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April 2020 Football Edition, Volume I

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MEAC FOOTBALL

Celebration Bowl

NC A&T	64	Alcorn State	44

School	Coach	MEAC	Overall	Pct
NC A&T	Sam Washington	6-2	9-3	.750
Florida A&M	Willie Simmons	7-1	9-2	.818
SC State	Buddy Pough	6-2	8-3	.727
Bethune	Terry Sims	5-3	7-4	.636
Norfolk State	Latrell Scott	4-4	5-7	.417
NC Central	Trei Oliver	3-5	4-8	.333
Morgan State	Tyrone Wheatley	2-6	3-9	.250
Howard	Ron Prince*	2-6	2-10	.167
Delaware State	Rod Milstead	1-7	2-10	.167

Individual Leaders

Rushing

Player	School	Avg/C	TDs	Avg/G
Jah Maine-Martin	NCAT	7.7	23	120.5
Akveious Williams	Bethune	4.5	10	51.9
Dedrick Parson	Howard	3.8	5	70.6
Labron Morris	SC State	4.3	9	61.2
Josh Chase	Morgan	4.0	4	59.1

Passing

Player	School	TDs	Efficiency
Juwan Carter	Norfolk	23	146.5
Ryan Stanley	FAMU	23	146.6
Kylil Carter	NCAT	18	139.0
Corey Fields	SC State	15	165.2
DeAndre Harris	Morgan	13	164.4

Receiving

Player	School	Rec	TDs	Avg/G
Xavier Smith	FAMU	77	11	105.4
Manasseh Bailey	Morgan	54	10	83.0
D'mont Burroughs	SC State	46	13	85.3
Elijah Bell	NCAT	55	8	71.2
Kyle Anthony	Howard	70	6	65.5

DEFENSE

Tackles-Sacks

Player	School	Solo	TFL	Sacks
Rico Kennedy	Morgan	59	16.0	4.5
Darius Royster	NCCU	44	16.0	9.0
Malchi Washington	Morgan	22	12.5	6.0
Jerm. McDaniel	NCAT	29	12.0	7.5
Tyrell Goodwin	SCSU	24	15.0	5.0

Passes Defensed

Player	School	Ints	PDs	TDs
Bryan Mills	NCCU	5	13	0
Devyn Coles	Norfolk	5	9	0
Nhyre Quinerly	Norfolk	3	8	1
Trevor Merritt	Bethune	3	3	2
Markquese Bell	FAMU	3	9	1

2019 All-MEAC Football Team

Offense

QB	Ryan Stanley	Sr.	Florida A&M	Pembroke Pines, FL
RB	Jah-Maine Martin	Jr.	NC A&T	Conway, SC.
RB	Isaiah Totten	Jr.	NC Central	Apex, NC.
TE	Shawn McFarland	Jr.	Norfolk St.	Selden, NY.
WR	DeMontrz Burroughs	Sr.	SC State	Charlotte, NC.
WR	Xavier Smith	Sr.	Florida A&M	Haines, FL.
OL	Alex Taylor	Sr.	SC State	Moncks Corner, SC.
C	Dacquari Wilson	Jr.	NC A&T	Greensboro, NC.
OL	Marcus Pettiford	Sr.	NC A&T	Durham, NC.
OL	Kenneth Kirby	Sr.	Norfolk St.	Newport News, VA.
OL	Keene Forbes	Jr.	Florida A&M	Miami, FL.

Source: meacsports.com

courtesy: NC A&T Athletics
NC A&T Wins Celebration BowlNC A&T Aggies (9-3) win 3rd consecutive Celebration Bowl, 66-44, over Alcorn (9-3).(courtesy.ajc.com)
Aggies Win MEAC in 54-0 BlowoutNC A&T Aggies (8-3) demolish NC Central (4-8) in route to 4th Celebration Bowl.
(courtesy.ncataggies.com)
Aggies Tame Wildcats in MEACNC A&T (7-3) establish pecking order in MEAC, run by Bethune (6-4) in Greensboro.
(courtesy..ncataggies.com)
Aggies Edge Bulldogs, 22-20NC A&T Aggies (6-2) remain in hunt, topple SC State Bulldogs (5-3) in Orangeburg.(courtesy.thetandd.com)
NC A&T Aggies Feast on Bison
No match. NC A&T Aggies (5-2) have good ole' time with Howard Bison (1-7).(courtesy.ncataggies.com)
Aggies Roll Past NSU SpartansNC A&T (4-1) RB, Jah-Maine Martin rushes for 199 yds., 3 TDs; Norfolk State (1-5).(courtesy.ncataggies.com)
Aggies Shutout Hornets in OpenerNC A&T Aggies (3-1) RB, Jah Maine-Martin rushes for 108 yds., 4 TDs; DSU (1-3).(courtesy.ncataggies.com)
Aggies Comeback to Win, 27-21NC &T (2-1) RB, Jah-Maine Martin, rushes for 299 yds., 2 TDs; Charleston Southern (0-3).(courtesy.ncataggies.com)
Duke drops NC A&T in OpenerDuke (1-1) puts away NC A&T (1-1) with 21pt. 2Q burst, before 38,313, in Durham.(courtesy.goduke.com)
Noel Ruiz Lifts NC A&T to WinNC A&T (1-0) Kicker, Noel Ruiz is clutch, kicks 52 yd. FG with one second remaining.(courtesy.greensboro.com)
McCain to Buck Buchanan ListNC A&T, DB, Franklin Mac McCain has 8 INTs, 4 pick-6s with 2 for 100 yd. TDs.
(courtesy.ncataggies.com)
Tarik Cohen Pro Player of the YearNC A&T RB, Tarik Cohen, named Black College Football Pro Player of the Year.
(courtesy:blackcollegefootballhof.org)
NC A&T Star Drafted by BillsNC A&T Aggie DE, Darryl Johnson, 6'6, 240, drafted by Buffalo Bills in 7th rd.
(courtesy:greensboro.com)

