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January 2020 Football Edition, Volume I

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SWAC FOOTBALL

Celebration Bowl

NC A&T	64	Alcorn State	44

        School
    Coach
SWAC
Overall
Pct
Alcorn State Fred McNair 7-1 9-4 .692
Southern Dawson Odums 6-2 8-5 .615
Alabama A&M Connell Maynor 4-3 7-5 .583
Grambling Broderick Fobbs 4-3 6-5 .545
Prairie View Eric Dooley 4-3 6-5 .545
UAPB Cedric Thomas 3-4 6-5 .545
Alabama State Donald Hill-Eley 4-3 5-6 .454
Jackson State John Hendricks 3-4 4-8 .333
Mississippi Valley Vincent Dooley 1-6 2-9 .182
Texas Southern Clarence McKinney 0-7 0-11 .000

Tennessee State Rod Reed 1-2 3-9 .250

Individual Leaders

Rushing

Player	School	Avg/C	TDs	Avg/G
Jordan Bentley	AAMU	5.2	17	118.8
Dawonya Tucker	PVAM	6.8	14	106.5
Taeyler Porter	UAPB	5.1	10	92.2
Ladarius Skelton	SUBR	5.3	12	71.6
Devon Benn	SUBR	5.3	7	66.1

Passing

Player	School	TDs	Efficiency
Aqeel Glass	AAMU	29	148.1
Felix Harper	Alcorn	25	168.9
Shannon Patrick	UAPB	18	159.6
Jalen Morton	PVAM	15	149.3
KHA'Darris Davis	Ala St.	19	134.4

Receiving

Player	School	Rec	TDs	Avg/G
Donnie Corley	TXSO	65	3	107.8
A. Ibrahim	AAMU	50	10	89.8
Lecharles Pringle	Alcorn	33	11	55.4
Michael Jefferson	Ala. St.	42	10	70.0
Harry Ballard III	UAPB	49	9	84.2

Defense

Tackles-Sacks

Player	School	Solo	TFL	Sacks
Keonte Hampton	JSU	67	12.5	4.5
Tre 'Shaud Smith	PVAM	37	12.0	6.0
Jerry Garner	MVSU	22	14.5	8.5
Armoni Holloway	AAMU	54	12.0	2.0
Anfernee Mullins	GSU	18	11.5	7.0

Passes Defensed

Player	School	Int	PD	TDs
Joe McWilliams	GSU	6	6	3
Tamaurice Smith	SUBR	4	10	0
Jaylen Harris	PVAM	3	16	1
Shawn Steele	UAPB	3	16	0
Jonathan Jones	MVSU	3	10	0

2019 All-SWAC Football Team

Pos	Name	Class	School
QB	Felix Harper	JR	Alcorn State
RB	Taeyler Porter	SR	Arkansas Pine Bluff
RB	Jordan Bentley	SR	Alabama A&M
WR	Donnie Corley	JR	Texas Southern
WR	Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim	FR	Alabama A&M
TE	Jordan Jones	SR	Texas Southern
OL	Jerimiah Abby	SR	Southern
OL	Mark Evans II	SO	Arkansas Pine Bluff
OL	Danny Garza	JR	Prairie View
OL	Atondre Smith	JR	Arkansas Pine Bluff
OL	Michael Ajumobi	SR	Alcorn State
	Full story: source:swac.org

