Stony Brook Installs New FieldTurf Playing Surface
Stony Brook University Athletics recently completed the installation of a new FieldTurf surface in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, replacing the original Field Turf which was installed when the facility opened in 2002. The new, 89,298 square foot surface was provided by Field Turf Tarkett and installed by the Land Tek Group Inc.
SoCon, SportSouth Announce 2009 Television Schedule
SoCon Saturdays Return Sept. 19 with Western Carolina @ Georgia Southern
The Southern Conference and SportSouth today announced the 2009 Southern Conference football telecast schedule. Branded SoCon Saturdays, the Southern Conference football schedule on SportSouth includes eight football games and features all nine conference schools. Former Super Bowl player and coach Sam Wyche and play-by-play announcer Tom Werme return for their third season in the SportSouth booth for the SoCon Saturdays package.
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The state of New Jersey is now a college football powerhouse, thanks to Rutgers.
Rutgers, a Big East Conference school, found a way to attract high school football stars from New Jersey and New York to play NCAA football in their own backyards. However, Rutgers is the only New Jersey school that has a big-time program whereas Seton Hall, another Big East Conference school from New Jersey, does not have a football program to establish.
Richmond Spiders Unveil Plans To Celebrate Final Football Season At UR Stadium
The reigning National Champions are preparing for their 81st and final season at UR Stadium.
UR Stadium - the venerable home to Spider Football for eight decades - has its final days in sight. The Athletic Department has announced plans to commemorate the Stadium’s final season in 2009, before moving on campus to a $25 million venue for the 2010 campaign.
Montana State Lands Veteran RB Coach
Former Wyoming and Northern Colorado coach Bryan Applewhite has joined the Montana State staff as running backs coach, Bobcat coach Rob Ash announced Wednesday.
Coaching the same position at Wyoming the past six seasons, Applewhite mentored two of the Cowboys’ three all-time leading rushers (Devin Moore, 2,963 yards, and Wynel Seldon, 2,672 yards). Both have spent time on NFL rosters. Prior to joining the Wyoming staff in 2003, the 1998 Northern Colorado graduate coached at his alma mater from 1999-2002.
Former SFA Fullback Fatally Shot Over the Weekend
The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel is reporting that former Stephen F. Austin fullback Michael Motte was fatally shot over the weekend after leaving a local barbecue establishment. Nickevette Ronshondo Carey, a 20-year old man was charged with capital murder in connection with the murder.
Motte played for the Lumberjacks from 2003 until 2007, earning the position of starting fullback and on two occasions being named All-Southland Conference.
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A legend who is passionate about his alma mater, Henderson State Athletic Director Sam Goodwin has announced his retirement effective March 1, 2010.
“It was great opportunity for me to come back to my alma mater as the school’s athletic director,” said Goodwin. “It has been a difficult decision to retire. I love Henderson State and the people here. Now I can do some of the things that I want to do and spend more time with my wife, children and grandchildren.”
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee Reduces Findings For Alabama State
Penalty is reduced to a three-year period, ending December 9, 2011.
The Alabama State University appealed to the NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee specific findings of violations and penalties as determined by the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions. In this report, the Infractions Appeals Committee addresses the issues raised by Alabama State.
Richmond Inks Head Coach Through 2014 Season
University of Richmond Director of Athletics Jim Miller announced Tuesday that the contract of head football coach Mike London has been extended through the 2014 season. London ’83 guided his alma mater to the 2008 Division I National Championship in his first year as a head coach.
Southland Announces 2009 Media Day Participants
The scheduled participants for this year’s Southland Conference Media Day event on July 29th in Lake Charles, La. were announced by the league today.
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COLORADO SPRINGS – The 2009 college football season is still more than two months from its kickoff, but Colorado’s college-football landscape was the topic du jour Thursday, June 25, at the Colorado Springs Marriott.
Northern Colorado football coach Scott Downing, along with Troy Calhoun (Air Force), Dan Hawkins (Colorado), Steve Fairchild (Colorado State) and John Wristen (Colorado State-Pueblo), met some regional media members Thursday before taking the stage for a half-hour question-and-answer session in front of more than 300 college-football fans.
