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Receiving

DeShawn Waller Named to

Walter Payton Watch List

Alcorn State, RB, DeShawn Waller amassed 1,206 yds., 12 TDs to lead 2018 Braves.

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2019 SWAC Pre-Season

Offensive Player of the YearQB, Noah Johnson, amassed 26 TDs, 3,287 yds., in route to 2018 SWAC Championship.(courtesy. alcornsports.com)

2019 SWAC Pre-Season

Defensive Player of the YearLB, Solomon Muhammad, totalled 64 tackles, 9TFLs, 4 sacks leading Alcorn defense.(courtesy.alcornsports.com)

A&T Wins Third Celebration BowlNC A&T (10-2) KR, Malik Wilson, scores 79 yd. TD; wins back to back championships.(courtesy:ajc.com)

Alcorn State Wins 2018 SWACAlcorn State Braves (9-3) shutout Southern Jaguars (7-4) in 4Q for 37-28 victory.(courtesy:alcornsports.com)

Aggies Hold Off Alcorn BravesAlcorn State Braves (7-3) rally falls short against FBS New Mexico State Aggies (3-7).(courtesy:alcornsports.com)

Braves Spoil Prairie View 27-13Alcorn State Braves (7-2) are for real; squash Prairie View (3-5) in Prairie View, Tx.

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Alcorn State Passes GramblingAlcorn State (6-2) makes statement in SWAC; beats Grambling (3-4) in all phases.(courtesy:alcornsports.com) 

Braves Spoil AAMU HomecomingAlcorn State (5-2) score 22 pts  in 3Q,  provides margin over AAMU (3-4).

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Hornets Spoil Alcorn HomecomingAlabama State (2-3) took 5 OTs, but prevail against frontrunner Alcorn State (4-2).(courtesy:bamastatesports.com)

Alcorn Defense Carries the LoadAlcorn State Braves (3-1) spoil Southern (2-3) homecoming; give up only 139 yds.

(courtesy:theadvocate.com)

Alcorn Braves Run All Over MVSUAlcorn State (3-1) amasses 6TDs, 462 yds. rushing; crush MVSU (0-3) in Itta Bena.

(courtesy:alcornsports.com)

Alcorn State Over Texas SouthernAlcorn State (2-1) jumps out 27-0 halftime, don't look back; Texas Southern (1-2). 

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Defense Shines for Georgia TechNo Contest: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1-0) walk thru Alcorn State (0-1), 41-0.

(courtesy:ajc.com) 

DB Gatewood to GB Packers

Alcorn State DB, Warren Gatewood, makes GB Packers 53 man squad.(courtesy:alcornsports.com)

 

Southern Extends Odum 2 yearsSouthern Jaguars Coach, Dawson Odums, wins SWAC West, gets 2 yr. extension.(courtesy:theadvocate.com)

Alcorn State Wins 2018 SWACAlcorn State Braves (9-3) shutout Southern Jaguars (7-4) in 4Q for 37-28 victory.(courtesy:alcornsports.com)

Southern Wins Bayou ClassicSouthern Jaguars (7-3) upend Grambling Tigers (6-5) win 45th Bayou Classic 38-28.

Southern Routs Jackson StateSouthern (5-3) primed for SWAC West run; throttle Jackson St. (3-4) before 20,575.(courtesy:theadvocate.com)

Southern Blanks Prairie ViewSouthern (3-3) QB, Ladarius Skelton accounts for 370 yds., 4 TDs; Prairie View (1-5).(courtesy:theadvocate.com)

Alcorn Defense Carries the LoadAlcorn State Braves (4-1) spoil Southern (2-3) homecoming; give up only 139 yds.