courtesy: Alcorn State Athletics

NC A&T Wins Celebration BowlNC A&T Aggies (9-3) win 3rd consecutive Celebration Bowl, 66-44, over Alcorn (9-4).(courtesy.ajc.com)
Alcorn Wins SWAC ChampionshipAlcorn Braves (9-3) rattle off 23 pts. in 4Q, pull away from Southern Jaguars (8-5).(alcornsports.com)
Braves Run Away with Soul BowlAlcorn Braves (8-3) clinch home field for SWAC Championship, Jackson Tigers (4-8).(courtesy.alcornsports.com)
Alcorn Braves Win SWAC EastAlcorn Braves (7-3) rebound, protect Spinks-Casem from aspiring Alabama A&M (6-5).(courtesy.alcornsports.com)
Alcorn Spanks Southern, 27-13Alcorn Braves (6-2) rise up on Southern Jags (4-4) score 24 unanswered 2nd half pts.(courtesy.alcornsports.com)
Braves Feature Aerial AttackAlcorn (5-2) QB, Felix Harper passes for 324 yds., 5 TDs over DII Savannah State (3-3).(courtesy.alcornsports.com)
Alcorn Braves Sting Hornets, 35-7Alcorn State Braves (4-2) beat down Alabama St. (2-3) after 4 hr. weather delay.(courtesy.alcornsports.com)
Alcorn Pulls Away from MVSUAlcorn Braves (3-2) QB, Felix Harper passed for 396 yds., 6 TDs; MVSU (0-4) falls.(courtesy.alcornsports.com)
Braves Prevail in Wild ShootoutAlcorn Braves (2-2) last men standing, defend Spinks-Casem Stadium in Lorman, MS.(courtesy.alcornsports.com)
Strong 1st Half Propels CowboysMcNeese Cowboys (2-1) hold off Alcorn Braves (1-2) late rally to preserve win.(courtesy.mcneesesports.com)
Alcorn Cruises Past MississippiAlcorn State Braves (1-1) jump out early, 21-0, on DII Mississippi College (0-1).(courtesy.alcornsports.com)
Southern Miss Dominates AlcornSouthern Mississippi (1-0) pulls away from SWAC Champ, Alcorn St. (0-1), in 2nd half.(courtesy.clarionledger.com)
DeShawn Waller Named to
Walter Payton Watch ListAlcorn State, RB, DeShawn Waller amassed 1,206 yds., 12 TDs to lead 2018 Braves.(courtesy. ncaa.com)
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)
courtesy: Southern Athletics

Southern Wins SWAC WestSouthern Jags (8-4) block last second FG to fend off Grambling (6-5) for SWAC West.(courtesy.wbrz.com)
Southern Too Much for TigersSouthern Jaguars (7-4) hang onto to slim edge in SWAC West; Jackson Tigers (4-7).(courtesy.theadvocate.com)
Southern Walks Thru LynchburgSouthern Jags (6-4) make quick work of Va. Lynchburg (0-8) strap up for final stretch.(courtesy.theadvocate.com)
Southern Survives AAMU, 35-31Southern Jags (5-4) QB, Ladarius Skelton accounts for 436 yds., 4 TDs; AAMU (5-4).(courtesy.theadvocate.com)
Jaguars Escape Texas SouthernSouthern Jaguars (4-3) defeat Texas Southern (0-7) Texas State Fair Classic.(courtesy.theadvocate.com)
Ladarius Skelton Lifts SouthernSouthern Jags (3-3) defend A.W. Mumford Stadium, remain undefeated in SWAC.(courtesy.theadvocate.com)
Jaguars Open SWAC with WinSouthern Jaguars (2-3) remind UAPB Golden Lions (3-2) of SWAC pecking order.(courtesy.gojagsports.com)
Late Drive Lifts FAMU over JaguarsFlorida A&M (2-1) QB, Ryan Stanley delivers, defends Bragg Memorial before 27,191.(courtesy.famuathletics.com)
Southern Jags Score 1st WinSouthern (1-2) dominates DII Edward Waters (0-3) in home opener before 14,377.(courtesy.theadvocate.com)
Tigers Finish Strong, 55-24Memphis Tigers (2-0) rush for 345 yds. in 2nd half, Southern (2-0) cant keep up.(courtesy.gotigersgo.com)
Southern mistakes costly in lossMcNeese St. (1-0) capitalized on five Southern (0-1) turnovers to secure win before 20,437.(courtesy.theadvocate.com)
Southern Extends Odum 2 yearsSouthern Jaguars Coach, Dawson Odums, wins SWAC West, gets 2 yr. extension.(courtesy:theadvocate.com)
courtesy: Grambling Athletics

