletics/Carlos Holmes) 

Courtesy: DSU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 09/01/2012

Dover, Del. (Sep. 1, 2012) --- Nick Elko ran four yards for a touchdown with 45 seconds left to lift Delaware State to a 17-10 season opening win over VMI at Alumni Stadium this afternoon.

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2012 Delaware State Football Preview

Kermit Blount is 3-8 in Dover, but 101-97-3 overall, a Top 50 All-time HBCU Coach.

courtesy: David A. Willauer
August 19, 2012
Dover, DE -The Delaware State Hornets last year finished with a 3-8 mark Hornets second year head football coach Kermit Blount, who also coached for 16 years at Winston Salem State University in Winston Salem, NC is ready for the upcoming 2012 season in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference.

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Hornets ground game needs a jolt

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Guess Who's Back!!!
NC A&T Coach Rod Broadway has Bulldogs 12-10 versus 5-15 over 2 seasons.
(courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info)

courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info
September 18, 2012
DURHAM -- The North Carolina A&T defense played well. The Aggie-Eagle Classic was another classic, and there was a sellout crowd at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
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SPECIAL TEAMS MAGIC LIFTS NCCU TO 2-OT WIN 
 NCCU K, Oleg Parent boots NCCU past Delaware State in second overtime.
(courtesy: NCCU Sports Info)

courtesy: NCCU Sports Info
11/3/2012 8:38:00 PM
DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University took advantage of clutch special teams plays to pull out a 23-20 double-overtime victory over Delaware State University, thrilling a sellout homecoming crowd of 12,742 fans inside O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C.

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NCCU BEATS HAMPTON
REMAINS ATOP MEAC
Eagles Take Advantage of Hampton Turnovers, Score in All Three Phases
NCCU Eagles come together for strong 2nd half push for MEAC crown. 

BALTIMORE, Md. – With his team trailing and less than a minute remaining in the contest, North Carolina Central University senior tight end Detwan Robinson caught a short pass then broke three tackles on his way to the end zone for the game-winning touchdown, as the visiting Eagles spoiled Morgan State University’s homecoming with a 24-20 victory inside Hughes Stadium in Baltimore, Md.

OVER SCSU IN CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC

NCCU Eagles Explode for 30 Pts in 2nd Qtr.; Bulldogs tuck tail in 40-10 whipping.
(courtesy: NCCU Sports Info) 

Eagles Amass 545 Yards of Total Offense, Most Since 2005

Duke Downs N.C. Central 54-17

Elon Cruises Past N.C. Central
Elon held NCCU to 39 offensive yds in the first half; 110 total offensive yds.

September 8, 2012
ELON, N.C. – The Elon University football won its 2012 home opener on Saturday night, Sept. 10 at Rhodes Stadium, as the Phoenix claimed a 34-14 victory over the visiting North Carolina Central Eagles on Hall of Fame Weekend.

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NCCU DEFEATS FAYETTEVILLE

NCCU QB, Matt Goggans, the 1st white QB to start in NCCU history.
Eagles Amass 420 Total Yds, Force 4 Turnovers, Return 2 Punts for TDs
(courtesy: NCCU Sports Info)

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University took advantage of big special teams plays and Fayetteville State University turnovers to open the season with a 54-31 victory in front of 9,077 fans inside O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
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14 STARTERS RETURN FOR
SECOND GRIDIRON SEASON IN MEAC
2012 NCCU Football Season Preview
Coach Henry Frazier is free to rebuild after dissapointing 2-9 inaugural season
(courtesy: NCCU Sports Info)

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Money games termed fiscal necessity for S.C. State football, basketball

January 13, 2013

By THOMAS GRANT JR., T&D Senior Sports Writer

Tim Carter has a realistic approach toward the Upper Division I portion of South Carolina State men’s basketball schedule.