(courtesy:theadvocate)

Southern Beats Alabama A&MSouthern (2-2) QB John Lampley accounts 303 yds, 2TDs; down Alabama A&M (1-3).(courtesy:theadvocate.com) 

TCU Routs Southern Jaguars, 55-7TCU Horned Frogs (1-0) QB, Shawn Robinson, 5 TDs, discombobulate Southern (0-1).(courtesy:star-telegram.com)

Football Preview: Southern(courtesy:swac.org)

Southern Wins Bayou ClassicSouthern Jaguars (7-3) upend Grambling Tigers (6-5) win 45th Bayou Classic 38-28.

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Grambling Survives MVSU 24-19 Grambling TIgers (5-4) avoid MVSU (1-7) trap, win homecoming; Next:Bayou Classic.(courtesy:thenewsstar.com) 

Grambling Escapes UAPB TrapGrambling Tigers (4-4) rally in OT for 45-38 SWAC victory over feisty UAPB (1-7).(courtesy:gsutigers.com)

Alcorn State Passes GramblingAlcorn State (6-2) makes statement in SWAC, beats Grambling (3-4) in all phases.(courtesy:alcornsports.com) 

Grambling Outlast Texas SouthernGrambling (3-3) pulls to .500 with SWAC win over Texas Southern (1-5) in Houston.(courtesy:gsutigers.com)

Hickbottom's Six TDs leads TigersGrambling (2-3) QB, Geremy Hickbottom accounts 368 yds., 6 TDs in NAIA stat game.

(courtesy:gsutigers.com)

Panthers End Grambling StreakPrairie View (3-2) win State Fair Classic; end Grambling (1-3) SWAC win streak.(courtesy:pvpanthers.com)

Grambling Shuts Out Hornets Grambling (1-2) begins SWAC play in style; wax Alabama State (1-3) 34-0 at home.

(courtesy:thenewsstar.com)

Ragin Cajuns Blowout GramblingUL Ragin Cajuns (1-0) score 28 unanswered in 1st half; Grambling (0-1) ambushed.(ragincajuns.com)

Chester Rogers to IndianapolisGrambling WR, Chester Rogers makes Indianapolis Colts 53 man squad.(courtesy:thenewsstar.com)

James "Shack" Harris:

Why he risked it all to play QBQB, James Harris, 6'2, 209, 4x SWAC Champ, POY, is "Godfather of the Black QB."(courtesy:therams.com) 

HBCU Classic Sports Performance Tee - $20

100% moisture management/antimicrobial performance fabric; sport paneled shoulder for maximum movement; Athletic cut - Self- fabric collar- Double- needle hem with tack.

John Hendrick Named Head CoachJackson State Tigers remove interim tag, name 30 year veteran Head Football Coach.(courtesy:gojsutigers.com)

JSU Tigers Edge Prairie ViewJackson State (4-4) Interim Coach John Hendrick earns 1st win over PVAM (3-6).(courtesy:clarion-ledger.com)

Jaguars Rout Jackson StateSouthern (5-3) primed for SWAC West run; throttle Jackson St. (3-5) before 20,575.(courtesy:theadvocate.com)

Jackson State Sacks MVSUJackson State Tigers (3-2) pummel Mississippi Valley (0-5); hold to (-23 yd.) rushing.(courtesy:gojsutigers.com)

JSU Tigers Down UAPB 30-27Jackson State Tigers (2-2) remain in the SWAC East mix; UAPB Golden Lions (1-5).(courtesy:uapblionsroar.com)

AAMU Bulldogs Claim SWAC WinAlabama A&M Bulldogs (2-3) pitch 2nd half shutout for 21-16 win; Jackson St.(1-3).