Tigers Shutout Delta Devils, 40-0Grambling Tigers (6-4) stay alive in SWAC West, demolish Mississippi Valley (2-8).(courtesy.gsutigers.com)
Grambling Ousts Alcorn in OTGrambling Tigers (5-4) serve notice on SWAC Champ Alcorn Braves (6-3).(courtesy.gsutigers.com)
Tigers Rally in Conference WinGrambling Tigers (3-4) stay alive in SWAC West, knock off UAPB Golden Lions (5-3).(courtesy.gsutigers.com)
Grambling Tigers Defense ShinesGrambling Tigers (2-4) defense force four turnovers, repels rising Alabama A&M (4-3).(courtesy.ktbs.com)
Grambling Holds Off JSU TigersGrambling Tigers (1-4) blocked Jackson State (1-4) FG provides spark for 1st win.(courtesy.newsstar.com)
4th Quarter Proves to be DifferenceAlabama State (2-2) pitches 4Q shutout to send Grambling Tigers (0-3) home winless.(courtesy.bamastatesports.com)
Bulldogs Hold Off GramblingLouisiana Tech (1-0) fends off late charge by Grambling Tigers (0-2) in Ruston, La.(courtesy.latechsports.com)
ULM Runs By Grambling, 31-9ULM (1-0) RB, Josh Johnson rushed for 173 yds., 2 TDs, Grambling (0-1) turnovers fatal.(courtesy.ulmwarhawks.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 QB
QB, James Harris, 6'2, 209, 4x SWAC Champ, POY, is "Godfather of the Black QB."(courtesy:therams.com)
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Bulldogs Put Down Delta DevilsAlabama A&M (7-5) completes solid campaign, pulls away from MVSU (2-9) early.(courtesy.aamusports.com)
Alabama A&M Rallies Past JSUAlabama A&M (6-4) making SWAC East interesting, outguns Jackson Tigers (4-6).(courtesy.aamusports.com)
Bulldogs Rally Past Hornets in 3OTAAMU (5-3) RB, Jordan Bentley accounts for 203 yds., 4 TDs; Alabama State (3-4).(courtesy.aamusports.com)
AAMU Tops Texas Southern in OTAlabama A&M (4-2) finds way to win homecoming, fends off Texas Southern (0-5).(courtesy.aamusports.com)
Bulldogs Crush MaraudersAAMU (3-2) RB, Jordan Bentley rushed for 101 yds., 3 TDs, punish DII Central State (1-3).(courtesy.aamusports.com)
Balanced Attack Leads BulldogsSamford Bulldogs (2-2) pick 6s turn statistically close game into rout; AAMU (2-2).(courtesy.samfordsports.com)
AAMU Rallies Past North AlabamaAAMU (2-1) RB, Jordan Bentley, accounts for 3 TDs, 161 yds., stuns North Alabama (1-2).(courtesy.aamusports.com)
UAPB Dominates Alabama A&MUAPB (1-1) 2Q shutout proved decisive in win over AAMU (1-1) in Huntsville, AL.(courtesy.uapblionsroar.com)
Bulldogs Top Morehouse, 35-30
AAMU (1-0) struggles with DII Morehouse (0-1) in BCHOF Classic in Canton, OH.(courtesy.aamusports.com)
Anthony Lanier to ChargersAAMU DE, Anthony Lanier, promoted to Los Angeles Chargers 53 man squad.(courtesy:savannahnow.com)
courtesy: Alabama State Athletics