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A&T Secures Winning Season

NC A&T RB, Mike Mayhew rushed for 141yds.; defeat SC State for 1st time in 12 years.
(courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info/Kevin L. Dorsey)

Courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info
Release: 11/11/2012
GREENSBORO - When North Carolina A&T defeated S.C. State 17-7 Saturday afternoon at Aggie Stadium, it did not deliver A&T a MEAC football championship. But for the many fans at the stadium and following the game online, it sure felt pretty close.
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 Cue's Record-Setting Performance
      Powers Bulldogs Past Bison

               SC State QB, Richard Cue feasted on Bison; passed for 417yds, 4 TDS.
                                                                   (courtesy: SC State Sports Info)
courtesy: Bradford Gillens — Special to SCSU Sports Info
10/27/2012 7:07:00 PM
ORANGEBURG,SC -- Richard Cue threw for a career-high 417 yards (460 yards of total offense) and four touchdowns as South Carolina State defeated Howard 34-22 Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium at Willie Jeffries Field, before a crowd of 19,187.
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     Bulldog football showing life
                     Bulldogs redeem themselves, pull out OT victory in Tallahassee.
                                                      (courtesy: SCSU Sports Info)
courtesy: thetandd.com

 
 Pough, now in uncharted territory,
    apologetic after S.C. State loss
         
              Losing is contagious, Bulldogs still suffering from "money game hangover".

October 16, 2012
courtesy: THOMAS GRANT JR., T&D Senior Sports Writer

Entering uncharted territory with possibly the first losing season as South Carolina State head football coach, Buddy Pough was in an apologetic mood Monday.
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  South Carolina State’s woes can 
      be summed up in two words: 
                   no offense
                                                  
October 08, 2012 3:00 am •
By THOMAS GRANT JR., T&D Senior Sports Writer
 
INDIANAPOLIS — The final nail in what was South Carolina State’s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title hopes was potentially hammered in in resounding fashion Saturday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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OVER SCSU IN CIRCLE CITY CLASSIC

NCCU Eagles Explode for 30 Pts in 2nd Qtr.; Bulldogs tuck tail in 40-10 whipping.
(courtesy: NCCU Sports Info)

 
 
      Bulldogs Shut Out Spartans,
         14-0 On Youth/ROTC Day
    SC State QB, Richard Cue threw 3 INTs in Bulldogs must win over Norfolk in Orangeburg.
                                                                       (courtesy: SCSU Sports Info)
courtesy: SCSU Sports Info
9/29/2012 7:17:00 PM
ORANGEBURG, SC — The South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-3 overall, 1-1 MEAC) redeemed last season defeat, shutting out the defending MEAC Champions Norfolk State Spartans (2-3 overall, 0-2 MEAC) 14-0 Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.
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Pough leery facing Norfolk St.
SC State Coach Buddy Pough, like other HBCU football coaches, is paying price for "money games".

By THOMAS GRANT JR., T&D Senior Sports Writer

Buddy Pough does not put much stock into home field advantage this Saturday against Norfolk State.

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Coach believes in winning without bragging, losing without excuses
“I didn’t select in my day a Jim Brown or somebody like that. I selected role models that I could interact with. Fortunately for me, they were people of character.” - SC State Coach Emeritus Willie Jeffries 

Willie Jeffries has won just about every award imaginable, but one of the most special to him is one he has received from an initiative designed to promote character.

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Texas A&M Bulldoggs SCSU, 70-14
Texas A&M QB, Johnny Manziel stole the show at this rodeo; Bulldogs give up 126 pts in two weeks.
(courtesy: Texas A&M Sports Info)

courtesy: Texas A&M Sports Info
September 22, 2012
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- Johnny Manziel threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more by halftime as Texas A&M built a big lead and coasted to a 70-14 win over South Carolina St. on Saturday night. 

