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FAMU not in support of reviving Heritage Bowl
A plan that was discussed by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference as recently as March to revive the Heritage Bowl under a new name doesn't appear to have majority support from schools in the conference, including Florida A&M.
Participating in the… more »
A Tale of Two Conferences: SWAC supports Legacy Bowl; MEAC schools against it
On paper, it seemed brilliant and simple.
The Legacy Bowl would pit the champions of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the Southwestern Athletic Conference -- against each other. Airing on ESPN, it would guarantee a $3 million payout to be spli… more »
SC State Season Opener at Ga. Tech to Start at 1 p.m.
ORANGEBURG, SC -- South Carolina State’s 2010 season opener at Georgia Tech Sept. 4 will kickoff at 1 p.m., the Yellow Jackets and the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Friday. The game will be available over the internet at ESPN3.com.
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Florida A&M President: We Do Not Support Legacy Bowl Preventing National Title Pursuit
The below memorandum was sent to College Sporting News by a member of the Florida A&M community via university president James H. Ammons, pertaining to the Legacy Bowl.
The Legacy Bowl, as reported by the Jaguar Journal in Baton Rouge, would pit… more »
Sources: MEAC, SWAC Champion to Meet in Legacy Bowl Starting in 2011
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Heritage Bowl, pitting schools from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) will be restored under the name of the "Legacy Bowl".
This report comes to College Sporting News through… more »
NDSU Announces Six-Game Home Football Schedule With Addition of Morgan State
FARGO, N.D.--North Dakota State University finalized its 2010 football schedule with a 6 p.m. home game against Morgan State University on Saturday, Sept. 18 in the Fargodome. NDSU director of athletics Gene Taylor made the announcement today. The Bison… more »
S.C. State football expects even more improvement
After two years of playing on an elite level, South Carolina State must replace key personnel entering this fall.
But with the state of his program, coach Buddy Pough doesn't believe in using the 'R' word.
"I don't think we can talk about rebuildi… more »
Murder at Savannah State
Why did ESPN try to 'catch a Tiger by the toe'
A few days ago, an e-mail was sent to certain staff members at BASN:
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From: ESPN
Date: Mon, May 17, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Subject: ESPN Video Send-A-Friend Email… more »
FCS Student-Athletes Amongst 2010 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Membership
DALLAS, May 4, 2010 - The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced today the members of the 2010 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a… more »
Defense Dominates In S.C. State Spring Game
The old adage “every dog has his day” proved true Saturday for South Carolina State Bulldog defensive lineman Joe Council.
It’s been a quiet three seasons for the Walterboro native since his transfer from East Carolina. But, during Saturday’s Spring… more »
Delaware State Announces 2010 Schedule
Hornets Have 5 Home Games
An appearance in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and five home games highlight the 2010 Delaware State University football schedule, announced today by Director of Athletics Derek Carter.
The 11-game slate kicks off with a battle… more »
Ex-Citadel Standout Gets Fresh Start With S.C. State
Two years ago, Asheton Jordan was the top freshman running back in the Southern Conference with a promising future ahead of him at The Citadel.
On Saturday, the Stratford High School product will play in South Carolina State's Garnet and Blue spring… more »
SSU announces tentative 2010 football schedule
SAVANNAH, Ga.- Savannah State University athletics department has announced its tentative 2010 football schedule.
Major renovations to Theodore A. Wright Stadium have forced SSU to schedule less home games. In 2010 the Tigers will play nine road game… more »
Savannah State Joins Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced today that Savannah State University has been extended provisional membership to the MEAC beginning July 1, 2010, as voted on by the conference's Council of Chief Executive Officers (CCEO's).
A p… more »
Winston-Salem Ready To Return To D-II, CIAA
There's one thing missing from this week's Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament: the local school.
That's because financial troubles led Winston-Salem State to end its attempt to join Division I before it ever became a full-fledged member.
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