Panthers Win Turkey Day ClassicPrairie View (6-5) fends off Alabama State (5-6) for 1st winning season under Dooley.(courtesy.pvpanthers.com)
Noles Big Play HornetsNo shame here. Florida State (6-5) beat Alabama St. (5-5) soundly, but had to work.
(courtesy.seminoles.com)
Hornets Win 2nd Straight on RoadAlabama Hornets (5-4) late surge continues, put away Texas Southern (0-10) early.(courtesy.bamastatessports.com)
Hornets Bounce Back on RoadAlabama State (3-3) decisive 3Q shutout puts down Jackson State (1-5) in Jackson.(courtesy.bamastatesports.com)
4th Quarter Proves to be DifferenceAlabama State (2-2) pitches 4Q shutout to send Grambling Tigers (0-3) home winless.(courtesy.bamastatesports.com)
Alabama State Beats TuskegeeAlabama State (1-1) comes back on DII Tuskegee (0-1) in Labor Day Classic.(courtesy.montgomery-advertiser.com)
UAB Defense Preserves WinUAB Blazers (1-0) 4Q goal line stand stymies ASU (0-1) before 35,165 in Birmingham.(courtesy.uabsports.com)
ASU Hornet Shines at East-WestAlabama State, OT, Tytus Howard, raised his stock at 2019 East-West Shrine Game.
(courtesy:weeiradio.com)
ASU Hornet Has Career Day
ASU Hornet, Isaiah Crowell, breaks out for 145 yds., 2 TDs; long run 50 yds.(courtesy:bamastatesports.com)
courtesy: UAPB Athletics
UAPB Runs Over TigersUAPB (6-5) secures 1st winning season in 12 years, drops Texas Southern (0-11).(courtesy.uapblionsroar.com)
Golden Lions Rout ValleyUAPB Golden Lions (5-2) defense shuts down Mississippi Valley (1-5) in Pine Bluff.(courtesy.uapblionsroar.com)
Porter Run Lifts Lions to WinUAPB Lions (4-2) RB, Taeyler Porter rushes for 190 yds., 2 TDs; Lane Dragons (2-3).(courtesy.uapblionsroar.com)
UAPB Lions Stun TSU TigersUAPB Golden Lions (1-3) upset uncharacteristic TSU Tigers (1-3) in Nashville, TN.(courtesy.uapblionsroar.com)
UAPB Rolls Over LangstonUAPB Golden Lions (2-1) cruise to 34-6 half time lead over DII Langston Lions (1-2).(courtesy.uapblionsroar.com)
UAPB Dominates Alabama A&MUAPB (1-1) 2Q shutout proved decisive in win over AAMU (1-1) in Huntsville, AL.(courtesy.uapblionsroar.com)
TCU Drops UAPB in OpenerTCU Horned Frogs (1-0) score 2.5 times every quarter, UAPB (0-1) scores once.(courtesy.star-telegram.com)
UAPB OL 3rd Best in NFLUAPB OL, Terren Armstead, ranked as 3rd best OT in NFL, by Pro Football Focus.(courtesy:profootballfocus.com)
courtesy: Prairie View Athletics

Panthers Win Turkey Day ClassicPrairie View (6-5) fends off Alabama State (5-6) for 1st winning season under Dooley.(courtesy.pvpanthers.com)
Panthers Roll Edward PanthersPrairie View Pantthers (5-5) run it up on DII NAIA Edward Waters Tigers (1-10).(courtesy.pvpanthers.com)
Tuckers Three TDs Power PanthersPrairie View (5-4) RB, Dawonya Tucker, rushes for 91yds., 3TDs, UAPB (5-5).(courtesy.pvpanthers.com)
Panthers Rout Virginia LynchburgPrairie View (2-4) make quick work of Virginia Lynchburg (0-6) in 51-0 blowout.(courtesy.pvpanthers.com)
Panthers Win State Farm ClassicPrairie View (2-3) RB, Dawonya Tucker, rushes for 263 yds., 2 TDs before 52,315.(courtesy.dallasnews.com)
Fast Start Leads Houston to WinHouston Cougars (2-0) jump out to 24-3 1Q lead; Prairie View (1-1) over-matched.(courtesy:uhcougars.com)
Panthers Pull Away from TigersPrairie View (1-0) decisive 2Q provides margin of victory over Texas Southern (0-1).(courtesy.thechron.com)
UNDRAFTED TO SUPER BOWLUDFA, PVAM WR, Khadarel Hodge, makes 53-man squad, appears in Super Bowl.
(courtesy:espn.com)
courtesy: JSU Athletics

Tigers Top Prairie View in OTJSU Tigers (3-5) never gave up, knock off Prairie View (3-5) in Prairie View, Tx.(courtesy.gojsutigers.com)
JSU Rallies Past MVSU in OTJSU Tigers (2-5) down 21-0, walk down MVSU Delta Devils (1-6) in Itta Bena, MS.(courtesy.gojsutigers.com)
Thorobreds Knock Off JSU TigersKentucky Thorobreds (1-1) upset second FCS team, JSU Tigers (1-3) in Jackson, MS.(courtesy.ksuthorobreds.com)
JSU Defeats Tennessee StateJSU Tigers (1-2) win Southern Heritage Classic over vunerable Tennessee St. (1-2).(courtesy.gojsutigers.com)
BCU Wins MEAC/SWAC ChallengeBethune (1-0) rallies behind defense, pitches 4Q shutout, Jackson St. (0-1) falters.(courtesy.bcuathletics.com)
John Hendrick Named Head CoachJackson State Tigers remove interim tag, name 30 yr. veteran Head Football Coach.(courtesy:gojsutigers.com)
courtesy: TSU Athletics