(courtesy:aamusports.com)

Jackson State Beats FAMU, 18-16

Jackson State (1-1) take Bragg Stadium with goaline stand; FAMU (1-2) can't finish.(courtesy:courier-ledger.com)

TSU Falls to VanderbiltVanderbilt Commodores (3-2) hold on for 31-27 win over Tennessee State (2-1).(courtesy:vucommodores.com)

TSU Defeats E. Illinois, 41-40TSU Tigers (2-0) down by 21 pts. in 2Q, rally for 1st OVC win; winless E. Illinois (0-4).(courtesy:tsutigers.com) 

TSU Tigers Roll Bethune, 34-3TSU Tigers (1-0) jump out 14-0, do not look back; Bethune (0-1) unrecognizable.(courtesy:wsmv.com)

Remembering Joe Gilliam Jr.Joe Gilliam Jr., 6'2, 187, 2x Black College National Champ, 2x Rice Bowl Champ.(courtesy:tsutigers.com)

 ASU Hornet Shines at East-WestAlabama State, OT, Tytus Howard, raised his stock at 2019 East-West Shrine Game. 

(courtesy:weeiradio.com) 

Hornets Spoil Alcorn HomecomingAlabama State (2-3) took 5 OTs, but prevail against frontrunner Alcorn State (4-2).(courtesy:bamastatesports.com) 

Grambling Shuts Out HornetsGrambling Tigers (1-2) begin SWAC play in style; wax Alabama State (1-3) 34-0.

(courtesy:newsstar.com)

Owls Break Scoring Record, 62-13Kennesaw State (2-1) sets scoring record, 8TDs;  Alabama State (1-2) outclassed.(courtesy:ksuowls.com)

Hornets break Tuskegee streakASU Hornets (1-0) RB Ezra Gray's 30 yd. run ends OT duel; Tuskegee (0-1) falls.(courtesy:montgomery-advertiser.com) 

ASU Hornet Has Career Day

ASU Hornet, Isaiah Crowell, breaks out for 145 yds., 2 TDs; long run 50 yds.

(courtesy:bamastatesports.com)

Grambling Outlast Texas SouthernGrambling (3-3) pulls to .500 with SWAC win over Texas Southern (1-5) in Houston.(courtesy:gsutigers.com)

Houston Defeats Texas SouthernHouston Cougars (3-1) tally 671 yds. total offense, demolishing Texas Southern (1-3).(courtesy:tsusports.com)

AAMU Defense Dominates MVSUAlabama A&M (6-5) Coach Connell Maynor secures winning inagural season.(courtesy:aamusports.com)

Grambling Survives MVSU 24-19Grambling Tigers (5-4) avoid MSVU (1-7) trap, win homecoming; Next:Bayou Classic.(courtesy:thenewsstar.com) 

Delta Devils Win HomecomingMVSU Delta Devils (1-5) get off the schneide, break out the offense for homecoming.(courtesy:mvsusports.com)

Bethune Takes Down Delta DevilsBethune Cookman (3-3) defends Daytona Stadium before 10,278; drops MVSU (0-4).(courtesy:bcuathletics.com)

Alcorn Braves Run All Over MVSUAlcorn State (3-1) amasses 6TDs, 462 yds. rushing; crush MVSU (0-3) in Itta Bena.

(courtesy:alcornstatebraves.com)

Jerry Rice Signed MVSU Jersey 

      Reflections on MVSU and Freshman of the Year Award

Who's the greatest NFL player of all time?

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Better Days at MVSU: QB, Willie Totten and WR, Jerry Rice. 

 October 14, 1985 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Eddie Robinson

Black History Feature:

Hard times for the SWAC?

Is lack of draftees due to talent loss, or changing landscape?

Tim Turner, NCAA.com

 Last Updated - May 4, 2012 5:04 GMT

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has given the NFL Jerry Rice, the league’s all-time reception leader; Walter Payton, the No. 2 all-time rushing leader; Michael Strahan, the league’ single-season sack champion and Doug Williams, MVP of Super Bowl XXII. In three of the past four NFL drafts, the SWAC has given the league nothing.

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Top 10 Revenue-Generating HBCU Athletic Departments

Published: March 7, 2016

By: Louis Bolling

courtesy: msilineup.com

College athletics has evolved into a massive revenue generator 

for higher education institutions, commonwealths,and the private 

sector. In anticipation of March Madness, today’s Monday 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: 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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