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Arizona Shuts Down SCSU, 56-0
Arizona QB, Adam Scott, overwhelmed the Bulldogs for 3TDs, 288 yds passing.
(courtesy:arizonawildcats.com)

courtesy: arizonawildcats.com
Sept. 15, 2012

TUCSON - Senior quarterback Matt Scott posted 288 yards on 30-of-36 passing and three touchdowns to lead No. 24 Arizona (3-0) past South Carolina State (1-2), 56-0 on Saturday night at Arizona Stadium.

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 Preview: SC State Bulldogs at No. 24 Arizona

South Carolina State (1-1, 0-0 Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference) at No. 24 Arizona (2-0, 0-0 Pac-12)

Kickoff: Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network)

Spread: No spread

Watchability: This one should be a complete snoozer. Arizona has fully bought into Rich Rodriguez and the Rich-Rodification of the program has the Wildcats clicking.

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S.C. State Falls Into Bethune Trap, 
Falls 27-14 in Hall of Fame Game
 SC State season hopes in jeopardy after MEAC loss; Arizona up next.
(photo courtesy: B-CU Sports Info) 

courtesy: The Examiner
September 8, 2012
By: Gregory Smith
Orangeburg, SC -In last week's season opener, South Carolina State jumped all over Georgia State, 33-6. Perhaps, they should have looked at the game tape of the Bethune-Cookman-Alabama State game instead.

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SC State routs Georgia State 33-6

Supaman Returns for opening 72yd TD, Bulldogs flex HBCU muscle in ATL
(photo courtesy: SC State Sports Info)

Thu, Aug 30, 2012
ATLANTA (AP) -- Richard Cue passed for 300 yards and 3 TDs to lead South Carolina State to a 33-6 rout of Georgia State on Thursday in the season opener for both teams.

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PIRATES CLOSE OUT TRYING SEASON WITH WIN
Hampton finishes disappointing season on high note, finish off Bears, 27-17.
(courtesy: Morgan State Info) 

 
     Spartans Record 2nd Shutout
      in 30-0 Rout of Morgan State     
    Norfolk State QB, Nico Flores passed for 219yds., 2 TDs; leading to back to back wins.
                                                         (coutesy: NSU Sports Info/Mark Sutton)
Matt Michalec, SID
11/10/2012
NORFOLK, Va. –Norfolk State’s defense forced a season-high five turnovers, four in a 20-point first quarter, and the Spartans notched their second shutout of the season in a 30-0 Senior Day victory over Morgan State on Saturday afternoon at Dick Price Stadium.
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      B-CU Stays On Top of MEAC
           with 24-13 Win at MSU
      Bethune rushes for 111yds., 1TD; Wildcats wrap up MEAC, FCS playoff birth.  
                                                                   (courtesy:B-CU Athletics)

Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 11/03/2012
BALTIMORE, Md. - Isidore Jackson rushed for 111 yards and the game-clinching touchdown with 1:40 remaining as Bethune-Cookman survived with a 24-13 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) victory over Morgan State on Saturday at Hughes Stadium.

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Morgan State's Travis Davidson making the most of his senior year

By Chris Trevino, The Baltimore Sun
7:45 p.m. EDT, October 24, 2012
Fourteen years ago on the outskirts of Ann Arbor, Mich., an 8-year old boy learned to be a football player.

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    Morgan State wins 2nd straight 
 as Travis Davidson runs for 3 TDs

 Morgan State RB, Travis Davidson rushed for 125 yds, 3 TDs over hapless Savannah State.
                                                  (courtesy: Morgan State Sports Info)

Leonard Haynes - MSU Athletics Media Relations
10/6/2012 9:09:00 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Travis Davidson rushed for three touchdowns and gained 125 yards, and Morgan State had a second half explosion to beat Savannah State 45-6 on Saturday in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference contest.

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BEARS STUN AGGIES, 21-18
Morgan State Bears refuse to be denied, score winning TD with 10 seconds left.
(courtesy: Morgan State Sports Info)

Leonard Haynes - MSU Athletics Media Relations
9/28/2012 1:14:00 AM
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Robert Council tossed a 32-yard pass to Andrew King on Thursday night to lift Morgan State to a 21-18 win over North Carolina A&T to Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference upset.