Idaho State University Appoints Jeff Tingey As Athletic Director
Pocatello, ID — After a challenging year as interim athletics director, Jeff Tingey has been appointed as permanent athletics director at Idaho State University by Idaho State University President Dr. Arthur C. Vailas.
“A department is only as good as its leader, and it is clear that Jeff is a real leader,” Vailas said. “He took charge at a very difficult time, and I am impressed with how adroitly he has taken challenges head-on and changed the culture for the better. The budget is back in the black, staff and student morale is on the rise and the community is energized by him and his leadership.”
UCA Bears Ranked in Preseason Polls
CONWAY, Ark _ The University of Central Arkansas Bears, who finished 10-2 last season, are ranked in three preseason national football publication polls.
The Bears are as high as tied for No. 8 (Lindy’s) and as low as No. 16 (Athlon) in the polls. UCA, which opens its season on Sept. 4 against the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, is ranked 11th by The Sporting News.
Game Times Set For 2009 Towson Tiger Football
TOWSON, Md. – Game times are now set for all games on the 2009 Towson University football schedule.
The Tigers will open their 41st season at Northwestern University on Saturday, September 5 at 11:00 a.m. (Central Time). The Towson-Northwestern game, which will mark the debut of Rob Ambrose as the Tigers’ new coach, will be televised by the The Big Ten Network.
First BCS Transfer To Join Football Monarchs
NORFOLK, Va. – Virginia transfer Jason Fuller has been added to the Old Dominion football roster, it was announced on Friday by Monarch head coach Bobby Wilder.
“I am excited with the signing of Jason Fuller,” said Wilder. “Jason is our first B.C.S. transfer. He has everything we are looking for in a student-athlete at Old Dominion. He has an undergraduate degree from one of the top business schools in the country, he is a great person, and he is passionate about playing football at Old Dominion. When I first asked him why he would consider transferring from UVA to ODU, he simply said I want to be part of something special. That, as much as his football ability, excited me as the head coach.”
University of Delaware Linebacker Erik Johnson Honored by National Football Foundation for Academic Work
RICHMOND, Va. – University of Delaware senior middle linebacker Erik Johnson has been named to the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society.
Johnson, a senior health and physical education major from Fairport, N.Y. (Fairport High School), was one of eight Colonial Athletic Association student-athletes and one of 564 players from every division nationwide honored for their performance on the field and in the classroom.
Two TSU Coaches Earn Internships with the Houston Texans
Texas Southern defensive tackle coach Tremaine Jackson and linebacker coach Archie McDaniel will spend part of their summer working with the Houston Texans.
Jackson and McDaniel were chosen to participate in the Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship Program. Walsh introduced the concept in 1987 when he brought a group of coaches to 49ers training camp in Rocklin. The program was adopted by the NFL and since then, it has brought more than 1,300 minority coaches into NFL training camps.
ODU's AD for 40 Years - Jim Jarrett to Retire
Norfolk - Old Dominion University athletic director Dr. James Jarrett announced today that he will retire from Old Dominion University in June of 2010. Jarrett has been the Athletic Director at Old Dominion University for the past 40 years.
Jarrett came to Old Dominion in 1967 as an associate professor in Health and Physical Education and was named athletic director in the spring of 1970, replacing Bud Metheny. Under his leadership, Old Dominion teams have won 28 championships, and maintained a 91 per cent exhausted graduation rate.
Tucker Pruitt and Chris Covington join Chris Hatcher's Georgia Southern staff
Georgia Southern head football coach Chris Hatcher announced the recent addition of two coaches to his staff. Tucker Pruitt joins the staff as an offensive assistant/quarterbacks while Chris Covington will join the defensive staff as a student assistant coach.
Jacksonville finishes off banner season
Dolphins claim seven conference titles - most ever in a single season
You can’t blame anyone in the JU athletics department if they hate seeing the 2008-09 season come to a close.
The past school year has been a banner year for the Dolphins as seven teams claimed conference titles, setting a school record for the most in a single year. The previous record was four set in 2007.
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