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Bethune Wins 40th Florida ClassicBethune (7-4) prevails against No.12 Florida A&M (9-2) before 55,730 in Orlando, Fl. (courtesy.bcuathletics.com)
No. 12 FAMU Perfect At Home
FAMU Rattlers (9-1) win 9th consecutive over Howard (1-10) before 8,979.(courtesy.tallahassee.com)
FAMU Season Goals in TactFAMU Rattlers (8-1) remain perfect in MEAC, thrash Hornets (0-8) in Tallahassee.(courtesy.tallahassee.com)
Rattlers Defeat Morgan State 24-12Florida A&M (7-1) QB, RaSean McKay passes for 241 yds., TD; Morgan State (1-7).(courtesy.tallahassee.com)
Rattlers Defeat Aggies in OTFAMU Rattlers (6-1) defend Bragg Memorial, knock out mighty NC A&T Aggies (4-2).(courtesy.tallahassee.com)
FAMU Rally Stuns SC StateFlorida A&M (5-2) QB, Ryan Stanley becomes All-time passing leader in Orangeburg.(courtesy.famuathletics.com)
FAMU Rattlers Clip Eagles, 28-21Florida A&M Rattlers (4-1) rally in defense of Bragg Memorial; NCCU Eagles (2-4).(courtesy.tallahassee.com)
Rattlers Survive MEAC OpenerFlorida A&M (3-1) K, Yahia Aly, kicks 3 FGs, 30, 52, 37 yds.; NSU Spartans (1-3).(courtesy.famuathletics.com)
Late Drive Lifts FAMU over JaguarsFlorida A&M (2-1) QB, Ryan Stanley delivers, defends Bragg Memorial before 27,191.(courtesy.tallahassee.com)
Rattlers Roll Past Wildcats, 57-20Florida A&M Ratters (1-1) light up Bragg Memorial, score most pts. in 16 yrs.; FVSU (0-2).(courtesy.famuathletics.com)
UCF Pummels FAMU, 62-0UCF Knights (1-0) wasted no time in dismantling FAMU (0-1), scored in first minute.(courtesy.orlandosentinel.com)
Willie Simmons to lead FAMU Coach Willie Simmons (21-11) next man up for continuous rebuild of FAMU football.(courtesy:chron.com)

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SC State Survives in OT SC State (8-3) escape Dick Price Stadium with OT win over Norfolk State (5-7). (courtesy.scsuathletics.com)
Bulldogs Roll Eagles, 24-0SC State Bulldogs (7-3) stay in the hunt, shutout NCCU Eagles (4-7) in Durham, NC. (courtesy.scsuathletics.cm)
Bulldogs Roll Over Bison, 62-21SC State Bulldogs (6-3) stay alive in MEAC, trounce Howard (1-9) in Orangeburg, SC. (courtesy.scsuathletics.com)
Bulldogs Take Down WildcatsSC State (5-2) RB, Labron Morris rushes for 108 yds., controls Bethune (6-1).(courtesy.scsuathletics.com)
Buddy Pough Sets Wins RecordSC State (4-2) Coach Buddy Pough defeats Morgan State (1-6) for his 129th win. (courtesy.thestate.com)
Bulldogs Roll Over HornetsSC State (3-1) Coach Buddy Pough ties record, QB, Tyrece Nick, passes for 5 TDs. (courtesy.scsuathletics.com)
McCloud Shines in rout of SC StateUSF (1-2) QB, Jordan McCloud accounts for 5 TDs, discombobulates SC State (2-1).(courtesy.gousfbulls.com)
SC State Upends Lane DragonsSC State Bulldogs (2-0) walk through DII Lane Dragons (0-1) in home opener.(courtesy.thetandd.com)
Bulldogs Shock No. 8/9 WoffordSC State (1-0) All-time HBCU Top 23 Coach Pough stuns FCS #8 Wofford (0-1).(courtesy.scsuathletics.com)
Leonard Pro Player of the YearSC State LB, Darius Leonard, named Black College Pro Player of the Year. (courtesy:blackcollegehof.org)
Buddy Pough Returns in 2019No. 23, All-time HBCU Football Coach, Buddy Pough (125-71-0) earns another shot. (courtesy:postandcourier.com)
Javon Hargrave to SteelersSouth Carolina State DT, Javon Hargrave, named starter by Pittsburgh Steelers.(courtesy:scsuathletics.com)
courtesy: Bethune Athletics