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Football Downs Morgan St. 66-6 
The Akron Zips crushed Morgan State, outscoring them 45-0 in the 2nd half.
(courtesy: Akron Sports Info) 

courtesy: Akron Sports Info
September 15, 2012

AKRON, Ohio – University of Akron head coach Terry Bowden got win No. 1 in the Blue and Gold in record fashion as the Zips set or tied six team and two individual school records, in addition to one conference mark, in a 66-6 win over Morgan State on Saturday at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field. 

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Offense Shines in Morgan Win
Buffalo RB, Branden Oliver rushed for a UB Division I-A-record 238 yds., 2 TDs.(courtesy: Buffalo Sports Info)

September 8, 2012
courtesy: Buffalo Sports Info
BUFFALO, NY – The postgame fireworks at UB Stadium were no comparison to the ones set off by the University at Buffalo offense in a 56-34 win over Morgan State on Saturday night.
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Morgan State Needs 4OTs
to hold off Sacred Heart, 30-27
MSU joins SC State as 2nd MEAC team to defeat CAA opponents this weekend.

Leonard Haynes - MSU Media Relations
September 1, 2012
BALTIMORE, Md. – What a way to begin the Labor Day weekend.

Morgan State fans were treated to a dramatic season-opener, including a 4-overtime 30-27 victory against first-time opponent Sacred Heart today at Hughes Stadium.

“I've never been involved in a four overtime game,” said MSU coach Donald Hill-Eley. “I have been apart of some three's, but never any fours. There's a first time for everything.”

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Bethune-Cookman Continues Classic Run with 21-16 Win

Coach Brian Jenkins' family approach results in 25-7 record in 3 seasons; 2 MEAC chips.(courtesy: B-CU Athletics)

Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations

Release: 11/17/2012

ORLANDO, Fla. – Several unique Bethune-Cookman streaks concluded at Saturday’s Florida Blue Florida Classic, but the most important ones continued as the Wildcats downed Florida A&M 21-16 before a Florida Citrus Bowl crowd of 32,317.

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Rattlers Win Thrilling 125th Anniversary Homecoming
FAMU Rattlers LB, Brandon Hepburn celebrates homecoming defeat of  NCCU.(courtesy: FAMU Athletics)

Release: Sunday 11/11/2012 (ET)
by Florida A&M Sports Info

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 10) - Chase Varnadore tied the school record for field goals in a game with five as Florida A&M pulled out a 22-21 win over North Carolina Central in their annual homecoming game, here Saturday afternoon at Bragg Memorial Stadium, in the acting head coach debut of Earl Holmes.

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A Defensive Masterpiece

North Carolina A&T LB, D'Vonte Grant's pick-6 takes bite out of Rattlers. (courtesy: NC A&T Aggies/Kevin Dorsey)

courtesy: NC A&T Sports Info November 3, 2012 GREENSBORO - During halftime of North Carolina A&T's football game against Florida A&M, A&T's 1992 MEAC Championship football team was honored. The nickname for A&T's stingy defense back then was "Blue Death Defense. Full story

 

Taylor Announces Retirement
FAMU Coach, Joe Taylor will retire as one of the top 4 HBCU All-time Coaches.(courtesy: FAMU Athletics)

Release: Saturday 11/03/2012 (ET)
by Florida A&M Sports Information  

GREENSBORO, NC (Nov.3) – FAMU head coach Joe Taylor announced his retirement from coaching this morning in the team's pre-game breakfast. Taylor said that after 40 years on the sideline, "You know, when you know.

