It's the start of the fall semester, and with it - like every year - comes the beginning of TSU Tiger Football. After a 5-6 record last season, the Tigers look to rebound and capture their second winning season in three years and possibly their first… more »

Jacksonville State was picked to finish first in the Ohio Valley Conference for the 2008 season. Eastern Kentucky was a close second, and Eastern Illinois - not far behind - rounded out the top three. Two points separated the Colonels from the Gameco… more »

Tigers quarterback is one of OVC's best in classroom, too. On the football field, Antonio Heffner keeps opponents guessing with his ability to run or pass. Away from it, he's as predictable as death and taxes. If he's not pestering offensive coord… more »

Old-timers like me like to live in yesteryear. For instance, say Tennessee State football and immediately the name John Merritt pops right up. And it should. But this is 2008, not 1970, so lets discuss the Big Blue of today. And who better t… more »

JaJuan Spillman’s ability to perform on the field has never been in question. Off the field, well, that’s another story. The wide receiver and kickoff specialist transferred from Louisville to Tennessee State last month, after being kicked off the… more »

Tigers foursome works to replace NFL draft pick Cornerbacks are supposed to apply pressure on receivers, but at Tennessee State, it's the cornerbacks who are under heavy pressure. The players vying for the starting cornerback assignments face extr… more »

The Southern Heritage Classic – the annual clash between interstate rivals Jackson State and Tennessee State at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Sept. 13 – is one of the biggest events on the Memphis entertainment calendar. Founder Fred Jones and his st… more »

Javarris Williams hits defenders like a Mack truck but his only concern Sunday night was hitting the sack early. Tennessee State’s senior football players are scheduled to undergo conditioning tests at 6:30 a.m. Monday and Williams wanted to be reste… more »

The Cardinals have completed their draft-pick signings by coming to terms on a six-year deal with first-round selection Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The Cards picked the late-blooming cornerback from Tennessee State at No. 16 overall. He is deemed a… more »

He lands SWAC job with fresh slate from NCAA. BIRMINGHAM - Johnnie Cole is a fixer-upper. The new head coach at Texas Southern has developed a reputation of rebuilding ailing football programs. He did it at Tennessee State along with his brother,… more »

Ryan Perrilloux did not attend the Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Day at LP Field Tuesday, but everyone was talking about him. The supremely talented quarterback who led Louisiana State University over Tennessee in the SEC title game last seas… more »

NASHVILLE - Tennessee-Martin coach Jason Simpson had some company for the first time Tuesday at the 2008 Ohio Valley Conference Media Day held at LP Field in Nashville. This is the first year in which players from the nine OVC football teams were par… more »

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Even with the new twist bringing star football players to Ohio Valley Conference media day, Tuesday’s most talked-about guy was not present. Understandably, Jacksonville State’s representative was not someone who has not yet parti… more »

NASHVILLE -- There was no denying what the underlying theme of the Ohio Valley Conference's annual football media day. The buzz was all about Jacksonville State's new quarterback -- former LSU QB Ryan Perrilloux. The league's coaches and media swa… more »

NASHVILLE — Tennessee State football coach James Webster drew laughter from the crowd and a bit of fear from opposing coaches while fielding questions at the Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Day at LP Field Tuesday. Webster made a bold predictio… more »