Bethune Wins 40th Florida ClassicBethune (7-4) prevails against No.12 Florida A&M (9-2) before 55,730 in Orlando, Fl. (courtesy.bcuathletics.com)
Bethune Withstands Spartan SurgeBethune Cookman (6-1) wins 5th consecutive over Norfolk State (2-6) in Daytona, Fl. (courtesy.bcuathletics.com)
Wildcats Win 4th StraightBethune Wildcats (4-2) undefeated in MEAC, knock off NC Central (2-5) in Durham.(courtesy.bcuathletics.com)
Williams, Robinson Pace BethuneBethune (4-1) QB, Akevious Williams accounts for 4 TDs, 270 yds.; Morgan State (0-5).(courtesy.bcuathletics.com)
Bethune Handles Howard 37-29Bethune (3-1) QB Akevious Williams rushes for 101 yds., 3 TDs; Howard (1-4) man down. (courtesy. bcuathletics.com)
Wildcats 22-6 Win at MVSUBethune (2-1) RB, Isaac Washington rushes for 2 TDs, 149 yds.; MVSU (0-3).(courtesy.bcuathletics.com)
Miami Storms Past Bethune 63-0Miami Hurricanes (1-1) RB, Deejay Dallas rushes for 3 TDs, 108 yds.; Bethune (1-1).(courtesy.hurricanesports.com)
BCU Wins MEAC/SWAC ChallengeBethune (1-0) rallies behind defense, pitches 4Q shutout, Jackson St. (0-1) falters.(courtesy.bcuathletics.com)
courtesy: NSU Sports Athletics

Spartans Win 3rd StraightNorfolk Spartans (5-6) late surge results in best season since 2011; Delaware St. (2-9).(courtesy.nsuspartans.com)
Spartans Record 8 SacksNorfolk Spartans (4-6) win second straight, put down NC Central (4-6) in Durham, NC. (courtesy.nsuspartans.com)
Spartans Roll Bison, 49-21Norfolk State Spartans (2-5) account for 649 total yds. on hapless Howard Bison (1-6).(courtesy.nsuspartans.com)
Bobcats Run Past Norfolk StateMontana State Bobcats (3-1) rush for 670 yds., discombobulate Norfolk State (1-3).(courtesy.msubobcats.com)
Chants Run Over Spartans, 46-7Coastal Carolina (2-1) hold Norfolk State (1-1) to 42 total rushing yds. in Conway, SC. (courtesy.goccusports.com)
NSU Wins Home Opener, 44-21 Norfolk State (1-1) capitalizes on 6 turnovers by Virginia State (0-1) before 15,538.(courtesy.nsuspartans.com)
Monarchs Defeat Norfolk, 24-21 Old Dominion (1-0) late TD upends Norfolk St. (0-1) upset bid before 21,944.(courtesy.oduathletics.com)
courtesy: NCCU Athletics

2nd Half Lifts Eagles Over BisonNC Central Eagles (3-6) leave Howard Bison (1-8) in dust, win 2nd consecutive in DC. (courtesy.nccueaglepride.com)
Eagles Return Kick Off for WinNCCU Eagles (3-5) late kickoff return provides margin of victory; Delaware St. (1-7).(courtesy.nccueaglepride.com)
NCCU Picks Off Morgan StateNC Central (2-3) DB, Bryan Mills collects 3 INTs to repel Morgan Bears (0-4) in Baltimore.(courtesy.nccueaglepride.com)
NCCU Beats ECSU for 1st WinNCCU Eagles (1-3) get off the schneide, push around DII; Elizabeth City (0-3).(courtesy.nccueaglepride.com)
Towson Dominates NCCU Towson (1-0) QB, Tom Flacco passes for 3TDs in defeat of NCCU (0-2) before 8,322.(courtesy.towsontigers.com)
Austin Peay Dominates NCCU Coach Mike Hudspeth era begins (1-0) with 24-0, 2Q burst over NCCU (0-1).(courtesy.letsgopeay.com)
NCCU Names Oliver Head CoachNCCU Head Coach, Trei Oliver, paid his dues over 15 yrs. in both SWAC, MEAC. (courtesy:nccueaglepride.com)
courtesy: Howard Athletics

