Category: Tennessee State Tigers
Former Tennessee State Standout Hopes Honesty is Best Policy
Lewis is at the NFL combine and is open about his past troubles.
INDIANAPOLIS - Cornelius Lewis learned firsthand at the NFL combine that the same question really can be phrased in seemingly hundreds of ways.
So Lewis, a former Raines High School… more »
(Tennessee State's) DRC Learning at Super Bowl, Too
TAMPA - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is home. The reunion with family and friends in nearby Bradenton, Fla., however, lasted only about half a day Tuesday.
"We had the day off, so I went home to visit," the Cardinals rookie cornerback said. "I just st… more »
Tennessee State's Rodgers-Cromartie is Marked by Successes
TAMPA - Tattoos are common in the NFL. Players like Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie are not. The Cardinals cornerback is a rare specimen with a rare story.
A tale that is illustrated in part by the indelible ink images on his forearms. On his left forear… more »
Jackson State signs five-year contract with Southern Heritage Classic Deal
Continues annual game with Tennessee State in Memphis
JACKSON, Miss. - The Southern Heritage Classic presented by FedEx celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and a new five-year contract with both Tennessee State and Jackson State Universities e… more »
Former FCS Stars on the 2009 Texas vs. The Nation Roster
17 former FCS studs to be featured in the all-star game this Saturday.
Texas Team
Offense
Jersey Pos. Player School Affiliation
8 WR Dominique Edison Stephen F. Austin
39 FB Marcus Mailei Weber State
66 OT/OG Cornelius Lewis Tennessee St… more »
Former FCS in the 2009 Super Bowl
UNI's Kurt Warner, TSU's Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and Hofstra's Willie Colon expected to start.
Former FCS players on the NFL's Super Bowl teams this Sunday:
Pittsburgh Steelers
Head Coach Mike Tomlin, William & Mary
Assistant Coach Am… more »
Lakewood Ranch product Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie emerges as NFL star
Ball hawk Cardinals defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (29) is chased by the Panthers' Jeff King (47) after intercepting a pass during the second quarter of their NFL divisional playoff game last Saturday. He has two interceptions in the playoff… more »
UT Martin, Eastern Kentucky Square Off for OVC Title
It's come down to this in the Ohio Valley Conference.
The winner of Saturday's showdown between No. 16 UT Martin (8-3, 6-1 OVC) and Eastern Kentucky (7-3, 6-1 OVC) at high noon in Martin will decide who will claim the OVC Championship, and receive th… more »
Dukes Play For Home Berths
HARRISONBURG - It might look like James Madison's football team is sitting pretty heading into this weekend's bye. The Dukes are undefeated in Division I-AA football and have won a school D-I record eight straight games since losing their opener at Duke… more »
Homecoming Win Has TSU's Tigers Roaring Again
When James Webster arrived as Tennessee State's football coach in 2005, he had T-shirts printed with one message:
Restore The Roar.
If the events of this season are any indication, TSU football has cleared its throat and is making plenty of noise… more »
Redhawks Upset No. 19 Tennessee State in OT
Last week's near-miss at perennial Ohio Valley Conference power Eastern Illinois showed Southeast Missouri State's players they were getting closer.
The Redhawks finally finished off the job Saturday with one of their biggest wins since moving up to… more »
Tennessee State Tigers Fall in OT at SE Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Tennessee State's penchant for living dangerously proved costly Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers were knocked from their status as the last team in the Ohio Valley Conference without a league loss Saturday, falling 27-20 to Southe… more »
Tennessee State's Heffner Gets Win, And Girl in Southern Heritiage Classic
Ex-Melrose QB scores twice, then proposes.
Antonio Heffner made his final college appearance in his hometown a memorable one. Football had something to do with it.
The former Melrose star ran for one touchdown and threw for another, and Tennessee… more »
Tennessee State's Heffner Earns Redemption
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Still smarting from Southern's 41-34 come-from-behind victory over his team at A.W. Mumford Stadium last season, Tennessee State quarterback Antonio Heffner had redemption on his mind in the John Merritt Classic on Saturday night at… more »
OVC Plays Tough Non-Conference Schedule
Loss of Samford gives teams open slot for extra game.
Eastern replaced the opening in its 2008 schedule with another game against a Football Bowl Subdivision team.
The Panthers had that opportunity because Samford left the Ohio Valley Conference f… more »