Tigers Rally on the RoadTennessee St. Tigers (3-9) end season on positive note, upset Tennessee Tech (6-6).(courtesy.tsutigers.com)
Tigers Impeach No. 19 GovernorsTSU Tigers (2-6) execute well laid trap, upset Austin Peay (4-3) before 16,389.(courtesy.tsutigers.com)
Racers Top TSU for 2nd StraightMurray State Racers (4-3) turnover fumbling, bumbling Tennessee State Tigers (1-6.)(courtesy.goracers.com)
UAPB Stuns TSU TigersUAPB Golden Lions (1-3) upset uncharacteristic TSU Tigers (1-3) in Nashville, TN.(courtesy.uapblionsroar.com)
TSU Tigers Hold Off Delta Devils
TSU Tigers (1-0) win 21st John Merritt Classic, MVSU (0-1) appear much improved.(courtesy.tsutigers.com)
Remembering Joe Gilliam Jr.Joe Gilliam Jr., 6'2, 187, 2x Black College National Champ, 2x Rice Bowl Champ.(courtesy:tsutigers.com)
courtesy: MVSU Athletics

Delta Devils Defense ShinesMVSU (2-6) defense forces six turnovers, score thrice on Texas Southern (0-8).(courtesy.mvsusports.com)
Delta Devils Hold Off DragonsMississippi Valley State (1-5) get off the schneide, hurdle DII Virginia Lynchburg (0-5).(courtesy.mvsusports.com)
Wildcats 22-6 Win at MVSUBethune (2-1) RB, Isaac Washington rushes for 2 TDs, 149 yds.; MVSU (0-3).(courtesy.bcuathletics.com)
The Gift that Keeps on GiffenLamar (2-0) K, Bailey Giffen, nails 44 yd. FG in OT, MVSU (0-2) valiant effort thwarted.(courtesy.lamarcardinals.com)
Jerry Rice Signed MVSU Jersey
Reflections on MVSU and Freshman of the Year Award
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Better Days at MVSU: QB, Willie Totten and WR, Jerry Rice.
courtesy: Texas Southern Athletics

Miners Take Down Texas SouthernDII, Missouri S&T (5-1) held Texas Southern (0-6) to a FG in 2nd half, in Houston, Tx.(courtesy.minerathletics.com)
Louisiana Sets Scoring RecordLouisiana Cajuns (2-1) score 11 TDs, total 748 yds. offense; Texas Southern (0-2).(courtesy.ragincajuns.com)
Panthers Pull Away From TigersPrairie View (1-0) decisive 2Q provides margin of victory over Texas Southern (1-0).
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October 14, 1985 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Eddie Robinson

Black History Feature:
The life and career of Eddie Robinson
By Brandon Karsten | THE EASTERN ECHO
Added February 12, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Before Eddie Robinson arrived on the scene, not many people heard of a small historically black college in Grambling, Louisiana, called Grambling State University. In fact, it was called Louisiana Negro Normal and Industrial Institute until 1947.
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Hard times for the SWAC?
Is lack of draftees due to talent loss, or changing landscape?
“Anybody who thinks you can’t play because
you are from an HBCU is out of their mind.”
- Michael Strahan
Tim Turner, NCAA.com
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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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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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Big Book of Black Quarterbacks
2018 SWAC Coach of the Year

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School	Coach	SWAC	Overall	Pct
Alcorn State	Fred McNair	7-1	9-4	.692
Southern	Dawson Odums	6-2	8-5	.615
Alabama A&M	Connell Maynor	4-3	7-5	.583
Grambling	Broderick Fobbs	4-3	6-5	.545
Prairie View	Eric Dooley	4-3	6-5	.545
UAPB	Cedric Thomas	3-4	6-5	.545
Alabama State	Donald Hill-Eley	4-3	5-6	.454
Jackson State	John Hendricks	3-4	4-8	.333
Mississippi Valley	Vincent Dooley	1-6	2-9	.182
Texas Southern	Clarence McKinney	0-7	0-11	.000

Tennessee State	Rod Reed	1-2	3-9	.250

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Reflections on MVSU and Freshman of the Year Award

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The life and career of Eddie Robinson

Published: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:55 AMBy Jon Solomon -- The Birmingham News al.comBIRMINGHAM, 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.Full story

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Published: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:55 AM
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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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