Howard Football Coach ResignsHoward Bison (2-10) Football Coach Ron Prince resigns after one season.(courtesy.washingtonpost.com)
Bison End on Positive NoteHoward Bison (2-10) defend Greene Stadium, stave off Morgan Bears (2-10) in WDC. (courtesy.hubison.com)
Football Tramples Howard, 62-17Despite hoopla, Howard (1-5) QB not the problem, Harvard (2-1) blocks 3 punts.(courtesy.thecrimson.com)
Howard QB Newton OutHoward QB, Caylin Newton decides not to play, contemplating taking redshirt year off.
Howard Swats Hornets, 24-9Howard Bison (1-3) get off the schneide, damper Delaware State (0-4) homecoming.(courtesy.hubison.com)
Pirates Take Chicago ClassicHampton Pirates (2-1) rout Howard Bison (0-3), Mike Prince era off to horrible start.(courtesy.hamptonpirates.com)
Rushing Attack Leads Penguins Youngstown (2-0) rushed for 6 TDs, 454 yds. while dismantling Howard (0-2).(courtesy.ysusports.com)
Maryland Blows Out Howard Maryland (1-0) shows no mercy to hapless Howard Bison (0-1) in College Park, MD. (courtesy.washingtonpost.com)
2019 MEAC Pre-Season
Offensive Player Of the YearQB, Caylin Newton amassed 21 TDs, 3,133 yds. in route to 2018 MEAC OPOY. (courtesy.meacsports.com)
Ron Prince Named Head CoachRon Prince (17-20) brings FBS and HBCU experience to rejuvenated Howard Bison.(courtesy:hubison.com)
Ohio Bobcats Survive Bison, 38-32FBS, Ohio Bobcats (1-0) 2nd half surge pulls ahead of feisty Howard Bison (0-1).(courtesy:thenewscenter.tv)
courtesy: Morgan State Athletics
Bears Blowout Virginia LynchburgMorgan Bears (3-8) have good ole time with DII Va.-Lynchburg (0-9) on senior day. (courtesy.morganstatebears.com)
Bears Upset #14 NC A&TMorgan Bears (2-8) shutdown mighty NC A&T Aggies (6-3) three-way tie atop MEAC. (courtesy.morganstatebears.com)
Bears Smash Hornets, 34-3Morgan Bears (1-5) get off the schneide, pummel Delaware St. Hornets (1-5) in Baltimore.(courtesy.morganstatebears.com)
NCCU Picks Off Morgan StateNC Central (2-3) DB, Bryan Mills collects 3 INTs to repel Morgan Bears (0-4) in Baltimore.(courtesy.nccueaglepride.com)
Army Bests Morgan StateArmy Black Knights (3-1) rush for 403 yds., pull away from feisty Morgan State (0-3).(courtesy.goarmywestpoint.com)
Falcons rout Morgan State, 46-3Bowling Green (1-0) Coach Scott Leoffler era begins with a bang; Morgan State (0-1).(courtesy.bgsufalcons.com)
Morgan State Names
Tyrone Wheatley Head CoachMorgan State Bears name NFL Assistant, Tyrone Wheatley, Head Football Coach.(courtesy:morganstatebears.com)
courtesy: DSU Hornets Athletics

Hornets Stun Bethune in DoverDelaware Hornets (2-8) execute welll laid trap, stun Bethune Wildcats (6-3) in Dover.(courtesy.dsuhornets.com)
Aggies Shutout Hornets in OpenerNC A&T Aggies (3-1) RB, Jah-Maine Martin rushes for 108 yds., 4 TDs, DSU (1-3).(courtesy.ncataggies.com)
Howard Swats Hornets, 24-9Howard Bison (1-0) get off the schneide, damper Delaware State (1-3) homecoming.(courtesy.hubison.com)
Hornets Cruise by LincolnDelaware State Hornets (1-2) beat up DII Lincoln Lions (0-2) hold to -24 yds. rushing.(courtesy.dsuhornets.com)
Blue Hens Undefeated in Route 1Delaware Blue Hens (1-0) pull away from Delaware State (0-1) in 2nd half, 31-13.(courtesy.bluehens.com)
2019 MEAC Pre-Season
Defensive Player of the YearLB, Brian Cavicante totalled 89 tackles, 50 solo, 17 TFLs, leading the DSU defense.(courtesy.meacsports.com)
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Published: March 7, 2016 By: Louis Bolling courtesy: msilineup.com
College athletics has evolved into a massiverevenue generator for higher education institutions, commonwealths, and the private sector. In anticipation of March Madness, today’s Monday Morning MSI Line Up looks at the top 10 revenue generating HBCU athletic departments, which have generated approximately $113.2M combined.
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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

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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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