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Bulldogs redeem themselves, pull out OT victory in Tallahassee.
(courtesy: SCSU Sports Info)

Rattlers Dominate Tigers, 44-3

Southern holds off FAMU 21-14

FAMU Rattlers Down DSU 24-22

as FAMU Defeats Hampton 44-20

Sooners Cruise Past FAMU, 69-13

 

Rattlers step up to Oklahoma

FAMU's Taylor climbs higher in record books

St. Clair Murraine
Democrat staff writer
September 1, 2012

Tallahassee - Joe Taylor was attending a press conference in Nashville a few weeks ago to promote Saturday’s game between FAMU and Tennessee State when John Merritt’s name came up in a conversation that Taylor wasn’t expecting.

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PIRATES CLOSE OUT TRYING SEASON WITH WIN

 Hampton finishes disappointing season on high note, finish off Bears, 27-17.

(courtesy: Morgan State Info)

courtesy: Hampton Sports Info

September 17, 2012 

BALTIMORE, Md. – The Hampton University football team ended a trying 2012 season on a high note on Saturday, closing out the campaign with a 27-17 win over Morgan State at Hughes Stadium.

 

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Leffall, Howard over Hampton
Howard RB, Terrence Lefall rushed for 182 yds., 2TDs; #1 Georgia Southern up next.
(courtesy: howard-bison.com)

courtesy: howard-bison.com
November 3, 2012
Washington, DC -- Terrence Lefall rushed for a career-high 182 yards and two touchdowns to lead Howard University to a 20-10 win over Hampton University in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game at Greene Stadium.

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         NCCU BEATS HAMPTON

           REMAINS ATOP MEAC

   Eagles Take Advantage of Hampton Turnovers, Score in All Three Phases              

              NCCU Eagles come together for strong 2nd half push for MEAC crown.

                                                               (courtesy: NCCU Sports Info) 

 

PIRATES UPEND RIVAL SPARTANS FOR FIRST WIN OF SEASON

Hampton Pirates capture 1st win of season in Battle of the Bay.
(courtesy: Hampton Sports Info)

courtesy: Hampton Sports Info
October 13, 2012
HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University football team picked up its first win of the 2012 season on Saturday, defeating rival Norfolk State 28-14 at Armstrong Stadium in the annual Battle of the Bay.  Full story


       Monarchs Take 45-7 Victory 
       ODU Monarchs defeated the Hampton Pirates for the 3rd consecutive year.
                                                                     (courtesy: ODU Sports Info)

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Golden Eagles outlast Pirates

 

 

 

NSU's Boyce in 2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Norfolk State WR, Xavier Boyce 6'5, 200 has size, speed to play at next level.

 

Written By: MEAC Media Relations

Release: 01/16/2013

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State receiver Xavier Boyce has accepted an invitation to play in this Saturday’s National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Collegiate Bowl in Carson, Calif. at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University Dominguez Hills.

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           Spartans Record 2nd Shutout  
      in 30-0 Rout of Morgan State
    Norfolk State QB, Nico Flores passed for 219yds., 2 TDs; leading to back to back wins.
                                                         (coutesy: NSU Sports Info/Mark Sutton)
Matt Michalec, SID
11/10/2012
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State’s defense forced a season-high five turnovers, four in a 20-point first quarter, and the Spartans notched their second shutout of the season in a 30-0 Senior Day victory over Morgan State on Saturday afternoon at Dick Price Stadium.
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    B-CU Roars Past Spartans 48-3 

Bethune Wildcats throttle defending MEAC champ Norfolk State in Biker Classic.
(courtesy: BC Athletics/Jim Hogue)

Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 10/20/2012
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - As motorcycles rumbled throughout Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest, Bethune-Cookman's offense roared to a season-high offensive output Saturday as the Wildcats downed Norfolk State, 48-3, before a Second Annual Biker Classic crowd of 6,243 at Municipal Stadium.

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         Norfolk State aware of MEAC reality
           in Saturday clash with S.C. State


            2-2, Norfolk State Spartans face 1-3, SC State Bulldogs in Orangeburg, SC.

September 26, 2012 2:30 am • By THOMAS GRANT JR., T&D Senior Sports Writer
NORFOLK, Va. – Pete Adrian can empathize with South Carolina State’s current gridiron struggles.

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Flames Fall Against Norfolk
2011 MEAC champ, Norfolk St., TKO Liberty QB, Brian Hudson, to preserve 31-24 win.(courtesy: Liberty Sports Info)

Spartans Post 1st Shutout,
24-0 over Virginia State

 MEAC Champion, Norfolk State makes quick work of Virginia State Trojans, 24-0.

NSU takes hit, Matthews injury
Consensus FCS All-American, Blake Matthews, breaks knee cap in summer camp.

NORFOLK

Training camp is less than a week old and the Norfolk State football team is already dealing with a more significant injury than any it faced during last season's title run.

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 B-CU Claims MEAC Title with 49-7
          Win at Savannah State

                  Bethune QB, Quentin Williams accounts for 213yds., 2TDs; win MEAC title.
                                                               (courtesy: B-CU Athletics)
Courtesy: B-CU Athletic Media Relations
Release: 11/11/2012
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Quentin Williams rushed for a game-high 113 yards and passed for a career-high 103 yards and two touchdowns, pushing Bethune-Cookman to a decisive 49-7 victory over Savannah State on Saturday night inside Ted A. Wright Stadium.
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      SSU celebrates Homecoming 
   with victory over Edward Waters

      Sun shines on Savannah State Tigers, win homecoming 42-35 over NAIA Edward Waters.
                                                          (courtesy: Savannah Sports Info)
courtesy: Noell Barnidge,
SSU Sports Information Freelance Writer
10/20/2012 9:53:00 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. -When it was over, Savannah State quarterback Antonio Bostick and offensive coordinator Terance Mathis shared a long embrace.
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           'Noles Storm Tigers, 55-0
     The Gods mercifully opened the skies for the Savannah State Tigers, down 55-0, in the 3Q.
                                                                (courtesy: FSU Sports Info)
courtesy: FSU Sports Info/Seminoles.com
September 8, 2012
Brandon Mellor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- No. 6 Florida State was expected to blow out visiting Savannah State Saturday night by potentially epic proportions.

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Cowboys have good ole' fashioned picnic, catch Tigers by their tails, 84-0.
(courtesy:www.okstate.com)

Sept. 1, 2012
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Freshman Wes Lunt completed all 11 of his passes in a brief first outing as the 19th-ranked Cowboys kicked off their season with an 84-0 victory against Savannah State on Saturday night.

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OSU : Who is Savannah State?


Everyone not sold on HBCU "money games"

A new low comes to Oklahoma State football on Sept. 1. Maybe a new low for Big 12 football. The worst program to ever grace a Big 12 schedule.

OSU hosts Savannah State on Sept. 1, and there is no pleasant way to put this. Savannah State will be the worst opponent the Cowboys have ever played, at least going back to World War I. I can’t speak for some of the teacher colleges of the Woodrow Wilson era. But Savannah State will be the worst in at least 90 years.

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COLLEGE ATHLETES' RIGHTS: Some athletes lose their single-year scholarships to better players

Published: Sunday, October 23, 2011, 8:00 AM Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 10:32 AM
By Doug Segrest -- The Birmingham News al.com

College athletes' rights: NCAA requires health insurance, but schools decide what to pay

Published: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:55 AM
By Jon Solomon -- The Birmingham News al.com

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The first time the McBride Clinic in Oklahoma called Valerie Hardrick, seeking payment for the MRI done on her son, she told the company it had the wrong person.

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                 Progress, yes;
       but HBCUs paid price for it

courtesy: Bomani Jones | ESPN.com
Updated: February 27, 2007, 7:25 PM ET
Forty years ago, one could argue that black college football was as competitive as any played in the country.
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By Roscoe Nance
Special to Boxtorow.com

Team previews arranged in Boxtorow predicted order of finish

Norfolk State
2011 Record: (9-3, 7-1)
Key Returning Players: OT Blake Matthews (2011 Boxtorow All-American); LB Jamal Giddens (70 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 8 sacks).

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